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HIGHLIGHTS We feature monolingual tours departing from Sorrento: Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius, Amalfi, Cassino, Salerno and Paestum, Capri, Ischia for small groups who desire to discover the cultural heritage and the local traditions. We offer skip the line access to museums and cultural sites, with professional and authorized local guides. Why are Sorrento Tours unique and beloved by Travelers? Culture and Leisure Expert Guides and Tour Escorts Departures Always Guaranteed Customize your city break with professionally-guided tours to heritage sites and experience new ways to visit the city and its surroundings with us. All of our tour guides are experts, professional, and friendly. No minimum number of participants requested for most of our tours and activities. Fantastic Day Excursions Reach the surroundings of Sorrento and live the wonders of Italy in an easy and affordable way. 2 3
GENERAL INFORMATION ÍNDICE Useful informations before booking our tours CANCELLATION POLICY: Penality of 50% will be applied to cancellations arriving less than 4 working days before departure No refund will be recognized to cancellations arriving less than 72 hours from tour departure Our company won t be responsible of unexpected closure of archeological sites (Vesuvius, Pompeii and Hercolaneum ruins) FROM SORRENTO 1 AM Pompeii 7 2 HD Herculaneum 8 3 FD Pompeii & Vesuvius 9 4 FD Pompeii & Herculaneum 11 5 FD Herculaneum & Vesuvius 12 6 FD Almalfi Drive 13 7 FD Cassino 14 9 FD Capri & Anacapri 15 10 FD Ischia 16 ALL RATES ARE PER PERSON ENTRANCE FEE NOT INCLUDED SELECTED S 11 FD Amalfi Drive Select 19 12 FD Pompeii Select & Herculaneum 20 15 FD Vesuvius 4x4 Select 21 16 FD Costiera Sea Dreams: Positano & Amalfi by deluxe boat 22 Work with Us 24 Contact Us 25 HIGH SEASON 2016 VALID FROM 7 th APRIL TO 28 th OCTOBER 2016 5
FROM SORRENTO 1 AM Departures Pompeii from Discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii! Sorrento RUINS OF POMPEII 39 ADULTS 31 HALF Pompeii holds an intense fascination for visitors today. Following the eruption of the volcano mount Vesuvius in the year 79 AD, Pompeii lay buried and forgotten for hundreds of years. The town is high on the list of Wonders of the World and the excavations which began in the 18th century are still being carried out today. Our guide will take you slowly through some of the ancient streets of Pompeii where you can see Baths, Forums and villas built by the prosperous Romans in the year 80 BC. Marvel at the fabulously preserved frescoes which adorned the walls and floors of the villas. Even if your interests do not lie in the history, this is an archaeological site which cannot fail to impress you. LOCAL GUIDE MON AND WEDNES AT 8:10 AM AT 8:10 AM ACHILLE LAURO 6 7
FROM SORRENTO 2 HD FROM SORRENTO 3 FD Herculaneum Pompeii & the Vesuvius Enjoy the area s most impressive sites and get a glimpse of daily life in ancient Italy on this incredible trip! Explore the legendary Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, the only active volcano in continental Europe! HERCULANEUM 39 ADULTS 31 HALF POMPEII VULCAN VESUVIUS 49 ADULTS 39,50 Herculaneum was a residential coastal town which has been superbly preserved due to the fact that it was covered in volcanic mud during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The guide will give people the chance to view the town from above before heading down and beginning the guided tour which lasts about an hour. The buildings have been so well preserved that you can walk down the streets pretty much exactly as the Romans would have done over 2000 years ago! There are still original timbers showing in the buildings and clay pots stored as they would have been at the time of the eruption. The tour takes in many of the most important sites including the public baths with their well preserved frescoes and mosaics along with the shops and gymnasium and much more. It is all in all a fascinating tour of possibly one of the best preserved examples of a Roman residential town in the world, brought to life by the years of study and knowledge of our guides. Return to resort around 1 pm. LOCAL GUIDE HEADSET WEDNES AT 8:10 AM AT 8:10 AM ACHILLE LAURO Escorted by the guide, clients will explore the main features of the ancient city including the baths, bakeries and theatres just to name a few. The city of Pompeii is usually visited in the morning although this can change during high season. After lunch in Pompeii, the coach departs for Mount Vesuvius. The coach takes the guests to mt.1000 and if the customers wish, they walk the rest themselves. The customers purchase their entrance tickets. There is a man at the foot of the volcano who has walking sticks which the customers can hire for a small charge to help them walk up to the crater. Upon reaching the crater, a local guide will walk them around the crater (we cannot guarantee this service will always be available). Customers then have free time to walk around. Return to resort approx. 16:00/17:00 LOCAL GUIDE HEADSET (IN POMPEII) TUES, THURS AND SUN AT 8:10 AM AT 8:10 AM ACHILLE LAURO 8 9
