Combine leisurely walks on the Sorrento Peninsula and in the Lattari Mountains and enjoy visits to the myriad of local worldclass sites.

Italy

7 nights

Sightseeing

5th Sep 2020 – 12th Sep 2020

See website for other dates

Tour code: 17300

Last Modi�ed: 2nd October 2019

Exploring The Sorrento Peninsula

Moderate

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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Decide between an interesting one or two week programme of walking and culture.

Immerse yourself in history at Pompeii or Herculaneum (Itinerary Dependant).

Sample a taster section of the ‘Path of the Gods’.

Gaze into Vesuvius as you walk the crater's rim while at Herculaneum.

Absorb spectacular panoramic views whilst walking the Monte Faito ridge (Itinerary Dependant).

Enjoy two dinners in local restaurants each week.

Explore the famous towns of Amal�, Sorrento and Positano (Itinerary Dependant).

Enjoy a post walk swim from the very tip of the Sorrento Peninsula (Itinerary Dependant).

See what's planned

TRIP INFORMATION

The calm waters of the Bay of Naples re�ect the cliffs like mirrored glass. Citrus groves and vineyards �ourish in the fertileland, nourished by the ash of brooding Mount Vesuvius. The sea and the volcano have determined the history and de�ned thenature, cuisine and excellent wine of the region.

For years, we've combined rambles on the Sorrento Peninsula and in the Lattari Mountains with visits to local world-classsites. At the foot of Mount Vesuvius are the sites of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum which weredestroyed by the eruption of AD 79. Both these sites vividly evoke the past.

Sorrento, a holiday resort since Roman times, is easily accessible by train from our base, Vico Equense. The Amal� coast townsof Amal� and Ravello and the elegant city of Salerno to the south of the peninsula also await exploration. Near to Salernostand the magni�cent Greek temples at Paestum with a world-class on-site archaeological museum.

It is also possible to spend a free day in the animated and colourful city of Naples which is richly endowed with beautifulchurches, palaces and museums, or alternatively, a trip to the romantic island of Capri is also popular and very easy.

With so much to see and do, these holidays offer a busy week or fortnight. Alternate weeks follow a different itinerary pleasecarefully check the itinerary for what is included on your chosen date – to see everything on offer you need at least twoweeks. All transport costs (we use both public and private hire transport) for the outlined programme are included in theholiday price. Entrance fees are not included to add �exibility to your holiday. The two week programme will include all of theabove; the order of itinerary will depend on the travel date.

Our Dec 2020 departure is a 10 night holiday, and a chance to see in Christmas and New Year in a spectacular setting.

Guided Walking Holidays - Exploring theSorrento Peninsula

 

 

Meals

DinnerAccommodation

Hotel Mary

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Return �ights Gatwick to Naples (British Airways or Easyjet)

Airport transfers.

Half board en suite accommodation.

Dinners taken in a local restaurant on two evenings each week.

All local transport costs

Entrance fee to Herculaneum or Pompeii (Itinerary Dependant)

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

Entrance fees to some museums and historic buildings (unless otherwise speci�ed)

Personal expenses (such as your bar bill)

Discretionary tips

Optional excursions

Insurance

HOLIDAY GRADE

This Grade 4 moderate holiday includes full and half day walks at a moderate pace over hilly terrain however there are somedays that are very heavy on sightseeing as well. Half day walking will probably include about 3 hours of walking, with fulldays having around 5 hours. Expect ascents and descents of up to about 600m over the course of a day.

The terrain all along the Sorrento Peninsula is steep and whilst many of our paths contour around the hills inevitably somewalking will involve steepish ascents and descents.

Paths are generally good underfoot and the pace of our walks will be gentle. The highest point we may reach on a walk is1226m. For example the summit cone of Vesuvius is at around 1200m. For both of these walks we use local transport for themajority of the ascent.

Our bottom line is happy travellers, and to that end we trust our tour leaders to use the itinerary below as a basis for providingyou with a great holiday. We expect our leaders to make adjustments to the itinerary if the weather, group ability or other localconditions make that necessary. There are normally more options available to our leaders than those listed below and one ormore of these options may well be chosen. All distances, heights & timings are approximate.

