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Blue Sky and Sea of Amalfi - NEW
Massa Lubrense (Sorrento)
About the location: The four star luxury Relais Blu Belvedere is situated in a spectacular location amidst a luxurious Mediterranean garden, century old olive trees, maritime pines, agave plants, astonishing rock garden, and fully surrounded by the crystal clear blue sea.
Everywhere you look you will find unbelievably beautiful scenery, including views of the islands of Capri and Ischia. Each of the spacious guest bedrooms have a sea view and are stylishly decorated in a distinctive Mediterranean style, artfully combining contemporary and classic furniture. All rooms feature independently controlled air-conditioning, a PC with high speed connection, Jacuzzi tub, safe, minibar and satellite TV. This is a large property, with many levels where you can swim in the pool, relax for a heated hydromassage or just take in the incredibile beauty of the location.
About the lessons: Your guide through your experience in Campania cooking will be the head chef of the Ristorante Relais Blu, Bob Christoph. An outstanding chef and fluent in English, Chef Christoph has studied under Alain Ducasse and Heinze Beck, and he will pass on his recipes for creating Mediterranean specialities using the latest techniques. You will also have the opportunity to visit the restaurant's exceptional wine cellar, managed by Nicoletta Gargiulo, winner of the 2008 Best Italian Sommelier Award.
Price Per Person
This program requires a deposit of $1000 per person.
Prices based on double occupancy, minimum of 4 people.
Low Season: March 27-April 22
$3100 – per person in superior room (single supplement $500)
Mid Season: April 23-May 14; October 11-November 3
$3300 – per person in superior room (single supplement $600)
High Season: May 15-October 10
$3500 – per person in superior room (single supplement $700)
Supplement for 2-3 people:
$300 per person (all seasons)
Upgrade to junior suite: $250 per person (all seasons)
Upgrade to suite: $450 per person (all seasons)
Tour Dates
Available any week on request March 27-November 3 for a minimum of 2 people.
Fall
September 2-8 (SOLD OUT)
September 15-21 (SOLD OUT)
September (SOLD OUT)
October 3-8 (special 5-night itinerary, please inquire)
October 9-15: all room types available
October 16-22: on request
October 22-28: all room types available
Summer 2011
May 1-7
May 15-21
May 22-28
June 2-6 (SOLD OUT)
June 6-12
June 12-18
July 11-17
July 17-23
June 22-26 (no superior rooms available, only upgraded rooms)
July 1-11 (SOLD OUT)
Fall 2011
August 7-13
August 21-27
August 28-September 1 (SOLD OUT)
September 1-11 (SOLD OUT)
September 11-17
September 18-24
September 25-October 1
October 2-8
†Join a week others have confirmed.
Availability of upgrade to junior suite and suite: on request.
What's Included
- Transfer to and from Naples (airport or train station) to Massa Lubrense*
- Six nights double accommodation in sea view room at Relais Blu
- Welcome drink
- Three dinners with local wine included at the Relais
- Transfers to and from the Relais for the 3 dinners on your own
- Four hands-on cooking classes in the morning with lunches to follow, local wine included
- Roundtrip transfer to the harbour for the Capri excursion by private boat
- Half-day guided excursion to the Amalfi Coast as per itinerary
- Visit to a local artisanal mozzarella producer and a limonecello liqueur factory
- Half-day excursion to Pompeii, guided tour and entrance tickets included
*Arrival transfers are late-morning/early afternoon; departure transfer is late-morning. If you cannot make the scheduled transfers, a special private transfer can be arranged for an additional cost.
*If you need to schedule a late arrival or an early return transfer, it will be at an additional cost of 130 Eu per car (150 Euro per car if
pickup is before 8:00 am or after 6:00 pm). Please inquire for details.
- Transfer at a pre-arranged time from Naples airport or train station to the Relais Blu in Massa Lubrense. Settle in to your sea-view room.
- Enjoy a welcome drink at sunset on the Relais’s marvelous terrace.
- Dinner tonight is at the restaurant of the Relais, where you will enjoy one of the most amazing views of the entire Sorrento coast. Local wine included.
- Overnight.
- Breakfast.
- Meet the chef for your first hands-on cooking class, followed by lunch based on your efforts.
- In the afternoon enjoy an excursion to the Amalfi Coast and its quaint little towns along the Mediterranean sea. Explore the famous towns of Amalfi and Ravello on your own: we suggest you visit the enchanting Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone.
- Dinner tonight on your own in Ravello before returning to the hotel.
- Overnight.
- Breakfast.
- In the morning, meet the chef for your second cooking lesson focusing on typical main courses of the area.
- Lunch to follow, with local wine included.
- In the afternoon visit a local artisanal cheese producer where the original mozzarella is made. Enjoy a fresh taste of the world-renowned cheese directly with the owners!
- Before returning to the Relais, stop at a limoncello factory to taste this lemony liqueur.
- Return to the Relais. Dinner tonight on your own.
- Overnight.
- Breakfast.
- In the morning, embark (weather permitting) for the harbor for a private boat excursion to the island of Capri. Day at your disposal to discover this picturesque island, with lunch on your own. You might shop along the steep alleys, lose yourself among the spontaneous and wild nature of its ancient villas and gardens, people-watch in the towns of Capri and Anacapri, or explore the nearby Blu Grotto. You will be amazed by the perfect harmony of tropical and Mediterranean plants and flowers.
- Return to the Relais in the late afternoon.
- Dinner tonight at the Relais, local wine included.
- Overnight.
- Breakfast.
- In the morning, meet the chef for your third cooking lesson, focusing on typical fish courses of the area.
- Lunch to follow, with local wine included.
- In the afternoon transfer to Pompeii, where you will meet your official English-speaking guide at the entrance of the archeological area and visit some of the highlights. In 79 AD Mt. Vesuvius erupted volcanic ashes and lapilli over the village of Pompeii: the entire town and around 20,000 of its inhabitants were buried under tons of ash and pumice. Almost two thousand years later, you have the chance to visit these well-preserved ruins, including the most representative monuments around the Forum, such as Macellum, the Temple of Apollo, the Forum Baths, and the House the Faun.
- Dinner tonight on your own.
- Overnight at the Relais.
- Breakfast.
- In the morning, meet the chef for your final cooking lesson focusing on typical desserts of the area as well as appetizers.
- Lunch to follow, with local wine included.
- Afternoon at your disposal for leisure activities. You may want to sunbathe at the local beach or travel to the nearby seaside town of Sorrento.
- Farewell dinner at the Relais, with local wine included.
- Overnight.
- Breakfast.
- Depart around 10 AM for Naples airport or train station.
