October Olives and Oleander Tour 2022
October 15, 2022 through October 22, 2022
Our October tours take you to the Amalfi Coast when the weather is still gloriously warm enough for swimming, the orange and olive trees are ready for harvest and the sun is golden but not too hot. This is the perfect time for morning strolls, afternoon gelato and sunset aperitivo on the terrazzo.
Everyone is winding down after peak tourist season and the atmoshere is relaxed and happy. With the less crowded streets, beaches and restaurants, you too can slow down, relax and breath in the beauty of this enchanting place!
Whether you take one of our group tours designed for women or for a mixed private group, with In Splendid Company you will tour Italy’s Amalfi Coast in style and safety, in the company of like-minded travelers. Together your group will experience the beauty, serenity and excitement that define this exquisite region. The incredible food, stunning views, and thoughtfully arranged activities are all part of a recipe crafted to awaken your senses and let you indulge in the very best that this amazing area has to offer.
$3,299.00
Single Supplement: $850
If a single supplement charge is required it will be invoiced later.
Note we sometimes change the activities dependent upon the weather. All activities will be included but days of the week may change.
Welcome to Italy!
A private transfer for our group members leaves from both the Napoli airport and train station. Sit back and soak in the scenery as the Amalfi Coast winds thru the mountains and high above the sea. Once you have had time to settle in to your room at the villa we will get to know each other over a sparkling glass of prosecco and a welcome dinner at one of Positano’s most popular restaurants.
Meal Provided: Dinner
Explore Ultra Chic Positano!
After breakfast, it’s off to get acquainted with this enchanting city. Known for its rich history, stunning views and friendly people, we will stroll through the winding streets and alleyways with Pamela as your guide. She knows where to find the best gelato, the most magnificent views and the coolest places to shop! With a bit of history thrown in, you will be an expert on Positano by the time you finish! The walk ends up at the amazing Roman Villa, another treasure buried along with Pompeii and only recently excavated. Afterwards it’s off to a delightful lunch. You will have the rest of the afternoon and evening free.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Shopping in Sorrento!
It’s off to the cliff top town of Sorrento. This romantic city with its breathtaking views of Vesuvius and the Bay of Napoli is a shopper’s paradise. We'll start at the old part of the city and lose ourselves in the tightly packed alleys teaming with shops of all kinds. We’ll look at all manner of goodies, stopping only for lunch and the occasional gelato. Then stroll down by the breathtaking waterfront or relax in a café. We'll return to Positano by private coach for a free evening.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Cooking a Casa!
Today you will have the morning free to sleep in, go to the beach, or just follow your bliss. In the afternoon we will have a special guest, Positano born artist and talented chef Marina Pane. Together we will prepare several regional specialties in our own kitchen using the local fish and produce of the area. While we cook, she will fill us in on local history and lore, and answer your questions about what makes the cuisine of southern Italy so special while being so simple! Dinner will be a casa, eating the delicacies we just made!
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
Amalfi and Ravello!
Today we'll visit the seaside town of Amalfi and the mountain idyll of Ravello. Weather permitting, we'll boat to Amalfi and take in the magnificent Duomo with its amazing facade of striped columns. Then it’s straight up the mountain road to breathtaking Ravello. We will lunch in a restaurant with one of the most stunning views of the coast imaginable and once fortified with food and wine, we will make the hike up to Villa Cimbrone. Its lush gardens and statuary lead you to the Terrazza dell’Infinito. One of the most breathtaking views in the world, it will truly transport you into a dream of blue! Or if you prefer less walking, the beautiful Villa Rufolo with its enchanting gardens is just steps from the restaurant. We'll return by boat and you'll have the rest of the evening free.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Glamorous Capri!!
Weather permitting, we will take a private boat tour around the glamorous Isle of Capri with a few hours on the island to shop, sightsee and have a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous! Our captain will stop so we can swim in private coves along the way; pack your swimsuits, sunscreen and Jackie O sunglasses! You can visit the town of Capri, stroll its chic streets and piazzas or visit lovely Anacapri, a quieter town that boasts the stunning Villa San Michele, a must see for those who love antique villas, amazing gardens and serene blue vistas. For adventurous souls, take the chairlift up to the top of Mount Solare! The views are truly stunning! We return by boat in late afternoon; you will have the evening free.
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Volare!
Today is the day to travel where your heart takes you! One thing I have learned in all these years on the Amalfi coast is that sometimes it’s best to improvise! Let yourself fly and take a trek up to the Pathway of the Gods with Zia Lucy! Maybe take a sail around the islands of the Sirens or down the Amalfi coast in the boat of a local fisherman famous for his tales and songs of the sea. Stop into a church or museum or watch the world go by at a cafe. See history unfold at Pompeii or Herculaneum. Or just catch some rays at a private beach, go do some shopping around town or just find a quiet spot to read in the garden. We can arrange these or many other excursions for you, some at extra cost.
Just be back in time for dinner at one of the liveliest restaurants in town!
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
Arrivederci!
Sadly we must say goodbye, but we will make sure you get back to Napoli in style and comfort. Whether you continue your travels or return home, you will never forget your enchanted stay with us in Positano!
