On behalf of CIOFFI SORRENTO ROOMS, I‘m Veronica and I should like to welcome You to the Sorrento Peninsula. I shall be in the reception regulary during Your stay and should You require any help, information, book a transfer or excursion, please do not hesitate to contact me. I sincerely hope that the following pages will be of value to You and I should like to take this opportunity of wishing You a very pleasant holiday. Please do not remove this information book from the reception area so that it can always be readily available to any guests wishing to read it. Thank You Receptionist (Ms) Veronica Mob. and WhatsApp + 334 1473814
Check- in time :
from 2pm to 8.00pm
Check – out time
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from 8.00am to 10.30am
Air conditioning : The system is pre-programmed according to the season and guests can control the temperature by using the appropriate arrows.
Safe : please use the safe-deposit box for your valuables. The Management is not responsable for the loss of any unattended objects.
Cleanining: will take care
leaving the room before 10.30am, your Maid of your room cleaning and linen change. Thank you.
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PRIVATE TRANSFER OR EXCURSION BY DELUXE CAR OR MINIVAN
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RENT A CAR OR SCOOTER
PUBLIC TOUR •
CAPRI AND ANACAPRI FULL DAY
Pick up by bus and transfer to the port of
Sorrento. Departure by fast Jet from Sorrento to Capri. Once on the island you will catch the bus with your guide to reach Anacapri. The Town of Anacapri is located on the hills of the island and its beauty is undoubtedly more suggestive, intimate and charming than the center of Capri. After a guided tour, you will have free time to relax, catch the chairlift or visit Villa San Michele that hosted the famous Swedish doctor Axel Munthe. The second stop will be the center of Capri. The Island is the Naples’s gem . You could walk along the famous Via Camerelle, stop in the famous “Piazzetta” and have free time to relax, do shopping or visit the blue grotto (good sea conditions). Return to Sorrento by jet and transfer to the hotel. The price includes : • • • •
Trasfer from Hotel or meeting point in Sorrento or Sant'Agnello to the port and return. Hidrofoil from Sorrento to Capri, and return. Authorized guide. Minibus in Capri
Available every day
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AMALFI DRIVE selected with minivan
Spend an unforgettable day discovering the unmatchable Amalfi Coast. During the day, we will visit Positano. Amalfi and Ravello. First stop in Positano, nice village. The second stop is the city of Amalfi. Thanks to its privileged position on the sea, it was an ancient Marithime Republic powerful and prosperous; nowadays the city is dominated by the imposing Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Andrew, which stands superbly on the top of a great flight of steps leading up from the main square. After the guided tour to introduce you to the history of one of the most beautiful town of Italy, you will have free time to explore Amalfi by your own, relax on the beach or joy an optional tour by boat sailing the Coast in the beautiful blue and green water of our Gulf. The city is also well known for being the home of the skilled production of handmade paper, in fact it hosts also a nice Paper Museum where they used to produce the “Bambagina”. The third stop will be the famous Ravello, full of historic, artistic, monumental and architectural treasures. In Ravello worth a visit to the famous Villa Rufolo, dating back to the second half of the 13th century. The villa inspired Richard Wagner to compose some verses of the Parsifal and hosted Boccaccio while writing the Decameron. Its gardens overlook the sea and from there the view in breathtaking. The entrance fees of the Villa is not included and should be paid on the spot. The price includes : • • •
Air Conditioned minivan Authorized Guide Lunch at Scala in Amalfi Coast
Available every day.
POMPEII AND VESUVIUS
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Pompeii is one of the most famous and most visited archaeological sites in the world. The town existed for 700 years before; it was completely buried by the enormous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The ash covering the town protected the buildings against the passage of time. The first excavations were in the 18th century, and 250 years on about 75% of the town has been dug out. The 2 hour walking covers the main public monuments and some of the homes in the town. This visit could be followed up by the archaeological museum in Naples, where most of the valuable artefacts from Pompeii are housed. Explore the crater of Mount Vesuvius, the Volcano responsible for the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum in the eruption of 79AD. You travel as far as the extinct outer crater of mount Somma at an altitude of 1000 metres, from where you can start the hike to the top of internal active cone, where there will be a guide tour, on the return journey to Sorrento. The price includes : Air Conditioned Coach. Authorized Guide. Headsets in Pompeii Not included : Optional meals and entrance fees Available: on Sunday, on Tuesday and on Thurday.
