girolibero Cycling holidays
Guided Bike and Barge / Original tour
Web code IT300
Italy / Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast
Sailing in the Mediterranean
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Day by Day
1. Castellammare di Stabia
We welcome you aboard your Caique at 6 p.m., moored at the Marina di Castellammare di Stabia. Accommodation on board, welcome drink, dinner and presentation of the programme. Overnight in the harbour of Castellammare di Stabia.
2. Pompeii (15 km cycling)
Today's stage starts with a cycle trip to Pompeii, the biggest open-air archaeological site of the world, which offers a unique snapshot of Roman life and provides a detailed insight into the everyday life of its inhabitants.
Back to the harbour, your Caique will now leave towards Sorrento, where you will enjoy a walking visit of the town. Overnight in roadstead (sheltered anchorage) in Marina di Cassano.
3. Sorrento – Positano – Amalfi (35 km cycling)
You will start exploring by bike the Sorrento and the Amalfi coast (Costiera Amalfitana), where you will cycle along the wonderful road overlooking the sea up to Positano. Afterwards you will continue towards Amalfi, one of the four Italian Maritime Republics during the Middle Ages. Free dinner and overnight in the harbour of Amalfi.
4. Amalfi – Minori – Maiori – Cetara – Vietri (25/35 km cycling)
From Amalfi you will continue your bike tour along the coast, cycling on the coastal road with some ups and downs, passing through the hamlets of Minori, Maiori and Cetara. With a deviation it is also possible to reach Ravello, where you can enjoy a wonderful view over the whole Gulf of Salerno and up to the Cilento mountains. Finally you will arrive in Vietri, famous for its polychrome ceramics. Overnight in the small fishing harbour of Cetara.
5. Capri
Today is dedicated to the fashionable island of Capri, which you will explore on foot. Do not miss the panorama over the famous cliffs called Faraglioni: here you will overlook the whole Gulf of Naples dominated by the volcano Vesuvius. In the afternoon your Caique will leave for Ischia. Overnight in the harbour of Ischia Casamicciola.
6. Ischia (20 km cycling)
Ischia is the biggest island in the Gulf of Naples and deserves to be explored by bike! Starting from the port of Ischia, you will cycle in the western side of the island, among the scents and flavours of the Mediterranean sea, crossing little hamlets along the way. Overnight in the harbour of Ischia Sant’Angelo.
7. Procida and Pozzuoli
Last but not least, you will have the chance to explore the enchanting island of Procida, with its black sand beaches. Your Caique will then sail up to Pozzuoli, in the bay of Naples, which you will visit on foot, including the Roman Amphitheatre. Finally you will navigate back to Marina di Castellammare di Stabia. Overnight in the harbour of Castellammare di Stabia.
8. Castellammare di Stabia
Departure after breakfast.Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday.
The captain and the guide reserve the right to make alterations to the itinerary, depending on wind, sea and weather conditions or organizational requirements.
This is not a sailing trip. The ship is a motor vessel, it has sails but the navigation is powered by engines.
During the tour the boat will be docked in a harbour during 6 nights, while on one night it will anchor in roadstead. The roadstead is a sheltered anchorage in a bay, which is an enclosed area with an opening to the sea. Natural roadsteads offer shelter from storms, winds and currents.
In exceptional cases (bad meteorological and/or sea conditions), for safety reasons, the ship might have to return to the harbour also during the night that is scheduled in roadstead.
Only and exclusively in this case, the clients will be asked to pay a supplement for the overnight in the harbour. This amount, variable from port to port, will be divided among all participants and will be paid directly on site (approximately 20-50 € per person per night, subject to changes). -
Route profile
Total length cycling: 95/105 km
Total vertical up cycling: 1,640/1,740 mt
This tour foresees 4 cycling days and 2 days dedicated to explore/visit two islands (Capri and Procida) and a town (Pozzuoli) on foot.
The daily stages range between 25 and 35 km. Please expect several ups and downs.Leisure to Moderate: some days the itinerary will be flat, others it will present some hills. Suitable for everyone in good physical condition and with some cycling experience.
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How to get there
Castellammare Di Stabia is connected with the following airports:
Naples (35 km), Rome (270 km)
Trains
For further information on timetables and prices you can consult the following website: www.trenitalia.com. -
Accommodation and meals
DERIYA DENIZ
The caique Deriya Deniz is equipped with:- 4 Double cabins, approx. 7,5 m2;
- 1 Twin cabin, approx. 7,5 m2;
All cabins are air-conditioned and equipped with en-suite facilities, a hair-dryer, a little wardrobe, a safety box and traditional portholes. Bed size of the twin cabins is approx. 2.05 m x 0.95 m, while the double beds are approx. 2.05/2.35 m x 1.45/1.60 m.
There is a spacious dinette with bar and a sundeck with comfortable beach mattresses where the clients can enjoy the sounds of the sea. The back deck is covered and has a table for breakfasts and dinners.
The Caique has no WiFi.
During overnights in harbour, electricity on board is always available. During the night in roadstead, the power generator is turned off late in the evening in order to grant a quiet rest to clients on board.
Air conditioning cannot be granted 24h/24h, especially during the night. Air conditioning is not available when the Caique is moored in roadstead and cannot be regulated from the cabins.
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MARIAGIOVANNA
The caique Mariagiovanna is equipped with:- 2 Double cabins, approx. 6 m2;
- 3 Twin cabins, approx. 5,5 m2;
All cabins are air-conditioned and enjoy en-suite facilities. Bed size of the twin cabins is approx. 1.90 m x 0.90 m, while the double beds are approx. 2.25 m x 1.15 m.
The stern and the bow are provided with large and soft cushions which are ideal for our guests who wish to enjoy very relaxing moments.
The Caique has no WiFi.
During overnights in harbour, electricity on board is always available. During the night in roadstead, the power generator is turned off late in the evening in order to grant a quiet rest to clients on board.
Air conditioning cannot be granted 24h/24h, especially during the night. Air conditioning is not available when the Caique is moored in roadstead and cannot be regulated from the cabins. -
Bikes and accessories
Girolibero bikes are available in different sizes in unisex model:
- Touring bike 27-gear Shimano Deore
- E-bike
Features:- aluminium frame
- mudguard
- rear rack
- comfort gel saddle www.selleroyal.com
- anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
- ergonomic bicycle grips
- Speed Lifter system
A bicycle rental contract has to be signed on the spot.All rented adult bikes are equipped with:
- 1 cycle computer
- 1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag
- 1 water bottle (0.75 l)
- 1 combination bike lock
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By your side
Welcome briefing
At 6 p.m. a meeting with the tour guide is scheduled. Presentation of the tour and the crew.
Tour leader
Our tour leaders are carefully selected and rigorously trained and speak at least English. They are experienced enthusiastic travelers who have a true passion for sharing their love of the outdoors, peoples, cultures and local food. Thanks to their knowledge of the territory, they can give you useful hints and help you appreciate the place you are visiting. Of course they love cycling and will be happy to give you some advice on how to correctly use the bicycle gears and whenever necessary they can fix a flat tyre. As we like to say, our tour leaders are AOC (Controlled Designation of Origin), and will help you explore the land and live an unforgettable experience.
Staff support
For the whole duration of your bike tour, you can contact us as follows:
- office +39 0444 1278430 from Monday to Friday 8:30-13:00 and 15:00-18:30
- Gulet Deriya Denize/Mariagiovanna phone number every day 8:00-20:00.
