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Naples Culinary Tours: A Gastronomic Journey in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast
Indulge in the flavors of southern Italy on an unforgettable Naples food tour that brings together Sorrento food tours, the dramatic Amalfi Coast, and the vibrant streets of Naples itself. This carefully designed culinary journey takes you through the scenic Sorrentine Peninsula, along the Amalfi Coast’s breathtaking views, and into the heart of Naples’ historic center. Whether you choose the luxury option with sea-front accommodations in Sant’Agnello di Sorrento or a more intimate B&B in the center of Sorrento, each version of the tour offers a rich mix of culture, history, and delicious food.
Throughout these food tours, you’ll explore iconic destinations such as Amalfi, Positano, and the island of Capri, while enjoying hands-on cooking classes, visits to local markets, and tastings with artisanal producers. From iconic street foods to regional wines and family-run restaurants, the experience highlights both classic flavors and hidden gems. Guided visits to Pompeii’s ancient ruins, foodie excursions through the surrounding area, and time to connect with local people ensure a deep dive into authentic southern Italian life. These tours are well suited for couples, friends, and even solo travelers, with flexibility to accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies.
Uncover the Magic of Naples
Naples, Italy’s third-largest city, is warm, energetic, and full of stories. Set along the Gulf of Naples beneath Mount Vesuvius, the city blends centuries of history with a lively Neapolitan culture that’s best discovered on foot. During your Naples food tour, you’ll explore the historic center, wander through atmospheric neighborhoods like the Spanish Quarter, and uncover corners of the city often missed by visitors following the beaten path.
Culinary highlights include a pizza-making class where you’ll learn to prepare the legendary classic Margherita, a gelato course, and tastings of traditional Naples food featuring fresh seafood, handmade pasta, and slow-simmered sauces. Meals are paired with carefully selected local wines, from crisp whites to robust reds, enjoyed at neighborhood restaurants and cafés loved by locals. Whether strolling Naples’ lively streets with a knowledgeable tour guide, taking a boat trip to Capri, or exploring Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello, you’ll experience the rhythm of daily life, share meals around the table, and discover why this region is one of Italy’s most appreciated culinary destinations.
Highlights of Our Sorrento and Naples Gourmet Tours
Our Sorrento and Naples culinary vacation immerses you in the flavors of southern Italian cuisine through a carefully curated mix of food-focused and cultural experiences, including:
- A private boat excursion to the isle of Capri
- A foodie walking tour through the historic heart of Naples
- An authentic Neapolitan pizza-making experience
- A winery visit on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius
- Guided visits to the Amalfi Coast towns of Amalfi and Positano
- A guided exploration of the ancient ruins of Pompeii
- And more!
Sorrento and Naples Italy Food Tours Itinerary
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Day One – Sunday
- Transfer from the Naples airport or train station to your accommodations at a luxury hotel in Sorrento. Check in to your home for your Amalfi Coast culinary tour and enjoy free time to relax or explore at your own pace. (If you are traveling on a budget, B&B accommodations are also possible, please inquire for details).
- Dinner tonight at the hotel’s top-floor restaurant, offering breathtaking views of the coast, or at a local restaurant in the city center (wine not included, paid locally).
- Overnight.
Day Two – Monday
- Breakfast at the hotel followed by a leisurely morning. Take this time to unwind by the pool, do some shopping on your own.
- Later in the morning, you will opt for a pizza demonstration by a “pizzaiuolo,” showcasing the art of crafting traditional wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. Savor the customized pizzas for lunch.
- In the afternoon transfer to downtown Sorrento to meet your local guide for a 3 hour guided tour focussing on local food and arts. There will be many food tastings and much laughter!
- Dinner tonight on own with suggestion by the Hotel concierge.
- Overnight.
Day Three – Tuesday
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Start your day with a visit to the renowned Amalfi Coast, including the town of Amalfi, known for its distinctive cathedral and lively shops, and Positano.
- Enjoy lunch at your leisure during your explorations before continuing to the picturesque village of Montepertuso, nestled among lush green hills above Positano.
- Here, you will meet Chef Salvatore at his restaurant for a hands-on cooking class centered on traditional Amalfi Coast dishes.
- Dinner follows based on your efforts, along with a limoncello tasting.
