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    Social Activities for accompanying persons

    The accompanying persons will be able to attend the following tours. The cost is on their own budget

    COSTS FOR GROUPS OF MINIMUM 20 PEOPLE

    SORRENTO WALKING TOUR

    Walking to Sorrento centre we first stop to visit the Cathedral, built on the site of the ancient temple dedicated to Saints Philip and James, was restored and extended in the XV century to become the archiepiscopal seat – we can see very delicate work of inlaid polychrome marbles, inlaid woodworks, the paving adorned by majolica composition of XVIII century, sculptures adorning the altars of the two lateral naves, and paintings. Continuing to Via San Cesareo we reach the Largo Dominova where we can admire the Bell-tower of the Cathedral, situated in a position not adjoining the church, reveals its medieval origin, and is situated the homonymous Sedile - patronage of the western area of the town during the XIV century.

    Following thought the historical centre we reach the church of San Francesco and its cloister – impressive scenario of musical concerts and art exhibitions. Close to this church there are the Public Gardens overlooking the sea with a splendid view of the Gulf of Naples. Leaving the Gardens, one follows Via Vittorio Veneto and arrives at the panoramic Piazza della Vittoria we enter the hotel Bellevue Syrene – built on a cliff and decorated with frescoes and unique French, English and Italian antiques - to have the and biscuits on the terrace overlooking the sea, walking back to the hotel.

    Price per person EUR 25,00  (It includes: guide service and Head seat)

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    CAPRI  HALF DAY BY PUBLIC HYDROFOIL

    Capri is one of the most enchanting islands in the world, and a “must” on the international circuit. For centuries, writers, poets, painters and artists have fallen under its spell and also, many directors have chosen the island as the set for their films. Capri is, still today, the pearl of the Naples’ Bay and a favorite holiday destination for famous people and VIPs that you can easily meet at the “piazzetta” while drinking a nice coffee. One of the island’s first adepts was the Roman emperor Tiberius, who spent the last year of his life on Capri Island. The sea and the environment is amazing, with incredible colors: the intense blue of the deep water, the crystalline turquoise in the inlets, the white rocks in the blazing sun and the grey of the cliff tops which fade into the azure  above. Capri is popular all year round, particularly at weekends. If you visit the island in spring or autumn when the climate is still good and the island is not so crowded, you will really feel you are in a paradise. The icon of Capri Island are The Faraglioni: three immense, 80-100 meter high stacks, the impressive forms of which have been created by the erosive action of the wind and sea.

     

    Price per person EUR 100,00

    (Price includes: Transfer from Hotel to Sorrento port round way, public hydrofoil, landing tax in Capri, guide at disposal, transfer on the island, head seat)

    POMPEII HALF DAY

    Meeting with English speaking guide in the lobby of the hotel and departure by bus to Pompeii. Pompeii

    holds an intense fascination for visitors today. Following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 A.D.

    Pompeii lay buried and forgotten for hundreds of years. The Town is high on the list of Wonders of the

    World and the excavations begun in the 18th century are still being carried out today. Our guide will take

    you slowly throughout some of the ancient streets of Pompeii where you can see the Baths, Forums and

    Villas built by the prosperous Romans in the year 80 B. C. Marvel at the fabulously preserved frescoes

    which adorned the walls and floors of the Villas. Even if your interests do not lie in history, this is an

    archaeological site that you cannot be failed to be impressed by. Return to the hotels for lunch time.

    It lasts about 4 ½ hours (including transfer)

    Cost per person € 48,00 (including transfer by bus and waiting time in Pompei, ZTL permit and parking and guide service for the HD in Pompei, head seat)

    Entrance fee Pompeii Ruins € 16,00 p.p.

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    VESUVIUS HALF DAY

    The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.C. buried the sites, essentially freezing in time the daily life of an ancient world. What remains today is unlike anything else in the world. Pompeii is located on the slope of Mt. Vesuvius, one of the world's most famous volcanoes. The encompassing Vesuvius National Park is characterized by its lush natural beauty and diverse animal species. The Park has a network of trails and is the ideal place for outdoor recreation, such as hiking and mountain biking.

    It lasts about 4 hours (including transfer, parking, ZTL permit, guide service and head seat))

    Cost per person € 55,00

    Entrance fee Vesuvius Crater € 10,00 p.p. + online booking fee

    NAPLES MONUMENTAL AREA HALF DAY

    Meeting with English speaking guide in the lobby of the hotel and departure by bus to Naples. Naples was founded in 600 B.C. by the Greeks and the Romans took over in 320 B.C., Naples is rife in history with buildings, churches and monuments dating back centuries. Just over an hour from Sorrento, it makes an interesting day out. Naples is a city that has different aspects and souls. The tour starts from the seafront, at the feet of the stunning Castel Nuovo and its magnificent architecture and the view of the bay with Vesuvius, the Sorrento peninsula and the island of Capri in the landscape. After  you discover the largest square in Italy: Piazza del Plebiscito. Where you can admire the Canova statue, the facade of the Royal Palace of Naples, the San Carlo theater (the oldest opera house in the world!), The Liberty-style Galleria Umberto I and the famous shopping street, via Toledo with the baroque palazzos along the way.

