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Five-Star Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Food Tour
Experience the best of southern Italy on a Five-Star Sorrento & Amalfi Coast food tour, based in one of Italy’s most scenic coastal towns. This journey blends delicious food, hands-on cooking classes, and unforgettable sights along one of the world’s most iconic coastlines.
Sunny southern Italy is a top destination for a culinary vacation, and the Amalfi Coast is its crown jewel. Stretching along dramatic cliffs between mountains and sea, the region is known for its beautiful towns, breathtaking views, and vibrant food culture. On our Sorrento food tours, you’ll enjoy authentic cooking classes, regional wine tastings, and plenty of time to savor the local lifestyle.
Often called il Mezzogiorno, southern Italy offers incredible depth for food lovers. This Amalfi Coast food tour focuses on the Sorrentine Peninsula and classic destinations such as Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, and the isle of Capri. Whether your interests lean toward exploring historic centers, shopping for local ceramics and leather goods, or relaxing with a glass of wine overlooking the Mediterranean, this tour strikes the perfect balance between activity and leisure.
Sorrento itself is a coastal gem, perched above the sea with a lively main square, charming streets, and an excellent restaurant scene ranging from family-run trattorie to Michelin-starred dining. It’s a place full of warmth, energy, and authentic Sorrentine character.
The cuisine you’ll enjoy reflects the soul of southern Italy: handmade pasta, fresh seafood, creamy mozzarella, sun-ripened produce, and the region’s famous lemons, featured in desserts and the beloved limoncello liqueur. Wine tastings introduce fruity white wines and fuller reds, thoughtfully paired with the dishes you prepare during your Amalfi Coast cooking classes.
Beyond food, the tour includes cultural exploration. Cruise by traditional gozzo boat to Capri, visit Amalfi Coast towns like Positano and Ravello, and travel toward Naples to explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii, frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Whether you’re new to Italy or returning to a favorite destination, this Splendid Sorrento Amalfi Coast food tour offers a rich, engaging journey through food, wine, culture, and unforgettable scenery.
Splendid Sorrento Food Tour Highlights
Your Amalfi Coast food tour in Sorrento includes everything you would want from a culinary vacation in Italy:
- Deluxe sea-view accommodations at a 5-star hotel
- Two hands-on cooking classes featuring regional dishes, plus a pizza class
- Guided excursions to the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, and Capri
- A winery visit with local wine tastings
- All transfers and transportation
- Meals as indicated
This is more than just a food tour, it’s a complete culinary journey through one of Italy’s most beautiful regions.
Itinerary
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Day One – Sunday
- Transfer from the Naples airport or train station to your 5-star hotel, your home for your Amalfi Coast food tour. Check-in and free time to relax or explore.
- This evening, enjoy a welcome drink on the rooftop bar, then a 3-course dinner at the hotel’s restaurant (beverages not included, paid locally).
- Overnight.
Day Two – Monday
- Breakfast, followed by some time to relax, perhaps by the pool.
- Later in the morning, take part in a pizza-making demonstration with an English-speaking “pizzaiolo” who will prepare your pizzas in the wood-fired oven.
- Enjoy your customized pizza creations for lunch.
- In the afternoon, transfer to downtown Sorrento to meet your local guide for a 3-hour guided food tour focusing on the local foods and arts of Sorrento. Many food tastings and much laughter included!
- If you are still hungry, dinner on your own with suggestions from the hotel’s concierge.
- Overnight.
Day Three – Tuesday
- Breakfast.
- Today, enjoy a full-day visit to the famous Amalfi Coast. Visit the iconic town of Positano, followed by beautiful Amalfi, known for its distinctive cathedral and charming shops.
- Lunch on your own.
- In the afternoon, head to Montepertuso, a beautiful village surrounded by green hills just above Positano.
- While here, meet Chef Salvatore at his restaurant for a hands-on cooking class focused on traditional Amalfi Coast dishes.
- Dinner to follow based on your efforts, along with a limoncello tasting!
- Overnight.
Day Four – Wednesday
- Following breakfast, depart for a driving excursion to Pompeii to discover the ruins of the Roman city, which was destroyed by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. Experience a 2-hour guided tour of the site.
- Later in the morning proceed on your food tour of Southern Italy to the Volcano Vesuvio to stop at a wine estate for a wine tasting. You will visit the wine cellar and enjoy a light lunch with wine tasting.
- Return to Sorrento late afternoon and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
- Overnight.
- Breakfast.
Day Five – Thursday
- Breakfast.
- In the morning take the shuttle to attend a hands on cooking class at a local cooking school. Learn to prepare traditional southern Italian cuisine, and enjoy lunch with wine after the class.
- Afternoon on your own. Perhaps explore the town of Sorrento; In Sorrento, there is an abundance of shops from designer brands to locally-produced goods, such as linens. You can either use the hotel’s shuttle or enjoy the 15-minute walk to the main square.
- Dinner on your own and overnight.
Day Six – Friday
- After breakfast, depart by private Gozzo for the beautiful island of Capri for a full-day trip to paradise. A Gozzo is a traditional Sorrentine fishing boat. This very special day will include 3 hours on board the gozzo and 3 hours on the island to explore on your own. (Please note that Capri has recently instituted a tax of €100 per person to disembark at Marina Grande, payable on the spot to the local authorities. If you would like to avoid this fee, you can ask to be dropped at Marina Piccolo. If the Capri excursion is unavailable due to had weather, an alternate excursion will be proposed.)
