Top Sorrento Half-day Tours - page 3

Every Italian city has its own regional signatures, and Sorrento is no exception. Skip the research and visit a wide range of family-run eateries and artisan food stores with your own personal guide on this culinary journey. Sample gnocchi, local cheeses and cured meats, lemon delights including cream cake and limoncello, and more at relaxed, sit-down tastings. You can ask as many questions as you like: It’s a private tour.

Avoid the hassle of public transportation and enjoy a smooth, private transfer from Sorrento to Naples city centre, or Naples Airport or Naples Centrale. Travel in comfort in a spacious, air-conditioned Mercedes, with a professional English- and Italian-speaking driver who will provide useful tips along the way. Pick-up is available from Sorrento, our driver will meet you at the hotel lobby and starts the journey to Naples Capodichino Airport, Naples Central Train Station, or your hotel in Naples. Simply book, pay in advance, and show your voucher—then sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride back to Naples.

included in the price: -pick up and drop off -cooking class -dinner with drinks included -chef apron with embroidered Chez Barone logo -certificate of attendance -recipe book with procedures and doses of the dishes made during the cooking class

Transfer from Naples to Sorrento or vice versa with a 2-hour stop in Pompeii to visit the wonderful ruins of Pompeii which, with its 66 hectares of which approximately 50 are excavated (including suburban areas), is a unique set of civil and private buildings , monuments, sculptures, paintings and mosaics of such importance for the history of archeology and antiquity that they are recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Discover the true heartbeat of Sorrento by stepping off the largely beaten tourist path for a few hours. Immensely popular, this food experience offers a truly unique and authentic insight in to delicious local fare and everyday life in Sorrento. Strolling through a residential area accompanied by a knowledgeable host, you will be introduced to time-honoured restaurants. Savouring generous portions of several dishes, you will have the added bonus of learning a little about the traditions behind each one. All dishes are locally sourced and utilise only seasonal produce, and while what's on the 'menu' may vary, traditional foods such as 'parmigiana di melanzane' are accompanied by acclaimed local wine. Homemade desserts from family recipes and of course limoncello bring this lovely 'famiglia Italiana’ style culinary experience to a satisfactory close. * NOTE : Venues on this tour are situated closely together. We walk between them but distances are not far. Food is our focus.

Depart from Sorrento for a small-group tour to top destinations on the Amalfi Coast. Take in the colorful houses and shops of Positano, see the Amalfi Cathedral, and have lunch with wine in Ravello. Hear live commentary as you travel with a small group limited to eight people for a more personalized experience—and even choose to upgrade to include a coastal mini-cruise.

Transfer to Pompeii from Sorrento with new and comfortable mini-vans all equipped with air conditioning and driven by professional and experienced drivers. Arrival in Pompeii near the entrance to the ancient ruins. The guide (if you choose the option) will take you on a fascinating tour of about 2 hours to visit the Forum with the most important public buildings, the ancient thermal baths, the Lupanare, theaters, shops, frescoes and mosaics of the Domus, buried by a rain of lapilli during the 79 A eruption.C. You will have the opportunity to discover the daily life of the Roman city and relive the image of the panic that shocked the population during the disastrous eruption. After the visit you will have a few minutes to visit the many souvenir shops, take a break at the bar. Return to Sorrento

Learn the secrets of traditional Italian pizza making with an authentic “"pizzaiolo" during a pizza making session in the Sorrento hills. You’ll learn how to select the best ingredients and then be guided through the entire pizza making process from start to wood-firing finish. You’ll taste your own creation as well as sampling slices from a variety of different pizzas and enjoying a libation or two.

Take a break from the mainland and set sail to Capri on this small-group boat trip. Relax as you cruise around the Gulf of Naples, stopping at local beaches to swim and snorkel. Enjoy free time to explore the island of Capri on foot, with options to visit the Blue Grotto or simply relax in a cafe (own expense). Ideal for travelers looking to explore more of this area of Italy.

The Amalfi Coast is a must-see while in Italy, but the crowds and snarled traffic make visiting by land a chore. Bypass the chaos and explore by sea on this full-day boat tour from Sorrento. Take in unobstructed views and relax far from the throngs while covering the entire coastline stress-free. Enjoy the intimate experience of a 12-passenger boat, plus break up the time on board with a swim stop at Li Galli Island and stops to explore in Amalfi and Positano at your own pace.

Spend three delicious hours learning how to cook Italian cuisine in Sorrento. Led by an experienced chef, this cooking class provides instruction on making dishes such as handmade gnocchi, meatballs, eggplant parmesan and tiramisu. When you're finished, enjoy your creations. Wine is included. Select from three menu categories when booking: fish, meat or vegetarian.

Uncover the archeological mysteries of Pompeii and Herculaneum on this enriching full-day excursion from Sorrento. In the company of an expert guide who brings the devastation of Mt. Vesuvius’ ancient eruption to vivid life, explore the volcanic ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum on foot.