    Price per person EUR 55,00 (including transfer by bus, guide service and head seat)  

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    POSITANO HALF DAY 

    Facing the Tyrennian Sea, the Amalfi Coast is one of 51 Italian sites inserted on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Amalfi Coast seems to be one grand balcony suspended between a sea of cobalt blue and the feet of the Lattari Mountains, in a long stretch of hollows and promontories, coves, cultivated terraces, vineyards, and citrus and olive groves. 

    Set in a unique environment, it is an exemplar of a Mediterranean landscape and of enormous cultural and natural value due to its topographical characteristics, as well as its historical evolution. through lovely  Positano, a resort spot even since Roman times, with its striking white houses that seem to sweep down toward the sea as they also group around the Church of Santa Maria Assunta (again, the dome is done in majolica).Typical are its numerous, narrow walkways abundant in bottegas (artisan workshops), where visitors can acquire local products, and the countless scalinate or staircases that run high to low, always ending at the beach. 

    Price per person EUR 68,00

    (it includes minibus at disposal for the full day tour, ZTL permit and parking, guide service)

    AMALFI DRIVE:  RAVELLO/AMALFI/ POSITANO – FULL  DAY (INCLUDING TRANSFERS)

    Meeting with English speaking guide in the lobby of the hotel and departure by bus to the Amalfi coast.

    The “ Amalfi Drive “ is said to be the most spectacular in Europe and from Sorrento, the winding cliff top road offers breath-taking panoramic views at every turn. Each spot is a world of its own, a fantastic world which dazzles the imagination and inspires unforgettable impressions. We make a stop just above Positano, yet another splendid jewel of the coastline, which boats picturesque pink and white villas perched dramatically on the steep hillside. Then on to Amalfi, which gives its name to the whole coats on which it lies. Once a thriving Marine Republic, powerful and prosperous and now a thriving holiday resort. The unmistakeable cluster of white tightly packed houses rising up the hillside is dominated by the beautiful Cathedral which stands superbly on the top of a great flight of steps leading up from the main square.

    Housed in the magnificent cathedral are the remains of the Patron Saint of Amalfi as well as Scotland – St. Andrew. From Amalfi we visit Ravello which nestles eleven hundred feet above the sea in the mountainside. We visit the Villa Rufolo which gave the musician Richard Wagner the inspiration to create one of his most famous works.  We visit Positano and return to Sorrento by bus.

    Price per person EUR 99,00

    Included:

    Transfer by bus from Hilton to Amalfi

    English guide service FD

    Stop to visit Amalfi 

    Transfer from Amalfi to Ravello

    Stop to visit Ravello

    Stop to visit Positano and back to Hilton Sorrento Palace by bus.

    head seat

    Not included:

    Lunch

    Entrance fee Villa Rufolo € 7,00 per person

    Entrance fee Amalfi Cluster € 3,00 per person

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    CAPRI  - FULL DAY

    Capri is one of the most enchanting islands in the world, and a “must” on the international circuit. For centuries, writers, poets, painters and artists have fallen under its spell and also, many directors have chosen the island as the set for their films. Capri is, still today, the pearl of the Naples’ Bay and a favorite holiday destination for famous people and VIPs that you can easily meet at the “Piazzetta” while drinking a nice coffee. One of the island’s first adepts was the Roman emperor Tiberius, who spent the last year of his life on Capri Island. The sea and the environment is amazing, with incredible colors: the intense blue of the deep water, the crystalline turquoise in the inlets, the white rocks in the blazing sun and the grey of the cliff tops which fade into the azure above. Capri is popular all year round, particularly at weekends. If you visit the island in spring or autumn when the climate is still good and the island is not so crowded, you will really feel you are in a paradise. The icon of Capri Island are The Faraglioni: three immense, 80-100 meter high stacks, the impressive forms of which have been created by the erosive action of the wind and sea.

    Meeting with English speaking guide in the lobby of the hotel and departure by private minibus to Sorrento harbor. Embarking by private boat from Sorrento to Capri, arrival on the island and transfer to Anacapri. Guided visit of the village. Transfer by minibus to Capri town. Visit of the Augustus Gardens. Free time for shopping. Transfer to the port. Back to Sorrento by private boat and minibus to the Hilton.

