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Naples - Sorrento
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Your family adventure in Italy begins today. Congratulate yourself on getting everyone to the airport, as you glide through security, and into the lounge and holiday mode. This is a great opportunity to fuel up on snacks and nibbles, before boarding the three-hour flight to Naples. With our family packs to keep the children entertained, you’ll be landing before you know it.
On arrival, a private driver will whisk you to your beautifully restored palatial hotel in the heart of the city. Spend the rest of the day easing into Italian time, before tucking into supper (pizza, anyone?) at the hotel’s family-friendly restaurant.
Welcome to Naples, where scooters whizz, church bells chime and life happens at full volume. Situated at the foot of the infamous Vesuvius volcano, overlooking one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the UNESCO-listed city is also the birthplace of pizza… and nowhere does it better.
Today, you’ll join a friendly local guide for a walking tour through the historic centre, ducking into ornate palaces, Baroque churches and bustling piazzas. Keep an eye out for the incredible street art, and vendors selling sfogliatelle: the city’s irresistible signature pastry which is best gobbled up while it’s still warm.
Spend the rest of today exploring the city independently: perhaps a wander through the markets, a scoop (or three) of gelato, and a taste-test to decide which pizzeria really does it best. For a change of pace, we can also arrange a guided e-bike tour along the seafront and up to Posillipo Hill for show-stopping views over the city.
Time to dip below the surface – literally – on a privately guided tour of the Catacombs of San Gennaro. Once the city’s main burial ground, this fascinating underworld conceals vast basilicas carved from volcanic tuff (rock), thousands of tombs – including that of Naples’ patron saint – and ancient frescoes and mosaics, dating back to the second century. Next, head onto the eerily beautiful Catacombs of San Gaudioso. Used as recently as the 17th century by the city’s high and mighty, look out for the tombs’ gory ‘Guess Who?’ frescoes, that hint at who lies where.
Later, history takes a more gladiatorial turn with the option to visit the Amphitheatre of Capua, second only in size to Rome’s Colosseum. The site of the first and foremost gladiator school, shut your eyes and you can almost hear the clang of swords and roar of the crowds … or is that the children? Regardless, even the most TikTok-obsessed teen will give it the thumbs up.
You have a busy day ahead, so fuel up at breakfast – those sfogliatelle and cornetti won’t eat themselves – before collecting your hire car and hitting the road to Sorrento. Your next hotel is just an hour away, but first there’s a ‘pit stop’ unlike any other: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii.
When Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, this once-lavish city was buried in ash, perfectly preserving it in time. Today, nearly 2,000 years on, the ruins offer the most complete window into Roman life anywhere in the world. With your expert private guide – who knows every inch of the site and exactly how to keep young explorers hooked – you’ll have the chance to discover remarkably intact villas, bathhouses, graffiti and even fast-food joints. The city’s final hours brought vividly back to life, it’s Horrible Histories at its absolute finest.
Afterwards, continue along the sparkling Gulf of Naples to Massa Lubrense, a pretty village tucked away on the tip of the Sorrento Peninsula. Your beautiful seaside hotel is designed with families in mind, so spend the afternoon splashing in the pool before a leisurely dinner at the fab restaurant. (And if the children insist on pizza again, well, no one’s judging.)
This morning’s about taking things slow – Sorrento-style. Meet your friendly local guide for a relaxed wander through the old town, where lemon trees shade cobbled lanes and shop windows gleam with colourful ceramics and candied citrus. The best bit? The tour bends to your family’s wishes – whether that means more gelato stops is up to you.
The afternoon is yours to spend as you please: take a dip, browse the boutiques, or simply sit back and watch boats drift across the bay. For an extra-special finale, we can arrange a private cookery class in a local home, where you’ll learn how to roll pasta to perfection. Expect laughter, floury fingers and plenty of seconds.
Sadly, it’s time to say ciao to Italy. Drive back to Naples Airport (about one hour), return your hire car, and relax in the lounge before your flight home. It’s roughly three hours flying time to the UK – just long enough to scroll through photos, swap favourite moments and start planning your next adventure.
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Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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