Grand Hotel la Favoritahttp://www.hotellafavorita.comitWeb Reservations Copyright Amalfi Drive

This excursion will takes you to discover all the beauty of the Amalfi Coast which have always inspired actors, musicians, directors, poets and writers. We left from Sorrento by GT bus and we stopped at “Madonnina”  in Positano, a little panoramic terrace with a gorgeous view on Positano an all over Amalfi Coast.  After the stop in Positano we will continue crossing the State Road SS 163, throughout Praiano and then Amalfi, which was the first Sea Republic. From Piazza Duomo in Amalfi we will visit the Cathedral dedicated to Saint’Andrew and dated at VI century A.C. The Cathedral of Amalfi is also famous both for its majestic staircase, where is celebrate the Procession in Honor of Saint Andrew on November 30th and, for the Cloister named “del Paradiso”, where we can admire glimpses of Moorish art due to the Saracen invasions of the XIII century A.C., when the Cloister was built. We left Amalfi and go to discover Ravello, which is a nice village at 350 mt. above the sea level. In Ravello we can visit Villa Rufolo, a villa overlooks the sea and Amalfi Coast, where many composer were inspired for their operas. Here, the famous composes Richard Wagner was inspired for his famous opera: The Parsifal.

From April to October - on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thuersday and Saturday.

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]]> http://link.mdaweb.it/fav2011/it/offerte/.html Capri and Anacapri

Any Vacation in Sorrento would not be the same without visiting the Isle of Capri, easily reachable by ferry. A mandatory stop will be the famous villa in Anacapri of Axel Munthe the Swedish Doctor, who wrote the best seller “Story of Saint Michael”, based on his visit of Capri. After visiting the gorgeous villa in Anacapri, we will come back to the centre of the Capri, in the main square “Piazza Umbero I”, well known as “Piazzetta”, hot spot of Capri of the rich and the famous, where we can admire the characteristic of the white Church, many other Caffès, and the theatre of the Glamour life on the Island. From “Piazzetta” there will be a walk throughout the typical narrow streets of Capri, dated at Middle Age, where it will be possible to spend time to do some shopping, either in the typical product shops or in the Haute Couture Boutiques. A mandatory visit to the colourful Augustus Gardens, yet amazing terrace on Faraglioni, and Marina Piccola should be made. Free time to spend swimming in the clear and blue sea or visiting the most famous Blue Grotto.

 

From April to October - from monday to sunday.

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Pompeii ruins and mount Vesuvius

Pompeii holds an intense fascination for visitors today. The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, buried the town of Pompeii, which was forgotten for many years. Today, the city has become one of the most famous and beautiful in the world. The excavations, began in the eighteenth, and are still in progress, have brought to light what was the city of Pompeii before and during the tragic eruption. We'll be guided through the ancient streets of Pompeii where we can see Baths, holes, villas, where he held the lives of wealthy Romans in 79 AD before the eruption, then leave at the time of what was cause of much pain and death: Mount Vesuvius.

Vesuvius, which dominates the Bay of Naples, is the only volcano still active on the European mainland. The slopes of the volcano are covered with vegetation once covered with vineyards and woods, and in 1995 all are of the Vesuvius was declared a national park to preserve and conserve the natural resources of the area. We will reach to 1000 meters. bus, after which walk among the dense vegetation to the crater, from which we can admire the entire Bay of Naples and a wisp of smoke rising from the blackened crater, to remind us that the volcano is not extinguished but only asleep. 

From April to October - on Tuesday, Thuesday and Sunday.

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Pompeii and Hercolaneum ruins

This excursion takes us to discover the most famous archaeological excavation: Pompeii and Herculaneum.During the Vesuvius eruption in 79 A.C., Pompeii was buried  by ash and lapilli, Herculaneum was covered by a torrent of mud and ash . Thanks to the excavations stared in XVIII century and, still in progress, Pompeii offers the ancient scenary of the old streets, the thermae and, rich Roman’s Villa. Today is still possible to admire the frescos in the typical red “Pompeian”, adorning the walls and the floors of the villas.  Because the torrent of mud that flooded it, Herculaneum kept intact many objects and many parts of the houses in wood, which are well admirable today. Anyway most part of the old city is still buried and, many treasures yet  to be discovered. In the afternoon we came back to Sorrento.

 

From April to October- only on monday.

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Hercolaneum half day

Through the statal panoramic Road SS. 145 along Castellammare di Stabia, go to the discovery of Herculaneum excavations, destroyed with Pompeii during the eruption in 79 A.C.. The city was surrounded by the villas of Roman patricians and when the eruption in 79 A.C. surprised the romans, the city was submerged by a torrent of mud and lava. The mass of debris that covered Herculaneum was subsequently solidified into tuff. This solidification process has kept intact objects and wooden parts, which are still visible and well preserved. However much of the ancient city is still buried under the modern Herculaneum, and are still ongoing excavation work to discover what still lies beneath the modern city.

From April to October - only on Wednesday.

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Ischia and thermal spa center

Ischia, also known as the Green Island thanks to its rich vegetation is a vulcanic Island dominated by Mount Epomeo. Known since the Ancient Time for the health benefits of its termal waters, Ischia can be consideraded one of the most important Spa Resorts in Southern Italy. The excursion to Ischia provides a rountrip to the green island from Sorrento by shuttle boat. Once in Ischia we will have time available to walk around in the Ischia Porto. Then we will have a tour of the Island by bus GT with a professional Guide. In the afternoon we will have free time to visit one of the biggest spa resorts of Ischia with a chance to use the wellness centre services.