Meals Provided: Breakfast
See Naples and die!
Well, we don’t want you to do that, but Naples was once a must see on any trip to the continent. The sheer beauty of the sea, the castles and Vesuvius looming large in the distance is amazing. Yes, it has a history of being a gritty city, but its still less dangerous than New York, London or Paris. The food alone is worth the trip; nowhere else will you find the original margherita pizza, fresh produce and seafood, as well as amazing traditional Neapolitan pastries. And at even more amazingly low prices! And the coffee is rumored to be the best in the world!
We will set you up in a gorgeous boutique hotel on the LungoMare, the hippest place to see and be seen along the seafront and near an ancient castle. The chic Chiaia shopping district is nearby, as well as the historic Archeological Museum, which houses the treasures of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Pricing is dependent on the experiences you choose
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Rome, the Eternal City
Why not choose to immerse yourself in the legends of Rome? We can help you plan some amazing adventures! Stay in a chic, quiet apartment near the Vatican in one of Rome’s most excusive neighborhoods or choose a boutique hotel by the river. Enjoy breakfast at the Vatican before touring the Sistine Chapel and Vatican museums before the crowds arrive. Historical sites like the Coliseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon await! Or take a walk in the beautiful Borghese Gardens, followed by a visit to see the art at the Borghese Museum. We can arrange all of this and more, including restaurant suggestions, less seen exhibits and walking tours. Pricing is dependent on the experiences you choose. Contact us today for more info!
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Current tour pricing is listed on the tours page. Due to currencies fluctuation and other factors beyond our control, tour prices may change without notice at any time. Once you pay in full for your tour, your prices are locked in and you will not be responsible for any additional fees due to currency fluctuations.
Included in the price of the tour
Accommodations
Depending on the size of the group, accommodations will be in a private villa or in a nearby hotel of similar standards. In Splendid Company reserves the right to substitute accommodations of similar standard when necessary.
Transportation
Transportation during included group activities as per tour itinerary. Transportation for excursions will be in minivans, ferries, boats or even by local buses, depending on the group size.
Round trip transfers from Naples Airport/Train to Positano and from Positano to Naples Airport/Train are included in your program.
Arrival
Arrival transfers from Naples Airport going to Positano are at scheduled 1:00pm and 4:00pm; and from Naples train station to Positano at 3:00pm. If you cannot make the scheduled group transfer time, a special transfer can be reserved at additional cost payable directly to the car service. Please let us know in advance and we can make the necessary arrangements.
Departure
Departure from the property in Positano to Napoli Airport or Train is at 10AM, the official check out time. If you require another departure time a special transfer departure can be reserved. As with arrivals, any special transfer times are at additional costs payable directly to the car service.
Meals
Meals are included as defined in the tour itinerary. Breakfast is included every morning, continental style. Restaurant meals include two glasses of wine or bottled water per meal, wine is chosen by In Splendid Company. If you desire something beyond this selection, you may order it at your own expense.
Activities
All included group activities and side excursions, as per tour itinerary. All sightseeing, fees, and admissions, as per itinerary. A full time bilingual ISC tour leader. All quoted prices include the cost of the tour operator planning, and operation.
Tour prices DO NOT INCLUDE
Airfare and airport taxes, any transportation not included in the tour, laundry charges, telephone calls, room service charges, mini-bar charges, all items of personal nature, travel, accident, baggage, health, or life insurance, tips for guides and drivers, private excursions, recreational activities not mentioned in the itinerary, optional activities, passport and/or visa when applicable. In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice Tour Participants with correct billing.
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF DELAY, CHANGE OF SCHEDULES, ILLNESS, WEATHER, STRIKES, HOSTILITIES, QUARANTINE, GOVERNMENT REQUISITION OF HOTEL SPACE, OR ANY OTHER REASONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF ISC, SHALL BE BORNE BY THE PARTICIPANTS
Lodging
Single supplements are available on a limited basis at additional cost. If any Tour Participant wants to pay for the tour at the shared-room price, yet does not have a specific roommate, ISC will do our best to match that Tour Participant with a compatible roommate. If ISC matches the Participant with a roommate whom the Tour Participant deems unsuitable and another roommate is not available, then the Tour Participant must pay the single supplement if another room is available. There will be no refunds for complaints about roommates, and if any Tour Participant leaves the tour because of a roommate, there will be no refunds.
Personal Health
ISC Tours include a lot of walking, including walking on uneven surfaces, stairs, and standing while sightseeing. All Tour Participants should be prepared to walk at least two miles a day on uneven surfaces, including steps as well as boarding ferries and buses. You may opt out of any excursion, however there will be no refunds for any excursion not taken. If you have any concerns regarding your physical ability to participate in the tour, we strongly recommend that you consult your physician before signing up for a trip. Any pre-existing physical, mental, or emotional disability that may require attention or treatment must be reported in writing prior to the beginning of a tour. The group’s itinerary will not be adjusted for people who are not able to keep up with the rest of the group. The minimum age for tour participants is 18. There is no maximum age; however you must be able to keep up with the pace of the group.
