Cultural/MFL tour to Bay of Naples by air: 4 days, 3 nights
Your tour to the Bay of Naples will absorb your students in the culture of Italy. From the wondrous sights of Vesuvius to the beautiful island of Capri, this is sure to be a memorable and inspirational tour. Our suggested itinerary offers ideas but we will tailor make your tour to meet your needs and curriculum requirements.
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Excursion Ideas
Naples Underground - Napoli Sotterranea
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: A system of ancient caverns forty metres below historic Naples with walls of yellow tufa stone (the stone with which the city was built). The first excavations of the underground caves took place around 5,000 years ago and various historical events, from the foundation of Neopolis, to the bombs of WWII, have left their mark.
Select says: Make sure students take a sweater as it is colder underground!
Pompeii
Subject range: Cultural, Geography
What you’ll experience: Pompeii is one of the most significant proofs of Roman civilization. The thick layer of volcanic material which submerged it, made up to a large extent of ash and lapilli, solidified into extremely hard stone meaning that the city has remained intact, not just buildings but also the contents of houses and shops which provide an absolutely fascinating picture of daily life from that era.
Select says: The site has minimal shade, so it’s important for students to bring sunscreen, a hat and water.
Vesuvius
Subject range: Cultural, Geography
What you’ll experience: Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79 killing thousands of people in the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae. A hike up Mount Vesuvius will give you amazing views into the crater, and on a clear day, spectacular views out to the Bay of Naples.
Select says: For pre-tour/post-tour why not read an eyewitness account with your students – see the letters of Pliny the Younger to the Historian Tacitus, where he describes the eruption and the death of his uncle, Pliny the Elder while trying to rescue survivors of the early stages of the eruption. Available here.
Capri
Subject range: Cultural, Geography
What you’ll experience: Capri is an island with great natural beauty, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea. A boat trip around Capri will allow a close up view of the cliffs, caves and fissures of the coastline or it is possible to take a minibus tour of the island which will take you from Capri town to Anacapri.
Select says: A visit by boat to the Blue Grotto sea cave is also possible – there, sunlight passes through an underwater cavity and shines through the water creating a stunning illuminating blue reflection.
Sorrento
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: There is plenty to explore in this picturesque town. Sorrento’s historical centre is the ideal place to start. From the seafront to the narrow streets leading to the main street area you can find typical hand-crafted marquetry, hand-stitched tablecloths, coloured handmade sandals, distilleries and local gastronomic products. Take a walk to one of Sorrento’s most beautiful churches, Chiesa di San Francesco, located next to the Villa Communale Park – this is one of Sorrento’s most beautiful churches. A visit to Villa Communale provides a gorgeous panorama of the Bay of Naples from which you can see Marinas Piccola and San Francisco below and Mt. Vesuvius across the bay.
Select says: If time allows, to get a feel for Sorrento’s history take a walk down Via Pietà from Piazza Tasso where you will pass two medieval palaces en route to the cathedral.
Cultural/MFL trip to Bay of Naples by air: 4 days, 3 nights Accommodation
Hotel Tourist
Location: Sorrento
Capacity: 100
Conveniently located in the heart of Sorrento, a 15 minute walk to the port.
Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities.
Facilities: Restaurant, 24 hour reception, swimming pool.
Bleu Village
Location: Sorrento
Capacity: 76
Bleu Village is located just 4 km from Sorrento and offers you gorgeous views of the Gulf of Naples. There is plenty to keep you entertained within the complex, from the swimming pool with its water slides to table tennis. In the lush Mediterranean gardens, complete with the citrus trees typical of the area, you will also find a football and volleyball pitch, as well as the hotel’s own restaurant.
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Hotel Albatros
Location: Sorrento
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Just a 10-minute walk from the Meta di Sorrento beach, 1km far from the property, Hotel Albatros has an outdoor swimming pool and sunny terrace.
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Fiori D’Arancio
Location: Sorrento
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The Fiori d'Arancio holiday village is set in a quiet location in the peninsula of Piano di Sorrento popular for its beautiful beaches. The holiday village is located in an orange grove on a hillside near the town but far enough away that guests can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as they relax by the swimming pool.
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Hotel Ripetta
Location: Piano di Sorrento
Capacity: 120
Located in Piano di Sorrento, 800m from Circumvesuviana the local train station, this welcoming, family-run hotel offers stunning views of the Bay of Naples and is within easy walking distance of the local marina. Sorrento city centre is 5km away.
Rooms: Bedrooms sleep 2-4 people, are all en-suite and feature air conditioning and WI-FI.
Facilities: Restaurant, 24 hour reception, wellness centre (teachers only), rooftop terrace.
Links to Learning
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Why not link your cultural tour to your school PSHE planning? Areas covered could include: gaining self-confidence and independence; working together and making new friends; trying new activities; enjoy healthy, safe, responsible and fulfilled lives; recognising and managing risks; take increasing responsibility for themselves.
For KS3/4 how about linking a cultural tour to the Citizenship curriculum: to enable them to manage their money on a day-to-day basis.
For KS2 – how about linking to the Foreign Language curriculum: listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding; engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; develop accurate pronunciation and intonation; broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words.
KS3 Modern foreign language: develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests; listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately; initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses, making use of important social conventions such as formal modes of address; speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation.
Select Extras:
Try the resource ‘Time for Kids’ for a history timeline and more.How about giving your students a taste of the Italian language pre-tour? Try these resources:
