Friends of Sorrento News

Sorrento Hotels and Excursions

admin — Sat, 28 May 2011 16:27:45 +0000

Friends of Sorrento has added search and book facilities to its website for Sorrento hotels. It is also possible to find and book flights to Naples and pre-book excursions. Visitors to Sorrento can now find everything they need to know about Sorrento and put together their own customised holiday package from one website.

A free hotel enquiry service is also provided for selected hotels where clients will enjoy additional benefits if a booking is made direct with the hotel as a result. These benefits include free excursions or transfers.

More information

Sorrento Online Brochure

admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 19:03:39 +0000

Your personal guide to Sorrento and the Amalif coast
Friends of Sorrento has launched a new online brochure containing all the necessary information required by visitors to help prepare a personalised itinerary. It is a practical ‘what to do, what to see and where to go’ guide for first time visitors based on the author’s personal experience during many visits.

To view online brochure please click here

Herculaneum – Main Roman road reopened

admin — Fri, 13 May 2011 10:07:21 +0000

Herculaneum’s main road opens to public
The ancient Roman road (Decumanus Maximus) which was the main thoroughfare in Herculaneum has reopened to the public after being closed for 20 years. Visitors can now walk down this carefully restored road and its buildings to get a good impression of what ‘life at street level’ was like in this Roman town.

For full details and more photographs see official Press Release (pdf)

New Family Excursion Package

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 10:17:55 +0000

Amalfi and Pompeii Excursions plus Transfer from 69 euros pp
This excursions and transfer package has been introduced especially for families or friends (with a minimum of three and maximum of five travellers) visiting Sorrento for the first time.

The choice of excursions provides an introduction to the history surrounding Sorrento and a chance to experience the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi coast. A transfer in a private car from Naples airport, or railway station, to the hotel is included to help start the holiday in a comfortable and relaxed manner. You can choose the days of the Pompeii and Amalfi excursions to suit your holiday itinerary.

The excursions include a half day excursion to either Pompeii or Herculaneum and a day tour of the Amalfi coast with stops at Amalfi and Ravello. Optional Extras include a return transfer from hotel to Naples airport, or railway station for 25 euros pp, and additional excursions are available on request.

Full details available here

Gucci sponsors restoration of Il Gattopardo

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:37:40 +0000

Premiering at TED2011, Gucci and The Film Foundation are pleased to present the above video, narrated by Martin Scorsese, demonstrating the power of digital restoration to return Luchino Visconti’s Il Gattopardo to its full glory. The restoration of Il Gattopardo has been made possible by Gucci as part of a multi-year partnership with The Film Foundation to add at least one film every year to a growing collection of restored titles that includes A Woman Under The Influence (1974, d. John Cassavetes), Le Amiche (1955, d. Michelangelo Antonioni), Wanda (1970, d. Barbara Loden), Senso (1954, d. Luchino Visconti), Il Gattopardo (1963, d. Luchino Visconti) and La Dolce Vita (1960, d. Federico Fellini).The Prince of Salina, a noble aristocrat of impeccable integrity, tries to preserve his family and class amid the tumultuous social upheavals of 1860’s Sicily.
More here http://www.ted.com/pages/599

Your free personalised itinerary!

admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:23:00 +0000

Clients who book an excursion or hotel via Friends of Sorrento will receive a free Personalised Itinerary showing events and activities taking place in and around Sorrento during the week of their visit, together with practical information and suggestions.

Sorrento by train

admin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:48:00 +0000

For visitors seeking an alternative means of transport to Sorrento, the train offers a number of attractions. It’s less stressful than flying and gives you the chance to visit other destinations during the journey, such as Paris and Rome.

We would like to produce a guide for visitors and would appreciate any feedback from those who have travelled by train from London to Sorrento.

Sorrento Visitor Guides

admin — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:22:00 +0000

A selection of Sorrento Visitor Guides covering specific interests are now available on our website and include:

Sorrento Art, History and Culture
Music in Sorrento
Walks for Everyone
Getting Around
Wines of the Campania Region

Welcome to Friends of Sorrento

admin — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

We’re pleased to add this blog to the site for bringing new information and updates to anyone thinking of visiting Sorrento and the Amalfi coast. We also plan to add a little Italian style and culture! In addition to our own content we hope to generate a response from those who have already visited and may have information or suggestions to help others make the most of their visit. Join us..