Rome & the Splendid Amalfi Coast

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Discover Rome’s timeless wonders, from the Colosseum’s ancient grandeur to the artistic brilliance of the Vatican
  • Wander through centuries of history and art, where Michelangelo and Bernini shaped the Eternal City’s legacy.
  • Step back in time in Pompeii before soaking up the charm of Sorrento’s seaside streets and views of Vesuvius.
  • Sail to Capri to admire its crystal-blue waters, dramatic cliffs, and the island’s chic Mediterranean allure.
  • Conclude along the Amalfi Coast, where Positano’s pastel houses and Amalfi’s seaside beauty capture Italy’s coastal soul.

 

Trip Includes

  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers
  • 4 nights first class accommodations in Rome
  • 2 nights first class accommodations in Sorrento
  • 2 nights first class accommodations in Amalfi
  • Small group Colosseum tour (max 6 guests)
  • Small group Vatican and St. Peter's excursion (max 12 guests)
  • 5-day small group (max 15 guests) semi-escorted tour to the Amalfi Coast including:
    • Second-class roundtrip high-speed rail tickets (Rome Termini-Naples Centrale-Rome Termini)
    • Local assistant at train stations
    • Transfer by minibus between Naples, Sorrento, and Amalfi
    • Small group tour of Pompeii, including entrance fees (max 15 guests)
    • Full day small group tour of Capri island with minivan and boat, including welcome drink on board (max 15 guests). Lunch and Blue Grotto entrance ticket is optional.
  • Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1)

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

 

Rome Fiumicino Airport to Rome - Vatican

 

Your Accommodation

Hotel Twenty One

Located on Via Cola di Rienzo, the hotel is situated in the elegant Prati district, home to the Vatican and Saint Peter's Basilica. Vatican City can be reached in around 15 minutes on foot and Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna are also within walking distance. The airport can be reached within a 30-minute ride. The hotel is a charming modern boutique hotel with a bar and restaurant available. The rooms are elegant and feature attention to detail for a pleasant stay. They are also well equipped with all the essential amenities needed for a comfortable experience.

Duration

3 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Buffet Breakfast

Hotel Twenty One

On this small day excursion, the Colosseum and Ancient Rome with Exclusive Arena Access, is the perfect way to explore Ancient Rome. This excursion gives you skip-the-line access into the Colosseum where you will step out onto the restricted arena floor. Visit the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with an expert tour guide in a small group. After passing through security, you will walk through the Gladiators Gate to the Colosseum's exclusive arena floor and step out directly onto the same level where the gladiators would fight. It's an incredible perspective that is only possible for a limited number of visitors. From the restricted arena floor, you will also be up close to the Colosseum underground, having an unobstructed view of the fascinating dungeons where the shows were managed and coordinated. Once you have enjoyed exclusive access to the arena floor, your guide will lead you up to the second floor where you can enjoy the view from Caesar's balcony, hear amazing stories and anecdotes and get a better picture of what it all looked like thousands of years ago. After the visit to the Colosseum, you will walk towards another magnificent archaeological site, the nearby Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Learn about the origins of Rome and the strategy that helped this ancient power grow, including a stunning view of the Circus Maximus and hear stories about Emperor Nero and the famous chariot races. The next stop is the Roman Forum, the political and commercial center of ancient Rome. The sheer size of the excavation site and the fascinating ruins of basilicas, political buildings, temples and more, will stimulate your imagination of the Roman life. This once-in-a-lifetime tour concludes with stories about the victorious parades of Roman soldiers as they passed through the magnificent arches to commemorate military triumphs and other significant events that have defined Ancient Rome.

Embark on an epic half-day journey through the Vatican Museums, home to one of the world's greatest artistic and cultural legacies. With skip-the-line access and a small group of no more than 12, you'll quickly enter nearly nine miles of galleries filled with masterpieces collected over centuries by the papacy. Explore over 2,000 rooms adorned with works by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raphael, Perugino, and other Renaissance masters. Marvel at Raphael's Rooms, where each chamber tells a vivid story of faith and creativity. Conclude in the Sistine Chapel, a breathtaking sanctuary where Michelangelo's frescoes - including the Creation of Adam and Last Judgment - elevate art into divine expression. Perfect for art lovers and history enthusiasts, this unforgettable tour leaves lasting inspiration.