PROPOSED ITINERARY

Day 1

Welcome to the Sorrento Peninsula

 

 

Meals

Breakfast + DinnerAccommodation

Hotel Mary

Meals

Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation

Hotel Mary

Meals

Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation

Hotel Mary

We transfer from Naples airport to the hotel on this day.  Depending on the time of arrival, we might offer a short orientationwalk around Vico Equense, our base for your holiday.

Transfer Time = 1h

Day 2

Getting to know Vico Equense

DistanceMax 7 miles

Ascent/DescentMax 250/Max 350m

Our �rst day shall be spent ensuring that you get to know Vico Equense, our base for your holiday, and shall also offer acombination of short walks in the Sorrento area.  The walking programme will not involve more than 4 hrs walking but routesoften involve short sections of steep concreted paths.  The programme is designed to allow you the �exibility to opt out atintervals if you would like an easier day.  We also offer an on-foot orientation and sightseeing visit to Sorrento on this day anda possible visit to the Foreigners’ Club for tea (or your favourite tipple!).

Day 3

Herculaneum & Vesuvius

Today we shall visit the site of ancient Herculaneum – the Roman town obliterated by mud following the eruption of MountVesuvius in AD79 - including a 2-hr in-depth tour of the site by a local archaeological guide.  Weather permitting, we shalldrive up to Vesuvius itself with the option of a 1-hr exhilarating walk to and around the crater rim.

Day 4

The Path of the Gods - Bomerano to Nocelle

Distance3.5 miles

Ascent/Descent750/940m

Weather permitting, today’s walk, for those wanting a more demanding day, is one of the highlights of any visit to this region. Using private hired transport, we shall walk the world famous Path of the Gods from Bomerano to Nocelle.  This walk is only3.5 miles in length with undulating steep ascents and descents and some short sections requiring agility, a good head forheights and con�dent on steps (1,800 of them). The ascents and descents given are cumulative of the whole day. Technicallythis is a GRADE 5 WALK however the views and experience are worth the extra effort!  This was voted as one of Italy's bestwalks in 2019.

 

 

Meals

Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation

Hotel Mary

Meals

Breaksfast & DinnerAccommodation

Hotel Mary

Meals

Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation

Hotel Mary

Meals

Breakfast

Day 5

Free Day

This is a free day but your RWH leader will discuss with you all the sightseeing options and will provide you with anyinformation you might require for the planning of your day.  This day allows you the opportunity to visit Naples with its manymonumental churches and museums or, perhaps, the beautiful island of Capri. See our Free Day section for more information.

Day 6

Salerno & Paestum

On this day we offer a full day excursion, using private hired transport, to the elegant city of Salerno with its beautiful andeclectic Cathedral and narrow streets full of interesting independent shops, and then to the Greek archaeological site ofPaestum, an ancient feat of engineering.

Day 7

Up onto Monte Faito Ridge

Distance4.5 miles

Ascent/Descent125m

Today’s programme is a holiday highlight.  We offer a walk on the Monte Faito ridge, part of the Lattari (milk) Mountains thespine of the peninsula with spectacular views in good weather right across the Bay of Naples and Amal� Coast.  

Day 8

Goodbye Sorrento

It is time to say goodbye to Vico Equense and the beautiful Bay of Naples as we transfer back to Naples Airport ready for ouronward �ight back to the UK.

 

 

WALKS & EXCURSIONS

Local Transport CostsAll local transport costs in conjunction with the advertised activity programme are included in the holiday cost. There may beoccasions where additional visits or excursions are added to enrich your experience, these will be paid for locally by you if youchoose to participate.

During your stay we will use a delightful mix of public and hired transportation. The Italian rail system is busy and anexperience in itself but what's truly great about it is that from Vico Equense Station we can easily get to Naples and all theway down to Sorrento, bypassing its busy roads. Whether it is a local bus or train we take on some days it is delightful to seeand sometimes chat to the locals.

