Helicopter excursions from Sorrento

Situated on a natural terrace, directly above the sea, Sorrento is one of the most visited tourist destinations on the Bay of Naples. The ancient origins of the town can be seen in the octagonal road plan dating back to Roman times, the Arabian influenced architecture of the Church of St Francis of Assisi, and the splendid aristocratic villas built in the town in various periods of history. SAM Helicopters offers visitors to the area a unique way to admire the natural and artistic treasures of Sorrento with 5 excursions departing from Sorrento, each of a duration of approx. 50 minutes (max 4 passengers per flight).

The Peninsula and the Bay

An excursion flying over the breathtaking scenery of the Sorrentine Peninsula and the islands of the Bay of Naples. After having flown over Capri, SAM's expert pilot accompanies passengers on an exploration of the Amalfi Coast, which includes Monte Faito and Ravello, before returning to Sorrento.

Route: Sorrento, Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Monte Faito, Ravello, Sorrento

Area of Vesuvius

With departure from Sorrento, a mini tour of the archaeological remains of Pompei and Herculaneum, brought to the light in 1748 during excavation work commissioned by the Bourbon King, Charles III. An exhilarating airborne journey and a life long memory.

Route: Sorrento, Pompei, Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Sorrento

Amalfi Coast

Fly from the Sorrentine Peninsula and in to the skies over the Amalfi Coast, soaring above the historic towns Amalfi, Positano, the Lattari Mountains and the city of Salerno.

Route: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Salerno, Sorrento

Naples and the Islands of the Bay

This excursion flying over the islands of the Bay commences with a quick tour of Naples, the Castel Nuovo and Castel dell'Ovo. Procida and Ischia are the principal destinations of the tour, gems of the Mediterranean certain to provoke strong emotions and lasting memories.

Route: Sorrento, port of Naples, Procida, Ischia, Sorrento

Caserta and Pompei

A journey which offers a bird's eye view of some of the most important sites of the Campania region, flying over the ancient temples and habitations of Pompei, rediscovered after having lain buried for centuries beneath the ash poured over the town during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 B.C, and on to the splendid Palace of Caserta, royal residence of the Bourbon King of Naples.

Route: Sorrento, Pompei, Caserta, Sorrento

From Sorrento to Capri

An excursion with covers the entire Gulf of Naples, the Sorrentine Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast. From Sorrento passengers fly to Naples and over the world famous archaeological sites of Pompei and Herculaneum. The tour continues, soaring above Monte Faito, Amalfi and Positano, and draws to a close at the heliport of Capri.
Route: Sorrento, Naples, Herculaneum, Pompei, Monte Faito, Amalfi, Positano, Capri