FROM SORRENTO 4 FD Pompeii & Herculaneum Visit the ruins of two fossilized ancient towns in one day on this must-do tour from Sorrento! POMPEII HERCULANEUM 59,50 ADULTS 39 Pompeii holds an intense fascination for visitors today. Following the eruption of the volcano mount Vesuvius in the year 79 AD, Pompeii lay buried and forgotten for hundreds of years. The town is high on the list of Wonders of the World and the excavations which began in the 18th century are still being carried out today. Our guide will take you slowly through some of the ancient streets of Pompeii where you can see Baths, Forums and villas built by the prosperous Romans in the year 80 BC. Marvel at the fabulously preserved frescoes which adorned the walls and floors of the villas. Even if your interests do not lie in the history, this is an archaeological site which cannot fail to impress you. Hercolaneum was a residential town without Pompeii s commercial importance, surrounded by the villas of the wealthy Romans. When the catastrophe of 79 AD occurred Hercolaneum was submerged under a torrent of mudd and lava that hardened into a soft tufa (a kind of course rock) that preserved many of the timber features and household objects which can be seen today. A large portion of the old Hercolaneum is still buried under the modern town and even today excavations are going on to discover what treasures lie buried under the rock, to the extent that some families are being rehoused so work can continue. LOCAL GUIDE SUN AT 8:10 AM AT 8:10 AM ACHILLE LAURO 10 11
FROM SORRENTO 5 FD FROM SORRENTO 6 FD Herculaneum & Vesuvius Amalfi Drive Discover the residential coastal town of Herculaneum and Mt Vesuvius, the only active volcano in continental Europe! Admire the breathtaking Amalfi Coast from the best vantage point on this mini-drive! HERCULANEUM VESUVIUS 50 ADULTS 40 POSITANO AMALFI RAVELLO 40 ADULTS 32 Herculaneum was a residential coastal town which has been superbly preserved due to the fact that it was covered in volcanic mud during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The guide will give people the chance to view the town from above before heading down and beginning the guided tour which lasts about an hour. The buildings have been so well preserved that you can walk down the streets pretty much exactly as the Romans would have done over 2000 years ago! There are still original timbers showing in the buildings and clay pots stored as they would have been at the time of the eruption. The coach departs for Mount Vesuvius. On the way up there is a stop for lunch. The coach takes the guests to mt.1000 and if the clients wish, they walk the rest themselves. The guests purchase their entrance tickets. There is a man at the foot of the volcano who provides walking sticks which customers can hire for a small charge to help them walk up to the crater. Upon reaching the crater, a local guide will walk them around the crater and give them an explanation (we cannot guarantee that the guide service will always be available) Customers then have free time to walk around. Customers meet the bus at the car park and then make the journey back to Sorrento. Return to resort approx. 16.00 /17.00 LOCAL GUIDE HEADSET (IN HERCULANEUM) WEDNES AT 8:10 AM AT 8:10 AM ACHILLE LAURO Departing from Sorrento in the morning. The coach joins the Amalfi coastal road which is one of the most stunning coastal drives in Europe. The scenery is superb, looking out over the Mediterranean and along the coastline as the road twists and turns its way towards the town of Positano (approx. 