Optional ExcursionsA range of local excursions and activities may be available to book at your destination through a local operator. We have noinvolvement in such activities or excursions which are not run, supervised or controlled in any way by us. Your contract will bewith the local activity supplier and we accept no responsibility for their actions or omissions.

Free Day IdeasVico Equense offers great transport links from Naples all the way down to Sorrento at the end of the peninsula for very littlecost.

Do check your holiday itinerary carefully as some of the free day options suggested below might already be part of yourprogram:

Ascend Monte Faito by cable car for fantastic views of the Naples - Take the train from Vico Equense to Castellamare €1.30each way and take the cable car which is next to the train station for €8. At the top there is a nice alpine style bar, a network ofpaths and scenic views awaiting you.

Versuvius - Great when paired in with Herculaneum but is a full day. Take the ‘Circumvesuviana’ train to Ercolano (€2.20 p/pone way).  Take a ‘Vesuvio Express’ shuttle bus from outside Ercolano station (€10 p/p return) to the coach park on Vesuvius.You will have to walk downhill from the car park to the ticket of�ce ‘bigliettaria' to buy your entrance ticket (€10 p/p) to gainaccess to the path for the walk to the summit crater.

Herculaneum - Use the same train network to get to Herculaneum (€12 p/p).

Pompeii - Take the train from Vico Equense in the direction of Naples leaving from platform 1. Buy two tickets one for theoutward journey and one for the return. The journey to ‘Pompeii Scavi’ ‘Circumvesuviana’ station takes 20 mins.  Exit the trainstation and turn right to reach the ‘Porta Marina’ entrance to the site.

Isle of Capri - This is very popular on a free day as the island is famous the world over for its natural beauty allowing for lotsof free exploration. During the summer there is a ferry service from Seiano ( the marina below the Hotel Mary). The hotel staffwill assist with the booking of tickets and they have a shuttle service down to the local harbour. In 2019 the cost of the returnferry from to Capri €40.00 p/p. When you come back the ferry is around 17.10 and the loudspeaker may announce SEIANOrather than Vico Equense!  

Entrance fees are correct at time of writing.

 

 

SPENDING MONEY

Holiday BudgetingWhen budgeting for your holiday, you will need to consider drinks, any meals not included in the holiday price, non-includedentrance fees, optional excursions you may choose to participate in locally and any souvenirs or additional services such aslaundry. A general guideline for lunches and drinks is £10-£20 per person per day.

Entrance FeesDependant on the itinerary your holiday date includes the entrance fee for Herculaneum or Pompeii are included in yourholiday price.

There are lots of other sites that maybe visited during our programs or during free days and the following prices (subject tochange) will give you an idea of the entrance fees you might incur:

Villa Oplontis - €7.00**Naples Archaeological Museum - €8.00**Paestum (museum & site) - €7.00****No age related discounts are available.

Members of the National Trust in the UK may also be interested to know that the Italian sister organisation FAI offers free orreduced entry to its Italian sites on production of a valid national trust membership. Please consult eng.fondoambiente.it/ forfurther information.

Currency in ItalyThe currency in Italy is the Euro.

Money along the Sorrento PeninsulaShould you need more cash whilst on the Sorrento Peninsula there are ATMs and banks in Vico Equense town just a short 5 -10 minute stroll away from the hotel. Most days you will �nd yourself in a big enough town to take more cash out should youneed or lots of vendors now take card payments.

TippingAlthough entirely at your own discretion, tipping is an important aspect of tourism and hospitality life and expectations arefairly high. In order to simplify tipping, we strongly recommend that you allow your leader to take care of making sure tips aregiven to hotel and restaurant staff & to local guides and drivers. This will be done using some funds provided by us togetherwith, if you wish, a contribution from you, which he/she will collect during the holiday.

TOUR LEADERS & LOCAL GUIDES

Tour LeadersYour tour leader makes the world of difference to your holiday and ours are as passionate about discovering the world on footas you are. They're resourceful, organised and widely travelled. They will handle all the local administration and other needsthat might arise to ensure that you don't have to worry about planning your days and you can enjoy your holiday. Althoughleading group holidays, they won't forget that every group is made up of individuals. Each tour leader has their own individualstyle, talents and professional backgrounds and all are trained, quali�ed, experienced and dedicated to making your holiday asenjoyable, interesting and inspiring as possible.

