Visiting Sorrento in December

Christmas and the New Year in Sorrento

Visiting Sorrento in December

December in Sorrento is all about one thing: Christmas! Sorrento has become known over recent years for its sumptuous Christmas lights and decorations, including a towering musical tree in Piazza Tasso, and if its seasonal concerts and events organized for the annual “Mi illumino d’inverno” festival.

Weather in December

Temperatures are cool in December, but there is a bit less rain than in November. This month has the shortest days of the year, and the sun is already setting at 5 pm each afternoon.

  • Average high temperature (in Celsius): 15° C
  • Average low temperature (in Celsius): 10° C
  • Chance of rain: 30%
  • Chance of clouds: 47%
  • Average sea temperature (in Celsius): 17° C
  • Average daylight hours: 9

What to Do in December

Each weekend in December, Sorrento has street artists, concerts, parades, and “Villaggio di Babbo Natale” (Santa's Village) in the garden at Villa Fiorentino. The town is decked out in seasonal lights and decorations, and Corso Italia makes for the perfect backdrop for a seasonal stroll.

Christmas in Sorrento

We suggest you plan an afternoon exploring Amalfi and Atrani, where the Christmas lights are also beautiful after sunset, or Salerno for a more artistic take on seasonal decorations.

Christmas on the Amalfi Coast

Don't miss Naples at Christmas, especially the famous “San Gregorio Armeno” lane, where traditional Nativity sets are made by hand.

A Day in Naples

Weather permitting, a trip across the water to Capri is always a fun excursion, and there are daily ferries from Sorrento all year round.

Christmas on Capri

The best experiences and tours in Visiting Sorrento in December

Tour of the Amalfi Cost, Positano, Amalfi & Ravello Shared

Departure from Naples, Sorrento

Visit Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello in a day
Transfer by boat from Positano to Amalfi
Avoid the hassle and crowds of public transportation
Local official guide in English

Amalfi Coast from Sorrento and other options...

€ 105 per guest

Duration 8 ore 9 ore

Free cancellation

(1306 Reviews)

Departure from Naples, Sorrento, Port of Naples

A private driving tour via Mercedes to the highlights of the Amalfi Coast

Luxury Mercedes Vehicle

From € 470 € 499 Per vehicle | Max 8 passengers

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(368 Reviews)
Organic "CLASSIC" Wine Tasting with Lunch on Vesuvius Bestseller

Activities

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards
Lunch with a view featuring local specialties
Tasting of the 'CLASSIC' Vesuvio Lacryma Christi DOC wines

Wine Tasting with Lunch

€ 45 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(1094 Reviews)

Departure from Piano di Sorrento

Traditional lunch included
Tour of the family garden
Historic traditional limoncello recipe

Limoncello Class

From € 480 Per group | Max 12 people

Duration 3 ore

(87 Reviews)

Activities

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards
Lunch with a view featuring local specialties
Tasting of the 'SUPERIOR' Vesuvio Lacryma Christi DOC wines

Wine Tasting with Lunch

€ 55 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(1094 Reviews)

Departure from Amalfi, Capri, Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Praiano

The isle of Capri, from sea and land
Swimming and snorkeling in the most beautiful bays
Expert English speaking captains

ApreaMare Diamond 38' and other options...

From € 900 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 8 ore

(430 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

Flexible itinerary
Experienced skipper
Powerful luxury speedboat

Pershing 43

From € 900 € 1,200 Per boat | Max 11 passengers

Duration 4 ore 8 ore

(222 Reviews)
Private Full-Day Tour of the Amalfi Coast Bestseller

Departure from Naples, Sorrento

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Multiple stops to sightsee
Flexible pace and custom itinerary

Luxury car

From € 480 € 460 Per vehicle | Max 8 passengers

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(105 Reviews)

Departure from Sorrento

Prosecco for a welcome toast
Comfortable and agile gozzo boat
Expert skipper

Jeranto 7.50

From € 900 Per boat | Max 7 passengers

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(26 Reviews)
Pompeii: Guided Tour Departing from Naples Shared

Departure from Naples

Transfer between Naples and Pompeii
1.5-hour guided tour
Skip-the-line entry

Bus

€ 87 per guest

Duration 3 ore

Free cancellation

(8930 Reviews)
Mozzarella Experience + Butter Class on the Sorrento Peninsula New

Departure from Vico Equense

Tour a historic dairy
Learn to make butter
Taste delicious traditional local foods

Dairy Private

€ 130 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(27 Reviews)
Mozzarella Experience +Cagliata Class: cheesemaking workshop New

Departure from Vico Equense

Experience for the whole family
Private experience in an ancient dairy farm
Farm-to-table fresh ingredients

Dairy Private

€ 120 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(27 Reviews)

Where to stay in Visiting Sorrento in December

Villas - Positano

All the beauty of the Amalfi Coast from your terrace

  • The spectacular sea view from the private terrace
  • The panoramic position just 20 minutes far from Positano
  • The large spaces of the villa and the kitchen equipped with everything you need

Tel. +393397216370

www.villagennyandemilypositano.com

4 stars - Sorrento

Postcard-perfect memories from Sorrento

  1. From the rooms to the private beach by elevator
  2. Dinner with a view of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples
  3. A historic hotel in the heart of Sorrento

Tel. +39 081 8072011

5 stars - Sorrento

Pure Italian architecture and design

  1. The private waterfront and beach
  2. The saltwater pool
  3. The restaurant right on the water's edge
From € 274

Tel. +39 081 8784644

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4 stars - Sorrento

Mediterranean elegance overlooking Sorrento

  1. A Mediterranean residence overlooking the center of Sorrento
  2. Two restaurants serving the finest Neapolitan cuisine
  3. Swimming pools with spectacular views of the Bay of Naples

Tel. +39 081 8784555

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4 stars - Sorrento

Perched above the Mediterranean Sea in Sorrento's "old town"

  1. Suite Pitloo: a jacuzzi on the terrace with a view
  2. A dinner by candlelight with a view over the Bay of Naples
  3. An elevator directly from the hotel to the beach
From € 250

Tel. +39 081 8072608

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3 stars - Massa Lubrense

Fall head over heels for the Mediterranean: the sea, the art, the beauty

  1. The view of Capri from your room
  2. The Spa: paradise...in paradise
  3. The flavors of Sorrento served with a view
From € 223

Tel. +39 0818789181

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Restaurants open in Visiting Sorrento in December

Restaurants - Sorrento

The Michelin-starred restaurant at the Excelsior Vittoria Hotel

Sorrento's most impressive scenic view blends with a Michelin-starred dining experience

Tel. +390818777836