The 7 Best Tours in Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, Campania

April 21, 2022 Diedre Savory

Step back in time and imagine Italy as it was during 550 B.C. At least, that’s what you can do when you visit The Cilento—home to the remains of two ancient Greek cities: Paestum and Velia. To experience life a little later on, head to the Certosa di Padula, a Carthusian monastery (and World Heritage site) that dates back to 1306 and is known for its Baroque-style architecture. The park’s landscape also hints at these forgotten times with its vast seaside views and deep cave systems such as the Grotte di Castelcivita.
Restaurants in Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park

1. Grotte Di Capo Palinuro

Via Porto, 84051 Palinuro SA, Italy Discover Cilento
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Our excursion Departure from the port of Palinuro. Board the typical “gozzo” and visit the suggestive caves of the coast. You will visit inside the suggestive Blue Grotto, after which, you will get off on the Buondormire beach where you will have an unforgettable half hour swim break!The tour will last approximately 2.5 hours.Included:- Tour with sailor man and stop for a swim in the famous beach of" Good Sleep "Additional Information- Bring with you a cap, water and sun cream- The duration may vary due to traffic condition or unforeseen circumstancesPANILURO “The place which enchanted also the ancient Greeks” Palinuro is very famous for its nature and beautiful beaches, where the caretta caretta turtle chose to lay its eggs. Among the many sea caves the Blue Grotto is probably the most famous and beautiful. It takes its name from the blue color given by the effect of light from a hole in the rock. Grotta Argento with the fascinating walls washed by the sea. This effect creates silver-colored reflections defined by the sun, which makes space through some cracks. Blood cave, whose name is due to the red color of its walls which makes the marine waters reddish inside. Among the various limestone formations, two are noteworthy and reminiscent of a shell and the head of a crocodile. Sulphurous cave where there is a source of sulphurous water. The entrance to the cave where the column of sulphurous water joins that of the sea is great. Cave of Bones or Prehistoric characterized by the presence of bones of prehistoric animals inside. Cave of the Monks It is so called by the presence of dark brown stalagmites, in the forms recalling monks in prayer In addition to the caves there is La Finestrella from which you can see the weather station, the rock of the Rabbit, the Natural arch an arch in the rock that allows access from one beach to another. Bay of “good sleep” reachable only by sea elected most beautiful beach by Legambiente in 2014. In this wonderful town there is a variety of sandy only beaches, others with mixed rocks with beautiful pine forests ideal for taking refuge during the hottest hours of summer.

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2. Walk in the historic center of Pisciotta

Via Borgo, 84066 Pisciotta SA, Italy Discover Cilento
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Starting from Piazza Pinto it will be possible to dive into a fascinating medieval history which, passing through the marquisal palace which was the birthplace of the famous bishop Luigi Pappacoda, promoter of the Lecce Baroque in the second half of the 17th century, will continue with the visit of the two noble chapels up to to the majestic mother church of the sixteenth century, a jewel of art in which you can admire works of the eighteenth century in Naples. Accompanied by the stories that characterized the Cilento uprisings of 1840 you will find yourself immersed in the fascinating history mixed with legend of this small Cilento village. At the end of the tour there will be a stop in a laboratory where the owner will explain how she makes her products and there will be a small tasting free time for shopping local delicacies, ceramics etc. We are located in the land famous for the Pisciottano and Alici olive trees.

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3. Boat excursions

Cooperativa Cilento Mare, Via Porto, 84059 Marina di Camerota SA, Italy Cooperativa Cilento Mare
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Boat excursions in the Infreschi and Masseta Marine Protected Area: departure from the port of Marina di Camerota, crossing a splendid sea and skirting the entire coast of the National Park we will enter the splendid ones coves and coves, where we will find the most spectacular sea caves of our coast, the sailors with their stories, there they will navigate the history and legend of our land and our sea. After going through the whole costa will make you stop for a swim in an enchanting beach where the sea takes on the most varied colors. Duration: from 3 hours to 8 hours

Inclusions: Private transportation, On the beaches where we leave you for a break there is a restaurant bar service, not included in the boat tour.

