A TASTE OF SORRENTO™

2010 Program Dates

This program is available March through October

Program is flexible and can begin any day of the week

Spend three nights in the heart of Sorrento - tasting, touring and relaxing on a long weekend or mid-week authentic Neapolitan vacation package.

Day One

Arriving at the Naples Central train station or International Airport in Naples, you will be greeted by a friendly English speaking driver who will whisk you away to your lovely B & B situated in the heart of Sorrento’s historic district - just a short walk from the famous Piazza Tasso and all of its glory!

If your arrive early, you may take a leisurely walk around Sorrento to enjoy the ocean breeze to relieve the fatigue from the long flight. For those who arrive late or prefer to just rest, stay and relaxed in your B & B or take walk out the door to a nearby cafe or trattoria for an early evening dinner on your own.

Day Two

Breakfast in your B & B

At 9:30 am, a driver will arrive at your B & B to bring you to the oldest olive oil producer in Sorrento for a tasting and tour of the olive mill to include an introduction to the ancient traditions and modern technology.

Following your olive mill visit, your driver will bring you to a family owned and operated mozzarella producer in Sorrento where you'll enjoy a personalized tour of the production facility.

During your tour, you’ll learn the history of the cheese, view the entire process from start to finish, and finally, you’ll have the opportunity to make your very own mozzarella cheese! A delicious lunch will be served, based on typical Neapolitan products are also included in this excursion.

Upon conclusion of your visit to the mozzarella producer, your driver will bring you back to Sorrento..

Dinner on your own

Day Three

Breakfast in your B & B

In the late morning, you’ll enjoy a scenic ride to Massa Lubrense, where you will enjoy a multi-course hands-on cooking lesson with a fantastic local chef.

You’ll learn about Neapolitan foods and you’ll enjoy a lovely multi-course meal with local wines following your cooking lesson. After your cooking lesson, you will visit a local olive oil producer for a tasting of some of the finest olive oils in the region.

Return to your accommodations for a relaxing afternoon free to explore the area on your own. Suggestions include - visit a local gelateria for a limoncello gelato, caffe in Piazza Tasso to a chance to people watch or simply enjoy a late afternoon passigiata with the locals!

Dinner on your own - we are happy to make suggestions and reservations at one of our favorite restaurants or pizzerias.

Day Four

Breakfast in your B & B

Private transfer to the Naples airport or train station. Time to say Arriverderci and Buon Viaggio to Sorrento!

PRICE PER PERSON

600 euro (based on double occupancy)

Minimum 2 persons

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This program includes the following:

• Three nights accommodations in a B & B (double occupancy)
• Breakfast daily
• 2 lunches
• 1 Hands-on cooking lesson
• 1 Visit to a local olive oil producer
• 1 Visit to a mozzarella producer to include hands-on cheese making
• Transportation to excursions, as described in the itinerary
• Roundtrip transportation from Naples to Sorrento

  Not included:

• Dinner and all meals not listed in the above itinerary
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance

Three and Four Star Hotels are also available upon request for an additional fee, based on availability.

Solo travelers not interested in sharing a room should inquire about a single supplement at time of booking. Contact us at info@ciaolaura.com for availability.

ADD ONE OR MORE OF THESE FABULOUS EXCURSIONS TO YOUR VISIT, BASED ON AVAILABILITY:

• Cooking lesson with Mamma Agata in Ravello
• Wine & cheese tasting with Gennaro
• Pizza Margherita in Amalfi
• Private Boat Excursion to include a visit up the Amalfi Coast & Emerald Grotto
• Visit to Pompeii and/or Vesuvius with or without a private guide
• Visit to an agriturisimo for a tasting of typical olive oils in the region
• Visit to Capri to include a walking tour or 1/2 day private gozzo boat tour
• Visits to Positano, Amalfi and or Vietri for shopping

Payment and reservation information:

Upon confirmation of availability, a deposit of 30% and the completed and submitted registration form will secure your reservation and placement in this program.

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 above program. We will also need a credit card number to reserve your B & B or hotel room to cover incidentals and other personal expenses at your hotel during your trip.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you cancel your class 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); however, if you cancel your trip 45 days or less from the first date of your program, no refund will be made for any reason.

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 students who miss their scheduled classes due to illness or other reason.