Naples & Amalfi Coast Private Transfers

Travel in style in your own private vehicle to your destination in comfort and safety. Most vehicles used for transfers are Mercedes E-class, V-class & 16 seat minibuses. We have sedans for 1-2 guests, compact minivans for 3-5 guests and minivans for 6-7 guests for each of the locations below. We are happy to suggest interesting stops for sightseeing during transfers that can include wine tastings, lunch and touring.

We now offer luxury Private Speedboat transfers for those guests who prefer not to use the public ferry to/from Capri:

Naples to Capri  |  Sorrento to Capri  |  Positano to Capri  |  Amalfi to Capri

VIP Capri Transfer with Assistance

Transferring to Capri by ferry can be a daunting task with your luggage, so let us handle all of the details when you are met at the Naples or Sorrento port by your VIP assistant and accompanied by ferry over to the island of Capri where your luggage will be transferred up to your Capri or Anacapri hotel, and you will proceed with your assistant in one of the islands specially-designed taxis to your hotel.

Naples & Amalfi Coast - NEW! VIP Capri Transfer with Assistance

Naples & Amalfi Tours

Naples Highlights Walking tour (3 hours)

Meet your guide and head towards the bustling center of Naples for a panoramic tour of the highlights of the city to include the historic Piazza Plebiscito, the Duomo of San Gennaro, and the centuries-old San Carlo Opera House.

Enjoy a peek at the lesser-known neighborhoods like Chiaia to see how the locals live before ending at the historic Caffè Gambrinus, the city’s most prestigious café widely thought to have the best coffee in Naples.

Solo Pompeii (4 hours)

Meet your private driver in the hotel to begin your half-day tour of Pompeii. Your expert guide will await your arrival at the entrance to Pompeii’s archaeological site for an in-depth look at the historic city that was immersed in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Discover what the excavations have revealed about the daily life in Pompeii and view the sculptures and art that have survived the damage caused by the volcanic eruption.

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Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast with private guide and driver (8 hours)

Your private driver will pick you up at 9:00 a.m. from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s archaeological ruins. Stop for lunch (to be paid separately) and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this world-famous coastline and tour the scenic towns of Sorrento and Positano.

Amalfi Coast/Pompeii Excursion from Naples (driver only) (8 hours)

Enjoy a full day exploring the Amalfi Coast in your private car with English speaking driver (no guide included). Or, as an alternative, choose the Pompeii/Amalfi Coast option and visit the archaeological ruins of Pompeii (expert guided tour is optional) as well as two towns of your choice on the Amalfi Coast. Depart at 9:00 a.m. from your hotel for this self-guided tour that includes a stop for lunch (to be paid separately).

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Amalfi Coast Gastronomic Tour with Tastings from Sorrento/Positano (8 hours)

Enjoy the delights of the gastronomic specialties of the Amalfi Coast during this exploration of the highlights of the finest cheeses, wines and olive oil produced in the area.  Start with a visit to a mozzarella cheese making workshop where you will have a visit with expert and learn all about the process of cheese making, then proceed to the tasting room for a sampling of the various types of freshly made cheeses, accompanied by fresh breads. Proceed to the town of Gragnano, famous for its artisanal pasta where you will visit a pasta-making workshop and see their techniques, followed by a stroll through their museum with ancient tools that have been passed down through the family over three generations. Your next stop will be at an Amalfi Coast winery, where the resident expert will accompany you on a tour of the vineyard followed by a tasting of their red and white wines paired with bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil, cold cuts and cheese. End the tour with a stop in an authentic coffee bar for an afternoon espresso, just like the Italians do every day!

Amalfi Coast Gastronomic Tour with Tastings from Amalfi/Ravello (8 hours)

Depart for a full day exploring the gastronomic specialties of the Amalfi Coast. Upon your arrival in Amalfi you will enjoy an unforgettable lemon experience! Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur famous throughout the world that is mainly produced on the Sorrentine Peninsula and the coast of Amalfi. You will have a tour of our favorite scenic lemon garden and will enjoy a Limoncello tasting accompanied by homemade lemon cake and refreshing lemonade on the panoramic terrace surrounded by the lemon groves.

Your next stop will be at an Amalfi Coast winery high in the hills in Tramonti where the resident expert will accompany you on a tour of the vineyard followed by a tasting of their wines paired with a multi-course lunch of Amalfi Coast specialties. At the end of the tour, your driver will accompany you to the coffee bar of the famous pastry chef Sal De Riso (Stanley Tucci’s favorite) for an afternoon espresso and a babà, sfogliatella or caprese al limone to finish your day on a high note!

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Amalfi Coast Cooking Lessons (Small Group) (4 hours)

Learn the secrets of the delicious local dishes in this hands-on class at a private villa in Sorrento that offers a fun opportunity to learn about Southern Italian cuisine. A three-hour cooking lesson in English focuses on the traditional recipes of the Mediterranean region and Neapolitan specialties, with a particular emphasis on handmade pasta, local sauces, fresh fish or meat and desserts. Work alongside an expert chef preparing delicious, genuine Italian fare, then sit down to enjoy the lunch or dinner you have prepared, accompanied by local wines. Your apron and recipe cards will enable you to reproduce your Amalfi Coast menu for friends when you return home! Class begins at 9:30 a.m. or 4:00 p.m.

Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (7 hours)

Enjoy a day of leisurely cruising from the Amalfi or Positano area with your English-speaking captain in your own private boat to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of Atrani and then stop for a swim near the Marmorata waterfall. Continue along the Coast to Minori, Maiori and then to the Norman Tower, that is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore. Enjoy included beverages, towels, showers and stereo with I-pod during your excursion.

The Path of the Gods Hike

The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time)

Known as the “Path of the Gods,” this walk offers unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast and its charming villages as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of Bomerano by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. Pass fragrant lemon groves as well as vineyards delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and be prepared to run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other wild flowers that will fill your senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes, pass through the towns of Nocelle and Montepertuso, where you will begin your descent to finish the tour, and return to your hotel with private driver.

A Day in Capri (6 hours)

Your expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri at 10:00 a.m. where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes – the Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations. Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius’ most important imperial villa; a visit to Villa San Michele with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch (to be paid separately) and for relaxing in Capri’s famous main square. Return by private taxi back to the port. Tour includes guide, private boat tour, funicular tickets, taxi transportation as noted and either entry fees to Villa San Michele or the chair lift to Monte Solaro. Blue Grotto entrance is contingent upon prevailing tides.

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Capri Half Day Boat Cruise (2 ½ hours)

Meet your private captain on the island of Capri and depart in one of the island’s traditional Caprese gozzo boats for a cruise that circumnavigates the entire island with time to enjoy a swim and a visit to the various sea caves along the coast, such as the famed Blue Grotto or the spectacular White Grotto From the sea, you will view the famous villas such as the villa “il Solitario”, where Sofia Loren lived while shooting the film It started in Naples; designer Valentino’s villa and numerous chic beach clubs such as “La Fontelina”.

Our areas of specialty include private tours & transfers in Florence, Milan, Rome, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast and Capri, Venice, Portofino, Livorno, Naples, Sorrento, Civitavecchia. We also manage numerous luxury villa rentals in Tuscany and Umbria as well as apartments in Florence.

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