The tour is conducted by car
Sorrento is a charming small town located on the eponymous peninsula overlooking the Bay of Naples. This idyllic resort with a laid-back atmosphere, nestled among picturesque cliffs and lemon groves, is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Campania region. Sorrento boasts beautiful beaches and quaint old streets, is famous for its magnificent cuisine and excellent limoncello, and rewards visitors with stunning views of Naples, Vesuvius, and the island of Capri.
Piazza Tasso is the center of urban life. This small square is surrounded by charming streets with numerous cafes and restaurants. The square features a statue of Saint Anthony and a vibrant Baroque-style church. One of the best activities in Sorrento is a stroll through the charming narrow streets that run away like a maze from the main square and have a special charm.
Sorrento has two harbors: Marina Grande and Marina Piccola. Interestingly, despite its name, Marina Grande is smaller in size but much more atmospheric and authentic. The harbor buildings surround the Church of Saint Anne, which was built in the late 17th century. Marina Piccola is located in the eastern part of Sorrento and is the port from which ferries depart.
The Cathedral of San Filippo and San Giacomo was founded in the 11th century and originally represented a Romanesque structure. The bell tower of the cathedral is one of the most striking buildings in Sorrento and is located almost 60 meters from the church building itself. It has a Romanesque base dating back to the 11th century.
The Monastery of San Francesco is one of the oldest places in Sorrento that has survived to this day. It was founded in the 7th century and consists of the monastery building itself and the church.
Bagni della Regina Giovanna is one of the most beautiful places in Sorrento, located 3.5 km west of the city center. The name is associated with the Queen of Naples, Joanna of Anjou, who lived here between 1371 and 1435.
One of the best views in southern Italy opens from a small park by the Villa Comunale.
The Correale di Terranova Museum, founded in 1924, is considered one of the most interesting provincial museums in Italy.
The Archaeological Museum of Sorrento, located in a neoclassical villa, showcases historical artifacts found in various locations on the Sorrento Peninsula, from antiquities of the Etruscan era to finds dating back to the Roman period.
In Sorrento, remnants of medieval fortifications built in the 16th century after attacks by the Turkish fleet have been preserved.
