Discover the Secrets of Minori: Arts & Crafts Tour (7 Hours 30 Minutes)

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most photographed and most daring coastal routes in the world but today join your guide to enjoy its hidden gems: enter the magical world of artisanal secrets of Minori.

Start the tour in the beautiful small town of Minori, home to the beautifully crafted ceramics of Vittorio Ruocco, one of oldest ceramic factory in the area. In his spare time, he likes arranging ceramic classes for children in the hope that one day he can transmit his passion to the next generation of artisans. Join him to discover how ceramics are made: from modelling the terracotta clay and placing it in the oven, to the gloss for making colorful decorations. After your first stop, continue on to the Roman villa in Minori, that dates back to the 1st Century and whose original owner remains unknown. Enjoy this stretch of coastline, full of coves and natural harbours, that was a favourite place for the imperial Roman aristocracy to build their summer residences, as evidenced by the findings in Vietri sul Mare, Amalfi, Positano, and the islands of Li Galli. Your next stop will be at a source of pride for the entire area, the Limoncello factory in Minori, run by the Gambardella family makes one of the world’s finest Limoncello! You will not only see how the Limoncello is made but also taste and discover the numerous products made with the lemon – this family run business is also home to sweet pastries, mainly the pasta di mandorle (soft almond biscuits) which is a product that has a local tradition of being made during the holidays. To finish off enjoy a lovely lunch at a local restaurant tasting great specialties!