The Amalfi Coast Seafood Odyssey is a seven-day adventure that throws you into the heart of this coastal paradise. You’ll cruise on a vintage wooden yacht, dive for seafood with weathered fishermen, cook with wise nonnas, and sip limoncello in a secret distillery. Here’s how it plays out:
Day 1: Arrival in Sorrento
You land in Naples, where a driver sweeps you to a cliffside boutique hotel in Sorrento, with bougainvillea spilling over balconies and views of Vesuvius across the bay. Over a dinner of fried calamari and falanghina wine, you meet your guide—a local foodie who knows every fisherman and nonna on the coast. They’ll walk you through the week, from diving to distilling, and you’ll sleep to the sound of waves lapping below.
Day 2: First Yacht Cruise and Seafood Dive
Morning’s for the sea. You board a vintage wooden yacht—polished teak, sails snapping in the breeze—and cruise toward Cetara, a fishing village known for its anchovies. With a local fisherman, you’ll don a mask and fins for a shallow dive, netting shrimp or maybe a small octopus, guided by hands that know every current. Back on deck, you’ll sip prosecco as the crew grills your catch for lunch, paired with crusty bread and lemon-dressed greens. Afternoon’s a lazy sail back, docking at your hotel for a quiet dinner of seafood risotto under the stars.
Day 3: Nonna’s Cooking Class
Today’s about learning from the best. In a cliffside kitchen overlooking Praiano, you’ll cook with a nonna—think weathered hands and a laugh that fills the room. She’ll teach you to clean fish, knead dough for scialatielli pasta, and make a garlicky seafood sauce that’s pure Amalfi. You’ll roll up your sleeves, maybe fumble a knife cut, but by lunch, you’re eating your own creation—say, pasta with clams and zucchini flowers. Afternoon’s free to wander Praiano’s narrow alleys or nap by the hotel pool. Evening brings a casual dinner at a local trattoria, maybe stuffed squid and a nightcap of grappa.
Day 4: Second Dive and Village Exploration
Back on the yacht, you sail to a secluded cove near Amalfi for another dive. This time, you’re after mussels or sea urchins, guided by a fisherman who shares stories of storms and hauls. The sea’s crystal, fish darting below, and you’ll feel the thrill of pulling up a net. Lunch is your catch, grilled with wild herbs, eaten on deck with Vesuvius in view. Afternoon’s for exploring Amalfi’s town—its cathedral’s golden mosaics, paper shops, and gelato stands. Dinner’s at a hidden restaurant, with dishes like octopus stew and views of twinkling fishing boats.
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Day 5: Positano and Ceramic Workshop
A short sail takes you to Positano, where houses cling to cliffs like a painting. Morning’s a cultural dip: a private workshop with a local ceramicist, where you’ll paint a tile with Amalfi’s classic blues and yellows, learning techniques passed down for generations. Lunch is at a beachside café—think anchovy fritters and chilled rosé. Afternoon’s free to climb Positano’s steps, shop for linens, or swim in the bay. Evening’s another nonna-led cooking class, this time focusing on desserts like delizia al limone, eaten on a terrace with the sea glowing below.
Day 6: Limoncello Distillery and Farewell Feast
The grand finale’s in a lemon grove above Minori, where you’ll tour a private limoncello distillery—family-run, tucked away, and fiercely traditional. You’ll zest lemons, stir vats of golden liquor, and taste batches straight from the barrel, learning the alchemy of sugar, alcohol, and citrus. Lunch is at the grove, a spread of lemon-infused dishes—maybe lemon risotto or fish baked in lemon leaves. The evening’s a seafood feast on the yacht, anchored off Amalfi: course after course of your week’s lessons, from scialatielli ai frutti di mare to sfogliatella, paired with limoncello and live mandolin music.
Day 7: Farewell to the Coast
After a breakfast of sfogliatella and espresso on the hotel terrace, you’ll take a final stroll through Sorrento’s lemon-scented streets. A driver whisks you to Naples for your flight, leaving you with a bottle of artisanal limoncello, a recipe card from your nonnas, and memories of sun, sea, and flavors that linger like a summer dream.
Hands-On Seafood Skills
This tour’s not just eating—it’s doing. Your dives with fishermen teach you to net and handle seafood like a local, from spotting the best shrimp to cleaning an octopus without flinching. The nonna-led cooking classes are raw and real—expect flour on your shirt and tips on sauces that don’t come from books. You’ll leave knowing how to make a mean seafood pasta and maybe a trick or two for grilling fish over an open flame.
Cultural Craft Experience
The ceramic workshop in Positano isn’t a tourist gimmick—it’s a deep dive into Amalfi’s art. Your teacher, a local artisan, shows you how to shape and paint clay in the coast’s iconic style, tying your work to centuries of tradition. You’ll take home a hand-painted tile or small dish, a tangible piece of the coast’s soul. Plus, informal moments—like haggling in a market or chatting with fishermen—immerse you in the region’s living culture.
Exclusive Limoncello Distillery Visit
The limoncello distillery tour is a rare peek into a family’s craft, far from commercial factories. You’ll walk through lemon groves, see the hand-peeling process, and taste batches that never hit shelves. The distiller shares stories of their trade, maybe a recipe tweak passed down from their grandfather. It’s intimate, with just your group, and the limoncello you sip is as authentic as it gets.
Why This Tour Stands Out
The Amalfi Coast Seafood Odyssey is a love song to Italy’s coast—vintage yacht cruises, hands-on seafood dives, and nonnas who teach like family. The private distillery visit and exclusive access to fishermen’s waters set it apart, giving you a slice of Amalfi most never see. At $11,200 per person, everything’s covered: yacht, meals, classes, transfers, and moments that feel like stealing time. With only a few departures each season, book quick to claim your spot on this sunlit adventure.
