Mediterranean Adventure: Positano, Como, Nice

Charinda Norkeaw

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a 15-day journey through the stunning coastal towns of Positano, Como, and Nice. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Amalfi Coast, explore the picturesque lakeside of Como, and indulge in the vibrant culture of Nice. Get ready for an unforgettable Mediterranean adventure!

Trip to Positano

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Viator

Day 1Hidden Gems of Positano

$88

$ 7

Swimming & sunbathing in a dramatic, narrow cove with steep cliffs either side & an arched bridge.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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Boat tours are offered of this scenic grotto with stalactites, stalagmites & emerald green water.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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Cathedral renovated many times since the 9th century, with a crypt & an ornate 1800s facade.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 2Walking the Path of Gods

This scenic walking path offers sweeping views of the Amalfi coast, Capri & beyond.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Ancient Ruins and Beach Bliss

$50

$ 7

Roman site with excavated villas, artifacts & frescoes, at a resort buried in the AD 79 eruption.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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Upscale lido on a pebble beach, with Mount Vesuvius views from the fine-dining restaurant terrace.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

66 - 80 min

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This storied church features a Byzantine icon of the Virgin Mary & was once part of a monastery.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$13

Day 4Castles and Beaches

$50

$ 4

Medieval Castle - Castellammare di Stabia

9th-century medieval castle with lush gardens & panoramic views of the gulf & Vesuvius.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

57 - 69 min

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Intimate beach featuring crystalline waters & a bathhouse with lounge chairs & a restaurant.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 5Exploring the Lattari Mountains

This mountainous, 160-sq-km regional park on a peninsula features nature trails & ocean views.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $456 In total

Activities & Food:$413

Transport:$43

Trip to Como

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Viator

Day 1Hidden Gems of Positano

Plateau with Lake Como panoramas, picnic spots & treetop rope trails, plus walking & cycling routes.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Walking the Path of Gods

$50

$ 10

Accessible by hiking, this restored historic watchtower offers sweeping views of the city & lake.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Funicolare Como-Brunate (stazione a valle)

Views over Lake Como & surrounding mountains from a funicular railway, with trails at the top.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

27 - 33 min

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Hilltop lighthouse & memorial to electrical pioneer Alessandro Volta, offering lake & Alps views.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

39 - 47 min

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Ornate 19th-century lakeside villa in a park, with museum, plus a modern exhibition centre.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 3Ancient Ruins and Beach Bliss

$38

Fairytale villa built in 12th century much used by filmmakers including James Bond and Star Wars.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

Day 4Castles and Beaches

$50

$ 4

14-acres of landscaped gardens & a frieze of Alexander entering Babylon, commissioned by Napoleon.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

55 - 66 min

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12th-century Romanesque church with a grand bell tower & a dramatic interior with a pipe organ.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, a prominent scientist & the inventor of the electric battery.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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$13

Day 5Exploring the Lattari Mountains

$ 7

This hilly park features the ruins of a castle, archaeological areas, wetlands, springs & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Ancient, picturesque church with 2 bell towers, frescoes & arches lining multiple aisles.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Imposing cathedral built over 3 centuries, with tapestries, art & frescoes in a palatial interior.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $456 In total

Activities & Food:$413

Transport:$43

Trip to Nice

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Hidden Gems of Positano

$13

Botanical garden & zoo with huge tropical glasshouse, aviaries & habitats for otters & wallabies.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Day 2Walking the Path of Gods

$ 4

Byzantine-style place of Orthodox worship & gardens at the site of Tsarevich Nicholas' death.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Ornate 19th-century plaza lined with cafes & neoclassical buildings, host to many public events.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Green space with diverse plants & trees, plus fountains, a play area for kids & a reflecting pool.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Ancient Ruins and Beach Bliss

$25

This historic site features ruins of a Roman amphitheater that held up to 5,000 spectators.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Set in an elegant 17th-century villa, this museum of Matisse paintings offers tours & a library.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 4Castles and Beaches

$25

$ 4

Museum dedicated to paintings & work in other media by Russian-born French artist Marc Chagall.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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19th-century public park with mature trees, lawns, pools, a bandstand & summer open-air theater.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 5Exploring the Lattari Mountains

$25

Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC)

Modern towerlike building containing collections of avant-garde art from American & France.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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Baroque cathedral housing paintings, 3 organs & altar with the remains of the martyred St Reparata.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $456 In total

Activities & Food:$413

Transport:$43