Sorrento excursions, transfers and activities
Pre-book excursions, transfers and activities with Friends of Sorrento and enjoy these benefits:
- 10% discount on ALL excursions when more than one excursion is booked per person.
- 20% discount for children aged 12 and under.
- Comfortable air conditioned coaches with authorised guides.
- Easy enquiry and booking services through a UK contact.
- Pay just before your holiday or when you are in Sorrento.
- Sorrento based, english speaking, contact for enquiries during your holiday.
- Free Personalised Itinerary listing events and festivals taking place in Sorrento during your visit, plus other practical information.
Once you have chosen the excursions that interest you please complete our enquiry form to receive a price confirmation based on the number of people travelling and the number of excursions required. You can then making a provisional booking should you wish.
Note: Excursions are available from April 1st to October 31st and the prices shown below are guide prices based on 2009 and may be subject to change for 2010.
Amalfi Drive. Day Tour. 33 euros An ideal introduction to the breath taking scenery of the Amalfi coast with free time to explore Amalfi and Ravello.
Days available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sat.
Herculaneum. Half Day. 32.50 euros
Destroyed along with Pompei in 79 A.D., Herculaneum was submerged under a torrent of mud and lava that hardened into a soft tufa (a kind of course rock) that preserved many of the wooden parts of houses and household objects which can be seen today.
Days available: Wednesday.
Herculaneum and Pompeii. Day Tour. 54 euros A wonderful opportunity to visit both of these famous and unique archaeological sites to see the preserved buildings and artefacts.
Days available: Sunday.
Pompeii. Half Day. 31.50 euros You will be guided through some of the ancient streets of Pompei to see the amphitheatre, baths, forums, homes, shops and villas built by the prosperous Romans in the year 80 B.C. with the fabulously preserved frescos which adorned the walls and floors of the Villas.
Days available: Mon and Wed.
Pompeii and Vesuvius. Day Tour. 44 euros A guided tour around Pompeii and a visit to the rim of Vesuvius's crater.
Days available: Tues, Thurs and Sun.
Vesuvius. Half Day. 29 euros
Get up close to Vesuvius with this trip to the edge of its crater. Requires you to walk the last 1000m from the coach park. On return journey visit the Mineralogical Museum of Vico Equense.
Days available: Monday.
Capri. Day Tour. 64 euros Sail across the bay of Naples to explore the history and beauty of this beautiful island, its shops and elegant boutiques. Stroll the cobbled streets, take the cable car to the summit or just relax and enjoy such views as the famed Faraglioni Rocks.
Days available: Every day of the week.
Ischia. Day Tour. 65 euros A ferry takes you to Ischia, known as the Green Island, where after a coach tour of the island you have free time to visit the beach, thermal centre, or La Mortella gardens, run by Susanna Walton, widow of the English composer William Walton.
Days available: Thursday.
Caserta and Cassino. Day Tour. 42 euros Visit the 18th century Royal Palace of Caserta, known as the “Versailles of Naples” as well as the Monte Cassino Abbey, founded in 529 by St.Benedict of Norci and faithfully restored to it’s former glory, with the original frescoes and mosaics.
Days available: Monday.
Naples. Day Tour. 42 euros An opportunity to see the main attractions of this intriquing city including the main museum which displays many of the artefacts and frescoes from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Days available: Thursday.
Paestum and Salerno. Day Tour. 39 euros Visit Salerno, best remembered for the Allied troops landing on its beaches, during the Second World War and Paestum, one of the most important archaeological sites in the country with superb preserved Greek ruins, architecture and monuments.
Days available: Tuesday.
Rome. One Day Tour. 73 euros An opportunity to visit the “Eternal City” and see the Villa Borghese, River Tiber, Palace of Justice, St. Angel Castle, Colosseum, the Roman Forum and St Peter's Basilica.
Days available: Tuesday and Thursday.
Blue Cruise. Day Cruise. 35 euros Departing from Sorrento towards Capri with a stop for swimming and to admire the coastal scenery. Stop at Positano or Amalfi with free time for lunch or site seeing.
Days available: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sunday.
Green Cruise . Day Cruise. 35 euros Departing from Sorrento you sail accross the bay of Naples to the island of Procida for a short visit before continuing to Ischia, with a stop for swimmin. Optional minibus tour of Ischia available.
Days available: Wednesday.
Private Tours. Price on request For those requiring private transport and guides to all the listed excursion destinations, and others.
Days available: On request.
Helicopter Tours. Price on request A number of tours by Helicopter are available for up to three passengers.
Days available: On request.
Cooking Course. Half Day Course. 70 euros From 10 am to 2 pm enjoy hands-on lessons, in English, by a talented chef and prepare your own dishes such as pasta, pizza, fish and local desserts. Then have the pleasure of eating what you have prepared. Includes transfers from centrally located hotels.
Days available: All week except Sunday.
Sorrento Musical. Show. 25 euros A perfect way to experience the traditional Neapolitan music, dancing and costumes against the beautiful stage scenery of the Teatro Tasso. Includes an aperitif on the theatre's wonderful terrace before the evening performance, from 21.30 to 22.45.
Days available: All week except Friday.
Due Golfi Train. Country Tour. 20 euros
A delightful excursion aboard a characteristic 'train' through the hills of St.Agata to the historic hamlets of Massa Lubrense. Enjoy the panoramic scenery of Capri and the two Bays and the oppotunity to taste mozzarella, olive oil, limoncello and other local delicacies.
Days available: Every day.
Private Car Transfers. Private car transfers from the airport or railway station in Naples to Sorrento, or other destinations such as Ravello to enjoy the evening concerts.
Days available: On request.
Helicopter Transfers. Price on request To and from Naples or other destinations. Up to three passengers.
Days available: On request.
Friends of Sorrento acts as an intermediary between our website users and the excursion organisers. We do not have, and never intend to have any contractual involvement in your booking. When you use Friends of Sorrento's website to make a reservation, the contract is made directly between you and the organiser concerned. Eurom will not therefore accept any responsibility or liability for the use of such services through its Friends of Sorrento website.