Our holiday starts at the hotel in Minori, on the beautiful Amalfi coast. A single transfer from Naples Airport is provided. Being located on the coast means that we avoid many of the drives up little zig-zag, windy roads to and from places up on the hill such as Agerola. We also have endless opportunities to go to the beach and swim in the sea. Our first evening in Minori we can explore this little town, with its street cafes and al fresco dining. At dinner we have a briefing from our guide about the week's activities.

Our first outing starts with a waterbus ride to nearby Amalfi and then the local bus up to the picturesque Ravello which sits high on a cliff with wonderful views across the Mediterranean. A magical start to the holiday and giving us a great impression of the area and stunning coastline. This area is famous for its colourful ceramics, which have been made here since the Roman times. Our delightful walk through the 'Valley of the Mills' or Valle Mulini follows the Caneto River. We stop for a waterside picnic or break as we wander past many of the old paper mills of Amalfi down from Ravello to the coast. The paths are well marked and pretty through wooded areas, houses and with breath-taking views. On arrival into Amalfi, we vist the traditional paper-making museum where we make our own paper to take home, and maybe sample local gelato flavours. A great day, full of variety. We take the waterbus back to our hotel in Minori, were we can have a quick swim before dinner.

Please note that single use plastics are banned in Ravello. And also all boat/waterbus transfers are subject to weather conditions and timetables, and a regular bus may be taken instead.

This day is set aside for kayaking, however it is optional (payable locally), so if you prefer to have a free day, you can go for a walk or a potter around town and the beach.

For those who wish to go kayaking we are up early and after breakfast we take the waterbus along the coast again to Amalfi. Here we meet our kayaking team and get ready for some peaceful paddling on these warm waters. It is a 3-4 hour session west along the coast towards Furore Fjord. For those who have never been in a kayak, there will be a short introductory session on how to kayak and safety at sea. Children will be in a kayak with their grown up or responsible sibling. The route will take us along the finest beaches, under natural rock arches and into sea caves, giving us the opportunity to admire the old watch towers that dot the entire length of this coast. We stop at beaches reachable only by sea, and have time to go snorkelling or swimming in crystal-clear waters. We can admire the ancient fortresses, hotels, roman villas and modern mega villas of the wealthy. We reach the small world famous, Furore Fjord, and stop on the beach below the tiny village full of colourfully painted houses. The return trip to Amalfi will give us a different but equally remarkable view of both sea and land. We then transfer back to Minori by bus or boat. Here we can relax on the beach, the hotel or at one of the cafes before dinner.

A day with no transfers as we walk from Minori to Maiori. This is a short walk, with fantastic panoramic views. We pass through the little village of Torre with its lush terraced gardens, and through olive groves, small vineyards and of course lemon tree plantations, essential for the lemoncello and lemon granita. On arrival in Maiori we are presented with a great beach which is suitable to spend a little time at. After lunch in a small café we return to Minori back along Lemon Trail as we came. This evening we have a session at the restaurant making some classic Italian pasta with the chef.

Today we have a free day, so you can your family can relax together or with some of your new found friends on the holiday. One possibility would be to take an excursion to the island of Capri. From Amalfi we can board the public hydrofoil to reach Capri famed for its stunning rugged landscape and Blue Grotto. With resplendent views of cliff side villages, we skirt around the coastline to view many of the rock formations and sea grottos which once a hide out for vagrants of the sea. We can explore the island on foot following picturesque lanes known as 'the passeggiate'. This tree-lined walk offers spectacular views over Capri's iconic, limestone formations known as the Faraglioni rocks. There are also beaches for swimming before the ferry back to Amalfi. Alternatively we can stay in Minori and visit the Roman villa dating back to the 1st century (!), or visit the cathedral of Sant'Andrea in Amalfi which dates from the 10th century, or take a bus up to Agerola with its vineyards, ancient mule tracks and mozzarella cheese factories. Of course, the beach is always available for swimming, pre or post your excursion today.

Please note that single use plastics are now illegal on the Island of Capri, so you must not bring any such items with you on the ferry to the island, including water bottles, plastic bags etc.

Rated as one of the best walks in Europe the 'Walk of the Gods' follows an ancient mule track which links Agerola to the pink town of Positano. We take a combination of boat bus and bus up to Agerola where we begin our straightforward walk and enjoy spectacular views across the Sorrentine Peninsula and Isle of Capri. Passing through terraces of grapes, lemons and tomatoes, we may be able to meet some of the local famers on our way to the charming hillside village of Nocelle where we will stop for a picnic lunch. Finishing our journey to Positano with a short bus ride, we have plenty of time to stroll the streets of this cosmopolitan hang-out, or cool off with time on the beach. We complete our circuit with a boat journey back to our base in Minori. Here we can relax and watch the sunset with maybe a glass of wine. Another blissful holiday day in Italy.

We wave goodbye to the delightful Amalfi coast and board our private vehicle for the transfer (approximately 1 hr) to the sleeping Roman town of Pompeii. The story of Pompeii is well-known. After a cataclysmic eruption of the nearby volcano, Vesuvius, the town of Pompeii was buried under the hot spewing ash for around 1700 years until it was rediscovered by Italian architect Domenico Fontana. Walking around this town is a real education for children and parents alike, as we tour the streets, visiting well preserved sites such as the amphitheatre, baths and many shops. To have an overall impression of the magnitude of the volcano we drive along the road up the slopes of Mount Vesuvius and then walk the last 45mins to reach the first section of crater rim. We can look right down into the volcano of Vesuvius with its black lava and boulder strewn walls. This volcano, is stable and an active at the same time, last erupted in 1944. The extensive views across the Bay of Naples are simply spectacular. We then transfer (approximately 1 hr) to our hotel in the centre of Naples for our final night.

This evening we have the excitement of making our own pizzas! Our pizza chef will show us how to spin the dough in the traditional 'over the head on one finger' fashion and then we can select our toppings before it goes on the big paddle into the oven. Always a firm favourite for children and adults alike, we can enjoy our last evening in Italy eating our pizzas.

Our holiday ends after breakfast at the hotel. Naples Airport is not far from the city centre and our hotel, so transfers are simple either by taxi or by bus. Flexible departure times means that you might have time to explore some of this interesting town. Maybe a visit to Naples underground with its myths and legends. All in all this is a great city to end a fantastico week in the Italian sunshine.