 

 

Leader's Evening Brie�ngEach evening, your tour leader will discuss with you the programme for the following day. This will be your opportunity todiscuss the details and ensure the planned activities suit your walking ability. If you have concerns on clothing or equipment,this can be discussed then also. If you do not wish to join the organised group programme, please let the leader know.

YOUR TRAVEL DETAILS

We �y from London Gatwick to Naples by British Airways. 

Transfers between Naples Airport and the hotel are by road and take approximately 50 minutes.

During your stay we will use a delightful mix of public and hired transportation. The Italian rail system is busy and anexperience in itself but whats truly great about it is from Vico Equense Station we can easily get to Naples and all the waydown to Sorrento, bypassing its busy roads. Whether it is a local bus or train we take on some days it is delightful to see andsometimes chat to the locals.

Booking Your Own Travel Arrangements?If you wish to organise your own �ights from a non-UK or provincial airport or travel by rail or car to your holiday destination,'land only' reductions are often available. Please contact us for details.

Before �nalising any independent travel arrangements, please check with us �rst - especially if doing so 12 weeks or morebefore your intended date of travel. If you do intend to join your holiday locally please do tell us at least 14 weeks in advance.

If you are joining and leaving your holiday overseas we assume, unless you advise us otherwise, that you will join and leavethe holiday at your hotel.

Although airport transfers are not included for those making their own independent travel arrangements, if you wish to join thegroup at the overseas airport, depending on your �ight arrival time, you may be able to be included on the group's transfer.Please contact us at least 5 weeks before departure for more details. 

Please note that your �ight must arrive within 30 minutes of the group �ight to be able to join the group transfer. We alsoneed your �ight number, arrival time and departure point so that the group leader is able to meet up with you.

Regional TransfersRegional Flights (R3). We offer regional �ight options on this holiday and there will be one or two transfer vehicles betweenthe airport and hotel to minimise any waiting time at the overseas airport on the outward or return journeys.

Luggage Allowance & Travel DocumentsFor all those booking a �ight or rail inclusive holiday, details of your travel arrangements and baggage allowance will becon�rmed in your travel documents, sent to you approximately 10 days prior to departure.

Personal Details CheckTo ensure that we can accurately administer your holiday arrangements, please con�rm that the personal details we hold foryou are up to date and that you have provided the information we need to secure your holiday travel and accommodationarrangements. Please check your passport details, date of birth and any other important details necessary for us to properlymanage your holiday booking. You can view and update information already provided, and add details not yet asked for, byusing the Manage My Booking facility on our website www.ramblersholidays.co.uk, or by calling our Sales and Reservationsteam on +44 (0)1707 331133. When you receive your booking con�rmation please check the details as soon as possible.

 

 

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

General Passport AdviceIt is a good idea to carry photocopies of the personal details pages of your passport. Should you lose your passport, this mayassist with the issue of replacement documents and your return to your home country.

Passport and visa requirements can change at any time. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you inform yourself from aprofessionally quali�ed source on, and comply with, such requirements.

General travel and destination advice for UK nationals is available from the Foreign and Commonwealth Of�ce atwww.fco.gov.uk/travel and at www.gov.uk/travelaware.

Brexit Passport AdviceYou should have at least 6 months validity left on your passport from your date of arrival.

If you renewed a 10 year passport before it expired, extra months may have been added to your passport’s expiry date. Theseextra months will not count, so you should ensure that your passport is not older than 9 years and 6 months from the date ofissue at the time of travel.

You may wish to renew your passport sooner rather than later, in order to make sure you have it in time for your holiday ortravel plans.

Please ensure to regularly check the Foreign and Commonwealth Of�ce website for updates on passport requirements leadingup to and after Brexit or contact us for more assistance. 

UK Government Brexit Information for Passports can be found at www.gov.uk/guidance/passport-rules-for-travel-to-europe-after-Brexit.

