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Vesuvius & Pompeii

8 Days

You can...

  • Discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii
  • Take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto and Capri
  • Visit a working Agriturismo farm and experience rural Italian life
  • Learn to make pasta!

Based in Sorrento, you'll be perfectly positioned for visiting some of Italy's finest ancient sites, spectacular coastline and tiny islands.

Uncover the secrets of Pompeii and enjoy optional trips to Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. Speed across to chic Capri and discover the dramatic scenery on a cruise around the island.

Explore the Greek temples at Paestum and visit a working buffalo farm to see how mozzarella is made. Have fun with a cookery lesson learning to make authentic Italian pasta and tiramisu and you can eat what you've made of course!

Day 1. Join trip at Sorrento.
Day 2. Paestrum and Buffalos!
Countryside tour to visit a working Agriturismo farm and ruins at Paestum.
Day 3. Free day
Take a boat trip along the Amalfi coast or visit Naples and the Archaeological Museum.
Day 4. Pompeii
Train to Pompeii to explore the ruins. Optional visit to Mt Vesuvius.
Day 5. Visit Capri
Enjoy a boat trip around Capri and Blue Grotto, free time to explore the island.
Day 6. Activities
Optional visit to Herculaneum ruins. Afternoon cookery lesson
Day 7. Free day
Explore Sorrento or take a boat trip to Positano.
Day 8. End trip Sorrento.
Is it right for your family?
Every child will have heard of Pompeii, which provides a unique snapshot of Roman life. You'll stay in Sorrento in a 4-star resort with its own swimming pool, and it's just a few hundred metres from the sea. There's a wide variety of restaurants or you can choose to self-cater in your apartment.
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Island of Capri, Southern Italy
  • FACT PACK
  • Accommodation: Apartment (7 nights)
  • Meals: 7 breakfasts and 1 lunch included
  • Flights: Flights available on request
  • Travel By: Minibus, train, hydrofoil, boat, on foot
  • Age Guideline: approx. 5 to 16
  • Trip code: FIBN

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