Smoking
Smokers may smoke only outdoors and downwind from the group -never in a hotel or villa room or during group meals. Smokers must stay in a single room and pay the single supplement or share a room with another smoker.
Travel Documents and Visas
Tour Participants are required to have a valid passport and a visa, if necessary. Incomplete documentation will result in the airline and airport authorities refusing permission to enter the country. The Tour Organizers will not arrange for passports or visas and will not be held liable for any irregularities caused due to improper documentation. Each Tour Participant is responsible for determining specific passport and visa requirements in the Participant’s country of origin and for obtaining the necessary documents prior to departure. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the anticipated tour end date.
Itineraries
Tour itineraries are subject to change. Due to unexpected circumstances, we reserve the right to cancel, change or substitute an activity or a service. During local or national holidays abroad, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing tours, and shopping may be limited. Uncompleted portions of the tour itinerary are not cause for refund. We will do our best to provide an experience equal to any that may be canceled
Waiver of Responsibility
In Splendid Company, LLC will make all ground arrangements pertaining to the Tour, including, but not limited to, hotel and restaurant reservations, sightseeing and side trips, subject to the condition that ISC will not be held liable to injury, death, delay, theft, damage, or irregularities, however caused. Tour Organizers will take no responsibility or liability for: 1. injury, loss, or damage to persons or property, including luggage. 2. additional expenses resulting from changes in exchange rates, tariffs, or schedule. 3. the act or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the Tour Participants, or in carrying out the arrangements of the Tour, or otherwise. 4. additional expenses incurred or due to sudden sickness, weather conditions, strikes, or other causes or acts of God. 5. losses due to cancellations.
Travel
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from the tour location.
Tour Payments
To reserve space on any ISC tour, each tour requires a per person deposit at the time of booking. No reservation is considered confirmed until the deposit is received by ISC. The deposit is part of the final payment which must reach ISC no later than 60 days prior to the start of the tour. Returned checks will incur a fee of $45. For all deposits and tour payments, we accept personal checks, Visa, Master Card, money orders and bank drafts. Missing the final payment deadline may result in being removed from the tour.
Guest Cancellations and Refunds
The tour deposits are not refundable. For cancellations 60 days or more before the beginning of the tour, the entire amount, minus $50 administrative fee may be applied to another tour any time in the future. The final tour payments are due 60 days prior to the beginning of the tour and are not refundable. All cancellations must be sent to ISC in writing via mail to In Splendid Company LLC, 1114 Spaight Street, Madison WI 53703, and will be effective on the date they are received by ISC.
Tour Cancellation
Although we do our best to avoid this, it may occasionally become necessary for In Splendid Company to cancel a tour due to insufficient registrations or any other cause. If a tour is canceled due to low enrollment, you will be notified at least 60 days in advance. In this case, your entire payment will be refunded to you within ten days after the tour cancellation. Refund of payments made constitutes full settlement, and releases In Splendid Company, LLC from any further liability. In Splendid Company is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred by tour members preparing for a canceled tour, such as nonrefundable airline tickets or passport fees. If a tour is canceled due to a natural disaster, strike, or other event outside our control, we cannot guarantee the 60 days’ notice, but you will receive a full refund of all payments made to ISC.
Travel Insurance
In Splendid Company strongly encourages all Tour Participants to purchase Travel Insurance to cover additional costs (airline tickets, loss of luggage, trip delay or tour cancellation, personal accident, medical evacuation, etc.). In Splendid Company assumes no liability for the safety of any Tour Participant while in transit or during the tour. Prior to participating in the travel activities, all Tour Participants will be required to sign a Medical Release and Release of Liability for In Splendid Company. In Splendid Company is not responsible or liable for loss, damage or theft of luggage or personal injury, accidents or illness while on tour nor is In Splendid Company responsible for any type of trip interruption.
Photographs
Representatives of the Tour Organizers may be photographing the Tour. The Tour Organizers reserve the right to publish any such photographs without obtaining further consent from any Tour Participant. Each Tour Participant releases the Tour Organizers and its representatives from any liability in connection with any such use of such photographs.
Leaving the Tour
The Tour Organizers reserve the right to accept, decline, or retain any person as a Tour Participant at the Tour at any time without liability and without any obligation to pay a refund or any other amount whatsoever. The Tour Organizers take no responsibility or liability for any Participant who leaves the Tour prior to its conclusion or for any activity undertaken by any Participant that is not included on the Tour itinerary. There will be no discounts or refunds for any Tour Participant who temporarily leaves the Tour and then returns to the Tour later.
Payment of deposit or full payment shall be deemed as consent by the Tour Participant to the above Terms and Conditions.
Personal Responsibility
The Tour Participant is entirely responsible for his or her own personal safety, health, and mental, physical, emotional, and general well-being during and after the Tour. The Tour Participant releases In Splendid Company, LLC and its representatives and any of their employees, assistants, and affiliates of any liability for any injuries or damages mentally or physically the Tour Participant might incur during or after the Tour. The Tour Participant understands that no health or travel insurance will be provided by the ISC and if the Tour Participant wishes to be insured, it is their own responsibility to provide it.