Imagine . . . visiting vibrant Naples while listening to Caruso, climbing Mt. Vesuvius, and walking the “dead” cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, sailing to Amalfi, and hiking up to Ravello, reaching the mountain cliffs of the Island of Capri, swimming at Sorrento, sipping Limoncello in Positano, strolling through historic Salerno, and arriving at your final destination – the ancient Greek town of Paestum. You need not contemplate the daunting logistics of train, boat, bus, gondola, strenuous trekking, and treacherous driving. You need only to join your fellow historians and travel enthusiasts for this enticing journey through layers of culture, art, and music, and then sit back, enjoy the scenery and the rich history of southern Italy’s Amalfi coastline and the Campania region. 
Gerlinda Melchiori holds degrees in European history and business, and a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Michigan. She has served as a management consultant to universities around the world. Gerlinda is a world traveler and a lifelong student of international art, music, and culture.