Sorrento: Roman History, Island-Hopping, Ice Cream & Pizza

Half Term week at Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria from £867pp for a family of three

With warm seas in late October, officially the best ice-cream in the world, home of pizza, islands to hop to, volcanoes to climb and living history that really gets kids and teenagers fired up, Sorrento has it all for pushed parents looking for the ideal half term get-away.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento is the Grand Duchess of the Amalfi coast – built on the foundations of the Emperor Augustus' villa and with breath-taking views over the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius from its terrace. It is in the heart of Sorrento - a pretty town with winding Roman streets, artisan shops and great restaurants - and the hotel even has an art deco lift through the cliff to the fishing port below. Boasting beautiful gardens and an outdoor pool, it is the perfect base for exploring the treasures of the Amalfi coast in October – avoiding both the summer heat and its crowds.  

• There are 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites within striking distance, including Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Palace of Caserta (larger than Versailles) and Paestum with the finest Doric temple in the world

• Hike along the Path of the Gods on footpaths winding through fields and ancient villages. The Amalfi Coast is where Ulysses is said to have resisted the sirens and roman mythology is embroidered into the very landscape

• Fabulous Food - home of the world's best ice cream, lemons for Limoncello and tomatoes as well as fritto misto in the small coastal cafes.

• Take a boat to the islands of Capri or Ischia for a day trip with a difference

• Drive to the top of Vesuvius or along the twisting coastal roads to Positano and Ravello –  taking advantage of the lack of traffic at this time of year
• Then, let the kids jump in the hotel's pool while the parents kick back and drink in the dolce vita

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is just 50 minutes' drive from Naples. A 5-night break flying Easyjet from Gatwick, based on a family of 3, B&B is currently £867pp. Direct flights to Naples are scheduled from many UK regional airports. Book the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria via http://www.citalia.com/holidays/italy/campania/sorrento/hotels/grand-hotel-excelsior-vittoria

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