Hornsea School and Language College's Trip to Sorrento

To understand the social, environmental and economic benefits and challenges of living in a volcanic region. 

Italy is a high-income country, like the UK, and allows students to experience life as we know it, but with the added knowledge of living in a volcanic region. Italy is close by and a beautiful country to enjoy. 

On day 1, we visited the Herculaneum archaeological site. 

On day 2, we hiked up to the crater of Mt. Vesuvius and enjoyed a tour of the Roman city of Pompeii to compare the effects of the eruption of 79AD on both cities. 

On our final day, we enjoyed a guided tour of Sorrento itself. We followed this with a visit to a local mozzarella farm, which included lunch. Later, we enjoyed a tour and tasting at a local limoncello orchard. 

The chance to see a volcano up close is fascinating and really allows the students to see the scale of this natural feature. And the archaeological sites really tell a story of how the region once was before the eruption of 79AD. 

All of the students loved the evening in Sorrento town square, where they danced with locals and expressed how much they didn't want to go home. 

The food was incredible and even the 'picky eaters' enjoyed everything we ate. 

And Herculaneum and Pompeii are always a highlight!

We have used Halsbury for our Iceland trips and they have always gone above and beyond with the itinerary. Never disappointed!

Leonardo, our Itinerary Coordinator, was outstanding! He kept in touch throughout our trip right down to the timings and even changed plans immediately when the weather ruined our plans for day 3. 

Absolutely! For the three trips abroad I have taken, the itinerary has been faultless. Every member of the groups I've taken has loved every trip.