7 Days Rome & Amalfi Coast

Rome & Amalfi Coast

7 Days / 6 Nights

RATE INCLUDES:

Shared (grouped) transfer from Rome Fiumicino airport/railway station to the hotel and v.v. maximum waiting time of 40 minutes (airport) and of 20 minutes (train station) will be observed by the driver.
3 nights on BB basis in double room in hotel 4* STANDARD/PREMIUM in Rome
3 nights on HB basis in double room in hotel 4* STANDARD/PREMIUM in Sorrento Area
1 excursion COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE HILL with guide + entrance ticket including, transfer one-way from hotel. If the guest wishes to change the Colosseum to Vatican excursion, it will be possible for an additional charge of 50 euro per person (on request).
1 excursion “Positano & Amalfi”
shared (grouped) transfer from hotel in Rome to Rome rail station
Direct train/coach from Rome to Naples train station
shared (grouped) transfer from Naples train station to the hotel in Sorrento area

Selected Hotels 4*:

Rome: Pineta Palace, the Brand or similar (*)
Sorrento Area: Panorama Palace Hotel or similar (*)

Selected Hotels 4* PREMIUM

Rome: Hotel Palladium Palace or similar (*)
Sorrento Area: Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto or similar (*)

RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Lunches
Drinks
Tips and extras of a personal nature
Porterage service
City tax to be paid on spot
Anything not expressly indicated quoted in the “tour includes”

Optional excursions (on request):

Vatican Museum with entrance ticket and audioguide from € 40,00
Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilic with ticket and guide from €120,00
Capri Boat € 90,00 p.p. (*) Transfer Pick-Up included
Pompeii € 85,00 p.p

Optional shared (grouped) transfer (min. 2 pax):

Optional transfers from hotel to the meeting point excursion “Vatican Museum” (min. 2 pax) euro 35 p.p.
Transfer from the hotel in Sorrento area to Naples airport or station
(*) Due to organizational reasons and/or potential closures, the order of the visits may be subject to change, while always respecting what is specified in the program.

Rome & Amalfi Coast

7 Days / 6 Nights

Itinerary:

DAY 1: ROME (OVERNIGHT IN ROME)
Arrive at Rome airport/railway station. Shared (grouped) transfer to the hotel in Rome. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 2: COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE HILL (INCLUDED)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a day of exploration. Today, you will visit the COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE HILL. Your transfer to the meeting point is included, where you will meet your guide, receive earphones, and have access to the Colosseum without waiting in line.

Inside the Flavian Amphitheater, you will walk through the same places where Ancient Romans once gathered to watch various events, such as gladiatorial contests and animal hunts. You will also learn about how Romans spent their leisure time.

Afterward, you will explore the Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome and the former residence of Roman emperors, offering a spectacular view. You will then visit the Roman Forum, the bustling center of ancient Roman life, where well-preserved ruins from that era can still be seen. Overnight at the hotel.

For reservations at the Colosseum, it is compulsory to provide the date of birth for each guest.

DAY 3: VATICAN MUSEUM (OPTIONAL)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to visit Rome, or if you prefer, you can book an OPTIONAL excursion to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. In this case, enjoy a guided tour with an expert guide, skipping the line with a fast entry ticket to the Vatican Complex.

Optional excursion: VATICAN MUSEUM with guide. Optional shared (grouped) transfer from hotel to meeting point.

After meeting your guide, you will be given a headset and taken to the entrance of the Vatican Museums. You will tour the gallery, visiting all the main spots such as the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Borgia Apartments. The guide will provide information about the Raphael Rooms and their exceptional frescoes, including The School of Athens. They will then lead you to the Sistine Chapel, where the ceiling is considered one of the cornerstone works of High Renaissance art. The tour would not be complete without a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world, which houses several pieces of fine art such as the canopy designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and the Pietà by Michelangelo. To end the tour, you will admire the majestic St. Peter’s Square, an open space redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and considered an architectural masterpiece of the Baroque age. The afternoon is free.

