Karen & John
Things To Do
Restaurant - Il Buco
This favorite of Karen and John is located in the cellar of a former monastery in the heart of Sorrento. It is a 1 Michelin star restaurant that provides a traditional and creative cuisine. You can even admire the excellence of the chefs on a giant plasma TV.
Restaurant - L'Antica Trattoria
A traditional place and regional recipes - to the original and specialised flair of their talented chefs - plus, of course, only the finest of wines to enhance your meal.
Restaurant - La Tagliata
La Tagliata is another favorite of Karen and John with its exceptional menu of original recipes for those who want to taste the food of Positano from its self owned farm to table ingredients.
Half day or daily tour - Capri
Capri is one of the most spectacular island in Italy and it's only 25 minutes by ferry from Sorrento. We really suggest you to spend one or half a day in this paradise! Take a tour of the island with one of the typical taxies without roof or rent a private boat to circumnavigate the island to admire the "faraglioni" (Capri's most iconic sight: three towering rock formations which jut out from the Mediterranean just off the island's coast). Click on the "view" key below to check the ferry's timetable.
Half day or daily tour - Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is one of only two active volcanos in Continental Europe and stands about 1281 meters tall, with a symmetrical central cone and steep wooden slopes. The whole of the Mount Vesuvius National Park is both beautiful and productive, dotted with small farms and wineries planted with heirloom varietals boasting a unique terroir. Visiting the crater is a must, and tourists from across the globe climb the path each year to peer into its depths. You can reach the Mount Vesuvius National Park by car or private transfer in one hour from Sorrento.
Half day or daily tour - Pompeii and Herculaneum (UNESCO)
The archaeological ruins of Pompeii cover around 440,000 square meters, a vast area that would take at least three full days to explore completely. Remember that Pompeii is an entire buried city with squares, temples, baths, public buildings, private villas, and shops...just a visit to the city's forum takes about an hour. You can reach Pompeii by car or private transfer in one hour from Sorrento.
Half day tour - Villa Cimbrone
Sitting high atop a promontory that offers stunning views of the Mediterranean and the dramatic coastline below, the Villa Cimbrone is the crown laurel of Ravello. With its expansive gardens and dramatic views, the villa is a popular place for weddings, honeymoons, and receptions. The villa is a private 5-star hotel (Hotel Villa Cimbrone), but the gardens are open to the public and it ranks, perhaps, as the most memorable sight on the Amalfi Coast. You can reach the center of Ravello by car or private transfer in one hour.