ACCOMPANYING PERSONS’ PROGRAM

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2006

20:30 – 22:00
Get Together Reception at the Hilton Hotel, Sorrento
Host: Organizing and International Scientific Committees

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2006


10:00

Half Day Tour in Sorrento
Departure on foot to Sorrento center. First stop at the Cathedral, built on the site of the ancient temple, to see a very delicate work of marbles, woodworks, sculptures and paintings. Continuing to Via San Cesaeo, to Largo Dominova, the Bell-tower of the Cathedral dated back to medieval times. Following through the historical centre, proceed to 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, entering hotel Bellevue Syrene – built on a cliff and decorated with frescoes and unique French, English and Italian antiques. Free time for shopping and return to the hotel.

18:00 – 19:00
Happy Hour at the Hilton Sorrento Bar (cash bar)

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2006

10:00

Half Day Tour to Ercolano
Departure by bus to Herculaneum. This journey goes along the gorgeous coastal road through Castellammare di Stabia to Herculaneum. It was a residential town surrounded by the villas of the wealthy Romans. When the catastrophe of 79 A.D. occurred Herculaneum was submerged under a torrent of mud and lava that hardened into a soft tufa that preserved many of the timber features and household objects which can be seen today

19:30
Authentic Neapolitan Dinner at O’Parrucchiano Restaurant with Entertainment

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2006

19:30
Dine Around at Selected Restaurants in Sorrento (Optional)
Meat: La Lanterna or Tasso restaurants
Pizza: Villa Rubinacci restaurant
Fish: Vela Bianca or Zi Ntonio restaurants

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2006

10:00

Half Day Tour to Positano
Departure by bus to the Amalfi coast, that is said to be the most spectacular in Europe and from Sorrento, the winding cliff top road offers breathtaking panoramic views at every turn. First stop will be above Positano to take pictures and to change into small local buses, as only these are allowed to go down town. In Positano town walk through the characteristic little streets of the village rich of shops of local products like Limoncello, ceramics and typical dresses. Visit the Church of Santa Maria dell’Assunta, and end at the famous stairs to the beach where all the best restaurants and open-air cafés are located. Free time for shopping and return to Sorrento

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19:30
Farewell Dinner (Optional)