Exclusions: Use of SCUBA equipment, Soda/Pop, Lunch, Parking Fees, WiFi on board, Restroom on board

Reviewed By andra596

Please be careful, the personal is kind, but they don’t care on customers at all. Today I, my sister and her granddaughter have taken the boat tour to Baia dei Segreti and have decided to stay on the Pozzallo beach, assured by the personal that they will arrive to pick up us about at 12:25. The boat has arrived earlier, but the personal has assured us to stay there until they will come back from another beach. About at 13:00 we have seen the boat arriving, but instead of picking us up, the boat has only helped to the other boat of their company to leave the beach and has left, leaving us there. Such as it has happened just before lunch break, the next arrival of the boats has been forsean at 16:30. So, we have been forced to return to the town by feet. All this in circumstances that I speak Italian... I have add the pictures of the “kind” personal and the boats that left us on the beach under a flaming midlday’s sun. Be careful with them!!!

4. Excavations of Velia "An Italian jewel set in the Campania coast"

Via Borgo, 84066 Pisciotta SA, Italy Discover Cilento

A journey through time to relive the excitement of walking through the streets or the agora (the forum) of Velia where great philosophers of the Eleatic school like Parmenides, Zenone and Melisso surely also walked.

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5. The Gorges of Tremonti

Salerno Stazione, 84123 Salerno, SA, Italy Corcillo Alessio Ncc

The path of the Gorges of Tremonti is a path that starts at the gates of Cilento and runs alongside the Solofrone river to go up to the slopes of Mount Cantenna where the town of Trentinara is located. Crossing a naturalistic landscape of great beauty you will meet the remains of the old mills, once used to produce flour and you will retrace the history of a fascinating peasant civilization with us. The excursion starts from the municipality of Capaccio Paestum. Distance: 7 km Difference in altitude: 430 m Duration: 4 hours For this excursion we recommend: trekking shoes and poles, comfortable layered clothing, windproof jacket, hat and sunglasses, at least 1.5 l of water per person. Guided excursion cost 25 euros per person: the price includes the AIGAE Guide service in the Campania region, regularly registered in the National Register of Environmental Hiking Guides and insurance coverage. After the walk you can taste the typical products of the Fattoria Cavallo.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Ticket Authorized Guide AIGAE, Lunch

Reviewed By annafoltz

Alessio is a passionate and knowledgeable tour guide and taxi driver. He safely and skillfully drove me to every worthy destination in Paestum, Salerno, Agropoli and Amalfi and was always on time, courteous and professional. With Alessio as my guide in his comfy, air conditioned Mercedes, I saw the Southern Italian countryside through the eyes of a discerning local with exquisite taste.

6. Cilento Coast Tour

84051 Palinuro, SA, Italy AMALFI COAST WITH LOCALS

We will go to the discovery of the Cilento coast, the wild and uncontaminated nature make Cilento one of the most fascinating and mysterious areas so as to enchant already the ancient Greeks

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By johnjcassetta3

We had the most incredible day with Mariagrazia. She gave us an experience that my family will never forget. Mariagrazia is more than a guide, she provides a personal touch to make the day memorable beyond the sights we saw. We are already planning a return trip to Italy and we will be calling on her again. I recommend her with the highest marks. If I could give her 100 stars, I would.

7. Full-Day Boat Tour in San Vito Lo Capo

Via Duca degli Abruzzi, 91010 San Vito Lo Capo TP, Italy Mare and More

The feature of the tour is that it will be performed with boats or dinghies from 10mt with a maximum of 12 people on board. Our vehicles in fact allow you to make stops for bathing in the beaches where the sea is blue and crystalline. (this certainly does not happen with much larger boats, which are forced to remain outside the beaches). Immagine one of the most beautiful place in Sicily. This area offers the authentic colors and fragrances of the Mediterranean. You can admire some of the most beautiful spots along the coast on our boat, so you can enjoy a swim in the marvelous crystal-clear water or just try the delicious local dishes.

Inclusions: coca cola and water, Use of Snorkelling equipment, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By francescocX3985QZ

The plan for the day is perfect! You get to enjoy the islands of Favignana and Levanzo at their best and with the best light! Our skipper was very kind and knew everything we asked! Definitely recommend it!

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