8 days, 7 nights · Best for Ancient ruins, coastal scenery and island escape
Rome & Sorrento Capri and Amalfi Coast Cultural Vacation Package
Experience Rome’s history, Pompeii’s ruins, and the Amalfi Coast’s beauty as unforgettable sights, flavors, and moments await!
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This is a starting point. Change the nights, choose the style of hotel, add the experiences you want. Your planner takes it from there.
Stop 1Rome, Lazio
Rome
Baroque fountains, Vatican art and ancient temples
We book you into the historic center where the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Spanish Steps lie within a twenty-minute walk. Mornings are yours to explore Piazza Navona's Bernini fountains or the Capitoline Museums overlooking the Forum. We arrange a guided afternoon at the Vatican Museums, moving through the Raphael Rooms to the Sistine Chapel before visiting St. Peter's Basilica. You may add the Colosseum and Forum or the Borghese Gallery, both requiring advance entry.
On Wednesdays we can secure Papal Audience tickets in St. Peter's Square. We also arrange a walking tour to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, St. John Lateran and the Holy Stairs, passing through neighborhoods where trattorias fill with Romans at lunch. Campo de' Fiori holds a morning market; Castel Sant'Angelo stands a short walk from the Vatican across the Tiber.
Arranged for you: Centrally located hotel, Vatican Museums guided tour with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, walking tour to major basilicas and Holy Stairs, optional Papal Audience tickets.
Your hotel
Styles, not names. We name the property once we know your dates and your party.
Interests in Rome
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Colosseum and Roman Forum guided tour Day Trips · Half day
Walk the arena floor and climb Palatine Hill with a historian who explains gladiator games and imperial palaces.
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Borghese Gallery reserved entry Day Trips · Half day
Timed admission to Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, Caravaggio's David and Titian's Sacred and Profane Love in the cardinal's villa.
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Trastevere evening food walk Day Trips · Half day
Cross the river to taste supplì, porchetta and trapizzino at family counters, ending with gelato near Santa Maria basilica.
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Private cooking class in a Roman apartment Day Trips · Half day
Learn to roll fettuccine and shape gnocchi with a home cook, then sit down to the lunch you prepared with wine.
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Ancient and Old Rome Walking Tour, Skipping the line at Colosseum Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DayUnlock the secrets of the Eternal City, skip the lines and step into the world of emperors, gladiators, and gods on this lively, story-filled Roman adventure.
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Full Day Rome Tour Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DaySee Rome your way in one unforgettable day. Vatican treasures, Imperial ruins, and iconic monuments with the ease of a dedicated tour escort.
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Papal Audience in Saint Peter’s, Vatican City Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DayWitness a truly unforgettable moment in Rome, attend a Papal Audience and receive the Pope’s blessing.
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Rome by Bicycles Tour with English Speaking Guide Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DaySee more of Rome with less effort, cruise past iconic landmarks on a fun, guided bike ride made for everyone.
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Rome by Night Guided Tour Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a Day
See Rome at its most magical, an evening stroll through illuminated fountains, grand piazzas, and ancient ruins.
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Rome by Night guided Tour with Dinner & Show Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a Day
Fall for Rome after dark. Glowing landmarks, a romantic evening stroll, and dinner with live music to seal the moment.
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Rome: The Eternal & Ancient Rome Tour Combo Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DayExperience the magic of the Eternal City with a full-day tour showcasing Rome’s most iconic historical sites.
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Rome: The Eternal City Tour Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a Day
Discover Rome’s most iconic monuments in comfort on this tour.
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided tours Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a Day
Skip the lines and step straight into the Vatican’s greatest masterpieces. Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with an expert guide.
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The Ancient Rome Tour Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a Day
Walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators, discover the power, passion, and innovation that shaped the world in Ancient Rome.
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The Ancient Rome Walking Tour, Skipping the line at Colosseum Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a Day
Experience the ancient highlights of the Eternal City with a guided walking tour that takes you through Rome’s most iconic landmarks.
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The Christian Rome & Catacombs Tour with Hotel Pick Up Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DayJourney through Rome’s spiritual heart, explore ancient basilicas, sacred relics, and the origins of Christianity in the Eternal City.
Day by day in Rome
Once you arrive in Rome, head to your centrally located hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day exploring the highlights of the city at your own pace. Perhaps visit the open-air beauty of Piazza Navona or the iconic Spanish Steps, or immerse yourself in the art and history at the Capitoline Museums. In the evening, enjoy your first dinner in Rome at a local restaurant before settling in for an overnight stay at your hotel.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then set out on a self-guided morning tour of Rome’s renowned sights. Don’t miss the Pantheon, Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza del Popolo, and a coin toss at the Trevi Fountain. If it’s Wednesday, consider attending the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square (tickets available through Trips 2 Italy). After a delicious lunch at a family-owned restaurant, your afternoon includes visits to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, and the Holy Stairs, followed by a guided walking tour of the ancient Catacombs. Return to Rome for dinner at a traditional trattoria, and cap off your evening with a stroll and some authentic gelato.
Start your day with breakfast and enjoy a leisurely morning. Consider exploring Ancient Rome at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, or admire Renaissance masterpieces at the Borghese Gallery (advance reservations recommended for both). After lunch, join a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, where you’ll discover highlights such as the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, and enjoy an interior visit to St. Mark’s Basilica. When the tour concludes, take time to further explore the Basilica or wander the Vatican area, including St. Peter’s Square and Castel Sant’Angelo. End your day with dinner at a local restaurant and your final overnight in Rome.e Borghese Gallery instead, which hosts an impressive collection of Renaissance art (optional activity, not included. Museum entrance reservations required). Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then your afternoon will be dedicated to the Vatican Museums. You will join a guided walking tour of the complex and will admire many highlights including the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel. The tour also includes an interior visit of St. Mark’s Basilica. Once the tour concludes, you will be able to further explore the Basilica on your own, admiring its many chapels and perhaps heading to the top of the dome for a unique view of Rome. Afterwards, feel free to continue exploring the Vatican area; there is much more to see, such as the area around St. Peter’s Square and the Castel Sant’Angelo, which at one time was a Papal fortress and today is a museum. Once you are finished, return to your hotel and then enjoy a nice dinner at a local restaurant.