The UK Government has published a website tool to check the validity of your passport under these rules  which can befound at www.passport.service.gov.uk/check-a-passport.

In the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal, UK citizens will be able to visit the EU for up to 90 days within a 180-dayperiod without a visa. The UK Government also has information for travellers available at gov.uk/EUexit

Non British Passport holders should consult the host country’s embassy for applicable passport and visa entry requirements.

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel MaryVia Filangieri 80069 Vico Equense (NA) ITALY

(00 39) 081 801 5535www.hotelmaryvico.cominfo@hotelmaryvico.com

Where are we going to stay?

 

 

The Hotel Mary has been welcoming our clients for many years. First with Enzo, the father, and now with Mariano, his son. Thesimple, yet delightful, hotel has a warm welcome and offers spectacular views over the Bay of Naples and the surroundinghills.

Built into the hillside, it is traditional in style and has a small pool (seasonal) and terrace with sunbeds. Remember to pop toreception for your pool towel.

Visible from the restaurant terrace the Mary has its own sea club (Open April - October), with its own bar and direct access toswim in the sea. Although only a short 10 minute walk, with lots of steps, you can also take the hotels shuttle bus for just €2each way.

The hotel rooms are simple in decor and style but offer comfortable facilities including A/C and heating, en-suite (shower only),mini fridge, safe, TV, wi� and hairdryer. All rooms are twin, doubles, or doubles for sole use, and have a sea view with abalcony/patio.

MEALS

A nice continental and hot selection breakfast is provided at the hotel where you can start your day off with an amazing viewfrom the restaurant terrace.

We dine at the hotel on �ve nights, the food is so good that the locals like to pop in to eat, and the views over the Gulf reallycap off the evening. Meals are a chef's selection consisting of three choices for groups on a nightly basis. A welcome glass ofwine goes down well while soaking up your �rst sunset on night one.

Each week we also eat out at local restaurants on two nights giving, you the opportunity to enjoy local dishes in an authenticatmosphere.

FOOTWEAR & KIT LIST

FootwearLightweight waterproof walking boots with a good moulded sole (such as Vibram or similar) and a deep tread and whichprovide ankle support are strongly recommended and may be essential for some walks. 

Footwear As Hand LuggageWe recommend that you either wear your walking boots or shoes or pack them and some waterproofs in your hand luggageas in the unlikely event that your hold luggage is delayed, you will still be able to participate in the holiday programme.

General Kit ListOutdoor activities are always safer and more enjoyable if you are prepared.

If you have not travelled with us before the following list might be of use:

 

 

Waterproof jacket (Goretex or similar) and trousersLightweight quick-drying trousersWalking T-shirt/shirtsWalking socksFleece or jumperSun hat, sunglasses, lip salve and sun blockWarm hat and gloves (if appropriate)Swimwear (if appropriate)Day sack (this should be able to carry all you would need for the day's activity)Day sack linerWater bottle - at least 1 litre capacity (more than 1 bottle may be required)Basic �rst aid kitLunchboxWalking poles (should you �nd them useful)Sit mat

This list is not exhaustive and every walker is different and may have their own preference.

Rucksacks in Major SitesWhen you visit attractions such as Pompeii, Herculaneum or Paestum for example you must have a small bag or entry mayberefused. In the past some of�cials have deemed that 25ltr bags are too large. Some attractions do have lockers free of chargeyou can use. It is best to check with your leader before setting off for the day.

Travel Documents ChecklistDocuments and Information to take with you:

Passport (make sure it's yours and valid)Your travel tickets or e-ticket itineraryAny visa or electronic travel authorisation (if required)Holiday moneyCredit or debit cards (and separate details of who to call if lost)Car parking ticket and car park directions (if prebooked)Coach or rail travel tickets (if prebooked)Your holiday Booking Con�rmation documentYour travel insurance detailsAlternative form of identi�cation (such as a driving licence)Photocopy of the personal details pages of your passportA valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if relevantDetails of any medical condition or allergy your holiday leader should know about

Electricity in ItalyElectricity in Italy is supplied at 220 Volts. If you wish to use electrical equipment you will need a European two pin adaptorwith round pins. More information can be found at https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/

Water To GoAn alternative to bottled water from single-use sealed water bottles is �ltered water from a re�llable bottle containing its ownwater �lter such as a Water-to-go bottle available from www.watertogo.eu. Just �ll up from any water source and save theenvironment from disposable plastic bottles.

