Geography Trip to Naples and Sorrento

A geography trip to Naples and Sorrento provides your students with the opportunity to learn more about life in the shadow of a volcano!

The area around Naples is regarded as one of the most stunning regions of Europe. Each location offers a wealth of options to the geographer, with dramatic landscapes and a strong volcanic presence, as well as offering the opportunity to visit Mt. Vesuvius and the buried towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Sorrento is also a fantastic base for exploring the breathtaking Amalfi Coast and the enchanting Isle of Capri, both of which offer great opportunities to study coastal and rural environments, as well as tourism.

Thinking of turning this into a cross-curricular trip? Naples and Sorrento also offer plenty of exciting opportunities for Italian, classical studies and food technology.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Flight from UK

Afternoon

Meet coach and transfer from airport to the Phlegraean Fields Onward journey to hotel in the Sorrento Peninsula Visit local area on foot

Evening

Evening meal at hotel

Day 2

Morning

Visit Vesuvius National Park

Afternoon

Explore the archaeological site of Pompeii

Evening

Evening meal at hotel Visit to Sorrento town

Day 3

Morning

Board coach for full day excursion of Amalfi Coast

Afternoon

Full day excursion to Amalfi Coast including Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

Evening

Evening meal at hotel followed by bowling

Day 4

Morning

Check out of accommodation Visit to Tennulo Mozzarella cheese farm

Afternoon

Transfer to Naples/Rome Airport for return to UK

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Airport tax and passenger duty at current rates
Airport transfers in resort
ATOL protected return flights from the UK
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Detailed information pack
Excursion to Phlegraean Fields/ZTL with local coach parking
Excursions to Vesuvius/Pompeii and Herculaneum
Free staff place ratio 1:10
Itinerary planning service
Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
VAT at current rates to tour operators

Curriculum

A Level

Coastal landscape systems and features of littoral zones
Weathering, erosion and deposition
Coastal management strategies
Threats to the coastline and the impact of tourism
Earth structure and plate tectonics
Different types of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions
Human responses to natural hazards
Managing tectonic hazards - predictions and forecasting
Fieldwork

GCSE

Geomorphic processes, erosion and deposition
Distinctive coastal landforms
Impact of humans on coasts
Coastline protection schemes
Plate tectonics theory
Living alongside hazards in developed countries
Management of tectonic hazards and their effects
Monitoring, prediction and protection at plate boundaries
Fieldwork

Key Stage 3

Hydrology and coasts
Geological timescales and plate tectonics
Rocks, weathering and soils

Primary

Volcanoes and earthquakes

Accommodation

Hotel Girasole

The Girasole Hotel is a lovely family run hotel in Sorrento which gives a warm and friendly welcome to its guests.The Hotel is situated in a quiet position, just outside the historical centre of Sorrento.The hotel offers 39 guestrooms spread over 4 floors. All rooms are en-suite and have cable television, air conditioning and balconies.

Hotel La Pergola

This modern hotel boasts a lovely swimming pool with solarium, a garden surrounded by orange and lemon trees, restaurant, bar and communal room.The hotel offers 36 rooms, students will generally be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All rooms come with Satellite TV, telephone, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom.Your evening meal will be taken in the hotel restaurant which serves a variety of local and international dishes.

Hotel Mary

With magnificent views across the bay of Naples, the Hotel Mary is a friendly hotel with a traditional regional feel. The bedrooms, which sleep 1-4 persons are ensuite with air conditioning and haveSatellite TV and Safe.The hotel has its own beach, pool and jaccuzziIt is situated about 5 minutes walk from the town centre with its shops, restaurants and cafes.

Hotel Florida

The Hotel Florida 3* it’s a familiar hotel located in a pleasant and calm residential area of Sorrento surrounded of green gardens and orange trees.Close by you can admire the beautiful bay of Sorrento and the entire Gulf of Naples and the Vesuvius.The hotel has 35 guest rooms all equipped with shower, TV and Wi-Fi connection.Groups are usually accommodated in twins or triple rooms and staff in twins.The Hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool, a wide solarium, a bar and a restaurant where you can enjoy a buffet style breakfast served every morning.

Educational Activities

Amalfi Coast

The world famous Amalfi Coast is a geographical wonderland, with an incredible beauty at every turn.

Archaeological Site of Pompeii

The small Italian town of Pompeii entered the history book in AD79 when it was destroyed by a volcanic eruption.

Botanical Garden of Naples (Orto Botanico)

The Orto Botanico is part of the University of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences complex and, with a great number

Capri Island

Luxuriant, extraordinary and witha mild climate, Capri is a Mediterranean island of calcareous origin that has been visited over the

Herculaneum Archaeological Site

When Vesuvius erupted on 24th August AD 79, it engulfed the two flourishing Roman towns of Pompei and Herculaneum, as

National Archaeological Museum of Naples

The National ArchaeologicalMuseum of Naples is one of the most important and leading archaeological museums in the world.

Underground Naples (Napoli Sotterranea)

First used by the Greeks and then by the Romans to build the city walls, temples and private residences, the

Vesuvius National Park

The volcano whose eruption destroyed Pompeii, the menacing presence of Vesuvius can be seen from anywhere in the Bay of Naples.

Virtual Museum of Archaeology (MAV)

The Virtual Museum of Archaeology (or MAV) is based on the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum and is sited 100

Cultural Activities

Museum of Wine & Olive Oil

TheMuseum of Wine and Olive Oil in Torgiano isrun by the Fondazione Lungarotti. Set up by the well-known local wine-making

Olive Oil Factory

Start off your visit to this olive oil factory with a walk round the olive grove where you can listen to an explanation of the growing and harvesting methods.

Pizza Experience

Give your students the opportunity to learn how to make a true Neapolitan pizza!

Pozzuoli

Pozzuoli is a city of the province of Naples, in the Italian region of Campania. The town has a number

Tenuta Vannulo Mozzarella Farm

During the tour, you will watch many years of experience and knowledge at work when viewing thedemonstration onhow to make

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip

We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.