Christmas shopping in Sorrento

Friends of Sorrento offers a perfect opportunity for a group of friends to make Christmas shopping a present in itself. This is Friends of Sorrento’s Christmas Shopping Package at a 4 or 5 star hotel in the heart of Sorrento.

It offers easy access to shops in the old quarter and Sorrento’s main street, Corso Italia, with designer label fashions, accessories, jewellery, perfume, arts, crafts and much more. Shops open until late so there’s plenty of time for window shopping in the evenings when the lights and decorations create that magical atmosphere of Christmas. We also take you to the fashionable shopping areas in Positano, Naples or Capri. The itinerary can be customised for longer stays and additional tours if required.

Christmas Shopping List

• 3 nights minimum in a choice of 4 & 5 star hotels in Sorrento
• Private transfers from Naples airport in executive style
• Welcome drinks and Christmas present
• Private tour of the Amalfi coast with shopping in Positano
• Private tour of Naples or Capri with time for shopping
• Friends of Sorrento support before and during visit

Availability
30 November to December 30
Price on request

Day One

Welcomed at Naples airport where your driver will be waiting to take you to the hotel. Sit back and enjoy beautiful views across the Bay of Naples as you drive through Castellammare di Stabia, Vico Equense, Meta, Piano di Sorrento and Sant’Agnello’

Evening: Free time to settle into the hotel before setting off to enjoy the magnificent Christmas Tree and Decorations in the main square and throughout the town. Time also for some window shopping.

Day Two

You have the option to visit Naples to see Via San Gregorio Armeno, a street dedicated to nativity crib scenes (Presepi), followed by the fashionable shopping areas including Via Toledo.

Or we can take you on the ferry across the Bay of Naples to explore Capri including the infamous Via Camerelle filled with designer shops and high-end boutiques.

Evening: Return to Sorrento to rest those tired legs before venturing out for dinner.

Day Three

It’s 10.00 am and your driver will be waiting at your hotel to take you on a private tour of the Amalfi coast with visits to Amalfi and Positano to explore its narrow lanes and chic boutiques.

Evening: Free time to return to the shops and make that final purchase decision! Enjoy a meal in our recommended restaurant and take a Passeggiata to absorb Sorrento’s family Christmas atmosphere.

Day Four

During this visit you would have been surrounded by the Sorrento’s festive spirit, shopped Italian style, savoured local cuisine and taken in a little culture. Now its time to take those presents and memories back home ready for your own traditional Christmas.
Buon Natale!

Further details

To express an interest in this tour, please use the form below.

Opera at the San Carlo Theatre in Naples, evening concerts in Ravello on the Amalfi coast, jazz on the terraces of Sorrento, classical and traditional music in venues throughout Sorrento. In between performances, enjoy a little bit of culture with visits to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Paestum or take a cruise along the Amalfi coast. Fine cuisine and wine with glorious scenery completes the picture. We were fortunate to see Tosca in 2016, an experience never to be forgotten.

What’s included

• 4/5* Hotel
• Private transfers from Naples airport
• Private tour of the Amalfi coast with visits to Positano and evening concert in Ravello
• Guided tour of Naples including San Carlo Opera House
• Guided tour of Pompeii with wine tasting
• Guided tour of Capri
• Jazz and Cocktails on the terrace
• Optional tours and activities, see list below
• Friends of Sorrento support before and during visit

Availability
May, June, Sept and Oct 2025
Price on request based on two people sharing a double room
Group size: Minimum 4. For larger groups please get in touch.

Day One

Welcomed at Naples airport where your driver will be waiting to take you to the hotel. Sit back and enjoy beautiful views across the Bay of Naples as you drive through Castellammare di Stabia, Vico Equense, Meta, Piano di Sorrento and Sant’Agnello’

Evening: Free time.

Day Two

A relaxing start with a private tour of the Amalfi coast including a visit to beautiful Positano for lunch. We continue along the coastal road to Ravello for cocktails before an evening concert. Return to Sorrento around midnight.

Day Three

Culture vultures may want an optional morning tour of Herculaneum or you could enjoy a relaxing day to explore the maze of narrow lanes in Sorrento with its myriad of shops and historic buildings. The fishing harbour in Marina Grande provides a perfect end to a pleasant stroll from the town centre and offers a wonderful choice of restaurants along the small beach and promenade. It’s a superb location for an alfresco lunch or dinner.

On the subject of food, why not book an optional Cooking Class in the morning or afternoon and learn some of the secrets for a perfect pasta dish.

Day Four

We start with a guided tour of the remarkable archaeological site of Pompeii. It seems a contradiction that the destructive forces released by Vesuvius not only destroyed and preserved Pompeii but also created a very fertile soil which has helped produce beautiful fruit, vegetables and vines. After the walking tour, we will visit a vineyard for wine tasting and a three course lunch.

Evening: A wonderful opportunity to hear soprano and tenor voices singing some of the great Italian Opera and Neapolitan Songs in Sorrento’s beautiful Correale Museum. A true musical experience in unique surroundings.

Day Five

A guided tour of Naples and an introduction to the fabric and daily life of this exciting and vibrant city with a chance to see its incredible architecture and sculptures. After an authentic Neapolitan pizza you will visit the Piazza del Plebiscito and take a tour around the San Carlo Opera House.

The photographs show the Spaccanapoli (Literal meaning: Naples splitter) which is the straight and narrow main street that traverses the old, historic centre of the city.

Here is a glimpse inside the San Carlo Opera house.