From April to October - only on Thursday.

SPA Center: € 13,00 p.p.

Swimm heat: € 1,00 

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Salerno and Paestum ruins

This excursion will take us to discover Salerno, the second major city in Campania, considerated the mondial capial of Medicine at the Middle Age, because the Benedictine Monastery was the highest level of education of the time. Is thought, in fact, that the Regimen Sanitatis, one of the most famous medical texts of the time, written in Latin, was translated by the industrious monks in almost all European languages. In Salerno we visit also the Dome, a mix of architectonic styles, from Middle Age to the Baroque.

Salerno is also known for its sandy beaches where the Allies landed during the Second World War.

The esxcursion will go to Est until Paestum, location famous for one of the biggest archeological site of Italy. In Paestum we will admire the rests of the Greek walls, the temple of Neptune, which was dedicated to Hera and, where we see a huge human footprints on the floor, the Temple of Hera called also Basilic and, the Temple of Athena. In all these architectures is well visible the Greek style print. After visited the archeological site, we will visit the museum of Paestum in which are kept rests from the archeologiacal site. In the museum we can admire the Tomb of the diver, a magnific example of greek art. During the route from Salerno to Paestum we can admire heards of Buffaloes, which milk produce the delicious Mozzarella of Bufala Campana DOP.

From April to October - only on Tuesday.

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Rome in one day

This is a unique opportunity to visit the “Eternal City” one of the greatest capitals in the world and the centre of world Catholicism. Rome is a bustling city with fabulous shops and boutiques, but amidst the hurry of everyday modern life, beautifully reserved buildings and monuments stand out on unexpected corners, a constant reminder of her glorious and sometimes turbulent past. The day has been carefully planned to include all the most important and best known places and monuments; Villa Borghese, the River Tiber, the Palace of Justice, St. Angel Castle, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum– due to traffic restrictions these sights will be seen from the air conditioned coach. The guide will also leave you at St. Peter’s Basilica where you will then have some free time after visiting the Colosseum, the most important monument of the ancient Rome. Arrival time at Hotel expected 10.00 pm.

Reminder: no shorts, and arms must be covered when visiting churches.

From April to October - only on Tuesday.  

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Due Golfi Train Tour

Food and wine tour through the hills surrounding Sorrento. Starting from Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, we're going to discover the beautiful sights, scents and flavors that characterize the Sorrento Peninsula.
On the way we see the precious altar in Florentine art of the sixteenth century of the Church of SS. Maria delle Grazie in Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi.
On the hill overlooking the two bays, visit the Desert monastery founded by the Carmelite in the sixteenth century. Shortly after we arrive at the Borgo Annunziata to visit the splendid Villa of Joachim Murat. Return to Sant'Agata, through Termini, where we feel that we can tap Capri with a finger.
During the food and wine tours, opportunities to tasting mozzarella, bruschetta bread with olive oil and, ending with a lemon liquer iced.

Price includes: By train Tour, food and wine tasting

Price not includes: Transfer from the hotel € 8,00 p.p.

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Tasting demostration of homemade gelato

A unique experience to join a real demonstration how to make a real Homemade gelato. Mario, owner of Gelateria David in Via Marziale Sorrento, reveals all the tricks, or almost, to have a great homemade gelato.

During the 45 minutes demonstration, guests are entertained with Mario’s family traditions. Mario is third generation artisan in gelato and, explains all steps to make a Gelato at home.

During the lesson Mario invites Guests to taste the Gelato made during the class with biological and firs class products.

At the end, guests can accommodate at the tables in the outside space of Gelateria and have a Gelato choosing between the infinite taste of the daily production.


The Tasting demonstration coast € 16,00 per person and includes:

  • 45 minutes demonstration in Gelateria David laboratory
  • 1 gelato taste made during the class
  • 1 gelato, cornet or bucket, choosing between the daily production
  • Certificate of participation

Every day - € 16.00 p.p. (for a minimum of 6 people) 

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Sorrento Cooking School

The Sorrento Cooking School was born from an idea of Mrs. D'Esposito, alredy Owner of the Esperidi Resort, to give to the people who choose Sorrento every year, the chance to have fun cooking tipical Sorrento dishes. Guests drive by the Chef Rosaria, juggle the stove cooking dumplings, Ricotta cheese Panzarotti, Sea bass with Olives and capers, and tiramisù dessert. Language interpreter simultaneously translates all that nice chef explains.The lesson lasts about four hours, during which participants can taste what they themselves have prepared. All accompanied by local wine and mineral water, in addition to the limoncello. The lesson is for a maximum of 14 participants in order to allow everyone to move without disturbing the other partecipant.Participants will receive a kit that includes a Sorrento Cooking School chef hat paper, a
shopping bag and apron with the school logo. In addition, the shuttle service to the Sorrento Cooking School is available for transfer to and from the city center.

From April to October - all week except on sunday. 

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Sorrento Musical

At Teatro Tasso in Sorrento, will staged a music show which reconstructs the cultural roots of the Sorrento Peninsula through songs and dances in a setting that changes several times during the show. The representation has a total duration of 75 minutes. Before the start of the show will be offered a welcome drink for guests who then take part in the theater music show. Guests will then be accompanied to the room where the orchestra will brighten pre-show starting at 9:30 P.M.. The show consists of the tarantella, typical Sorrento ballet, and other types of songs and dances from Sorrento. At the end of the representation, guests can continue to dance between the sets of the musical.

Price includes: Musical Show, welcome drink,

Price not includes: transfer to the Theater and dinner.

From April to October - from Monday to Sunday except Friday. 

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