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POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM
If you like walking, and are interested in the ancient world, this is the tour for you. Pompeii and Herculaneum are the largest towns of the five buried by the Vesuvian eruption of 79 AD, and they are also the most fully excavated, although they were buried by the same eruption, Pompeii was covered mainly by ash, and Herculaneum by mud and lava, it is interesting to compare building techniques and life style walking round the sites, as Pompeii lived off commerce. Where as Herculaneum was a fishing community, but by the first century it was becoming a fashionable holiday resort both towns were discovered and excavated mid 18th century. About 75% of Pompeii has now been excavated, compared to 25 % of Herculaneum, where the new town been built over the archaeological site. There is a lunch between the two visits, and return to Sorrento is in the late afternoon. The price includes : • • •
Air Conditioned Coach. Authorized Guide. Headsets in Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Not included : Optional meals and entrance fees (Pompeii – Herculaneum) Available on Sunday
POMPEII HALF DAY
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Pompeii is one of the most famous and most visited archaeological sites in the world. The town existed for 700 years before; it was completely buried by the enormous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The ash covering the town protected the buildings against the passage of time. The first excavations were in the 18th century, and 250 years on about 75% of the town has been dug out. The 2 hour walking covers the main public monuments and some of the homes in the town.
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Air Conditioned Coach.
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Authorized Guide.
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Headsets in Pompeii.
Available on Monday and on Wednesday.
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HERCULANEUM HALF DAY
Herculaneum was destroyed, like Pompeii, by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Herculaneum began life as a fishing village, but became a fashionable residential resort for rich Romans by the 1st century. The village was buried by boiling mud/lava which has solidified into tufa rock. Some of the village lies under the new town of Herculaneum. The tour round the site lasts about 2 hours The price includes : • • •
Air Conditioned Coach. Authorized Guide. Headsets in Herculaneum.
Not included : Entrance fees Available on Wednesday.
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VESUVIUS HALF DAY
Explore the crater of Mount Vesuvius, the Volcano responsible for the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum in the eruption of 79AD. You travel as far as the extinct outer crater of mount Somma at an altitude of 1000 metres, from where you can start the hike to the top of internal active cone, where there will be a guide tour, on the return journey to Sorrento, there will be a visit of the mineralogical museum in Vico Equense. The price includes : *
Air Conditioned Coach.
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Authorized Guide.
Available on Monday
PUBLIC TOUR BY BOAT •
DISCOVER CAPRI
Cruise along the Sorrento and Massalubrense Coasts,. Sightseeing tour of the island, of Capri, White Cave, Coral Cave, Green Cave, and Blue Cave. The Tour includes: stop for swimming, free time to visit the Island of Capri (3/4 hrs), soft drinks on board, light lunch, (Caprese Sandwich) and snorkel on request.
Max. 12 people on board Time – approx 8hrs Transfer to the port included
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DISCOVER POSITANO & AMALFI
Cruise along the Sorrento Coast, Massalubrense and Amalfi Coasts (Nerano, Positano, Praiano and Amalfi) Sightseeing tour of “Li Galli” The tour includes: stop for swimming, free time to visit Positano and Amalfi, soft drinks seved on board, light lunch (Caprese Sandwich) snorkel on request. Max. 12 people on board Time – approx 8hrs
Italian flovors: Come to our ice cream shop “ BOUGAINVILLEA” and taste the delicacies!
Ice Cream in Sorrento with tasting 1hour – available every Thuesday at 4pm
Meet with the ice cream maker, who will teach you all the tricks to realise an ice cream at home!
Pizza lesson included tast and drink 75 minutes- Available: every Thursday at 5.30pm Our chef will show you how make a good pizza, after lesson you will enjoy your dinner.
Ask for a cooking class.
