Khaki & Christopher
Things To Do
Villa Cimbrone Gardens
MUST SEE. One of the most famous sites in Italy is right here in Ravello. A group of us are going on a tour Sunday morning at 11am, guided by none other than wedding planner extraordinaire and bridesmaid, Brenda Babcock. Pony up for the 7 euro fee to go inside (about $8), it is well worth it. We will meet in the square at 10:45 that morning. Should you wish to go another time, by all means please do. And be sure to see the Infinity Terrace as well as the rest of the gardens and breathtaking vistas. The Villa itself, which dates back to the 11th century, is a luxury five star hotel and restaurant, but the gardens are open to the public every day of the year from 9am until sunset.
Villa Rufolo Gardens
MUST SEE and only steps from your hotels off the main square. There is a fee to go inside and is well worth it. Villa Rufolo is another famous garden of Ravello set on two levels with beautiful colours and stunning views. The Villa is again used as a hotel and dates back to the 13th century.
The Path of the Gods
The Path of the Gods (or Sentiero degli Dei) takes hiking and outdoor lovers from Agerola to Positano, accompanied by breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast. We recommend to do it starting from Bomerano, an Agerola hamlet, towards Praiano and then Positano. Obviously, they all can be done in both directions, but easier would be to always take the bus upwards and then walk back on foot.
Ercolano
Named for the Greek hero, Hercules, and located in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius, Herculaneum (Italian: Ercolano) was an ancient Roman town that (like its sister city, Pompeii) was buried in ash during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79. Herculaneum is one of few ancient cities to be preserved more or less intact, and more so than Pompeii. You may want to stop in Pompeii or Herculaneum on the way to or from Ravello. It is along the way if driving or taking the train.