The transfer plus the tour starts from Sorrento or from Naples airport, hotel, train stations etc etc where you stay with a visit to Pompeii excavations for 2 hours and then continue to Sorrento or Naples a right combination of transfer plus tour in doing so you do not miss a day of vacation. At the time of your booking request, to be confirmed, we need all the details of the arrival or departure time, flight or train number.

Skip the hassle of taking the notoriously slow Circumvesuviana train and shave precious time off your trip between Sorrento and Naples with this direct private transfer. Schedule pickup at your Sorrento hotel, train station, or port based on your travel itinerary and enjoy the scenic drive to Naples on board an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver at the wheel.

Discover the tragic history of Pompeii on a full-day tour from Sorrento. The archaeological site, where an entire city was preserved by ash and lava after a devastating volcanic eruption in AD 79, might be world-famous, but you're sure to learn far more by exploring with a guide rather than alone. See excavated temples, homes, baths, and marketplaces, and then drive up the peak of nearby Mount Vesuvius for an up-close glimpse of the origins of the disaster.

Meet up with fellow young travelers for a full day of sightseeing and swimming around the island of Capri. Set sail directly from Sorrento with a small group of passengers between 18 and 30 years old for a party cruise around the island. Have your camera ready for the Cala di Mitigliano, Natural Arch, Green Grotto, and more. (Blue Grotto visit at additional cost.) In between sights, enjoy swimming breaks plus lunch and drinks on board.

Get an unmatched glimpse into life in the Roman Empire with this private tour of the Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins. Explore the two cities that thrived more than 2,000 years ago and were remarkably preserved by the ash and debris spewed by Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. See villas, marketplaces, temples and frescoes while learning about daily life in the cities.

Enjoy the sights of lovely Positano without the hassle and delays of public transportation with this private round-trip transfer with a professional driver. Travel along the scenic Amalfi Coast from Sorrento in a comfortable Mercedes, taking in views over the Mediterranean Sea along the way. Enjoy free time to explore Positano's shops and restaurants or relax on the beach before the return drive to Sorrento.

Discover one of the region's most popular, bucket-list destinations—and make exploring easy—on this full-day tour from Sorrento to Capri. Following morning departure, take in the Mediterranean scenery as you travel by jet boat. Upon arrival, visit the chic town of Capri with your guide, admire the Faraglioni rock formations, and more. Then, explore the hilltop village of Anacapri, and opt to take the chairlift up to Monte Solaro (own expense).

The Amalfi coast is a unique mix of nature and millenary history. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a famous holiday destination, it is a 50-kilometer stretch of coast south of the Sorrentine Peninsula, in the Campania region. Characterized by steep cliffs and a rugged coastline dotted with small beaches and pastel-colored fishing villages. The coastal road winds its way through sumptuous villas, terraced vineyards and lemon groves overlooking the sea. After creating your itinerary, sit back and enjoy while a private driver will guide you along the coast, making stops in the most beautiful villages in southern Italy: Amalfi, Ravello and Positano. Get a taste of the region's rich history, architecture, cuisine and more before concluding your unforgettable tour. A stop in each single city will give you the opportunity to stroll the narrow streets of the villages, among the various fashion boutiques, art galleries, artisans or relax on the beach among the various cafes and bars.

After the departure from Sorrento, we will head towards Meta from where we will proceed for 5 km uphill towards the Colli di San Pietro and the coastal highway 163 in the direction of the Amalfi Coast. The first part of the highway is completely downhill, a road full of curves and breathtaking views. It will be difficult not to linger several times for some souvenir photos. Before reaching Positano, we will have to climb a 1.5 km climb, but we will not feel the effort, taken by the enthusiasm to reach the coastal pearl where we will stop briefly after which we will return to Sorrento. Along the way back we will then head towards the highest area of the Sorrento peninsula, the Picco Sant’Angelo, a short but demanding climb. Once we reach the top, we will stop for a few minutes to admire the panorama of the gulfs of Salerno and Naples. From Picco Sant’Angelo we will return to Sorrento along the scenic Via Nastro Verde.

Specially suited for cruise ship passengers, this half-day, guided Pompeii tour includes door-to-door transfers from either the port, train station, or your hotel. Get an in-depth introduction to the world-renowned archaeological site, preserved millennia ago by a volcanic eruption. Get a first-hand look at ancient villas, bathhouses, and even brothels, with commentary from your archaeologist guide.

Make every minute of your day count with this unique Capri boat tour that sets off in the late afternoon and returns by moonlight. Enjoy views while crossing from the mainland to Capri, then cruise around the island with stops to swim and admire the coastline. Dock for a few hours of free time in the evening to sightsee and dine on your own before the return crossing under the stars.

Pick-up from nearest meeting point. Drive along the Sorrento Coast and enjoy views of the bay of Naples on the way to Pompeii. Enjoy a 2 hours guided visit in the excavations with an expert and authorized local guide: discover the life of the Ancient Romans see the main public monuments, the Forum and some of the houses of the Pompeii ruins. At the end of the visit a little bit of free time will be given before reach Sorrento at approx. 01:30 pm.