POMPEII & CAPRI BY BOAT The striking beauty of the buried town of Pompeii and the amazing scenarios of Capri by sea come together in this tour which will give you an unforgettable day Program tour (duration: 9h) • Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the port of Piano di Sorrento. • Departure to the port of Castellammare di Stabia. • Transfer by bus to Pompeii and visit of 2 hours of the ruins with the assistance of an authorized guide. • Return to the port of Castellammare di Stabia and departure to Capri sailing along the Sorrento Peninsula. • Arrival to Capri and tour of the island by boat with stops to visit the Marvelous Grotto, the White Grotto, the Green Grotto and the Blue Grotto*; along the way you will admire the Natural Arch, the Villa Curzio Malaparte, the Faraglioni rocks and the Lighthouse of Punta Carena. • There will be a couple of stops for swimming and snorkeling, and a relaxing break with sandwich and drinks offered on board. • Stop of 3/4 hours to explore the island of Capri. • Departure from Capri to Sorrento with the final happy hour and limoncello tasting. • Return to the port of Piano di Sorrento and transfer to your hotel. *To enable us to comply with all the stages of the tour, stopping to visit the Blue Grotto will be maximum 30 minutes, sea conditions permitting. The price includes: Pick-up to / from the port – Transfers to / from Pompeii – Authorized English speaking guide for the visit of the ruins of Pompeii – Professional skipper English speaking – Snack (sandwich cheese and tomatoes) – Drinks (beer – wine – coke – diet coke – water – limoncello) – Equipment for snorkeling – Wi-fi on board. The price does not include: Entrance fee to the Blue Grotto, which is € 13,50 p.p. (for the children from 0 to 6 years entrance is free of charge), – Entrance fee to the ruins of Pompeii, which is € 13 p.p. (for citizens of the European community from 0 to 17 years entrance is free of charge). Do not forget: swimsuit – beach towel – sunscreen – sun hat – camera – comfortable shoes – passport. Maximum: 12 people on board. Guaranteed on Tuesday and on Saturday. Children from 3 to9y.
ISCHIA & PROCIDA BY BOAT Procida, a small island and its unspoiled natural beauty, is the perfect destination for the summer holidays. Not far from Procida, you will find Ischia, the so called “green island” and its suggestive coastline.
Program Tour: (duration 8h)
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Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the port of Piano di Sorrento. Departure to Procida. Along the way you will admire Nisida, the Campi Flegrei up to Capo Miseno. Arrival to Procida and tour of the island by boat. There will be a couple of stops for swimming and snorkelling, and a relaxing break with snacks and drinks offered on board. Stop from 1 to 2 hours in Procida to visit the island by land. Departure to Ischia and tour of the island by boat. Along the way you will admire the Aragonese Castle, Maronti beach, the spa Cavascura, the oldest of the island, or alternatively the Bay of Sorgeto with its warm waters and mud bath. Stop from 1 to 2 hours to visit the island of Ischia by land. Departure from Ischia to Sorrento with limoncello tasting. Return to the port of Piano di Sorrento and transfer to your hotel.
The price includes: Pick-up to/from the port – Professional skipper English speaking – Dry snacks – Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages – Equipment for snorkelling. Do not forget: swimsuit – beach towel – sunscreen – sun hat – camera – passport. Maximum: 12 people on board. Guaranteed on Tuesday
Children from 3to9y.
FISHING TOUR BY BOAT Get on board of a real fishing vessel and live in first person the intense experience of a day of fishing
Program tour (duration: 9hrs) • Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the port of Piano di Sorrento. • Welcome refreshments offered to the guests. • Departure for the point of interest (Capri or Positano) and start of the fishing trip, with the help of an experienced fisherman. • Stop of approx. 2 hours to explore Capri or Positano by land. • Once back on board, enjoy some free time for swimming and snorkeling. • Happy hour and refreshments. • Start of the second part of the fishing trip. • Stop for the lunch: you will taste typical Campania specialties and the catch of the day. • Return to the port of Piano di Sorrento and transfer to your hotel. The price includes: Pick-up to /from the port – Professional skipper English speaking – Assistance of an experienced fisherman – Fishing equipment – Lunch on board – Equipment for snorkeling – Drinks (beer – wine – coke – diet coke – water). Do not forget: swimsuit – beach towel – sunscreen – camera – passport. Maximum: 8 people on board. Guarateed every day.
