It Is a Great Honor to Have You with Us at the Hilton Sorrento Palace
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DEAR GUEST, Welcome to Sorrento! It is a great honor to have you with us at the Hilton Sorrento Palace. Please find below some information that might be useful during your stay. There are many fantastic attractions to explore in our town. We do offer the following leisure activities during the summer period: FULL DAY – HALF DAY TRIP Please contact our Concierge if you are interested to spend a full day or a half day out of Sorrento. We prepared all the necessary information for you if you want to have memorable experiences at Pompeii, Herculaneum, at the beautiful isle of Capri, if you want to go shopping in Positano or have a fantastic visit of the Amalfi coast. For nature lovers, do not miss the excursion to the Path of God and many others… Please explore our suggestions in the following pages and please remember we are here to assist you, should you need any further information. Your Concierge Team SORRENTO DUOMO Located in the heart of Sorrento, the Cathedral dates back to the X-XII centuries, when it was transferred inside the urban surrounding wall. Sorrento Cathedral is dedicated to the Saints Phillip and James and it is said to be risen on the ruins of an ancient Temple dedicated to Jupiter. The Church houses paintings by artists from the Neapolitan school of the 1700s, an archbishops throne in fine marbles (1573) and a wooden marquetry work of Sorrentine craftsmen of the beginning of the 19th century. In the last chapel on the left an important nativity scene of the Neapolitan tradition is kept. The poet Torquato Tasso, the best known citizen of the town, was baptized in the church's baptistery. DOMINOVA SEAT This is the only remaining testimony of the old noble seats and dates to the XVI century. The 17th century cupola is formed by green and yellow maiolica roof-tiles. THE OLD WALLS A part of the Greek defensive wall still remaining is under the road at the Porta Parsano Nuova and can be viewed close to the same door. CLOISTER A few meters from Piazza Sant’Antonino, where the Basilica dedicated to the patron saint of Sorrento stands, in Piazza Francesco Saverio Gargiulo – in the vicinity of the Villa Comunale – rises a historic triptych set in a volcanic tuff wall known around the Peninsula Area as “conventual complex of San Francesco d’Assisi”. The elements which characterize the triptych are: the Church, the Monastery and the Cloister. During the summer period, the Cloister is transformed and becomes the background for works of art exhibitions and of the Sorrentine Musical Summer, an extraordinary continuation of appointments bound to music with the presence of artists coming from all over the world. POMPEII & HERCULANEUM POMPEII& HERCULANEUM FULL DAY Full day guided excursion by coach, to the famous archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Pompeii holds an intense fascination for visitors today. Following the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 A.D., Pompeii lay buried and forgotten for hundreds of years. The town is high on the list of the Wonders of the World and the excavations begun in the 18th Century are still being carried out today. Our guide will take you slowly through some of the ancient streets of Pompeii where you can see Baths, Forums and Villas built by the prosperous Romans in the year 80 B.C. Marvel at the fabulously preserved Frescos which adorned the walls and floors of the Villas. When the catastrophe of 79 A.D. occurred Herculaneum was submerged under a torrent of mud and lava that hardened into a soft tufa (a kind of course rock) that preserved many of the wooden parts of houses and household objects which can be seen today. A large part of the town is still buried, and certainly many art treasures are still to be found. Return to Sorrento in the afternoon. Available: Sunday Entrance fees: - Pompeii excavations € 11,00 (EU citizens - proof of Nationality is required -, up to 17 years and over 65, are free of charge. From 18 to 24 the ticket is reduced by 50%) - Herculaneum excavations € 11,00 Departure Time: 8.00 am For tour price and reservations please contact our Concierge Desk POMPEII & HERCULANEUM POMPEII HALF DAY Pompeii holds an intense fascination for visitors today. Following the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 A.D. Pompeii lay buried and forgotten for hundreds of years. The town is high on the list of the Wonders of the World and the excavations begun in the 18th Century are still being carried out today. Our guide will take you slowly through some of the ancient streets of Pompeii where you can see