20 minutes from Sorrento). The town is built on different levels from the main road all the way down to sea level, giving the image of a waterfall of buildings cascading down to the sea. As the coach can t stop here guest can enjoy the views and take photos from the bus. This spectacular journey continues with fabulous views all the way to Amalfi (approximately 1 hour). Arrive in Amalfi around 10am depending on traffic. Guests have 2 hours free time in Amalfi where a guided boat trip along the coast may be possible dependant on availability and weather conditions. Customers can also visit the magnificent 9th century Cathedral which proudly dominates the main square of Amalfi, wander through the narrow streets of the town and browse the many shops or enjoy a coffee in one of the cafes around Amalfi. After lunch stop, the excursion carries on to Ravello which is situated on the hillside above Amalfi. This is where Wagner was inspired to write part of one of his operas and it is from here that you can enjoy the best views of the Amalfi coastline looking over to Minori, Maiori and beyond. Return to resort approx. between 4.30pm and 5.30pm LOCAL GUIDE TUES, WEDNES, THURS, SATUR AND SUN AT 7.50 AM BLACKOUT DATES 02/06/2016 AND 15/08/2016 AT 7:50 AM ACHILLE LAURO 12 13
FROM SORRENTO 7 FD FROM SORRENTO 9 FD Cassino Capri & Anacapri with Blue Grotto A excursion combining a visit to this stunning abbey, the nearby war cemetery and the World War II museum. No holiday in Sorrento is complete without a trip to the enchanting island of Capri. Spend an unforgettable day in the little treasure of the Mediterranean! CASSINO 46 ADULTS 37 CAPRI ANACAPRI BLUE GROTTO 135 PER PERSON Monte Cassino Abbey has unjustifiably escaped the attention of many British visitors to the Sorrento area and is well worth a visit. Situated at the top of a hill it commands spectacular views over the city of Cassino. The Abbey was founded in 529BC and was looked upon as a place of holiness, culture and art for which it became renowned on a worldwide level. Steeped in history it has been destroyed and rebuilt 4 times in its 1400 years. The most recent and infamous destruction was during the 1944 battle of Monte Cassino in World War Two. Because of its strategic position it was occupied by the German forces and used as a vantage point to attack the allied forces advancing from the South of Italy. Upon leaving the Abbey we head down to visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery. Many of the soldiers who fell during the battle are buried here. This cemetery is beautifully maintained and overlooked by the Abbey. After free time for lunch there is a visit to the World War II museum. The museum offers many different exhibitions commemorating those, of all nationalities, who lost their life in the battle. Departing the museum at 03.30 pm the trip arrives back in Sorrento at approximately 5pm. LOCAL GUIDE MON AT 7:20 AM AT 7:20 AM ACHILLE LAURO Meet your expert local guide in Sorrento and embark on high-speed boat toward the Island of Capri. Arrived in Capri you ll take a boat ride to the popular and dreamy Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto), where sunlight passes into an underwater cavity and shines through the seawater, creating a magical blue reflection. After returning to the port you ll board on a minibus for a scenic drive to Anacapri, 918 feet (280 meters) above the sea level. You ll see wonderful views of the bay of Naples before continuing to a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch you can take advantage of some free time to explore Capri at your leisure or go shopping. Then you ll return to Marina Grande and embark back to Sorrento. LOCAL GUIDE LUNCH (BEVERAGE NOT INCLUDED) ENTRANCE BLUE GROTTO (DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITION) DAILY AT 9:10 AM PICK UP AT 9:10 FROM CENTRALLY-LOCATED HOTELS SPANISH FRENCH GERMANY 14 15
FROM SORRENTO 10 FD Ischia Don t miss one of the most beautiful island of South Italy! ISCHIA TROPICAL THERMAL PARK OR MORTELLA GARDENS 95 PER PERSON Departure and arrival to ischia, where customers will have a guided tour of the island of ischia, by bus. Then, guests will be divided, those going to the thermal spas and those going to the Mortella gardens. Located in Sant Angelo with fantastic views over one of Ischia s most quaint fishing villages, the tropical thermal park has 9 different temperature pools, roman grottoes, spa, saltwater pool, indoor thermal pool and a beauty farm where customers can pamper themselves or just relax. The mortella garden, started in 1956, was created on the site of a gigantic stone quarry, and designed by English landscape designer Russell Page, containing many beautiful and innovative concepts. Extending over an area of 16,000 square metres, these beautifully landscaped gardens complete with pools and fountains have thousands of unusual, rare specimens of Mediterranean climate plants from around the world. Guests will be transported back to Ischia port in time for the 5.20pm boat back to Sorrento. This is the only boat back to Sorrento from Ischia. In Sorrento guide will put guests back on the minibuses to their hotels. Return to hotels approx.7:00/7:30 pm LOCAL GUIDE THURS AT 9:00 AM AT 9:00 IN FRONT OF BAR LA SCOGLIERA, MARINA PICCOLA - PORT OF SORRENTO 16 17
