The splendour of the Roman Empire, the magnificent Sorrento and Amalfi Coast,
the Great Food of Southern Italy
7 nights / 8 days
3 nights in Rome, 4 nights in Sorrento
Semi Escorted
THIS IS A SMALL GROUP TOUR
Guaranteed departures within Small Groups are operated within a maximum of 14
participants to share the emotions of travelling away from the crowds and the
noise of the big groups.
If the number of participants on a specific departure will be less than 7,
the tour will be operated on an individual basis, but the price will be
guaranteed.
*** PLEASE NOTE***
• Some sightseeing within a “Small Group” departure therefore may not operate
as exclusive but participants will join a regular group departure with an
English-speaking guide.
• The Tour Host will welcome the participants but will not follow the group
on the road while an English-speaking driver will take care of the group.
THIS TOUR IS AVAILABLE IN INDIVIDUAL FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER EVERY SATURDAY,
please contact us.
INCLUSIONS:
• Bus as per itinerary
• Tour Host
• 3 nights in Hotel**** Roma
• 4 nights in Hotel **** in Sorrento
• Daily Breakfast
• 3 dinners & 1 lunch
• Wines and Mineral Water always included on meals
• Visit of Vatican, entrance fee included
• Visit of Ancient Appia and Catacombs, entrance fee included
• Visit of Pompeii & Vesuvius, entrance fee included
• Visit of the Amalfi Coast
• Visit of Capri & Anacapri
• Luggage handling at hotel
• Hotel and City Tax
Highlights:
• Rome: Vatican
• Rome: Ancient Appia & Catacombs
• Capri: The Great Island
•Pompeii: The world famous excavations
• Vesuvius: The Italian Active Volcano
• Sorrento Countryside: Tasting of Wine, Oil, Lemon, Hand Made Pasta, Tomato
• Amalfi Coast: One of the most beautiful scenic roads in the world
• Capri: The Blue Island
• Culinary Experience: 2 dinners with regional menu in local restaurants in
Rome and Sorrento plus a Lunch in a Farm in Sorrento
ITINERARY:
Day 01:
Saturday - Arrival
Welcome to Italy!
Upon arrival at Rome airport please proceed through the Passport Control and
collect your luggage inside the customs area. Transfer on your own to the hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the Eternal City. In the evening,
meeting at the hotel with tour host which will provide information regarding the
program and literature of the destination that are about to be visited.
Overnight in Rome.
Day 02: Sunday - Rome [breakfast, dinner]
Breakfast.
Spend the morning at leisure exploring Rome on your own, from Etruscan to
Roman times, Medieval Churches and Renaissance palaces, Rome offers an
incredible range of sights and experiences.
Afternoon visit to the Old Via Appia, S.Maria Maggiore, S. Giovani, Scala
Santa and the Catacombs.
Rome is well known for its Trattoria and homemade pasta. Tonight you will
enjoy a great dinner served in a traditional Roman Trattoria, away from the
touristic crowds and amongst the locals.
Overnight in Rome
Day 03: Monday – Rome [breakfast]
After breakfast morning at leisure.
In the afternoon transfer to the Vatican for a guided visit of the Museum.
Vatican art and history have always left a profound impression on visitors to
Rome: discover the masterpieces of Greek and Roman ancient art, works of
Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's
Basilica.
After the tour ends return to the hotel by private coach.
Overnight in Rome.
Day 04: Tuesday – Pompeii & Vesuvius [breakfast]
Breakfast.
Early morning transfer to Sorrento by private coach.
Upon arrival in Pompeii, meeting with the guide and to visit the ruins
destroyed 2000 years ago by the eruption of Vesuvius. After the visit, free time
for lunch.
In the afternoon transfer to the Vesuvius National Park up to 1000 meters.
Possibility to take a 30 minutes walk up hill to the crater of the only still
active volcano of continental Europe at 1200 meters to see the charming bay of
Naples.
Later continue to Sorrento. Check in at the Hotel and Overnight in Sorrento.
Check in at hotel and Overnight in Sorrento.
Day 05: Wednesday – The Food Experience [breakfast, lunch]
Breakfast.
Spend the day visiting the Afeltra Pasta Maker where you will learn how to
prepare pasta according to the old Italian recipes. At the end, continue to the
Vesuvius and visit one of the most intriguing Farm Houses, located on the
volcano, where vineyards and fruit trees grew facing the Gulf of Naples and
Capri taking advantage of the rich soil. Have a real Farmer lunch then taste a
glass of wine on the patio. Overnight in Sorrento.
Day 06: Thursday- Amalfi Coast [breakfast, Dinner]
Breakfast.
Today enjoy the picturesque town of Amalfi, an Ancient Maritime Republic and
its magnificent Dome.
En route stop in Positano to visit the town. Late afternoon, return to
Sorrento.
Dinner will be served at the hotel. Overnight in Sorrento.
Day 07: Friday – Capri & Anacapri [breakfast, Dinner]
Breakfast.
Meet your guide and transfer to the Sorrento piers for your excursion to the
Island of Capri.
Visit Anacapri, a small village famous for the magnificent Villa San Michele.
Continue to Capri and enjoy lunch on your own.
Visit of the villages of Anacapri and Capri: Augusto Gardens, Via Tragara, la
Piazzetta.
In the afternoon, transfer to Sorrento.
Return to the hotel and dinner. Overnight in Sorrento.
Day 08: Saturday - Departure [breakfast]
Breakfast.
Transfer on your own to Naples Airport or Railway Station
FEATURED PROPERTIES:
• Roma: Barocco, Ambasciatori, Veneto
• Sorrento: Palazzo Abagnale, Plaza, Tramontano
Hotel may be substituted with similar category
Your Hotel will be advise on the voucher
What is not included
• Porterage at airport
• Tips
• Meals not mentioned in the program
• Travel Insurance
• Round trip Airportbrort Transfers
• Optional Excursions