8 days, 7 nights · Best for Families seeking ancient history and coastal beauty
Italy Family Vacation Amalfi Coast & Rome Travel Package for 2026, 2027
Families traveling to Italy for the first time will find that the country offers a wide array of destinations that match their interests. To make the most out of a first-time trip to Italy, the city of Rome with its iconic monuments and historic churches is a must-see. Younger travelers will enjoy visiting the world-famous Colosseum to see where gladiators once battled, while the whole the family will be enchanted by Rome’s artistic wonders such as the Sistine Chapel and the majesty of St. Peter’s Basilica. After leaving Rome, stop for a tour of the remarkable archeological ruins of Pompeii to learn about daily life in Ancient Rome. To round out your trip, this itinerary includes time in Italy’s renowned Amalfi Coast where your family can enjoy much-needed relaxation time as well as leisurely tours of Positano, Amalfi and Capri which will allow your family to explore at your preferred pace. Enjoy the best of both worlds during this 8-day itinerary which features the renowned landmarks of Rome as well as relaxation in Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast.
From ROME to SORRENTO
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:
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Stop 1Rome, Lazio
Rome
Ancient monuments and Renaissance art in the capital
We base you in the historic center within walking distance of the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the lanes of the centro storico. Days begin with breakfast at the hotel, then time to explore the Circus Maximus, toss coins at the fountain and wander the piazzas at your own pace. One afternoon we arrange a guided tour of the major religious monuments including the Catacombs. Another day we meet you at the Vatican Museums for a guided tour of the world's largest art collection, ending in the Sistine Chapel beneath Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling.
The Colosseum is nearby if your family wants to walk the arena floor where gladiators fought (we arrange skip-the-line guided entry on request). Restaurants in every price range fill the surrounding streets.
Arranged for you: Centrally located hotel accommodations, guided Vatican Museums tour, guided tour of religious monuments and Catacombs, breakfast daily.
Your hotel
Styles, not names. We name the property once we know your dates and your party.
Interests in Rome
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Skip-the-line Colosseum and Forum guided tour Day Trips · Half day
Private historian walks your family through the arena, underground chambers and the ruins of the Roman Forum.
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Gladiator school for kids Day Trips · Half day
Children learn swordplay and Roman combat techniques from costumed instructors in a training session near the Colosseum.
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Villa Borghese bike tour and Galleria visit Day Trips · Half day
Cycle through the park's shaded paths, then tour the Galleria Borghese to see Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio paintings.
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Pasta-making class in a Roman home Day Trips · Half day
A local cook teaches your family to roll fettuccine and shape ravioli, followed by lunch at the table.
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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
Upon your arrival in Rome, make your way to your centrally located hotel for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to begin discovering the Eternal City’s ancient streets and lively piazzas at your own pace. In the evening, choose from one of Rome’s many excellent restaurants for your first Italian dinner, then return to your hotel for a restful overnight stay.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then take the morning to continue your independent exploration of Rome. Wander the ancient streets discovering historic monuments such as the Circus Maximus, where Roman chariots Rome Trevi Fountain View once raced, and the Trevi Fountain, where everyone in the family will have the chance to toss a coin into the pale blue water. Grab a bite to eat and in the afternoon you will depart on a sightseeing tour that will take you to some of Rome’s major religious monuments including the Catacombs located on the outskirts of Rome. Along the way you will see the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Basilica of St. John Lateran and the Holy Stairs before exploring the Catacombs with a local guide. Serving as underground burial sites for the Early Christians, younger travelers will remain in awe of this historic setting. After the tour, you will return to the city center of Rome where you will enjoy dinner at a local trattoria. Take an evening stroll and sample some of the city’s best gelato, a treat the whole family will enjoy, before returning to your hotel for the night.
After a nice breakfast, you will have the rest of the morning free to visit more of Rome’s city center. Children may enjoy a visit to the Colosseum to witness Rome Colosseum Guide and Touristsfirst-hand the arena where ancient gladiators battled (optional, not included. Skip-the-line guided tour recommend and can be arranged upon request). Break for lunch at a local restaurant and then afterwards head to the Vatican Museums for a guided tour of the largest collection of art in the world. Michelangelo’s masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel are sure to take everyone’s breath away. Later, you will also visit St. Peter’s Basilica and adventurous families may wish to climb to the top of the large dome to experience unforgettable views of Rome from above and snap some unique family photos. When you finish the tour, you may wish to explore the Vatican area further, such as St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets as well as historic Castel Sant’Angelo, which was once a Papal Fortress and today is a museum. Take your time with your additional sightseeing then, when you are ready, return to the hotel to freshen up for dinner in the evening.
