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Educational Tours » Geography Tours » Sorrento and Amalfi Coast
Sorrento and Amalfi Coast
A school geography field trip to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast presents the perfect opportunity for geographical studies including plate tectonics, natural hazards, coastal and tourism management.
Visit Mount Vesuvius National Park to study the volcanic landscape, then take a trip to the archaeological site of Pompeii to understand the devastation of lava and pyroclastic flows.
Tourism is also vitally important to the region and Sorrento is a perfect example of an Italian tourist resort.
Curriculum Links
A school geography trip to the Bay of Naples allows you to get your fill of all things volcanic, as well as gain a deeper understanding about plate tectonics, natural hazards and the physical environment.
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KS3
Hydrology and coasts
Geological timescales and plate tectonics
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GCSE
Living alongside hazards in developed countries
Management of tectonic hazards and their effects
Monitoring, prediction and protection at plate boundaries
Impact of humans on coasts
Coastline protection schemes
Plate tectonics theory
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A Level
Different types of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions
Human responses to natural hazards
Managing tectonic hazards - predictions and forecasting
Coastal management strategies
Threats to the coastline and the impact of tourism
Earth structure and plate tectonics
Suggested Itinerary
Spend a full day visiting Vesuvius and Pompeii and a full day on the Amalfi Coast. Take the local train into Sorrento for the evening to study an international tourist resort.
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Day 1
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Morning
Morning
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Afternoon
Afternoon
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Evening
Evening
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Morning
Flight to Naples, coach transfer to Naples
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Afternoon
Visit Underground Naples
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Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
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Day 2
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Morning
Morning
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Afternoon
Afternoon
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Evening
Evening
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Morning
Meet coach and transfer to Vesuvius National Park for a guided tour of the crater
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Afternoon
Transfer to Ancient site of Pompeii
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Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
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Day 3
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Morning
Morning
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Afternoon
Afternoon
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Evening
Evening
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Morning
Full day Amalfi Coast by coach
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Afternoon
Visit Positano and Amalfi
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Evening
Evening meal at accommodation. Free time to explore Sorrento
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Day 4
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Morning
Morning
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Afternoon
Afternoon
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Evening
Evening
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Morning
Coach transfer to airport
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Afternoon
Return flight to UK
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Evening
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Other Educational Visits Options (if necessary)
Herculaneum
Island of Capri
Sample Accommodation
Our carefully selected hotels are located in Sorrento and Piano di Sorrento. Overlooking Marina Grande, the original Greek Harbour, Sorrento is now a pretty fishing port approached via the Roman Arch laid on Greek foundations.
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Hotel La Ripetta
A family run hotel located in nearby Piano di Sorrento. The nearest train station for the Circumvesuviana is just 800 metres away. The town centre is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Students will be accommodated in triple or quadruple rooms with accompanying teachers in single rooms. All rooms have private bathrooms and evening meals are served in the on-site restaurant.
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Hotel Klein Wein
A 3-star hotel overlooking the sea enjoying panoramic views of the Sorrentine peninsula. Students will be accommodated in triple or quadruple rooms with accompanying teachers in single rooms. All rooms have private bathrooms and there is free Wi-fi throughout the hotel. Evening meals are served in the on-site restaurant.
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