Food Safari tour of the Bay of Naples by air: 4 days, 3 nights

A food technology tour to Bay of Naples will give your students a range of exciting learning opportunities in nutrition and cooking. This tour could also be made cross-curricular, linking to other subject areas such as MFL.

Suggested itinerary

Day one
Fly from the UK to Naples
Transfer to accommodation
Evening meal in accommodation

Day two
Breakfast in accommodation
Visit a Mozzarella Farm & enjoy a tasting
Visit Lemon Groves & enjoy a tasting
Take an Ice Cream making class & enjoy a tasting
Evening meal in accommodation

Day three
Breakfast in accommodation
Visit an Olive Factory & enjoy a tasting
Enjoy a Pizza making evening & a Tarantella dance show

Day four
Breakfast in accommodation
Visit a Sorrento food market
Transfer to airport for flight back to the UK

Tour gallery

Excursion Ideas

  • Olive Oil Farm - Frantoio Gargiulo

    Subject range: MFL, Cultural, Food Technology

    Antonella, Viola, or Raffaella will guide you through the olive tree estate, sharing the history and tradition of olive oil production in Sorrento. Explore ancient tools used for pruning and pressing, and learn the stages of oil production. Sample our extra virgin olive oil DOP, as well as flavored varieties like lemon, orange, truffle, and chili. With over 20 types available, our staff will explain organic production and offer usage tips.

  • Coffee & Honey - in Piano di Sorrento

    Subject range: MFL, Food Technology

    What you’ll experience: Join the Maresca family, seasoned coffee producers, in discovering both traditional and contemporary bean roasting techniques at their facility. Savor the distinctive Neapolitan coffee, followed by a garden tour guided by Mr. D’Angelo. Delve into the fascinating realm of honey production and interact with a beehive. End your visit tasting sweet honey.

  • Pasta Cuomo – in Gragnano

    Subject range: MFL, Food Technology

    What you’ll experience: Join us for the Old Mill and Pasta Factory tour, immersing yourself in 200 years of our family’s pasta history. Explore four areas: Historical displays of family documents, Italian recipe exploration on handheld devices, an emotional corridor with sensory experiences, and an educational journey into Gragnano pasta’s history and culture. Led by direct descendants of the Cuomo family, who have crafted pasta for over two centuries, the tour begins at the Cuomo family museum in Gragnano’s historic center, showcasing the pasta-drying microclimate. Next, visit the current production site for insights into pasta-making secrets.

  • David Ice Cream – in Sorrento centre

    Subject range: MFL, Food Technology

    What you’ll experience: Gelateria David offers a 45-minute tasting demonstration of handmade gelato preparation, led by Mario. Guests learn about ingredients and techniques, then sample the current flavors on display.

  • Pizza Making Evening & Tarantella Dance Show

    Subject range: MFL, Cultural, Food Technology

    What you’ll experience: Participants will receive a brief explanation about pizza before preparing their dough using provided ingredients. The teacher will demonstrate dough rolling techniques. The group then proceeds to the pizza oven to choose toppings and witness the baking process. While waiting for their pizza, they’ll enjoy Italian-style mixed fried food and participate in tarantella dance. After dinner, transfer by coach to the hotel.

  • Mozzarella Demonstration

    Subject range: MFL, Food Technology

    What you’ll experience: The farm visit starts with a leisurely walk through lemon and olive groves, meeting the farm’s cows along the way. Guests pause at an old 19th-century oil mill and mill for insights into rural life past and present. Mrs. Maria offers a unique demonstration of artisanal mozzarella making, showcasing our caciocavallo cheese and Sorrentine plait. After the tour and demo, guests relax on the terrace amidst greenery to sample local products.

  • Lemon Garden

    Subject range: MFL, Cultural, Food Technology

    What you’ll experience: Explore the enchanting Cataldo Gardens and citrus grove on guided tours to learn about Sorrento’s citrus cultivation techniques and traditions. Taste fresh citrus fruits and sample local products like jams and sweets. This immersive experience is perfect for nature and culture enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into the beauty and richness of the region.

Food Safari trip to the Bay of Naples by air: 4 days, 3 nights Accommodation

Hotel Tourist

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Location: Sorrento

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Set in the heart of Sorrento, Hotel Tourist is a fantastic central location with easy access to the train station and shops. You can walk to the port in less than 15 minutes.

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Facilities: The hotel is set in a beautiful garden with citrus trees and a swimming pool with terrace. Wi-Fi access available.

Bleu Village

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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

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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

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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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