Sorrento and Limoncello The Amalfi Coast
Today we are in Naples and we’re going down the coast to Sorrento. The Sorrento and Limoncello Excursion which we are doing is offered by cruise ships in Naples as an optional tour which costs about US$80. This excursion is tailored for those who only
Have a short time in Naples and want to see the southern Amalfi coast. So I’m going to tell you what this excursion entails including where we went, what we did and how much walking & standing was involved. So to start with can I ask you two things. If you have any extra information that will help others please add a comment and if you find this video helpful in any way please give us a like and if you haven’t already please subscribe to our
Channel and we’ll give you the lowdown on other places that you might like to explore. The right side of the bus gave the best views of the coast throughout this tour. The bus left the port and travelled around the Gulf of Naples to the Sorrentine Peninsula. A township has existed where Naples is since the Greeks first settled here in 2000 BC. We passed Mt Vesuvius on the driver’s side of the bus during this part of the tour. Mt Vesuvius is 4,200 ft or 1,281 mtr tall and is known for its eruption in the year 79 AD which covered Pompeii. It last erupted in 1944. The bus followed narrow winding roads
Along the top of the cliffs around the peninsula to the Di Capri Limoncello factory. This part of the tour passed a magnificently restored 13th century castle. And offered stunning views back towards Naples. There were also views to the Isle of Capri. Also keep an eye out for the tiny island with one tree on it. The Limoncello Factory offered a brief demonstration of how limoncello liqueur is made from lemon rind, alcohol, water and sugar. plus a tasting of different varieties of the liqueur. The factory also has a gift shop which offered some lovely mementos but they were very expensive. While at the factory we checked out the viewing
Deck which offered stunning unobstructed views of the gulf and the coast. Then the bus continued along the top of the cliffs to an area about 300 yards or 250 mtrs from the Piazza Tasso. The Sorrento area has been settled since about 800 BC. Sorrento is renowned for its woodwork, ceramics and lacework. The Piazza Tasso, which is named after a famous 16th century Italian poet, is the main square of Sorrento. We walked from the bus to the Piazza. Once in the Piazza we entered a furniture shop
With magnificent wooden tables and were shown a demonstration of how this furniture is made. Following the furniture making demonstration we had about an hour and a half to explore the township on our own. There are several cafes on the Piazza where people can just relax and watch the passing parade. Sorrento also has a pedestrian mall with narrow alleyways that run off of it. These are filled with a myriad of stalls offering a range of goods. The Piazza Tasso does not overlook the gulf. Although you can see water down a tiny gap from one part of the square. It is a half a mile or 900 mtr round trip walk downhill to reach a point where the gulf can be seen. Alternatively, the Sorrento Train, in a 35-min trip,
Gives its passengers a tour through the old part of the town and the harbor. Following our time exploring Sorrento we met back at the Piazza and returned to the bus. The bus followed an inland route back to the ship. So that is our Sorrento & Limoncello Excursion from Naples. The scenery is breathtaking. If you want to see more of what Naples and Sorrento have to offer check out our Snapshots from Naples and Sorrento video. There is a link to this below. Now if you are traveling to Naples on a
Viking Cruise Ship then let me tell you a bit, that others don’t tell you about the World Cafe which is Viking’s main buffet restaurant on their ships. The food serving area runs along the middle of the ship with seating on each side of the ship. Most people using the World Cafe have their favorite spot to sit and try to sit there on each visit. However, don’t let where you sit stop you from exploring each side of the food servery. The food servery is broken into three areas: cold food; hot food; and desserts.
At first look both sides of the food servery look the same, but on a closer inspection you’ll find subtle differences. Even the offerings of the drink dispensers differ. The cold food area on one side of the ship specializes in sushi while the other side always has an array of seafood to choose from. The hot food section is the same on both sides, but what most people don’t know is that at every meal you can also ask for grilled shrimp, chicken or steak and they will bring it to your table when it’s ready. You can even get a freshly cooked omelette at breakfast.
The dessert area is also different on each side of the ship. While one side has ice cream, the other side has pizzas and a much wider selection of cheeses and breads. Finally, wherever you are sitting always check out the back deck near the bar. Not every meal, but often, they will have a special treat in this area which may include barbecued seafood or even a buffet of cakes. Well that is our time in Naples and Sorrento. The views are stunning and memorable.
Sorrento and Limoncello – The Alamlfi Coast
An overview of what you see when doing the Sorrento and Limoncello excursion. This is an Amalfi area tourist excursion from Naples that is designed to give tourists who are only in Naples for one day an introduction to the Amalfi coast by visiting Sorrento and a factory where the local delicacy (Limoncello Liqueur) is made. It is offered to cruise ship passengers on cruises in the Mediterranean, including Viking’s Mediterranean Odyssey, Mediterranean & Italian Sojourn and Mediterranean Antiquities cruises.
The video tells you how much walking you have to do as well as where you go and what you see, including:
• Sorrento,
• Mount Vesuvius,
• Piazza Tasso; and
• The Capri Limoncello Factory
Check out our Snapshots from Naples and Sorrento video https://youtu.be/ZJe1_kiMIuc
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