Day Four – Wednesday
- After breakfast, depart on a private Gozzo (traditional Sorrentine boat) to the amazing island of Capri. Your full-day trip includes approximately 3 hours on board and 3 hours on the island to explore independently, along with an aperitif on board.
- Capri has been inhabited since prehistoric times, later becoming a Greek colony and an imperial retreat during the early Roman Empire. It was home to Emperor Tiberius, whose Villa Iovis has been excavated. Over the centuries, residents moved from the coast to higher ground for safety. Capri eventually became part of the Abbey of Montecassino and later the Kingdom of Naples. Its layered history is visible throughout the island’s ruins and monuments. (If the Capri excursion is unavailable due to had weather, an alternate excursion will be proposed. Please note also that if you opt for the B&B accommodations, this will be a shared small-group boat excursion.)
- Return back to Sorrento in the afternoon.
- Dinner tonight is a 3-course tasting menu at the hotel’s restaurant, drinks included.
- Overnight
Day Five – Thursday
- Breakfast, and check out.
- This morning, you are off to Naples! Enjoy an excursion on the way at Pompeii, where you will explore the ruins of the Ancient Roman city that was entombed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC and unearthed in 1748. You will have a 2-hour guided tour of this remarkably well-preserved site.
- Later, proceed on your culinary tour of Italy to a local wine estate at the foot of the Volcano Vesuvio for a wine tasting and light lunch.
- Continue to Naples and check in to your hotel.
- Your dinner tonight will be at a traditional Naples restaurant within walking distance of your hotel (wine included).
- Overnight.
Day Six – Friday
- Breakfast.
- Meet your local guide this morning for a 6-hour Naples private food tour and cultural discovery. You will pass by some of the city’s most famous monuments such as the Royal Palace, the Teatro San Carlo, the Maschio Angioino, the Galleria Umberto, and Piazza del Peblescito.
- Continue through the heart of the old city along the “Spaccanapoli” street, which was the east-west Roman road that splits the city in two. Your cultural discovery of Naples will include the Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo, Santa Chiara, the Via di San Gregorio Armeno (where artisans craft the iconic presepi, or nativity scenes, of Naples), the Cattedrale di San Gennaro, and the Cappella San Severo, home of Giuseppe Sanmartino’s “Cristo Velato” (Veiled Christ), one of the Italy’s most famous sculptures.
- During your Naples food tour and cultural discovery, you will stop for tastings of typical Neapolitan street food such as “pizza a portafoglio,” “pizza fritta,” “cuoppo,” and the delicious dessert “sfogliatella.”
- Return to your hotel on your own (either on foot if you still want to explore or by taxi).
- Dinner on your own and overnight.
Day Seven – Saturday
- Breakfast and check out. Transfer either to the Naples train station or Naples airport.
Trip Details of Cooking Classes in Naples, Italy and Sorrento
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Included in the 6-Night Amalfi Coast Culinary Tour
Accommodations- Four nights accommodation in Romantic classic sea view room at the 5* Hotel Mediterraneo*
(*Or a more affordable version of the tour – four nights accommodation in Sorrento at a B&B – please inquire!) - Two nights accommodation in superior seaview room at 4* Naples hotel
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- 2 lunches
- Food tastings during Sorrento tour
- Food tastings during Naples tour
- 4 dinners (2 with wine included).
Classes & InstructorsExplore Italian cuisine and immerse yourself in the food culture of the region with a pizza-making class and a hands-on cooking class at a local restaurant up the hill from Positano. Gain local knowledge as you learn a variety of traditional Amalfi Coast and southern Italian specialities during your cooking classes. Your class will include a starter, first and second course, as well as a dessert, covering the breadth of this region’s rich culinary traditions.
Excursions- Full-day excursion to Capri by gozzo boat (Please note that if weather makes it impossible to go to Capri, an alternate excursion will be proposed.)
- Amalfi Coast excursion to Positano and Amalfi
- Guided tour of the archeological ruins of Pompeii
- Winery visit on Mount Vesuvius
- Private walking tour of Sorrento
- Private walking tour of Naples
Transfer Details- Roundtrip transfers included from/to the Naples train station or airport.
Not Included
- Local tourist tax, payable locally
- Gratuities
- Beverages and meals not indicated
- Four nights accommodation in Romantic classic sea view room at the 5* Hotel Mediterraneo*
Accommodation Information
Your accommodations in Sorrento will be at the luxury seafront 5* Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant’Agnello di Sorrento, a neighboring village to Sorrento. Overlooking the Gulf of Sorrento, the Hotel Mediterraneo has a beautiful swimming pool, sea access, and luxury amenities. It is an easy 15-minute walk into the center of Sorrento, and there is also a shuttle service. Your room will feature a spectacular, full sea view.
