Business and Tourism Studies School Trips to Naples
Business and Tourism Studies School Trips to Naples: Real-World Business and Tourism Insights in Southern Italy
Discover the dynamic relationship between local enterprise, tourism, and global markets through a unique educational journey across Naples, Sorrento, and Capri. Our Business and Tourism Studies School Trips to Naples are carefully designed to align with your school’s curriculum, creating meaningful links to key GCSE and A-Level topics.
Highlights include:
- Visiting local businesses like pasta factories, pizza restaurants, and gelato makers to study production, marketing, and customer service.
- Exploring Capri’s luxury tourism market and learning how destination branding shapes visitor experiences.
- Examining Naples’ vibrant economy, from artisan workshops to major tourist sites.
- Gaining first-hand experience of the operational challenges and successes of Italian businesses.
Students will not only build a deeper understanding of their subjects but also experience the rich culture, history, and cuisine of southern Italy — a perfect blend of education and inspiration.
Highlights of Our Naples Business & Tourism Education Trips:
- Discover the cultural and economic significance of Naples, the gateway to southern Italy.
- Learn about traditional Italian food production with visits to a pasta factory and a pizza-making class.
- Explore the business of tourism on the glamorous island of Capri.
- Understand how regional culinary traditions drive local economies with a gelato-making demonstration.
- Connect real-world experiences to Business and Tourism syllabus themes such as marketing, entrepreneurship, and customer service.
- Optional visits to Museo Archeologico Napoli, a mozzarella farm, Mount Vesuvius, Ercolano archaeological site, and lemon groves.
- Tailored itineraries designed to complement GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC Business and Travel & Tourism curriculum objectives.
Curriculum Links
This trip is designed to support GCSE and A-Level Business Studies and Travel & Tourism courses, with direct connections to topics such as:
- Business operations and production methods (e.g., pasta and pizza-making industries).
- Marketing and branding in tourism destinations (Capri, Sorrento, Naples).
- Customer service and visitor experience in hospitality.
- Economic impacts of tourism on local economies.
Syllabus Tailoring
The itinerary can be customised to emphasise specific educational themes, including:
- Small business development and entrepreneurship in the food and tourism sectors.
- Sustainable tourism and its impact on regional environments.
- Supply chain logistics through visits to local producers.
- Cultural influences on business practices.
Tailored sessions and site visits help reinforce learning outcomes linked to your specific exam board requirements.
Cross-Curricular Opportunities:
The trip also offers exciting cross-curricular links, incorporating:
- Geography: Tourism development and environmental impacts on coastal regions.
- Food Technology: Insights into artisanal food production.
- Cultural Studies: Understanding regional Italian traditions and their economic significance.
Students gain a well-rounded educational experience that bridges multiple disciplines while enjoying hands-on, real-world learning.
Business and Tourism Studies School Trips to Naples
- Duration: 4 Days
- Board: Full board
- Passengers: 40
- Free Staff Places: 5
Accommodation
Hotel Club Sorrento offers a welcoming and comfortable stay in the charming town of Sant’Agnello, just a short distance from the heart of Sorrento. Perfectly suited for school groups, the hotel provides a safe and relaxed environment with cozy rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and a spacious garden area for students to unwind. Guests can enjoy traditional Italian meals at the hotel’s restaurant, featuring local specialties that reflect the flavors of the Sorrento coast.
Excursions & Inclusions
Island of Capri, Piazza del Plebiscito, Galleria Umberto and San Gregorio Armeno.
Where it’s held
Our Naples Business and Tourism study trips are based on the stunning Sorrento Peninsula, a perfect location offering students a safe and inspiring environment.
Sorrento’s strategic position provides easy access to Naples, Pompeii, Capri, and surrounding attractions, allowing students to explore real-world examples of tourism management, hospitality, and traditional industries. With its rich history, bustling economy, and world-renowned status as a tourist destination, this area offers endless learning opportunities for students to see key business and tourism concepts in action.
Sample Itinerary for Business and Tourism Studies School Trips to Naples
Day 1: ARRIVAL (D)
Arrive at Naples or Fiumicino Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by your private driver and transferred to your hotel on the Sorrento Peninsula. If time allows, visit the Pompeii archaeological site to witness ancient Roman urban planning and commerce firsthand. After checking in, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring local specialties and relax after your journey. Overnight stay on the Sorrento Peninsula.
Day 2: PIZZA AND PASTA EXPERIENCE (B, D)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting out on a fascinating exploration of Italy’s food industries.
- Morning: Visit a traditional pasta factory. Learn about production methods, supply chains, and branding, followed by a tasting session.
- Lunch: Hands-on pizza-making workshop in a local restaurant, discovering how Italy’s most famous export is crafted and marketed.
- Afternoon: Free time to relax or explore.
- Evening: Dinner at the hotel.
This day connects to key curriculum themes such as production processes, branding, and customer service.
Day 3: ISLAND OF CAPRI (B, D)
After breakfast, transfer to the port and board a ferry to the iconic island of Capri.
- Guided tour around the island, exploring how Capri balances exclusive tourism with preserving its natural beauty.
- Visit Anacapri and Capri Town to learn about boutique hospitality, destination marketing, and customer experiences.
- Optional stop at a traditional gelateria to see artisan gelato production and taste local products.
- Free time for students to explore the island independently and observe tourism operations in action.
Return to Sorrento by boat and coach. Dinner at your hotel.
Day 4: NAPLES CITY TOUR & DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast, time permitting, take a 2-hour guided tour of Naples:
- Visit Piazza del Plebiscito, Galleria Umberto, and San Gregorio Armeno, learning about commerce, tourism, and the retail sector in Naples.
- Brief free time for shopping and final explorations.
Transfer to Naples Airport for your flight home, filled with new knowledge and experiences!