The plan was simple- a beautiful week of sunshine lounging on the beaches of the Amalfi coast by day. Mixed with the pleasure of weaving thru the endless shops for luxurious Italian linens and artfully crafted ceramics. The evening plans were filled with delicious fresh local fish and sinful carb-laden bread, pasta with famous Italian gelato for dessert. well, the eating was not a problem but the rain poured down! AND thank God it did as it forced us off the beach and into the charm of Italy.
Meet Marco Predieri(see photo). Tour guide, artist, owner of the company Off The Beaten Path! (Side Note: think synonymously: As "the most interesting man in the world" is to Dos Equis, Marco would be the brand/face for Italy"s Peroni or Moretti!)
When beaches and shopping seem to be just scratching the surface of the amazing Positano and you want more or something different... call Marco Predieri. He was a wonderful, knowledgable tour guide! He knows the Amalfi Coast inside and out! He speaks perfect English and he is a walking history book. He will take the time to understand your needs and help you custom plan your itinerary.
We had the great surprise of engaging in a few tours he offered that were literally off the charts. We went on amazing hikes seeing ancient waterfalls thru acres of pristine lemon groves. We took a cooking class in the kitchen of a gorgeous restaurant-side by side with the master chef. We went on a private boat tour along the Amalfi Coast with detours to cave dive and eat in a hidden gem of a fishing town.
My only regret was there was not enough time to see and do all the wonderful tours he recommended. Marco makes you feel like a friend who has come to visit Italy for the first time and he wants to show you what you may not otherwise get to see. We felt like we were being escorted thru the town with an old friend who introduced us to his home and friends. The experience was a dream come true! read more