In the afternoon, we suggest a walking tour starting with a visit to the parks of Villa Borghese and up to the Pincio belvedere, offering a fantastic view of Rome. After a photo stop, continue towards Piazza del Popolo and Via Margutta (famous for being featured in the film Roman Holiday starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn), then proceed to Piazza di Spagna until you reach the Trevi Fountain.The Galleria Colonna is worth a visit, as well as the inner courtyard of the Galleria Sciarra, the Church of Sant’Ignazio, the Elephant Obelisk in Piazza della Minerva, and the Pantheon. Next to the Pantheon, the Giolitti family has been making homemade ice cream for three generations, which is highly recommended. Then head to Piazza Navona, famous for Bernini’s fountain, and Ponte Sant’Angelo, adorned with 10 statues of angels pointing the way to Castel Sant’Angelo. Finally, walk down Via della Conciliazione to the majestic Piazza San Pietro. Overnight at the hotel.

For reservations at the Vatican Museums, it is compulsory to provide the date of birth for each guest.

DAY 4: TRAIN TO NAPLES – POMPEII (OPTIONAL) (OVERNIGHT IN SORRENTO AREA)
Breakfast at hotel. Shared (grouped) transfer to the train station for departure to Naples by train. Transfer to a hotel in the Sorrento area; optional excursion to Pompeii or free afternoon.

Optional Excursion: Pompeii. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the famous archaeological site of Pompeii with the entrance ticket included to get inside the ruins. Pompeii was submerged by a torrent of lava and mud during the explosion of the Volcano Vesuvius and remained hidden until the beginning of the excavations in the 18th century. Many treasures are still awaiting to be unearthed. Walk along the ancient “cardini” and “decumani” and explore the remains of the prosperous Romans. Overnight in the Sorrento area.

DAY 5: POSITANO & AMALFI (INCLUDED)
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you will spend your day on the Amalfi Coast, one of the most spectacular coastlines of Europe. Pick-up at the hotel by minivan and enjoy the Amalfi Coast drive, arguably the world’s most beautiful and thrilling sightseeing road. Your English- or German-speaking driver will provide general information along the journey, including how to spend your free time at each of the three stops programmed.

Positano is a true paradise, developed vertically within a tangled overlay of streets, alleys and shops that showcase the colorful Positano fashions known all around the world. In the town center is the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta with its large majolica-tiled dome and precious works such as polychrome marble altars.

Amalfi is a picturesque interlacing of alleys and stairways overlooking the sea with extraordinary colors reflecting the enchanting landscape of the coast. Dominated by the majestic Cathedral dedicated to St. Andrew, Amalfi offers numerous testimonies of its glorious past as a Maritime Republic.

Ravello is another pearl of the coast—an elegant village surrounded by greenery and characterized by luxurious villas. It is famous worldwide for its Festival in the gardens of Villa Rufolo, where music and scenery create an unforgettable atmosphere. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 6: CAPRI (OPTIONAL)
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you are free to visit Sorrento on your own, or you may book an OPTIONAL excursion to Capri by boat.

Optional excursion: CAPRI BOAT CLASSIC. Sail across the Bay of Naples for the start of an unforgettable day. Pick-up from the hotel, transfer to the port, and departure to Capri along the Sorrento Coast. Your English-speaking captain will provide information along the journey while you admire Marina Grande, the ruins of a Roman villa near Bagni della Regina Giovanna, and other coastal attractions. Arrival in Capri and boat tour of the island (weather permitting) with views of the Marvelous Grotto, White Grotto, and Green Grotto. Along the way you will admire the Natural Arch, Villa Curzio Malaparte, the Faraglioni rocks, and the Lighthouse of Punta Carena. Disembark at Marina Grande with 5–6 hours of free time to explore the island. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 7: DEPARTURE
Breakfast in the hotel. Shared (grouped) transfer to Naples airport and end of our services. Grazie e arrivederci!