Sorrento Food Tour School Trip
Edventure Travel
Discover Sorrento a food-focused journey designed for food technology students. Begin in Naples, the birthplace of pizza, where you'll explore the city's rich culinary heritage and learn how traditional ingredients and techniques have shaped one of the world's most iconic dishes.Travel back in time with a visit to Pompeii, where preserved homes, bakeries, and food storage areas offer a fascinating insight into ancient Roman eating habits and food production.
In Sorrento, immerse yourself in hands-on culinary experiences. Take part in an authentic pizza-making workshop, learning about dough fermentation, ingredient selection, and cooking methods. Then, enjoy a lemon tasting session, discovering how local lemons are cultivated and used in products such as limoncello and desserts.
Complete your trip with a scenic tour of the Amalfi Coast, where you'll explore regional specialties and understand how geography influences local cuisine.
This trip offers a unique blend of history, culture, and practical food experiences, giving students a deeper understanding of Italian food traditions from past to present.
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Example Itineraries for our 2026 & 2027 trips
4 Day Food Trip to Sorrento
Day 1
Take your flight to Naples and meet your transfer assistant on arrival.
Enjoy a guided tour of Naples where you will get the chance to sample traditional street food.
Transfer to your accommodation in Sorrento.
Enjoy your evening meal at a local restaurant.
Day 2
Take breakfast at your accommodation before departing via coach for the day.
Transfer to Sorrento Olive Farm where you will walk through ancient olive trees and discover the Sorrento Olive Oil industry. You will also get the chance to taste some of the local produce, including mozzarella and olive oil.
Enjoy a pizza-making activity for your lunch.
This afternoon, you will visit a gelateria for a gelato-making demonstration.
Take your evening meal at a local restaurant.
Day 3
Take breakfast at your accommodation.
Meet your coach for a tour along the Amalfi coastline, you will spend some time walking around the stunning town with a guide.
Return to Sorrento before taking your evening pasta-making class.
Day 4
Take breakfast at your accommodation this morning before checking-out.
Transfer to Pompeii this afternoon, where you will explore the ruins of the town buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD with a guide.
Enjoy a sit-down lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
All our tours are customisable, get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.
Day 1
Take your flight to Naples and meet your transfer assistant on arrival.
Enjoy a guided tour of Naples where you will get the chance to sample traditional street food.
Transfer to your accommodation in Sorrento.
Enjoy your evening meal at a local restaurant.
Day 2
Take breakfast at your accommodation before departing via coach for the day.
Transfer to Sorrento Olive Farm where you will walk through ancient olive trees and discover the Sorrento Olive Oil industry. You will also get the chance to taste some of the local produce, including mozzarella and olive oil.
Enjoy a pizza-making activity for your lunch.
This afternoon, you will visit a gelateria for a gelato-making demonstration.
Take your evening meal at a local restaurant.
Day 3
Take breakfast at your accommodation.
Meet your coach for a tour along the Amalfi coastline, you will spend some time walking around the stunning town with a guide.
Return to Sorrento before taking your evening pasta-making class.
Day 4
Take breakfast at your accommodation this morning before checking-out.
Transfer to Pompeii this afternoon, where you will explore the ruins of the town buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD with a guide.
Enjoy a sit-down lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
All our tours are customisable, get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
History
Students can visit historical sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, devasted in 79AD by the active volcano, Mount Vesuvius. They can learn how this affected civilizations in Italian history. They can also visit museums and cathedrals in Naples as well as taking a tour of the ancient catacombs.
Geography
Students can visit the active Volcano of Mount Vesuvius and learn how its eruptions devasted the surrounding towns such as Pompeii and Herculaneum whilst also enriching the local soil with minerals that have been beneficial for agriculture in the modern day. They can use this time to learn about how active volcanoes are monitored for the safety of civilians.
Languages
Students will be immersed in Italian language and can explore the local town of Sorrento and take an excursion to Capri where they can converse with vendors and merchants using their Italian language skills. They may wish to practice ordering food or asking about local produce.
Cultural
The Bay of Naples offers a compelling destination for a cultural school trip, providing students with a unique blend of historical significance, artistic heritage, and vibrant local life. Explore these remarkably preserved Roman cities frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Witness the architecture, everyday objects, and even the tragic casts of victims, offering a glimpse into Roman life.
Design Technology
This trip supports Design and Technology by exploring food as a designed product. Students investigate ingredients, production methods, and processes through activities like pizza, pasta, and gelato making. Visits to an olive grove and street food tour highlight sourcing, sustainability, and consumer experience, while Pompeii provides insight into historical food design and production.
Farming and Agriculture
This trip supports the study of Farming and Agriculture by exploring how key ingredients are grown, harvested, and processed. Students visit an olive grove to learn about cultivation and oil production, and discover how local produce like tomatoes, wheat, and lemons are used in traditional foods. The experience highlights the journey from farm to plate, linking agricultural practices to food production.
What size groups do we cater for?
We can cater for groups from 20-100. The majority of our groups are 40 students and 4 or 5 teachers which fits nicely onto a coach for travelling to activities.
Access for visitors with disabilities?
Yes, we will always try our best to cater for any special requirements, please ensure you discuss your requirements with us. It may not always be possible, but we will always look for alternatives where we can and be open and honest with you about it.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Yes, we will always try our best to cater for any special requirements, please ensure you discuss your requirements with us. It may not always be possible, but we will always look for alternatives where we can and be open and honest with you about it.
Anything else?
Please let us know if you wish to include lunches as part of your tour. Some groups prefer to purchase their own lunch from local amenities.
All our tours are customisable, get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.
All our tours are customisable, get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.
Who are Edventure Travel?
Why Choose Edventure for Your School Trip?
Edventure Travel can offer a unique and enriching experience for your students. We believe in creating memories to last a lifetime and there is no better way to teach, learn and discover than to immerse yourself in surroundings with real-life experiences.
At Edventure Travel we build close ties with each group to best understand their travel needs and preferences. Your travel adviser will know your tour inside out, from designing a customised itinerary, booking the services and being at the end of the phone should you need them when on tour.
Unique and Diverse Itineraries:
Meticulously crafted itineraries that align with your learning objectives to support classroom learning with real-world experiences. All our trips are custom designed to cater specific interests and subjects.
Memorable Moments:
We create a fun and inclusive environment where students can connect with their peers, teachers, and the local cultures and environments.
Safety First:
We prioritise safety and well-being with experienced staff, comprehensive insurance, and thorough planning.
Professionalism and Expertise:
Our dedicated team will plan all the logistics, transportation, accommodation, and activities, leaving you free to focus on your students.
Competitive Pricing:
We offer competitive rates for our school trip packages and are happy to look at beating other quotes you may have.
Flexibility:
We can tailor our trips to your specific budget, duration, and learning objectives.
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Choosing Edventure for your school trip means you can be confident that your students will have a safe, educational, and unforgettable experience that will enrich their learning and stay with them long after they return home.
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