Set off from Naples and head to the famous Ruins of Pompeii. Be engrossed at the history and relics on show. This city, frozen in time, was buried under tons of molten lava when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. See ancient preserved Roman streets, millennia-old houses, temples and amphitheatres. Explore the Museum and buy a souvenir to take home.
Continue to the lovely town of Sorrento that overlooks the Bay of Naples. Stroll around the Piazza Tasso, named after the poet Torquato Tasso. Visit the magnificent Baroque Church del Carmine. Then head to the Marina Piccola, sit and sip a limoncello, the signature lemon liqueur drink while admiring the boats.
If shopping calls, head for Iolanda moda e accessori and pick up a little Valentino bag. Art lovers must visit the Museo Correale di Terranova. It offers valuable Murano glassware, Capodimonte porcelain and Bohemia crystals.
After a lunch of iconic Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, potato gnocchi, tomato sauce and mozzarella baked to perfection, stop in at the stunning Basilica di Sant’Antonino. Then take a tour through Notturno Intarsio with its wooden tables, music boxes, tea carts and pictures. They are world renowned woodworkers and continue a craft that has existed for hundreds of years. Visit Gelateria Davide, buy a Profumi di Sorrento, gelato with fresh local citrus fruits, stroll around and soak up the ambiance.
Enjoy a peaceful night at Villa Oriana Relais with its stunning panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples, before returning to Naples.