 

 

We have negotiated an exclusive 15% discount with our partners Water-to-Go for you as a thank you for helping theenvironment. Please go to their website at www.watertogo.eu and enter the code RWH17 when ordering. In addition, Water-to-Go will match the discount with a donation to our charity, Heart & Sole, which will allow us to continue to make a differencein the countries you visit on our holidays.

MAPS, GUIDEBOOKS & OTHER INFORMATION

Maps, Guidebooks & MoreMaps of the area are available locally, as are English guidebooks. Many local libraries stock a good selection of travelguides/books which may offer you more information on the Sorrento region. You may �nd the following websites useful:

Italian State Tourism: www.enit.it Campania Tourist Of�ce www.turismoregionecampania.itSorrento Tourist Of�ce: www.sorrentotourism.comVico Equense Tourist Of�ce www.vicoturismo.it

The 'Path of the Gods' was recently a focus for Lonely Planet in their 7 Best Italian Hikes. Here is is referenced under its localname of 'Sentiero degli Dei'.Click Here - Italy's 7 Best Hikes

The Map ShopMaps and guidebooks relating to your the areas you will be walking in may be brought before your holiday from The Map Shopat www.themapshop.co.uk

WeatherVisit the following websites for an idea of the climate in your destination:

Weather2 - www.myweather2.comBBC Weather - www.bbc.co.uk/weather

STAYING HEALTHY ON HOLIDAY

Health requirements can change at any time. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you inform yourself from aprofessionally quali�ed source on, and comply with, such requirements at least 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Advice onvaccinations is available from your GP.

Health Advice for ItalyNo compulsory immunisations are required for visits to Italy.

You should be up to date with the usual immunisations recommended in the UK. 

You may wish to consider immunisations against Tetanus and Tick-borne Encephalitis.

Further Travel AdviceFor further advice please visit:

The National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) travel health website at www.travelhealthpro.org.ukThe NHS 'Fit for travel' website at www.�tfortravel.nhs.ukThe Foreign Of�ce Of�ce Travel Advice Website at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.Or a local travel health clinic.

 

 

You might wish to take a small bottle of antibacterial hand gel with you for times when you're unable to wash your hands.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

You must be adequately insured to join our holidays. We do not insist that you insure with us but we require that you areadequately insured for the nature of your holiday. You will be unable to participate in our local walking and other activityprogrammes without being able to demonstrate that you have valid travel insurance.

Please ensure that as a minimum your travel insurance policy covers you for travel to your holiday destinations (country andgeographical region) and for medical expenses, mountain rescue (including helicopter rescue) and emergency repatriation toyour home country in the event of illness or injury. Your policy should also provide adequate cover for the activities, includedand optional, you are likely to participate in during your holiday.

See our brochure or website for further advice regarding holiday insurance.

Whoever you insure with, please ensure that you take full details, and ideally the policy itself, with you on holiday and provideour tour leader with your insurer's name, the policy number and emergency assistance contact numbers.

Please note that it is very dif�cult to obtain travel insurance once your holiday arrangements have started.

EHIC CardsPlease take your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you; it will help you in the event of you needing medicalassistance during your holiday. Please note the the EHIC has an expiry date, so please check that your card is valid for theduration of your holiday. Please note however the an EHIC should not be considered a substitute for medical or travelinsurance. 

For more information please visit www.ehic.org.uk.

PERSONAL SAFETY

The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Of�ce provides up to date information on security and local laws for travellers, together withcurrent passport and visa information, at www.gov.uk/travelaware. Please take a few minutes to look at the current advice onyour planned destination.

Please be aware of what's going on around you, take sensible precautions with your credit cards and passport and avoiddisplays of wealth such as wearing expensive jewellery or watches. Do not carry more cash on you than you will need for eachday, and we recommend that a money belt is used.