SELECTED S 11 FD Selected Tours Amalfi Drive Select Choose a selected tour of Amalfi Coast: much more personal services in a small group! Selected Tours are designed to be exclusive with a maximum number of 21 paxs per coach! AMALFI POSITANO RAVELLO Drive the scenic Amalfi coastal route as far as Positano. Stop for 1hr free time in Positano. Continue along the Amalfi coastal route as far as Amalfi where there is a stop for 1 hr of free-time. The tour continues from Amalfi up to Ravello where there is an hour s free-time in Ravello. Return journey to Sorrento along the coastal route. arrive back approximately 17.30/18.00. 117 PER PERSON IN SMALL LUXURY MINIBUS LOCAL GUIDE LIGHT LUNCH IN QUIETER RESTAURANT MON, WEDNES, THURS AND SATUR AT 9:00 AM BLACKOUT DATES 02/06/2016 AND 15/08/2016 AT 9:00 AM ACHILLE LAURO ONE 18 19
SELECTED S 12 FD SELECTED S 15 FD Herculaneum & Pompeii Select Choose a selected tour of Sorrento area: much more personal services in a small group! Vesuvius 4x4 Select Reach the heights of Mount Vesuvius on a 4x4 ecological bus along a scenic route! HERCULANEUM POMPEII VILLA OF MISTERIES IN POMPEII 114,50 PER PERSON VESUVIUS 87,50 PER PERSON Drive from Sorrento to Herculaneum. Guided visit of site for 1.30 hours. Drive to Pompeii for light lunch. Continue from Herculaneum to Pompeii for an afternoon visit to the site. Guided visit of site for 2.00 hours including a visit to Villa dei Misteri. the most beautiful building outside the city walls. It is dedicated to Dionysius, also known as Bacchus, the god of wine. Return journey to Sorrento, arrive back approximately 17:00/17:30. IN SMALL LUXURY MINIBUS LOCAL GUIDE LIGHT LUNCH MON, FRI, SATUR, SUN AT 9:00 AM AT 9:00 AM ACHILLE LAURO When the road ends, a 600-metre pedestrian path begins which winds up the side of the volcano s cone to the edge of one of the world s most impressive craters. Here, there are spectacular views spanning the entire Gulf of Naples, the Sorrento Peninsula and the islands of Capri and Ischia. After the exhilarating climb, wind down with a visit to a wine farm at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. Here you ll stroll through the vineyards and learn about the winemaking process, then sit down for a leisurely lunch accompanied by a tasting of three of wine farm s own wines: a white, a red and a rosé. IN SMALL LUXURY MINIBUS LOCAL GUIDE LIGHT LUNCH WINE TASTING AFTER EXCURSION MON, THURS, FRI AND SATUR AT 9:00 AM BLACKOUT DATES 02/06/2016 AND 15/08/2016 AT 9:00 AM ACHILLE LAURO PARKING AREA IN VIA CORREALE 20 21
SELECTED S 16 FD Sea Dreams: Positano and Amalfi by deluxe boat Aboard a private boat, enjoy fabulous views of southern Italy s seaside villages and the Li Galli marine reserve, with a picture-perfect sunset as your backdrop. SORRENTO AMALFI COASTLINE POSITANO 110 PER PERSON UP TO 12 PAX 81,50 Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the port of Piano di Sorrento. Departure to Amalfi along the Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast. Suggested stops in Sorrento: Marciano, Mitigliano and Bagni della Regina Giovanna (with free time for swimming and snorkeling). Suggested stops on the Amalfi Coastline: Island of Li Galli, Nerano, Praiano (with free time for swimming and snorkeling) Grotta dello Smeraldo (entrance fee not included - 5,00 p.p.) - Port of Positano with a stop of about 2 hours to explore the pearl of the Amalfi coast, Amalfi harbour stop for about 1h. 30m. to visit the ancient Maritime Republic. SNACK, DRINKS (BEER, WINE, SODAS) EQUIPMENT FOR SNORKELING WI FI ON BOARD ASSISTANCE FROM 01 JUNE TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 WEDNES, THURS, FRI, SATUR PICK UP FROM CENTRALLY-LOCATED HOTELS Suggested visits in Amalfi Coast: Fiordo di Furore. Departure from Amalfi to Piano di Sorrento. Happy hour - tasting limoncello. Return to the port of Piano di Sorrento and transfer to hotel. 22 23
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