Itinerary for Program 2022

Start: Tuesday 07 June / Tuesday 06 September

 

13:30 Arrival Transfer Fiumicino-Marina di Ascea

Registration in the apartments. Evening arrival.

 

Wednesday

09:00 Meeting in the Residence to make the Orientation Visit of Marina di Ascea.

09:30 Welcoming breakfast

Free time. Andiamo Al Mare!!!! ( Let’s go to the sea! )

 

Thursday

Free time to visit the market in Marina di Ascea.

In the beautiful Lungomare of Marina di Ascea (5 km) you can visit the market, where you can find many occasions, clothes and typical products at a great price.

17:00 Presentation of Courses and Professors.

 

 

Friday

09:00 Greek Temples of Paestum and visit to the Mozzarella di Bufala production farm.

The most beautiful and best preserved city of Magna Grecia. Guided tour of the Archaeological Museum and of the magnificent Greek temples. Free time for the shopping of typical souvenirs, possibility to attend representations of Greek tragedies in the stage of the temples of Cerere, La Basilicata and Nettuno. On the way back, visit and free time for lunch at a typical 0 km product factory, with authentic buffalo milk from Campania. Entrance to the Museum and Archaeological Park Eur 13

 

Saturday

Day off. We recommend a visit to Pisciotta, Medieval town (borgo medievale)

 

Sunday

Day off.

We recommend a visit to Medieval fishing village Pioppi, cradle of the Mediterranean Diet.

 

Monday

09:00 Italian Language and Culture lessons.

15:30 Visit to the village of Castellabate. Bus transfer and guided tour.

Castellabate World Heritage Site a unique place in Cilento where history, nature, art, archeology and culture join together with an uncontaminated sea. Famous for being the setting for the film Benvenuti al Sud.

 

Tuesday

09:00 Italian Language and Culture lessons.

17:00 Trekking by one of the beautiful nature trails of the Cilento National Park-

 

Wednesday

09:00 Boat tour at the paradisaic natural port “BAIA DEGLI INFRESCHI” and the medieval village Marina di Camerota.

It starts from the port of Marina di Camerota, in the succession of calle and beaches and arrives at the natural port of Baia Infreschi. Free day at the beach on one of the beaches considered the most beautiful in Italy. After returning from the boat ride, free time to visit the historic center of Marina di Camerota.

 

 

Thursday

08:00 – 13:00 Free visit to the market on the Marina de Ascea.

18.00 Italian Language and Culture lessons. Cineforum

 

 

Friday 10

08:00 am Visit to the POMPEII EXCAVATIONS (Admission Euro 15)

Pompeii is the most famous of the cities destroyed by the terrible eruption of the Vesuvius volcano in 79 AD. Excavations that began in the 18th century led to the discovery of this magnificent city which demonstrates the prosperity and splendor of the Roman Empire.

Free time for lunch in Pompeii.

Cilento Outlet Shopping Center

On our return, a stop will be made at the Cilento Oulet shopping center, expanding variety of local and international brands with very convenient offers, supermarket and various gastronomic offers.

 

Saturday

Day off. We recommend to visit the Castle and the historic center of Agropoli.

 

Sunday

Day off. We recommend the boat ride to Capo Palinuro and its famous Blue Grotto.

 

Monday

09:00 Italian Language and Culture lessons.

Free evening.

 

Tuesday

09:00 Italian Language and Culture lessons. Peripatetic lessons in the Archaeological Park of Elea Velia.

Ancient cradle of the Eleatic School of Magna Grecia, ELEA-VELIA. Home also to the illustrious philosophical school. Its founder was Parmenides followed by his disciple Zeno.

Free evening.

 

Wednesday

09:00 Italian Language and Culture lessons.

13:45 hours Visit to SALERNO by train.

Train ticket € 5.30 each way per person.

 

Thursday

08:00 – 13:00 Free visit to the market on the Marina di Ascea seaside

18.00 Italian Language and Culture lessons. Cineforum

 

 

Friday

07:00 Visit to NAPLES and NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (admission € 14).

Guided visit to the historical center and museum.

Guided tour of the city. The artistic treasures to visit: the historic center, the Archaeological Museum, the unforgettable panorama of the sea and a city of a thousand faces and many colors, to be savored with all senses.

 

Saturday

Day off. We recommend visiting Matera in the Basilicata region for the weekend.

European Capital of Culture 2019 and film set of famous films, Mel Gibson’s Passion and the new production of James Bond 007.

Recognized as a World Heritage Site by Unesco since 1993 given its unique “Sassi”: ancient neighborhoods whose houses have been carved out of stone.

 

 

Sunday

Day off.

 

Monday 20

09:00 Italian Language and Culture lessons.

Free evening.

 

Tuesday

Capri Island and Amalfi Coast (By boat):

Visit of CAPRI – POSITANO.

Departure by ship from the port of Salerno or Palinuro, sailing along the Cilento coast and the Amalfi coast. Arrival in Marina Grande (Isle of Capri), ascent by funicular and walk to the gardens of Augustus to admire the famous “Faraglioni”. Free time for lunch (not included).

In the afternoon we hop on on a boat for a visit to the Amalfi Coast, declared a World Heritage Site. Arrival in Positano for a guided tour and free time for a walk through the characteristic streets and shops.

 

Wednesday

09:00 Italian Language and Culture lessons.

18.00 Delivery of certificates and final course toast.

 

End of Program: Thursday 30 June / Thursday 29 September

Transfer Bus Fiumicino Airport

Departure 7:00, Arrival in Fiumicino around 14.00 hours

 

The program can be modified and subject to changes not wanted by the administrator. The changes may be due to climatic variations and special events. It is not mandatory to participate in all activities. During the visits, participants must pay for their meals and entrance tickets to monuments, museums, shows, meals in typical restaurants and trattorias, deck chairs, sun beds and umbrellas on the beaches.