Meet the Destination Italia assistant in Termini Station, (Via Marsala 29 in front of the pharmacy, about 8:30 a.m. - OPTIONAL private transfer could be provided from hotels in Rome from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m) and take the high speed train to Naples. Upon arrival in Naples, our expert local assistant meets you at Naples train station in front of the fountain inside the station (on the left with the back to the platforms) and you will proceed to Pompeii for the guided tour of the archaeological excavations. This ancient Roman city was destroyed when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and buried it, preserving it under a sea of volcanic ash for nearly 1700 years. At the end of the visit transfer to Sorrento, famous for its picturesque old town centre and characteristic fisherman's village of Marina Grande, one of the most authentic treasures of the city. A local assistant welcomes you at hotel during the check-in. and gives you all the information for Capri experience and the following transfer and activities.

 

Rome - Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento

 

Your Accommodation

Grand Hotel Vesuvio

Overlooking the Bay of Naples, this relaxed hotel is 4 km from the Sorrento train station and 42 km from Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio. The bright, colorful rooms feature free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and minibars. Upgraded rooms have balconies; some offer sea views. Suites add sitting areas. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet and an area shuttle are included. Amenities consist of a Mediterranean restaurant, a terrace, an elegant bar and a poolside snack bar, along with an outdoor pool flanked by a hot tub and sunloungers. Minimum-stay rules may apply. Parking is available.

Grand Hotel Vesuvio

Breakfast in the hotel and departure for the port, according to the details provided. Sail to Capri by traditional Gozzo Sorrentino. Enjoy a boat trip around the island and the possibility to swim into its crystal-clear waters or visit the Blue Grotto (optional entrance, weather permitting). Once landed on the island, you will continue by minibus to discover it and reach the legendary Piazzetta, heart of the island. Enjoy some free time to explore Capri at your own pace. Return to the port to head back to Sorrento and overnight stay.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento

 

Your Accommodation

Grand Hotel Vesuvio

Overlooking the Bay of Naples, this relaxed hotel is 4 km from the Sorrento train station and 42 km from Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio. The bright, colorful rooms feature free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and minibars. Upgraded rooms have balconies; some offer sea views. Suites add sitting areas. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet and an area shuttle are included. Amenities consist of a Mediterranean restaurant, a terrace, an elegant bar and a poolside snack bar, along with an outdoor pool flanked by a hot tub and sunloungers. Minimum-stay rules may apply. Parking is available.

Grand Hotel Vesuvio

Breakfast in the hotel. At 10:30 a.m., transfer from Sorrento to Positano and time at leisure to discover the beauty of Positano by strolling through the narrow streets filled with beautiful local fashion stores: sarongs, sandals, ceramics and jewelry. Check-in at the hotel dinner at leisure or possibility of a scenic dinner at a typical farm in the hills around Positanoe and overnight stay.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Sorrento - Positano - Amalfi

 

Your Accommodation

Hotel Residence Amalfi

The Hotel Residence is situated in a beautiful seafront location in Amalfi. It was an aristocratic palace of the eighteenth century. Converted into a hotel in the 50s and completely renovated in 2010, it has 27 different rooms that offer splendid views of the sea or on the famous Piazza Duomo with its Cathedral dedicated to the Apostle Andrew.

Hotel Residence Amalfi

Breakfast in the hotel. Day at leisure for exploring the beauty of the area. Possibility to add optional tours to visit the Amalfi Coast such as a walking tour of Ravello, one of the most enchanting places in Italy, with its mountains dropping sheer to the sea, picturesque villages and breathtaking landscapes. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Amalfi

 

Your Accommodation

Hotel Residence Amalfi

The Hotel Residence is situated in a beautiful seafront location in Amalfi. It was an aristocratic palace of the eighteenth century. Converted into a hotel in the 50s and completely renovated in 2010, it has 27 different rooms that offer splendid views of the sea or on the famous Piazza Duomo with its Cathedral dedicated to the Apostle Andrew.

Hotel Residence Amalfi

Breakfast in the hotel and check out. Morning at leisure in Positano. Direct transfer from Positano to Naples at around 3:30 p.m. where local assistant in Naples train station will help you to board the high speed train going to Rome. You will arrive at Rome Termini Train Station in the late evening at approximately 7:00pm

Meal

Breakfast

 

Amalfi - Naples - Rome

 

Your Accommodation

Hotel Luxe Rose Garden Roma

The hotel is located in a beautifully restored historical building, just off Via Veneto. The rooms are spacious, elegant and beautiful, with gracious amenities and all the comforts of home. Step outside, and you'll find the best shopping, dining and sightseeing in Rome all within easy walking distance. The stately pines of Villa Borghese, the Spanish Steps, the elegant shops on Via Condotti, the fashionable bars on Via Veneto, the Trevi Fountain and Tritone Fountain, baroque churches and the masterpieces of the Borghese Gallery are at your doorstep.

Duration

1 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

Hotel Luxe Rose Garden Roma

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