SEVEN NIGHT SORRENTO & AMALFI COAST ESCAPE
COOKING VACATION
2012 Dates
May 1 - November 30
Sunday
Private transfer from the Napoli Airport or Train Station to your deluxe accommodations in Sorrento; Arrival and check-in to your queen room with its own private bathroom.
Laze on your terrace or enjoy the sites of Sorrento for the afternoon, and upon return enjoy a complimentary aperitivo.
At 6 pm, prepare to get your hands dirty with your special three-course cooking lesson focusing on classic Napolitan cuisine! You will then enjoy the fruits of your labor on the pool terrace.
Monday
After a glorious nights rest, arise to a gourmet buffet breakfast served al fresco.
Today you'll enjoy a private guided tour of the Amalfi Coast with stops in Positano, Amalfi and Ravello to shop and explore these famous seaside villages with breathtaking vistas.
Evening free to explore at your leisure in Sorrento after a full day exploring the coast.
Tuesday
Enjoy a light breakfast before your transfer to glorious Ravello for a cooking lesson with the world famous Mamma Agata and her Hidden Treasure!
Upon completion of your cooking lesson, you will enjoy lunch on the patio overlooking Ravello, including free time to enjoy Mamma's beautiful lemon gardens and explore Ravello before your private transfer back to Sorrento in the evening.
Free time to explore Sorrento on your own in the evening. Dinner on your own; however, we doubt you will want to eat after such a HUGE afternoon feast!
Wednesday
Breakfast in the villa. Today you'll enjoy a full day excursion to famous Avellino wineries for vineyard & cellar tours, wine tastings and traditional Neapolitan style lunch.
Today you'll be whisked away to the glorious wine cellars and vineyard in Avellino where you'll tour the famous Mastrobernadino wineries and a tour and tasting of the top wines to include a gourmet lunch at the famous Feudi di San Gregorio Michelin star cantina!
Late afternoon/early evening - Private transfer back to Sorrento and dinner at your discretion.
Thursday
Gourmet breakfast in the villa.
Today you'll enjoy a visit to a local mozzarella cheese factory for a tour and tasting at the oldest family owned and operated mozzarella factory on the Sorrentine peninsula where your host will prepare a light lunch with flavors of the area.
You'll have the afternoon to enjoy at your leisure to shop, enjoy a gelato or laze by the pool at your accommodations before you prepare to get your hands dirty with your special three-course cooking lesson focusing on the art of the Napolitan pizza making at 6 pm!
Following your pizza making lesson, you'll enjoy the fruits of your labor on the pool terrace.
Friday
Breakfast in the villa. After breakfast, you'll enjoy a private transfer to Pompeii to meet your lovely professional tour guide who will provide a guided tour of Pompeii to include visit to the reserved houses that are available by reservation only - a very special treat!
After your visit to Pompeii, you will begin your journey back to Sorrento via a stop at a local limoncello producer in the hills overlooking Sorrento. You'll have time to visit a local village on foot to enjoy lunch (not included) and shop and explore before transfering back to your accommodations in the late afternoon.
Evening free to explore on your own.
Saturday
Breakfast in the villa. Morning and afternoon free to shop or enjoy a nice afternoon exploring the area or relaxing on the pool terrace at your villa.
5 pm - Private transfer to Ravello for a personal wine tasting with Gennaro.
Gennaro is the most knowledgeable sommelier along the Amalfi Coast and he will introduce you to the varietal's of the region.
This fantastic excursion includes a wine tasting paired with a wonderful selection of typical salami and cheeses of the region, served with organic honey and homemade marmalade. And if that wasn't enough to please your palette, the chef will prepare a traditional Neapolitan dish especially for you including freshly baked farm bread, olive oil and olives from the garden.
Private transfer back to Sorrento
Sunday
Breakfast and departure. Private transfer back to Napoli Train Station or Naples Airport; Ciao to Sorrento!
2350 Euro per person
*Note that Easter attracts high season rates and a supplement of 150 euro per person is due during the week before or after Easter
Due to the popularity of this program, the days of the week for your above excursions may vary slightly based on availability at the time of booking; however, we will do our best to stick to the above itinerary as closely as possible and all excursions listed in the program will be included in your weekly program. Tour package can commence on another day of the week, based on availability.
