2024 and 2025 POMPEII-CAPRI-SORRENTO Painting Holiday | 3-in-1 Amalfi Coast art holiday
Perfect painting holiday on THE AMALFI COAST IN ITALY!
SPECIAL NOTE FOR 2024 and 2025: THE HOLIDAY IS BASED IN POMPEII with a painting trip to the island of Capri, Sorrento and Herculaneum.
“It was a great week. The tutor and coordinator Marie is creative, generous and energetic. Her good sense of humour lubricated the group, making for a charming atmosphere. Artistically, she subtly and positively advised, suggested and encouraged as we each worked in our own way. The accommodation was good and we found pleasant restaurants to eat at.”
All artistic levels. Watercolours, acrylic, drawing, oils, gouache, hard pastels.
You’ll love our 3-in-1 2024 and 2025 painting holidays in Europe’s Amalfi coast. Join us and do art in mysterious Pompeii and Herculaneum, the fabulous island of Capri, and wonderful Sorrento (Those wishing to visit Naples or Amalfi will have the free day to do so.)
MOBILITY: You must not have any particular mobility issues to join this holiday and must be able to walk without strain at a normal pace on our outings.
(Closest airport: Naples. Possibility of landing in Rome, then taking a train to Pompeii.)
Included in this art holiday:
Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Art Equipment (board, stool, optional easel). Beginners welcome!
Art Materials (paints, brushes, paper) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists only: Pastels, acrylics or oils.
Accommodation: Ensuite room at a 4-STAR hotel in Pompeii facing the ruins.
Restaurant meals (except on the free day). Wine at dinner included.
Painting and sightseeing in POMPEII, HERCULANEUM, isle of CAPRI (at famous Monte Solaro), and SORRENTO.
Entry tickets to POMPEII, MONTE SOLARO and HERCULANEUM. Train tickets to Sorrento (twice) and Herculaneum.
Ferry tickets to Capri and back + Capri bus.
ACCOMMODATION IN POMPEII (4-STAR HOTEL FACING THE RUINS):
THIS YEAR’S DATES: SEPT. 9 - 16 2024 - 3 ROOMS LEFT.
NEXT YEAR’S DATES (2025): SEPTEMBER 8 - 15 2025 - NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS!
PRICES:
£175 at booking. The remainder 90 days prior to the holiday.
Please note: A knee surgery or a son’s wedding could pop up after you book! This is why our booking payments are transferrable for a period of 24 months after the date of purchase under our Terms.
EVERYTHING LISTED INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY.
Accommodation: Our group stays in Ensuite Rooms at a hotel in Mestre, just 15 minutes from Venice by bus (included in our 1-week Venice transportation water bus pass).
You are coming on your own (like most participants). ECONOMICAL ENSUITE ROOM (Single Bed) in SINGLE OCCUPANCY:
£175 Booking payment + £1390 SINGLE ENSUITE ROOM. BREAKFAST ONLY (You pay for your meals separately; Perfect for light eaters or special diets).
£175 Booking payment + £1690 SINGLE ENSUITE ROOM. ALL RESTAURANT MEALS (except on the free day).
ECO ENSUITE ROOM (12 M2 - Double Bed) in SINGLE OCCUPANCY:
£175 Booking payment + £1490 SINGLE ENSUITE ROOM. BREAKFAST ONLY (You pay for your meals separately; Perfect for light eaters or special diets).
£175 Booking payment + £1790 SINGLE ENSUITE ROOM. ALL RESTAURANT MEALS (except on the free day).
LARGER ENSUITE ROOM (14 M2 - Double Bed) in SINGLE OCCUPANCY:
£175 Booking payment + £1690 SINGLE ENSUITE ROOM. BREAKFAST ONLY (You pay for your meals separately; Perfect for light eaters or special diets).
£175 Booking payment + £1990 SINGLE ENSUITE ROOM. ALL RESTAURANT MEALS (except on the free day).
You are coming with a PAINTING FRIEND and wish to share an ENSUITE ROOM (Double Bed or Twin) in DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:
£175 Booking payment + £1290 SINGLE ENSUITE ROOM. BREAKFAST ONLY (You pay for your meals separately; Perfect for light eaters or special diets).
