Trips to the Bay of Naples for Hospitality & Catering Students
Study trips to the Bay of Naples offer a unique culinary experience for students of hospitality & catering. Renowned worldwide for its fantastic cuisine, Italy is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in the food industry.
History goes that the modern-day pizza originates from the Bay of Naples, so you’d struggle to find a tastier and more authentic pizza anywhere else in the world. Plus, you have a great choice of workshops, cooking classes and tours to choose from; covering everything from the art of pizza and pasta-making, to visiting lemon groves and gelato-making.
Prices start from£399pp
Sample itinerary
Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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| 1 | Daytime flight from a London airport & transfer to accommodation | Limoncello Tour | Free time to settle in. Evening meal. |
| 2 | La Fabbrica Della Pasta di Gragnano | Ice Cream Factory Workshop | Evening meal & bowling |
| 3 | Full day excursion on the Amalfi Coast. Guided tour of Sorrento Olive Grove & Working Mill followed by Pizza Demo | ||
| 4 | Free time for last minute shopping | Transfer to airport for return flight to the UK | |
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| Morning | Daytime flight from a London airport & transfer to accommodation |
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| Afternoon | Limoncello Tour |
| Evening | Free time to settle in. Evening meal. |
| Morning | La Fabbrica Della Pasta di Gragnano |
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| Afternoon | Ice Cream Factory Workshop |
| Evening | Evening meal & bowling |
| Morning | Full day excursion on the Amalfi Coast. Guided tour of Sorrento Olive Grove & Working Mill followed by Pizza Demo |
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| Afternoon | |
| Evening |
| Morning | Free time for last minute shopping |
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| Afternoon | Transfer to airport for return flight to the UK |
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Price Shown includes
- 3 nights’ half-board accommodation
- Return flights & overseas airport transfers
- Extensive group travel insurance
- 1 in 10 free place ratio
The visits shown in the sample itinerary above are not included in your quoted price unless indicated. If you would like to add any of these activities to your quote price, please get in touch.
Price shown is based on 30 paying passengers departing from a London airport on selected dates and is subject to availability.
On-tour support
On-tour support includes...
- Airport assistance when you arrive back at your UK airport when you book a coach transfer to take you home
Additional on-tour support available...
- Airport assistance during check-in, security and gate checks on your outbound flight from the UK
- A choice of packed lunches for your group throughout your stay
- Pre-booked meals at great group prices
- Pre-booked and pre-paid public transport tickets
- Services of a Local Guide
Top visits for college groups in the Bay of Naples
Limoncello Tour
Visit “I Giardini di Cataldo” limoncello producer for a 45 minute guided tour. Groups will hear about the history of the farm, walk amongst the beautiful lemon groves, receive an explanation of the techniques used to make limoncello, liquors and jams, and see the products being made. There will also be the opportunity for a tasting at the end!
Olive & Lemon Mill & Mozzarella Farm
Take your students on a guided walking tour of this olive and lemon mill and mozzarella farm in Sorrento. Your group will enjoy a cheese-making demonstration, plus a complimentary pizza and soft drink.
The Island of Capri
This stunning rocky coastline features the Arco Naturale and Faraglione landforms, shaped over many years by the erosive power of the sea. Resource pack activities include photograph and diagram annotation, field sketching and sequencing. The coastline is accessed via a short ferry ride. A laser boat ride around the island is also available upon arrival to see the coastline formations, and a funicular railway can be taken for a five minute journey up to Capri town. Groups can also visit Anacapri and ride the cable car of Monte Solaro. An English-speaking local guide can accompany you on this day, if you don’t have a Field Studies Guide.
La Fabbrica Della Pasta di Gragnano
During this fascinating visit, your students will learn about the ancient art of making pasta, which has a very long tradition in Gragnano. The location of this small town, between the sea and the mountains, has provided the ideal climate for producing and drying pasta for over 500 years. Here, your students can see the production process during a 30 minute guided tour of the factory before receiving a small memento of their visit.
Naples Underground Tour & Museum
There is an entire underground city below Naples - a series of ancient aqueducts that were eventually shut down and used as a bomb shelter during World War II. You can go down a square flight of steps put in place by Mussolini leading down 40m into an actual air raid shelter. The museum is in a huge underground sandstone quarry and contains incredible artefacts and objects found during more than 50 years of exploring the labyrinth beneath Naples.
Ice Cream Factory - Workshop
During this fascinating visit, your students will get to take part in an hour-long workshop, where they will learn how to make the delicious ice cream that Italy is famous for!
Le Colline di Sorrento - Pizza Demo
On this hands-on visit, your students will get the opportunity to watch a pizza being made, before getting the chance to make their own pizza base with chosen toppings.
Evening activites
- Bowling
- Taratella Show
Study themes
- International Gastronomy
- Managing for Strategic Success in Tourism, Hospitality & Events