Stop 2Sorrento, Campania
Sorrento
Lemon groves, clifftop piazzas and coastal drives
We transfer you by private vehicle from Rome to Pompeii, where a guide walks you through the excavated city, stopping at frescoed villas, the forum and bakeries with millstones still in place. Mount Vesuvius rises over the site. After the tour you continue to Sorrento, a cliffside town above the Bay of Naples where lemon trees shade the lanes and ceramics shops line the corso. Your hotel sits in the center within reach of the marina and the terrace bars overlooking the water.
We arrange a full day along the Amalfi Coast, stopping first in Positano to see the maiolica-tiled dome of Santa Maria Assunta and the houses stacked above the beach. In Amalfi you walk the Duomo's staircase and the arcaded Cloister of Paradise, then taste limoncello at a local producer. We also book a ferry to Capri, where you ride the funicular to the Piazzetta, visit the Gardens of Augustus and explore Villa San Michele in Anacapri. The boat returns you to Sorrento by late afternoon. Dinner each night is at a neighborhood trattoria serving scialatielli with clams or grilled swordfish.
Arranged for you: Private transfer from Rome via Pompeii with guided archaeological tour, centrally located hotel, Amalfi Coast excursion to Positano and Amalfi with limoncello tasting, ferry and guided day on Capri including Villa San Michele and Gardens of Augustus.
Your hotel
Styles, not names. We name the property once we know your dates and your party.
Interests in Sorrento
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Private boat tour to hidden coves Day Trips · Full day
Charter a gozzo to swim in emerald water near Punta Campanella, see the Fiordo di Crapolla and stop at a beach club for lunch.
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Mozzarella and limoncello farm visit Day Trips · Half day
Watch buffalo mozzarella stretched by hand, walk through lemon groves and taste house-made limoncello with the farm family.
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Ravello hilltop visit with concert Day Trips · Half day
Drive up to Villa Rufolo's gardens overlooking the coast and attend a chamber music concert in the summer festival season.
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Vesuvius crater hike Day Trips · Half day
Climb to the rim of the volcano with a volcanologist who explains the 79 AD eruption and the fumaroles still releasing steam.
Day by day in Sorrento
After breakfast and check-out, say “Arrivederci” to Rome and depart for Pompeii via private vehicle. Upon arrival, enjoy a private guided walking tour of the archeological ruins, exploring ancient streets and learning about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. After lunch, your driver will take you directly to your hotel in Sorrento’s city center. Check in, take a pleasant stroll through the town, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before your overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart on an excursion along the scenic Amalfi Coast. Your first stop is picturesque Positano, where you’ll have time to explore the town and visit the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Continue to Amalfi to wander its historic streets, see the impressive Cathedral, and admire the Cloister of Paradise. Sample the region’s famous Limoncello before returning to Sorrento. Freshen up at your hotel, then head out for dinner at a welcoming family-owned restaurant and a restful night.
After breakfast at the hotel you will spend the day visiting the iconic cliffside towns of the Amalfi Coast. Your first stop will be Positano, famous for beautiful coastal views and the colorful maiolica dome of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Enjoy the Positano’s romantic atmosphere before continuing on to Amalfi where you will explore the town’s winding streets taking in historic monuments such as the Cathedral and interacting with the friendly locals. Do not miss your chance to taste locally-made Limoncello, a lemon liqueur, and be sure to visit the town’s boutiques to shop for artisan goods. Return to Sorrento in the late afternoon to enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay at your hotel.
After breakfast, set out for a day on the stunning island of Capri, a favorite of Roman Emperors and modern travelers alike. Explore the sights of both Anacapri, including the breathtaking Villa San Michele, and Capri, with its panoramic Gardens of Augustus and lively Piazzetta. Browse artisan workshops and boutiques for unique souvenirs. In the late afternoon, return to Sorrento for a memorable farewell dinner. If you haven’t yet, try the fresh seafood at a waterfront restaurant before your final overnight stay.
Day 8
Sorrento
Enjoy your last breakfast in Sorrento, then check out of your hotel. This marks the end of your unforgettable Italian journey and the conclusion of our services, arrivederci!
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Questions travelers ask
What will we see on this journey?
Over 8 days this journey brings you to Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Positano, Sorrento, Vesuvius, and Rome. Each stop is woven into the itinerary with time for the landmarks, the views, and the local flavor that make it special.
How do we get between the destinations?
Transportation is arranged as part of the itinerary, with comfortable train segments between the cities and vehicle transfers where they serve you best. Every connection is planned for you, so you can focus on the scenery instead of the logistics.
Is this package a good fit for our group?
It suits travelers who want Italy arranged by experts, with guided experiences balanced by free time to explore on your own.
Is this package customizable?
It is. This itinerary is a sample built to spark ideas, and every element can be customized to your wishes and needs by your travel consultant. A minimum of 2 travelers applies.
When should we travel on this package?
The package is available all year around on request. Late spring through early fall is prime time on the coast, with warm seas and long evenings, while April, May, September, and October pair gentle weather with quieter towns.