Want to spend an affordable 72 hours in Sorrento? Here's how!
Your next Best Holiday Destination - Sorrento
Spending your
holidays in Italy or choosing Italy as your next travel destination might be
daunting, but here’s the thing: Sorrento is a small town and you can cover most of it in 72 hours.
Still not
sure how to do that? Pick up a pen and a paper and start jotting down the
following in your itinerary.
Here's what you can do in 72 Hours in Rome.
Here's what you can do in 72 Hours in Rome.
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Sorrento |
Day 1 – Cover major attractions
Sorrento
teems with historical and architectural marvels. Start your day by strolling
around the historical district of Sorrento. As you wind through the snaking
streets of the district, be sure to stop every now and then at the popular attractions
such as the Duomo of Sorrento, the Church and Cloister of San Francesco, the
Basilica of Sant’Antonino, the Sedile Dominova, and the never-getting-old
Marina Grande Harbour.
Duomo of Sorrento. The Cathedral of Sorrento is a Roman Catholic Cathedral dedicated to the Saints Philip and James. A simple exterior with an ornate interior.
Church and Cloister of San Francesco overlooks The Bay of Naples and consists of 3 main sections - Monastery, Church and the Cloister. The monastery was built on the 7th century while the Church in the 14th century. During the summer months the cloister becomes a bustle of activity with art exhibitions and the Sorrentine Musical Festival,
Basilica of Sant’Antonino is Sorrento's oldest church. Inside boasts Roman artifacts, medieval paintings and a gilded ceiling.
Duomo of Sorrento. The Cathedral of Sorrento is a Roman Catholic Cathedral dedicated to the Saints Philip and James. A simple exterior with an ornate interior.
Church and Cloister of San Francesco overlooks The Bay of Naples and consists of 3 main sections - Monastery, Church and the Cloister. The monastery was built on the 7th century while the Church in the 14th century. During the summer months the cloister becomes a bustle of activity with art exhibitions and the Sorrentine Musical Festival,
Basilica of Sant’Antonino is Sorrento's oldest church. Inside boasts Roman artifacts, medieval paintings and a gilded ceiling.
After you’ve
exhausted yourself by visiting all of these attractions, have delectable
Italian cuisines at Porta Marina Seafood or Ristorante Bagni Delfino. Both of
these are located near the Grande Harbour.
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Teatro Tasso |
Day 2 – Explore the museums
Start your
day by visiting Museobottega della Tarsialignea at around 11 am. You cannot
start off before this because the museums generally open at 10 am. Once you’re
done with this one, the next museums to visit are Correale di Terranova, Torrerosse Sorrento, Villa FOndi, Marcello
Aversa Studio d’Arte, Gallery Raffaele Celentano, Wonderwall Art Gallery,
Mastellone Giuseppe Inlaidwood, Art and
Craft Gallery, Museo Mineralogico Campano, and Galleria Celentano.
Of course, if
you cannot cover them in a day, spare some for the third day.
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Limoncello |
Day 3 – Explore the local shopping scene
The main
shopping street in Sorrento is the Corso Italia. However, you can also explore
the bustling markets and streets such as Lagro Padre Reginaldo Guiana, Via
Degli Archi, and Via Santa Maria de Grazie.
The things
you can buy can range from leather goods to anything you want.
Although
Sorrento is a small friendly town, it still offers a lot. Start with following this
guide and also think about your own additions. After all, it’s your trip, make
it large – this is how any Italy travel or Italy holidays should be.
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Street Vendor |
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