Baths, Forums and Villas built by the prosperous Romans in the year 80 B.C. Marvel at the fabulously preserved Frescos which adorned the walls and floors of the Villas. Even if your interests do not lie in history, this is an archeological site that cannot fail to impress you. Available: Monday - Wednesday Entrance fees: €11,00 (EU citizens - proof of Nationality is required -, up to 17 years and over 65, are free of charge. From 18 to 24 the ticket is reduced by 50%) Useful information: comfortable shoes, camera Departure Time: 8.00 am For tour price and reservations please contact our Concierge Desk HERCULANEUM HALF DAY The journey takes you along the coast road through Castellammare di Stabia and out along the motorway to Herculaneum that was destroyed along with Pompeii in 79 A.D., and was rediscovered in 1709. It was a residential town without Pompei’s commercial importance, surrounded by the villas of wealthy Romans. When the catastrophe of 79 A.D. occurred, Herculaneum was submerged under a torrent of mud and lava that hardened into a soft tufa (a kind of course rock) that preserved many of the wooden parts of houses and household objects which can be seen today. A large portion of old Herculaneum is still buried under the modern town and even today excavations are going on to discover what treasures lie buried under the rock. Available: Wednesday Entrance fees: € 11,00 excavations Useful information: comfortable shoes Departure Time: 8.00 am For tour price and reservations please contact our Concierge Desk P LS C O N T A C T T H E C O N C I E R G E D E S K F O R T H E C O M P L E T E S C H E D U L E . POMPEII & VESUVIUS BY BOAT A relaxing boat ride will take you to this path of great beauty where you will first visit the ruins of Pompeii, witnessing the fury of the volcano, and then look down into the crater and admire the view from Mount Vesuvius, a suggestive view that has lasted for more than a thousand years. Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the port of Sorrento, boarding and departure to the port of Castellammare di Stabia. Transfer by bus to Pompeii and visit of the ruins with the assistance of a licensed guide. Departure for the Vesuvius to visit the crater with the help of a guide. Transfer by bus to Castellammare di Stabia and departure by boat to Sorrento. Stopping during the cruise with time for swimming. Arrival at the port of Sorrento and back to the hotel. Time: approximately 8 hours. Price: For tour price and reservations please contact our Concierge Desk Day: Every day Ticket to the ruins of Pompeii: € 11,00 p.p. (EU citizens - proof of Nationality is required -, up to 17 years and over 65, are free of charge. From 18 to 24 the ticket is reduced by 50%) Ticket to the National Park of Vesuvius: € 10,00 p.p. Do not forget: swimsuit, beach towel, comfortable shoes, sun cream, camera and passport. For reservations please contact our Concierge Desk CAPRI TOUR BY BOAT More than an excursion! The legend of Ulysses says that he sailed through the enchanted islands of Li Galli and on to Capri, an island that has become an icon of the Amalfi Coast and the playground of the rich and famous. In this excursion you will experience the real Capri-an island of enchanting beauty, clear water and one-of-a-kind experiences. Admiring the beauty from the sea, you will visit the famous grottos ( White Grotto, Blue Grotto) and boat through the island’s most famous symbol- I Faraglioni Rock Formations. Departure from the Hotel to the harbor at h 9:00-9:30; Duration: approx. 8 hours. For tour price and reservations please contact our Concierge Desk AMALFI COAST EXPERIENCE Looking for an amazing tour, scenic, terrific and nearly out of this world? This is the ideal excursion to take while staying in Sorrento. It includes the following itinerary: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. The Amalfi coast is for sure one of the most striking sceneries existing in southern Italy, and apart from the stunning views one can enjoy all along the drive, it is the road itself to be a real challenge to the steep rocky cliffs overlooking the magnificent emerald colours of the Tyrrhenian sea. When you walk through the historical centre in Positano, you are overwhelmed by the amount of shops selling any sort of stuff, the lemon liqueurs, the candles, the pictures and everywhere, even hanging over balconies the most incredible colours of linen clothes locally called “Moda Positano”. Historically, for sure, the most important town of the area, for the remarkable past as one of the 4 Maritime Republic, and for some of the oldest paper factories in our country; motherland of the presumed inventor of the sea compass, etc.