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Pizza Making & Gladiators - Family Trip to Italy

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7 days

from £1,295pp (excluding flights)

In just 2 ½ hours you can be enjoying the sunshine, dining out on wonderful food in an incredibly family friendly environment and be surrounded by a history that is fascinating and fun for both the little and the large children in your family.

Dress as a Roman Gladiator and learn the basic techniques of gladiatorial sword fighting.
Get your hands dirty rolling, sprinkling and baking before feasting on your creation - the perfect Pizza!
Eat ice-cream, learn to make ice cream and eat more ice-cream!
Uncover the real life stories of Pompeii, buried by a volcanic eruption some 2000 year ago.

A city break can often be met by a groan from younger members of the family but we have designed this holiday idea so the sightseeing is planned with the whole family in mind including a wonderful mix of ‘hands on’ and educational activities. Whilst in Rome the whole family can visit the Colosseum and learn the tricks and skills of the gladiators before learning to make authentic Italian pizza and delicious ice-cream.

Travel by train to the Amalfi coast and the pretty town of Sorrento. Here you can explore the medieval streets, search for seaside treasures in the sandy coves and visit the nearby sites of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.

For a more detailed itinerary with great ideas on what to do and where to stay, please get in touch with our experts.

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what is included

All accommodation
Internal flights
International flights as detailed
Sightseeing with private guide as per the itinerary
Transfers as detailed

what is excluded

Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Visas

PLEASE NOTE THE COST SHOWN INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS DEPARTING FROM THE UK, BASED ON AN APPROXIMATE AIR FARE. PLEASE ASK YOUR TRAVEL EXPERT FOR AN ACCURATE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT QUOTE. INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS DEPARTING FROM THE UK ARE ATOL PROTECTED.

Itinerary at a glance

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Day 1

London - Rome

Fly London to Rome

Italy's capital city is arguably the most storied and illustrious cities in the world. Positively dripping in history, art and culture, Rome today fuses the ancient with the new. Overflowing with iconic sights recognisable the world over, a holiday to Rome is about packing in as much as possible whether you're staying for a long weekend or a fortnight.

You will be staying at Hotel Santa Chiara, Bed & Breakfast

Day 2

Rome

Learn to Be a Gladiator
Take a step back in time and enjoy learning how to become a Gladiator. An introduction on how to train and fight with authentic weapons used by the Gladiators of Ancient Rome. Your lesson today will be led by members of the Historic Group of Rome who are specialists in the re-enactment of Roman Life and Gladiatorial combat. Learn about Roman history and the life of a gladiator before its time to put on your tunic and learn the basic techniques of gladiatorial sword fighting.

You will be staying at Hotel Santa Chiara, Bed & Breakfast

Day 3

Rome

Pizza Making
Experience the gastronomic delights of Italy as you cook up a fantastic pizza with your local expert chef!

Your private chef will guide you in the preparation of 3 or 4 different varieties of pizza and a delicious tiramisu dessert before you can feast on your creations.

You will be staying at Hotel Santa Chiara, Bed & Breakfast

Day 4

Rome - Sorrento

Transfer to the station.

Travel by Train from Rome to Sorrento

Transfer to the hotel.

Sorrento is a coastal town in southwestern Italy, facing the Bay of Naples on the Sorrentine Peninsula. Perched atop cliffs that separate the town from its busy marinas, it’s known for sweeping views and Piazza Tasso, a cafe-lined square. The historic center is a warren of narrow alleys that includes the Chiesa di San Francesco, a 14th-century church with a tranquil cloister.

You will be staying at Hotel de la Ville, Bed & Breakfast

Day 5

Sorrento

You will be staying at Hotel de la Ville, Bed & Breakfast

Day 6

Sorrento

Day Trip to Pompeii by Train
Catch the train to Pompeii, a short journey from Sorrento and explore the famous ruins.

You will be staying at Hotel de la Ville, Bed & Breakfast

Day 7

Sorrento - Naples - London

Drive from Sorrento to Naples

Fly Naples to London

Destination Experts

Our experts have unrivalled firsthand knowledge of Italy

Phone: +44(0) 1285 651 010

Katie Benden, Travel Expert

"Katie was brilliant and very helpful. Helped to put together the itinerary I was dreaming of for my honeymoon and she was excellent with communication."

"Very happy with Katie Benden. Great service – always prompt reply to queries and always polite, attentive and informative. A wonderful holiday."

Phone: +44(0) 1285 651 010

Kate Hitchen, Travel Expert

"Kate was calm and bent over backwards to accommodate my jitters about going to Kashmir in the light of tighter FCO guidelines just a few days before our departure. She was absolutely correct in advising against what I thought we should do. Several times during the holiday we said that, 'Kate was dead right about that!'."

"We asked for a rather particular kind of Indian holiday. You delivered it in full. Highlights? Honestly, each day was a highlight in itself. "