This package includes the following:
- 7 Nights accommodations in a luxury property in Sorrento
- Breakfast daily
- 1 hands-on Napolitan cooking lesson
- 1 cooking lesson with Mamma Agata
- 1 hands-on pizza cooking lesson
- Private guided tour of Pompeii with a luxury transfer to/from Pompeii with a stop at a limoncello producer and village in the Sorrentine hills
- Full day excursion to Avellino wineries to include five-star lunch at famous Michelin star restaurant in the winery
- Mozzarella factory tour and tasting with home-prepared pasta and tasting of cheeses and local products
- Famous Amalfi Drive with time to shop & explore Positano and Amalfi Private transfer in a luxury sedan or mini-van
- Evening Wine & Cheese Tasting with Gennaro in Ravello to include full meal, grappa & chocolate tasting
- Apron & recipes from your cooking lessons
Transportation to/from hotel on any daily excursion where it is not specifically stated above. Airfare, tips, gratuities, travel insurance, charges incurred at the hotel such as room service or any other incidental or personal expenses.Anything not listed in the itinerary above.
All clients are required to show proof of travel insurance or sign a waiver that you have declined travel insurance before this trip is confirmed.
DEPOSIT
Upon confirmation of availability, a deposit of 30% and the completed and submitted registration form will secure your reservation. Final payment is due in full 60 days before your arrival date. If you are booking this class within 60 days of arrival, payment is due in full at time of booking to confirm your placement in the program. We will also need a credit card number to reserve your hotel room to cover incidentals and other personal expenses at your hotel during your trip.
Testimonials
Adjectives like " fantastic, grand, marvelous, terrific" can't begin to describe my recent trip to Sorrento, Italy and the Amalfi Coast. And, I can't sing the praises enough for Ciao Laura !!! The arrangements were exceptional and went far beyond the ordinary for a travel service. Laura and her associates helped me locate a friend who lives in Sorrento that I hadn't seen for over twenty years!
The accommodations at the villa were lovely. They were well appointed, with modern amenities, and the owners/hosts were very gracious. The cooking classes Laura arranged were delightful experiences. Who would have thought I could actually make a pizza from scratch!
Meeting new people from around the world is a treasure, especially for a solo traveler. The package allowed for time for independent, as well as interactive activities. It was the perfect mix!
One of the highlights of the trip included the drive along the Amalfi Coast. I felt very safe with my driver, Massimo, as he maneuvered the curvy road while I marveled at the magnificent views. He was knowledgeable and helpful, and thoroughly professional.
Having worked with other travel agents in the past, I can say without hesitation that Laura is extraordinary! I felt we developed a friendship as we planned this adventure. I would definitely recommend her to others as they plan their Italian dream vacation.
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- R. Mikles, USA
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cancel your trip at least 45 days prior to your date of arrival, a 50% refund of deposit will be made (less a $50 per person, non-refundable booking fee). If client cancels less than 45 days, no refund will be made for any reason. This is non-negotiable.
Should a school need to cancel your program/trip/class, a full refund, less a $50 per person, non-refundable booking fee, will be made to each client for the canceled event only. Ciao Laura, LLC reserves the right to alter its programs at any time due weather or other unforeseeable occurrences. In this case, we will work with the client to provide alternative arrangements; however, there are no guarantees. No refund or make-up classes will be provided to persons who miss their scheduled classes due to illness, injury or any other reason.
All terms and conditions posted on our web site here apply to this program.
Here is a link to Metro del Mare if you are staying in Naples, Capri or Amalfi Coast and would like to join us via ferry service to Sorrento
IMPORTANT NOTE – Much of the Amalfi Coast is not handicap accessible and can be difficult to maneuver for those persons with limited mobility. If you fit this description, please let us know and we will be happy to make alternative suggestions to your itinerary, such as a day trip to Napoli, including a visit to the Archaeological Museum and lunch at a famous pizzeria
For those travelers wishing to partake in a tour of Pompeii, the following clothing items are suggested for this visit:
Walking shoes with rubber soles or hiking boots (not flip flops or sandals!) Layered clothing due to the changes in weather conditions; Water bottle; Waterproof jacket (check your weather before departure) Suntan lotion and a hat during hot and sunny times of year to avoid sunburn
