La Dolce Vita Wine Tours

The Amalfi Coast for Hikers

Vesuvius looms over vineyards and fruit trees replanted at Pompei
Day 1 includes a visit to Pompei and a hike up Vesuvius
The Mastroberardino winery is working with archaeologists in replanting Pompei’s vineyards
Harvesting Aglianico in Pompei
Piero Mastroberardino is in charge of wine made from Pompei grapes
The splendid Amalfi Coast
A maritime power, Amalfi was a powerful city state in the 12th C.
The cathedral of Amalfi
A shop offers “Viagra Naturale” in Amalfi
Our hike from Furore to Positano crosses tiny mountainside vineyards
Harvesting grapes here requires old-fashioned horsepower
The aptly named Path of the Gods, leading to Positano
A fishing village near Furore
Spectacular views from up on the ridge
An overlook at Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, the secret getaway of Greta Garbo
Amalfi is seafood lovers' nirvana
A tasting of Campania whites on the terrace after a day's hike
Capri’s famous rock formations, seen from our hiking trail
Roman Emperor Tiberius lived in splendor and decadence at Villa Jovis on Capri
The clear waters of Capri
A fishing island off the coast