Congress Information in English
Scientific Program
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Sorrento: the location of the XXIII National Congress of the Italian Chemical Society
Sorrento is perched high on the cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Naples offering breathtaking views of the spectacular landscape, which captivates the visitor. The town gives its name to the Sorrentine peninsula, a large area of land extending from Vico Equense to Massa Lubrense, that is suspended between green mountains and transparent blue sea. The town has been a popular vacation and cultural destination of the Campania region in southern Italy for centuries. The convenient geographical location makes it an ideal departure point for excursions to Capri, Ischia, Pompeii, Amalfi, Positano, Herculaneum, Paestum, and the Vesuvius, all located within a 50 km radius.
Congress Venue: Hilton Sorrento Palace
The modern Congress Centre where the event will be held is located in a quiet area, 10 minutes walk from the beach and the town centre, and it’s an ideal mixture both for business and leisure.
You could dive into the Roman-themed indoor swimming pool, enjoy outside pools, a fitness room and tennis court.
www.sorrento.hilton.com
TRAVEL INFOS
How to get to Sorrento from Naples Airport
By private transfer
The Organizing Secretariat YES Meet can provide a private car (max 3 people) with a driver from Naples Capodichino Airport to your Hotel in Sorrento. You can contact YES Meet in order to book this service (Phone +39 0818770604 – Fax +39 0818770258 – e-mail: info@sci2009.org).
By public bus
In front of the Naples Capodichino Airport, upon exit from the Arrival area, you can find a bus stop for the “Curreri Bus Line" which runs from the Naples Airport to Sorrento Piazza A. Lauro. The trip to Sorrento lasts about 75 minutes. The tickets (cost about 10,00 Euro) can be purchased on board by asking the driver.
In front of the Naples Capodichino Airport, upon exit from the Arrival area, you can also find a bus stop for the “Alibus” Bus Line (cost 3,00 Euro, tickets from the driver) that leaves every 30 minutes from the airport to Naples Piazza Garibaldi where you can catch a train for Sorrento (Circumvesuviana Line) that takes about 1 hour to arrive (cost about 3,50 Euro), and also to the touristic seaport of Beverello where you can take the hydrofoil to reach Sorrento by sea (cost about 11,00 Euro).
By car
At the Naples Capodichino Airport, it is possible to rent-a-car from most major companies.
From the Airport Naples Capodichino take the “Autostrada A1” (you must turn immediately on your left once you leave the main street to the Airport Terminal) following the directions for “Autostrada A3” for “Napoli-Salerno”, and the “Penisola Sorrentina” / Sorrento. Exit the highway at “Castellammare di Stabia” (right after the Exit for Pompei) and follow the directions for Sorrento.
Once arriving at the Exit for “Castellammare di Stabia”, follow the directions for “Penisola Sorrentina” or Sorrento. Go to the left on the mini round-about, following the blue signs for Sorrento. After 2 km continue up the overpass, keeping to the left (on SS 145). Pass through 3 tunnels which lead you onto the coastal road to Sorrento along the Gulf of Naples. Continue on the coastal road (Corso Italia) through the towns of Meta, Piano di Sorrento and Sant'Agnello, then into Sorrento (under the bridge with SORRENTO written on it), continue for about 500 meters to the first major intersection, where you must turn left, then immediately turn right onto Via degli Aranci, proceed for 600 meters until you see a sign indicating the Hilton Sorrento Palace, where you will need to turn to the left, onto Via S. Antonio.
Distance from Naples airport is approx. 50 km. Driving time from the airport is 75 minutes.
Note: all “autostrade” in Italy are toll highways that normally require a payment of a fee for passage when you exit.
From Rome to Sorrento there is a direct bus "Marozzi Line”, (cost about 17,50 Euro) from the train station “Tiburtina” to Sorrento Piazzo Lauro once or twice a day at 7:00 and 15:00 (from Monday to Saturday), and return trip from Sorrento to Rome, that takes about 4 hours.
How to get to Sorrento by train
Reach the Naples main train station (Napoli Stazione Centrale) from the airport or other locations (i.e. Rome or Milan train stations) catch the Circumvesuviana train (local line) to Sorrento. Departure area is 2 levels below the same Stazione Centrale.
How to get to Sorrento by sea
At the touristic Port (molo Beverello) it is possible to take the hydrofoil for Sorrento (cost about 11,00 Euro). It takes about 30 minutes. In the web site www.alilauro.it it is possible to check the timetable.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Once in Sorrento, tickets for the local Buses and Circumvesuviana train can be purchased at the train station, newspaper stands (“Edicola”) or tobacco/cigarette shops (“Tabaccheria” or “Tabaccaio”). International telephone cards are available at the “Edicola” and the “Tabaccheria” or “Tabaccaio”.
Monetary exchange service is provided by the hotel and most banks (normally open from 8:30 to 13:30).
July in Sorrento is the summer high season. Shops open around 9.30 am and close around 10.00 pm. Some shops have non-stop opening hours, but many are closed between 12.00 am and 4.00 pm. In general, the shops in the historical Sorrento center or in other tourist zones have continuous opening hours.
Post Office is open from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.30, and on Saturdays from 8.00 to 12.30.
Banks and exchange offices are usually open from Monday to Friday.
- Note that taking the taxi from Naples to Sorrento is very expensive (they can ask 90-110 Euro, upon arrival). In case, agree on the price before.
- Most people, especially in bars and restaurants, speak good English.
- In Italy Euro is the official currency.
- Generally, the climate in Sorrento in the summer months (July and August) is sunny, hot (temperatures between 28° to 35° C, day and night), and humid (RH 80%).
Appropriate accessories to bring include: a hat, bathing suit, sunglasses, protective sun lotion and mosquito repellent.
LINKS
- Naples Airport Website
- National Rail
- Hydrofoils from Naples to Sorrento
For any further information you may need, please, contact the Organizing Secretariat YES Meet:
Phone +39 081 8770604
Fax +39 081 8770258
e-mail: info@sci2009.org
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