Evening: Free time

Day Six

Another free day to explore beyond the centre of Sorrento and take a walk to Piano di Sorrento or a 10 minute bus ride to Vico Equense and Meta di Sorrento, each with their own attractions. Take a bus in the opposite direction to some of the villages on the Peninsular, including Sant’Agata and Masa Lubrense, and enjoy local cuisine in one of the many trattorias with views of the Neapolitan Riviera. Bus tickets and timetables? Not a problem, the Sorrento office will provide all the information needed and if required organise optional tours and activities, see below.

Evening. Sorrento Musical

Day Seven

Today we cross the Bay of Naples for a guided tour of Capri and Anacapri with opportunities to visit Villa San Michele, take the chair lift to the highest point of the island at 600 metres or enjoy breathtaking views from the Gardens of Augustus. In the famous “Piazzetta” of Capri be amazed by the exclusive boutiques and if time and weather permits, you can take a boat ride to the Blue Grotto.

Evening: Jazz and cocktails on the terrace.

Day Eight

In seven days you would have experienced Pompeii, Positano, Ravello, Capri and Naples and the different music from the region including traditional folk dancing to grand opera. All in wonderfull settings. It’s time to relax and just enjoy the moment before your private transfer to the airport.

Hotels

Here is a small selection of hotels available including traditional, contemporary or smaller boutique style depending on your preference for character, views and location. Details and images of these and other hotels can be seen on our featured hotels page.
Subject to availability at time of booking.

5* Excelsior Vittoria

An oasis of luxury in the heart of Sorrento with superb views across Bay

4* Tramontano

Central, cliff edge location, superb views across Bay of Naples

4* Corallo

Located in Sant’Agnello with panoramic terraces and views.

Optional tours and activities

Half day guided tour of Herculaneum
Paestum and the Greek temples
Guided tour of the island of Ischia and the magical Mortella Gardens
Cruise along the Amalfi coast or around Capri
Sunset cruise with cocktails
Cooking class

Further details

To express an interest in this holiday please use the form below or phone: +44 (0) 1446 771220.

Rome is just a one hour train journey to Naples or a three hour drive to Sorrento and with regular UK flights to Rome and Naples, a two city holiday is a very attractive option. With two days to explore the Eternal City and five based in Sorrento to discover the Neapolitan Riviera this holiday offers a perfect blend of culture and the Dolce Vita.

What’s included

• 4/5* Hotels with breakfast
• Private transfers from Rome and Naples airports
• Transfer to Naples by train with private transfer by car to Sorrento
• Option for private transfer by car from Rome to Sorrento
• Private tour of the Amalfi coast with visits to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
• Guided tour of Pompeii with wine tasting
• Guided tour of Capri
• Optional tours and activities, see list below
• Friends of Sorrento support before and during visit

Availability
May to October 2025.
Price on request based on two adults sharing a double room.

Day One

Welcomed at Rome airport where your driver will be waiting to take you to the hotel.

Evening: Free time

Day Two

A day to explore some of the main sites in this incredible city.

Evening: Free time.

Day Three

Another day to enjoy the sites of Rome before your late afternoon train to Naples where you will met at the station by your driver. Sit back and enjoy beautiful views across the Bay of Naples as you drive through Castellammare di Stabia, Vico Equense, Meta, Piano di Sorrento and Sant’Agnello and to the hotel in Sorrento.

Evening: Free time.

Day Four

Enjoy a relaxing day to explore the maze of narrow lanes in Sorrento with its myriad of shops and historic buildings. The fishing harbour in Marina Grande provides a perfect end to a pleasant stroll from the town centre and offers a wonderful choice of restaurants along the small beach and promenade. It’s a superb location for an alfresco lunch or dinner where you look across the Bay towards Naples and Vesuvius.

Day Five

It’s 9.00 am and your driver will be waiting at your hotel to take you on a private tour of the Amalfi coast with visits to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Try to resist the temptation to stay too long in Positano if you want to explore Amalfi and Ravello at a leisurely pace. Recommendations for restaurants will be available and booked if required.

Evening: Free time to continue your exploration of the many hidden gems in historic Sorrento including museums, restaurants, boutiques and tasting limoncello in its many forms, including gelato.

Day Six

We start with a guided tour of the remarkable archaeological site of Pompeii. It seems a contradiction that the destructive forces released by Vesuvius not only destroyed and preserved Pompeii but also created a very fertile soil which has helped produce beautiful fruit, vegetables and vines. After the walking tour, we will visit a vineyard for wine tasting and lunch.

Evening: Free time.

Day Seven

Today we cross the Bay of Naples for a guided tour of Capri and Anacapri with opportunities to visit Villa San Michele, take the chair lift to the highest point of the island at 600 metres or enjoy breathtaking views from the Gardens of Augustus. In the famous “Piazzetta” of Capri be amazed by the exclusive boutiques and if time and weather permits, you can take a boat ride to the Blue Grotto.

Evening: Free time

Day Eight

In seven days you would have experienced Rome, Pompeii, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Capri and wonderful Sorrento. It’s time to relax and just enjoy the moment before your private transfer to the airport.

Hotels

Here is a small selection of hotels available including traditional, contemporary or smaller boutique style depending on your preference for character, views and location. Details and images of these and other hotels can be seen on our featured hotels page.
Subject to availability at time of booking.

5* Excelsior Vittoria

An oasis of luxury in the heart of Sorrento with superb views across Bay

4* Tramontano

Central, cliff edge location, superb views across Bay of Naples

4* Corallo

Located in Sant’Agnello with panoramic terraces and views.

Hotel Rome

To be advised

Optional tours and activities

Half day guided tour of Herculaneum
Tour of Naples
Cruise along the Amalfi coast or around Capri
Sunset cruise with cocktails
Cooking class

Further details

To express an interest in this holiday please use the form below or phone: +44 (0) 1446 771220.