    Price per person  EUR 129,00 


    Included:
    Transfer from Hilton Sorrento Palace to Sorrento Port with minibus, round trip
    Hydrofoil Sorrento > Capri –round trip
    Landing fee in Capri
    Transfer on the island
    Tour Guide service (for a maximum of 8 hours)
    Entrance fee Giardini di Augusto Capri
    head seat
    Not included:
    Lunch
    Chairlift to Anacapri
    Entrance fee Villa San Michele Anacapri  €uro 8,00 per person
    Other eventual transfers on the Island

    POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM FULL DAY

    Pompeii is a city rich in history and fascination. In 1997, the archaeological findings of Pompeii, Herculaneum and the surrounding areas were deemed so extraordinary that UNESCO added the sites to its World Heritage List. The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.C. buried the sites, essentially freezing in time the daily life of an ancient world. What remains today is unlike anything else in the world. Pompeii is located on the slope of Mt. Vesuvius, one of the world's most famous volcanoes. The encompassing Vesuvius National Park is characterized by its lush natural beauty and diverse animal species. The Park has a network of trails and is the ideal place for outdoor recreation, such as hiking and mountain biking.

    It lasts about 8 hours (including transfer, parking, ZTL permit, guide service and head seat))

    Cost per person € 75,00

    Entrance fee Pompeii Ruins € 16,00 p.p.

    Entrance fee Herculaneum ruins € 13,00 p.p.

    Lunch starting from € 48,00 per person

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    CONDITIONS: NO OPTION HAS BEEN FIXEED

    TOURS’ PRICES ARE VALID FOR A MINIMUM GUARANTEE OF 20 PARTICIPANTS

    Any other request will be processed at the moment

    COSTS FOR GROUPS OF MINIMUM 40 PEOPLE

     

    Walking Tour: Sorrento Town

    Stroll through the quaint cobbled streets of Sorrento watch yachts leave the marina, or revel in culture at local museums and galleries. Shopping is a magical experience, with master craftsmen making traditional leather goods, woodwork, soaps, sweets and more.

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    Pompei and Herculanum (half day tour, cost about 40 €)

    The famous ruins of Pompei are remains of a Roman Settlement that was buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Herculaneum is a mustsee attraction featuring a museum of Virtual Archeology, which digitally reconstructs the destroyed town. AC Bus and Guided tour included.

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    The Amalfi Coast (half day tour, cost about 30 €)

    Take a leisure drive along beautiful coastline from Sorrento to Ravello to Positano for dramatic mountains and cliffs, picturesque towns and romantic views. Secluded restaurants along the coast serve fresh, local dishes with authentic flavours of the region.

     

    Capri (Full day tour, cost from 50 € to 100 €)

    Located off the tip of the Sorrentine Peninsula, the island of Capri is a prestigious destination with striking natural beauty and an array of high-end shops, designer boutiques and fine dining eateries. Sail across azure waters on the year-round ferry connection. Blue Grotto visit. Several options are available with private boats.

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    Naples (Full day tour)

    Naples is the perfect day-trip destination, with ferries running from Sorrento year-round. This vibrant city boast histroical architecture and world class shopping. As ancestrial home of the stone-baked pizza, a trip to Naples is only complete when you have had a slice.

     

    Mount Vesuvius (half day tour, cost about 30 €)

    Know for its catastrophic volcanic eruption, Mount Vesuvius casts an imposing silhouette against the skyline. Bus tour up the volcano and step out to panoramic views. Enjoy a guided tour of the preserved Roman settlements along the way. AC Bus + Local guide (English speaking) included.

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    Other activities:

    Cooking classes (70 up to 140€) : Learn how to cook the most beloved traditional dishes from Naples and Sorrento under the guiding hand of a Chef! The cooking class is perfect for everyone passionate for home cooks, curious couples and families.

    • Pizza and gnocchi (minimum 4 people required);
    • 3 dishes (minimum 2 people required);
    • 4 dishes (minimum 2 people required);

    • Pizza School (50€, approx. 3 h): Enjoy a funny Pizza making session in one of the best locations on Sorrento hills by a professional “pizzaiolo”. Taste of your handmade pizza but also slices of different kind of authentic pizza!

    • Ice cream making course;
    • Fishing experience in Capri;
    • Wine tasting;
    • Craft Beer experience;
    • Olive oil tasting experience are other possibilities!

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    The Special Edition of
    Euromembrane 2022
    to Celebrate the 40th EMS Anniversary
      

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    Conference Chair

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    Conference Co-Chair

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    Organizing Committee Chairs

    Lidietta GIORNO, Cristiana BOI, Alberto FIGOLI 


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