£175 Booking payment + £1590 SINGLE ENSUITE ROOM. ALL RESTAURANT MEALS (except on the free day).
You are coming with a NON PAINTER. Room in Double Occupancy.
£175 Booking payment + 50% off painter price in shared room with painter. Everything included except tutoring, art materials and equipment. Meal option must be the same as non painter.
Not included (all participants): Minibar consumptions (if applicable). Drinks or snacks outside of meals. Personal travel insurance. City tax (+-£3.00/night). Meals if breakfast only option chosen.
TYPICAL TRIP SCHEDULE | PAINTING HOLIDAY CAPRI - POMPEII (Days could be switched around depending on the weather or due to other factors).
DAY 1 (Arrival): Meet up at the hotel in Pompeii with participants and the tutor Marie Remond at 6.00 PM. Evening welcome dinner with wine at a local restaurant in Pompeii at 7.00 PM. Introduction to the painting holiday. Right upon arrival, you will be able to relax in good company!
DAY 2 Lazy morning, breakfast at the hotel. Participative demo with the tutor from 10.00 AM until noon. Lunch at a local restaurant in Pompeii. Afternoon sightseeing in Pompeii from 2 until 5.30 PM.
DAY 3 Breakfast. Early morning train to Sorento. Ferry to Capri island. Visit of Anacapri with lunch and afternoon painting at breathtaking MONTE SOLARO! Spectacular views of CAPRI guaranteed!! As an artist (even if you’re a beginner) you will never forget painting on Capri’s highest mount with us!!! Return ferry and train in the evening. Dinner in Pompeii.
About Capri: It is an island situated a few kilometres off Sorrento in the Tyrrheanian Sea, on the South side off of the gulf of Naples in a region of Italy called Campania. Capri is just over 10 km2 (4 square miles) with a population of 12000 people. Its two town are called Capri (like the island) and Anacapri. It has hills and cliffs. It’s highest point is Monte Solaro where the tutor takes the group every year (no walking) - with an elevation of 589 meters (1932 feet). It is also known for its famous drink made of local lemons: Limoncello!
Anacapri (town): It is a commune of Capri island and holds treasures such as Axel Munth’s Villa San Michele, gorgeous Monte Solaro, and Cassa Rossa. All three are definite bucket list “superbes” when visiting Capri!
Monte Solaro: This cliffy mount is hands down one of the most spectacular views on the planet (no exaggeration). It offers 360° views of Capri and the Italian mainland coast with a view of the Vesuvius volcano. A perfect place to paint. There is a chair lift to get there from Anacapri (very slow and easy), and also a snack bar where you can enjoy the views with a drink.
Monte Solaro, Capri.
2023 on Capri island with past participants
View from Villa San Michele on a previous visit in 2022
DAY 4 Breakfast, lazy morning. Train to Herculaneum. Sightseeing, lunch and afternoon sketching and painting at Herculaneum.
DAY 5 Breakfast. Free day. Why not visit Naples (by train) or Amalfi (by bus). No meals on the free day.
DAY 6 Breakfast. Day’s excursion to POMPEII, which group and tutor will reach by ferry (not included) and by train (included) from Sorrento, about 30 minutes. Packed lunch brought to Pompeii and afternoon spent in the mysterious ancient city. We will not be doing full-fledged painting inside, but rather sketching. You will then able to sightsee inside the mysterious ruins at your own pace. Back to Capri in the evening. Dinner party at the accommodation with wine and our very own private art showcase!!!
About POMPEII: This very famous antique city smothered in ashes and volcano rock in the 79 AD Mount Vesuvius explosion, was rediscovered and unearthed in the 18th century. Fascinating discoveries are ongoing to this day.
During our last painting holiday in POMPEII.
DAY 7: Breakfast. Late morning train to Sorrento. Lunch in Sorrento followed by an onsite painting session.
DAY 8: Breakfast and goodbyes after check-out.
Mobility: If you are generally relatively fit, and can walk at a normal pace, you can skip this part.
Test: I can walk 20 to 25 minutes and climb one or two flights of stairs without it being strenuous.