As if the coach ride to Ravello wasn't beautiful enough, your first glimpse of this amazing town will definitely convince you that the Amalfi Coast is one of Italy's loveliest resort areas. Ravello perches high atop the craggy hills overlooking the turquoise sea, a setting that has inspired celebrities and writers from Greta Garbo to D.H. Lawrence to Gore Vidal. Upon arriving, you will be struck by the grace and serenity of the Romanesque cathedral located on the town's main square, a reminder that Ravello was once an important bishopric. You will also visit Villa Rufolo, a 13th-century, Moorish-influenced residence where Wagner composed a portion of his opera Parsifal. Adjacent to the seaside villa is a lovely garden with pines, cypresses, and blossoming plants. From here, it is possible to descend to the lower terrace, also bright with colorful flowers and exotic flora.

Cruising to the grotto reveals a perspective of the Amalfi coast that simply can't be duplicated on land. The scenery is absolutely spectacular, a perfect prelude to the astonishing sights in the famed Emerald Grotto, known locally as the Grotta dello Smeraldo. While thousands of years old, the grotto wasn't discovered until 1932. It stretches 100 feet high and 200 feet wide and is adorned with numerous stalactites and stalagmites. But the most fascinating aspect of the cavern is an underwater entrance that creates an eerie, luminescent emerald glow within.

Approaching Positano by sea, your first impression will be unforgettable. With its multi-colored Moorish-style houses clinging to the rugged slopes, it is straight out of a postcard. Although now one of the Åmalfi Çoast's finest retreats for the wealthy, in 1953, when writer John Steinbeck lived here, the town was a forgotten fishing village, loved by artists. Enjoy time meandering through the streets and browsing Positano's smart boutiques for merchandise such as the locally made cotton clothing that's become the town's signature. Then, board a private boat and ride to the enchanting village of Amalfi, which has a Spanish flavor, compliments of its lovely white houses that face the bright blue bay. Flanked by an old Saracen tower and a 12th-century Capuchin monastery, Amalfi boasts a splendid cathedral dating from the 11th century that is covered with geometrical designs in colored stones. After admiring the cathedral, you will have free time to explore the charms of Amalfi on your own.

Please note: This tour is a leisure tour. Local guides will give you a brief orientation on the way to Positiano so that you may have time on your own to tour the area. Large boats will transport guests to Positiano; the boats will only depart when all guests are boarded. The order of sites visited may vary.