Charm of the Amalfi Coast

From your base in Vietri sul Mare, treat yourself to the indelible spirit of the Amalfi Coast. Amid soothing, lemon-scented breezes, you’ll fall into a relaxed rhythm, filling your days with archeological treasures, authentic Italian cuisine, and the region’s unforgettable wonders.

Charm of the Amalfi Coast

From your base in Vietri sul Mare, treat yourself to the indelible spirit of the Amalfi Coast. Amid soothing, lemon-scented breezes, you’ll fall into a relaxed rhythm, filling your days with archeological treasures, authentic Italian cuisine, and the region’s unforgettable wonders.

Highlights

  • Discover the enchanting villages of Amalfi and Positano, and soak in vistas while cruising the azure waters and experiencing the coastal charm of the region.
  • Delve into fascinating legends at Herculaneum and Pompeii, frozen in time by the mudflows of Mount Vesuvius, and unravel history amid Paestum’s Greek temples.
  • Indulge in the region’s sensational cuisine, including olive oil and cheese tastings during a rural farm experience, and learn to make Neopolitan pizza.
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by AHI.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Naples, Italy
Day 2: Naples | Vietri sul Mare
Day 3: Ravello | Amalfi | Positano
Day 4: Paestum | Vietri sul Mare
Day 5: Naples | Vietri sul Mare
Day 6: Vietri sul Mare
Day 7: Pompeii | Herculaneum
Day 8: Sorrento | Vietri sul Mare
Day 9: Naples | Depart for U.S.

Host

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Shelley Perlove

Professor Emerita Art History, at the University of Michigan

Fun fact

I love to travel and learn about many different cultures, and enjoy imparting my excitement to others of a like mind.

U-M Role

Teaching: Italian Renaissance Art; Italian Sculpture; History of Photography; Art and the Nazis: Exhibitions, Plunder, and Restitution; Art and Architecture of the Holy Land; Heroes and Heroines of the Bible in Visual Culture … Research: Italian Baroque Sculpture and Painting (Bernini and Guercino); Rembrandt: prints and paintings; Precious and Rare Global commodities in Italian and Netherlandish material culture (brazilian wood and lemons and citrons.

Available to Book
May 14-22, 2025

Starting price

$4,290

Deposit per person

$600

Countries Visited

Italy

Activity Level

Medium
May 14-22, 2025

Starting price

$4,290
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$600

Countries Visited

Italy

Activity Level

Medium
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