Irresistible Italy – Small Group Escorted Tour
Rome, Italy
Overview
Bask in the glorious sunshine of Southern Italy on this tour that will show the best of what the boot-tip of Italy has to offer! Get a flavour of the ancient Italian capital before heading down the country to the renowned archaeological site of Pompeii. Then, after all the culture and education, relax on the tranquil and luxurious Amalfi Coast, one of Italy’s most famous coastlines that will take your breath away with azure blue seas and quaint clifftop villages.
What's Included
Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers
Accommodation in 4-star hotels
Welcome briefing followed by dinner in Rome
Arrival transfer from Rome Airport to Rome hotel
Tour Escort Service
Guided Walking Tour of the Heart of Rome
Guided Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Skip-the-Line
Transfer from hotel in Rome to Rome station
Excursion to Amalfi & Ravello (in Ravello optional access to Villa Rufolo)
Half-day Guided tour of Pompeii with entrance tickets
Transfer from the station in Naples to Sorrento
Departure transfer from Sorrento hotel to Naples Airport or Train Station
High-speed train from Rome to Naples
Breakfast (7)
Dinner (2)
City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)
Everything that is not mentioned in included
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
Day 1
WELCOME TO ROME!
1 Stop
Welcome to Italy! Meet your private driver upon your arrival in Rome and transfer to your hotel in the heart of Rome. Late afternoon meeting with your Tour Host in the hotel. You will learn more about your tour and familiarize yourself with travel companions. In the end, walk to the restaurant and enjoy a tasty welcome dinner. Overnight in Rome.
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Rome.Meals:
Dinner Day 2
ROME
2 Stops
After breakfast, you will enjoy a unique visit to the Vatican Museum. Access the Museum easily with your skip the line tickets. Your visit will be memorable: our guides have drawn up a route to include all the major sights as well as some unexpected surprises. See the Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons, Raphael Rooms, the Galleries of the Candelabra, of the Maps and of the Tapestries, the Sistine Chapel and the Pinecone Courtyard. In the end, exit on the St. Peter’s Square and enjoy the magnificent view of the imposing Cathedral. You will return to your hotel to relax after a challenging morning.
Admission Ticket Free
Late afternoon meet your tour leader for a walking tour of the Baroque Town with Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, the Italian Parliament and the fascinating narrow streets of ancient Rome. Return to the hotel with your Tour Host or indulge in your exploration on your own. Overnight in Rome.
Duration:
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Rome.Meals:
Breakfast Day 3
ROME
1 Stop
Today you will be free at leisure. This tour has been designed to offer the best of each city visited combined with some free time to customize your travel experience as well as take your time to relax. There are many available experiences. Among these, we like to suggest to explore Imperial Rome with Colosseum and Forum, to visit one of the most beautiful in the collection in Europe at Palazzo Borghese or the near Tivoli with the astonishing Villa Hadriana, built by Emperor Hadrian and Villa d’Este, a masterpiece of Italian gardening. You may want to visit Capri or Pompeii taking advantage of the new high-speed train connecting Naples and Rome in just 1 hour or enjoy a wine tour in the Viterbo area. Overnight in Rome.
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Rome.
Meals:
Breakfast Day 4
ROME > NAPLES > SORRENTO
2 Stops
Meet your driver in the morning and transfer to Rome Station to board a high-speed train to Naples.
Admission Ticket Free
You will be in town in 1 hour. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Sorrento. Overnight in Sorrento Coast.
Duration:
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Sorrento.
Meals:
Breakfast Day 5
AMALFI COAST
1 Stop
The beauty of Amalfi Coast is legendary and has inspired artists, writers and musicians over the century, widely considered Italy's most scenic stretch of coastline, deemed by UNESCO "an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape, with exceptional cultural and natural scenic values". These delicate fishing villages embrace the hillsides or stretch in deep green valleys, along a dramatic coastline, challenging the force of gravity. Your driver-guide will lead you first to the town of Amalfi where you will have free time to explore the medieval part of the city with the imposing Dome of St. Andrew and ancient buildings dating from the times when Amalfi was one of the maritime power in the Mediterranean Sea. Later, you will ascend to Ravello, considered the most romantic and beautiful small towns in southern Italy. Return to Sorrento late afternoon and overnight.
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Sorrento.Meals:
Breakfast Day 6
POMPEII
1 Stop
Today we will visit the ancient Pompeii. Pompeii is not a time machine but the closest thing you can find to learn about everyday life in an ancient Roman city. Once a vibrant town, Pompeii’s fate was sealed with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 7.9 A.D. Today, Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the most visited archaeological sites in all the world. Return to Sorrento for lunch (not included) and enjoy an afternoon of relaxing or continue your exploration of the city. Tonight enjoy a candlelight dinner in Sorrento. Overnight in Sorrento.
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Sorrento.
Meals:
Breakfast Dinner Day 7
SORRENTO
1 Stop
Free day to explore the region. Overnight in Sorrento.
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Sorrento.
Meals:
Breakfast Day 8
SORRENTO > NAPLES
1 Stop
After breakfast, transfer to Naples Airport or Railways Station.
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
Not IncludedMeals:
Breakfast Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.Learn more about cancellations.