- Inhabited in prehistoric times, Capri was once a Greek colony and then a resort of emperors in the early years of the Roman Empire. The Emperor Augustus resided here, and Tiberius built several villas, one of which, the Villa Iovis, which is located on the island’s northeastern tip overlooking Naples, has been excavated. During the 10th century the population, fearing pirate raids, moved from seaside settlements to the present towns, Capri (east) and Anacapri (west), high above the shore.
- In the Middle Ages, Capri belonged to the Abbey of Montecassino and to the republic of Amalfi before becoming part of the Kingdom of Naples. There are ruins of two medieval castles, the Castello di Barbarossa and the Castiglione, and the oldest church (from the 10th and 11th centuries) is that of St. Costanzo, the island’s patron saint. The Villa San Michele, built by the Swedish writer Axel Munthe, is on the site of a Tiberian villa. You will have time to explore the island on your own before the boat ride back.
- Return back to Sorrento in the afternoon.
- Farewell tasting dinner at the hotel (wine included).
Day Seven – Saturday
- Breakfast and check out. Transfer to the Naples train station or Naples airport.
Amalfi Coast Food Tour Details
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Included in the 6-Night Sorrento Food Tour
Accommodations6 nights double accommodation in a Romantic sea view room at the 5-star Hotel Mediterraneo
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- 3 lunches
- 3 dinners
- Food tasting tour
Classes & Instructors
Your 3 cooking classes will introduce you to coastal Southern cuisine and teach you a variety of traditional Amalfi Coast specialties. You will experience:- a cooking class at a restaurant in Montepertuso
- a hands-on cooking class at a local cooking school
- a pizza-making demonstration with a ‘pizzaiolo’
Excursions- Guided tour of the archeological ruins of Pompeii
- Mt. Vesuvius winery visit
- Full-day small group excursion to Capri by “gozzo” boat
- Amalfi Coast tour, including Positano and Amalfi
Transfer Details- Arrival transfer from Naples airport or train station
- Departure transfer to Naples airport or train station.
Not Included
- Local tourist tax (around €4 Euros per person per night), payable locally
- Beverages and meals except where specified
- Tips
Accommodation Information
The newly renovated 5-star Hotel Mediterraneo, spectacularly overlooking the Gulf of Sorrento, is an upscale historical hotel, featuring a swimming pool, sloped sea access, and many other luxury amenities. The facility is easily reached from Naples and it is located only one kilometer away from Sorrento. The hotel also provides a shuttle, should you like to take it into town. During your stay, you will glory in your full sea view and will be surrounded by evocative atmospheres and exciting aromas, suspended between the blue sea and the bright colors of a gorgeous garden with orange and lemon trees.
View of the beach 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.
Sunset view at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
A view of the terrace on our Sorrento cooking vacation
Deluxe bathroom at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Deluxe bedroom with balcony at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Enjoying the sky bar at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
Lobby at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
View of the sea from the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento.
If your budget or tastes prefer B&B accommodations, we can also propose one of several small B&B properties, each a short walk from the main part of Sorrento. Recently renovated, they offer double or double twin rooms with en suite baths, clean, modern decor, WiFi, and room service. Many of the rooms have balconies. Please inquire for details.
Splendid Sorrento Food Tours Pricing & Dates
See pricing and dates for our Splendid Sorrento Amalfi Coast food tour below, or contact us for availability or to book your trip.
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High Season Sample Pricing
June, July, and SeptemberSee moreUS$7850 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$1480 per person to upgrade to sea view room with balcony
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Please inquire also for:
- Single supplement
- Optional room upgrades
Please inquire if you are interested in more modest B&B accommodations at a significant savings.
Mid Season Sample Pricing
May, August, and October 1-14See moreUS$7550 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$380 per person to upgrade to sea view room with balcony
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Please inquire also for:
- Single supplement
- Optional room upgrades
Please inquire if you are interested in more modest B&B accommodations at a significant savings.
Low Season Sample Pricing
March 28-April 30; October 15-November 2See moreUS$6750 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$285 per person to upgrade to sea view room with balcony
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Please inquire also for:
- Single supplement
- Optional room upgrades
Please inquire if you are interested in more modest B&B accommodations at a significant savings.
Splendid Sorrento Amalfi Coast Food Tour Dates
See moreOur Splendid Sorrento Amalfi Coast food tour and cooking vacation is available every week early April through October for a minimum of 2 people.
The Italy culinary vacation itinerary may be altered slightly due to weather, season, and opening and closing time of establishments.
2026
Available late April to early November Please contact us for available dates!
We Can Help Plan the Best Sorrento Food Tour
Let us help you experience the very best of southern Italy on an unforgettable Amalfi Coast food tour based in beautiful Sorrento. From dramatic coastal views to timeless villages and exceptional cuisine, it’s easy to see why this region remains one of Italy’s most sought-after destinations.
Our Amalfi Coast cooking classes and food tours are designed to immerse you in Italy’s rich culinary heritage, with hands-on cooking, local wines, and seasonal ingredients, while also allowing time to explore historic sites and vibrant coastal towns. Whether you’re looking to follow this itinerary as designed or create a custom journey tailored to your tastes, travel style, and schedule, we’re here to help plan every detail of your Italian culinary vacation.