DISCOVER CAPRI UNDER 30’ Fun at full speed with the new Under-30s Capri Fun Tour! Snappy rafts to blast the waves and exciting Banana Boat for uncontrollable fun. Sun, sea, music, fun all special ingredients for this young and dynamic tour, a totally new way of living Capri freely.
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Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the port of Piano di Sorrento. Departure to Capri. Sailing along the Sorrento Coast with stops in Marciano, Mitigliano and Bagni della Regina Giovanna (with free time for swimming and snorkeling). Arrival to Capri and tour of the island by boat with stops to visit the White and Green Grotto, the Blue Grotto*, the Marvelous Grotto, the Natural Arch, the Villa Curzio Malaparte, the Faraglioni rocks, the Lighthouse of Punta Carena (with free time for swimming and snorkeling). Stop of 3/4 hours to explore the island of Capri. Departure from Capri to Sorrento with the final banana boat ride. Return to the port of Piano di Sorrento and transfer to your hotel.
*To enable us to comply with all the stages of the tour, stopping to visit the Blue Grotto will be maximum 30 minutes, sea conditions permitting. The price includes: Pick-up to / from the port – Professional skipper English speaking – Snack (sandwich cheese and tomatoes) – Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages- Equipment for snorkeling – Water sport. The price does not include: Entrance fee to the Blue Grotto, which is € 14,00 p.p. Do not forget: swimsuit – beach towel – sunscreen – sun hat – camera – passport. Maximum: 12 people on board.
Guaranteed every day from April to October
HIKING TOUR : The Path of the Gods Information group tour: Distance : 7.5km Elevation gain : 400m↓400m↑ Details: Nocelle ‐ Nocelle Difficulty: E (expert) Path type: mule tracks, paths on stone and dirt paths Meeting Point: Tasso Square (Sorrento) Among the “high” routes of the Amalfi coast, this hike moves from Nocelle to “Colle Serra” (and back) and is by far the most famous hike you can do. The reason for this fame (which is recognized all over the world) is the constant ups and downs, the fantastic sheer vertical drops and lands cultivated in terraces. You arrive at the final destination and the highlight of this hike, Punta Campanella, which is united, under the sea, to the stunning island of Capri. From the spectacular belvedere looking to the west we see siren archipelagos and swirling shapes. There is much to explain here regarding the colours of the Mediterranean lands, known as our “Path of the Gods”. Botany: mediterranean scrub, heather, euphorbia, true myrtle, orchids in spring,.. Fauna: birds of prey (kestrel, peregrine falcon, buzzard, raven, sea gull,..) migratory and sedentary birds and insects, butterflies , reptiles (lizards, harmless snakes). Natural landscape interests: view on the whole peninsola, view on Capri and Amalfi coast Availability on request.
LEMON TOUR: the essence of Sorrento
Information group tour: Meeting Point: Tasso Square (Sorrento) On foot from Piazza Tasso, crossing ancient streets, protected by high tufa walls, reaching the hills of Sorrento in around 30 minutes. Here we discover our farm, where the cultivation and transformation of the Sorrento lemons take place. On arrival, a cool, welcoming lemonade is served, refreshing us after our walk, and immediately luring us into the wonderful atmosphere of the lemon groves. We walk under the trellises, the lemons hanging heavy from the trees, the towering vines, the wonderful aroma of the lemons touching our senses. This itinerary brings to life the traditional farming methods, still very much present today, and yet so close to the busy tourist centre of town. Entire families are involved in the cultivation of vegetables, olives, fruit and lemons, and the production of jams, oil, limoncello and mozzarella. The lemon of Sorrento, nicknamed the “Sorrento Oval”, or “Young Lady”, is special because of its perfume and full flavor. This unique flavor is due to the intensity and large quantity of essence present in the skin alone of this very special citrus fruit. As well as the lemon groves, we will visit the rest of the farm, where you will see the farmhands at work, either collecting lemons or preparing new trees. There will be the cowsheds, the oil groves, kept for the production and bottling of the extra virgin olive oil, the terraces and trellises, completing our understanding of just how the ingenuity of the peasants has enabled them to implement such successful methods of cultivation. After the visit we enjoy a taste of “bruschetta” (toasted bread) with olive oil, piazza bread, citrus salad, bites of other local produce, ending with a limoncello, completing this experience and our glimpse into the traditional life of our hills Availability on request