CULTURAL AWARENESS

Italian Laws & CustomsIn some Italian towns and cities you may be �ned for dropping litter and in some towns or cities it’s an offence to sit onmonument steps or to eat and drink in the immediate vicinity of main churches, historic monuments and public buildings. It’salso an offence to enter or bathe in public fountains.

In May 2019, the Municipality of Capri introduced a law forbidding the use of any disposable plastic objects such as bags,cutlery, plates, cups, food packaging, trays, straws on the island of Capri. Violations can incur a �ne of up to 500 euros.

Illegal traders operate on the streets of all major Italian cities, particularly tourist cities like Florence, Venice and Rome. Don’tbuy from illegal street traders. You could be stopped by the local police and �ned.

 

 

It is illegal to remove sand, shells or pebbles from coastal areas in Italy. Doing so may result in heavy �nes. It’s also forbiddento collect various species of �owers, plants and herbs from mountain and wooded areas. For more information, check with theregional authorities of the area you’re visiting.

Responsible TravelWe're committed to ethical tourism in all our destinations. Our holidays are designed for you to discover the essence of thecountry you are visiting. Travelling in small groups not only gives you an up close and personal experience of your destination,but minimises your impact on the immediate environment. We feel that the most important starting point to protect theenvironment is to be out in it. For more details visit our website.

The Ramblers Holidays Charitable TrustUnlike many tour operators we have our own trust through which RWH Travel’s pro�ts are channelled back into a variety ofoutdoor, walking-related or environmental conservation projects in the UK. The focus of the Trust’s �nancial support is Britain’sleading walking charity, The Ramblers, and their role in promoting the bene�ts and importance of walking to the British public.In addition the Trust welcomes applications for small grants from local organisations in the UK who need support for walking-orientated activities. This includes the establishment of footpaths and bridleways, funding for rebuilding bridges andrenovating huts, as well as bursary funding for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for children who could not otherwise afford todo it. Please visit the ‘About Us’ section of our website and click on the Charitable Trust link for more details.

Heart and SoleWe appreciate that we are in a fortunate position to be able to use our pro�ts to help make a difference to people's lives. Heart& Sole is a venture managed by our of�ce staff, whose aim is to reach the heart of the communities in the countries we visit.Through Heart & Sole, we hope to make more of a long term, direct impact to these communities, particularly in less developedcountries where even a small amount goes a long way. See our website for more information and details of some of theprojects we support.

STAYING IN TOUCH

Mobile PhonesPlease do provide us with a mobile phone contact number. We will only use this to contact you with important informationrelating to your holiday arrangements. 

Do keep your mobile phones switched on and readily available when travelling to the airport or if delayed in transit so that wecan contact you with any last minute information relating to your travel arrangements.  

As a matter of courtesy, please switch off your mobile phone during walks, or endeavour to minimise its use. Please also try tominimise the use of mobile devices during group meals.

FEEDBACK

We welcome all comments about our holidays and value ideas for the future. If you have provided us with an email address wewill invite you to complete an online questionnaire or to add feedback to our page on the independent review site 'Feefo'.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note that this Holiday Information sheet may be periodically updated and reissued.

In most cases the revisions will be minor and the overall nature of the holiday will remain unchanged. Should we make a majorchange to your holiday arrangements between you booking your holiday and your date of travel we will notify you tospeci�cally draw your attention to any signi�cant change.

 

 

You may wish to review the latest version of this Holiday Information Sheet online prior to travel.

Please note that any advertised offers, bene�ts or initiatives may be discontinued at any time.

CONTACT US

Ramblers Walking Holidays

Tel: UK +44 (0)1707 331133Email: info@ramblersholidays.co.ukWeb: www.ramblersholidays.co.uk

Our of�ce is open and our Sales & Reservations team are available to speak to you from:

9am to 6pm Monday to Friday9.15am to Midday on Saturdays9.15am to 3pm on Saturdays in January & February only

Please quote your Booking Reference number and Tour Code whenever contacting us.

We wish you an enjoyable holiday!