A view of the terrace on our Sorrento cooking vacation
Pool at Hotel Mediterraneo in Sorrento during your Amalfi Coast cooking vacation
Pool at Hotel Mediterraneo in Sorrento during your Amalfi Coast cooking vacation
View from outside the Hotel Mediterraneo, home for your Amalfi Coast cooking vacation
Enjoying the sky bar at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
View of the sea from the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Sunset view at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Sky bar "Vista" at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Romantic sea view room at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Pool at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Outdoor space at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
View of the beach at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Lobby at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Deluxe bedroom with balcony at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Deluxe bathroom at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Your accommodations in Naples will be at the Royal Continental Hotel. The hotel lies on the Gulf of Naples, right across from the Castel dell’Ovo in one of Naples’ best locations. The rooms and suites feature sea views, en suite baths, luxurious bedding, LCD TV, free WiFi, room safe, minibar, and air conditioning. The hotel also features a rooftop seawater pool, a restaurant, and exercise room.
Balcony of the Superior Seaview room at the Royal Continental Hotel in Naples.
Superior Seaview room at the Royal Continental Hotel in Naples.
Balcony and view of a Superior Seaview room at the Royal Continental Hotel in Naples.
Bathroom of a Superior Seaview room at the Royal Continental Hotel in Naples.
View of the Castel dell'Ovo at the Royal Continental Hotel in Naples.
Alternatively, if you’re on a tighter budget, your stay in Sorrento may be accommodated at one of two charming B&B properties, both conveniently located a brief stroll from the heart of the beautiful city. The rooms, recently refurbished, come with private bathrooms, WiFi, a fresh, contemporary design, and room service. Additionally, some rooms feature balconies for an extra touch of comfort. Please inquire for details!
Sorrento and Naples Cooking Vacations Pricing & Tour Dates 2025-2026
Find pricing and dates for our Naples and Sorrento tours below, and contact us for availability or to customize your trip.
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6-Night Amalfi Coast Culinary Tour High Season Sample* Pricing
June 1-July 31; August 29-September 30See moreUS$7590 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$1080 per person to upgrade to sea view room with balcony
*Pricing can vary by dates and number of people. Please inquire!
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Upgrade costs and single supplement: please inquire.
Alternatively, you can opt for a more budget-friendly rate with accommodations at a B&B in Sorrento. Please inquire!
6-Night Amalfi Coast Culinary Tour Mid Season Sample* Pricing
May; August 1-28; October 1-14See moreUS$6990 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$800 per person to upgrade to sea view room with balcony
*Pricing can vary by dates and number of people. Please inquire!
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Upgrade costs and single supplement: please inquire.
Alternatively, you can opt for a more budget-friendly rate with accommodations at a B&B in Sorrento. Please inquire!
6-Night Amalfi Coast Culinary Tour Low Season Sample* Pricing
April; October 15 - November 2See moreUS$6390 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$450 per person to upgrade to sea view room with balcony
*Pricing can vary by dates and number of people. Please inquire!
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Upgrade costs and single supplement: please inquire.
Alternatively, you can opt for a more budget-friendly rate with accommodations at a B&B in Sorrento. Please inquire!
Best of Sorrento Amalfi Coast Culinary Tour Dates
See moreOur Amalfi Coast culinary tour in Sorrento and Naples is available any week early April through November for a minimum of 2 people.
The program may be altered slightly due to weather, season, and opening and closing time of establishments.
2026
Offered April to November. Please inquire for available weeks.
Let’s Design Your Perfect Naples Food Tour
Planning a memorable culinary escape to Naples doesn’t have to be complicated. We’re happy to help you fine-tune every detail of your food tours in Naples, from arranging flights and transfers to adding extra nights, private tours, or special experiences along the Amalfi Coast and beyond.
Whether you want more time exploring Naples’ food scene, lingering over regional wines, or continuing your journey through southern Italy, we’ll help shape an itinerary that fits your interests and travel style. Share your ideas with us during checkout or reach out directly, and we’ll work with you to create a Naples culinary journey that feels personal, relaxed, and truly unforgettable.
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