Stop 2Sorrento, Campania
Sorrento
Clifftop base for Pompeii, Vesuvius and island ferries
Your private driver meets you in Rome and transfers south to the Amalfi Coast, stopping first for a private walking tour of Pompeii. The ash-buried streets, frescoed villas and stone bakeries preserved since 79 AD make the site vivid for travelers of all ages. After lunch you continue to Mount Vesuvius National Park, ascending the volcano's slopes before reaching Sorrento for check-in.
We base you in Sorrento for four nights. One day we arrange a visit to a pasta-making factory to learn the techniques for fresh shapes and sauces, then a farmhouse lunch on the slopes of Vesuvius where children explore the orchards and vineyards while parents taste wines grown in volcanic soil. Another day your driver takes you along the clifftop Amalfi Drive, stopping in Positano and in Amalfi to visit the Cathedral, browse artisan workshops and lunch overlooking the water. Your final full day is spent on Capri, reached by ferry. A panoramic island tour begins in Anacapri at Villa San Michele, with its gardens and sea views, then continues down to Capri village for time in the piazzas.
Arranged for you: Private driver for transfer from Rome with stops at Pompeii and Vesuvius, hotel accommodations in Sorrento, private Pompeii walking tour, pasta-making workshop and farmhouse lunch, full-day Amalfi Coast tour with driver, full-day Capri island tour including ferry and guide, breakfast daily.
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 the Emerald Grotto Day Trips · Half day
Your own boat departs Amalfi for the sea cave where sunlight filters through underwater openings, turning the water green.
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Limoncello tasting and lemon grove walk Day Trips · Half day
Visit a family-run lemon grove in the hills above Sorrento to see the fruit on terraced trees and taste the liqueur.
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Kayaking along the Amalfi Coast Day Trips · Half day
Paddle from Positano along the cliffs, stopping at hidden coves and grottos accessible only by water.
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Blue Grotto entry and island swim stops Day Trips · Half day
Add the Blue Grotto to your Capri tour, transferring to rowboats to enter the low cave mouth, then swimming at offshore rocks.
Day by day in Sorrento
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then say goodbye to Rome as you meet with your private driver and depart for the Amalfi Coast. Along the way, you will stop for a private walking tour of the archeological ruins of Pompeii. Preserved in volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, there’s no place on earth quite like Pompeii, making the archeological site an unforgettable stop for travelers of all ages. You will break for lunch and then move on to Mount Vesuvius National Park where you will travel up Mount Vesuvius by bus and then have the chance to hike up to the top of this active volcano. Families will enjoy making the 30 minute trek to the summit together and then taking many photos of the breathtaking views. Afterwards, meet back with your driver and continue on to Sorrento, a sunny coastal town filled with cultural monuments and artisan workshops. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel and then enjoy your first taste of the local cuisine during dinner this evening.
If your family loves food, today will be a very special treat. After breakfast, you will travel to a pasta-making factory where you will learn about the best local pasta-making techniques and recipes for fresh pastas and sauces. Stop for lunch at a small farmhouse located on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. You will have the chance to visit the orchards and vineyards learning about the local production processes and how the volcanic soil influences local crops. Children will have fun exploring the vineyards while parents will not want to miss their chance to sample a class of local wine on the farmhouse’s scenic patio. After a relaxing day of discovering the Amalfi Coast’s culinary traditions, you will return to Sorrento and spend the night at your hotel.
This day will be dedicated to the charming coastal towns perched along the cliffs of the rugged Amalfi Coast. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel before departing on the famous “Amalfi Drive”. The first stop will be the scenic town of Positano perched above the water. Afterwards you will travel to Amalfi, which was once a Maritime Republic, to explore its charming streets and perhaps visit its iconic Cathedral which has become a symbol of the town. You will have time at leisure to sample local cuisine, visit artisan workshops and interact with the locals. Afterwards, we’ll head back to Sorrento in the afternoon where you can rest at the hotel before enjoying dinner at another local restaurant, perhaps on the beachfront with unforgettable views of the sea.
Your final day in the Amalfi Coast will be spent soaking up the Mediterranean sun on the Island of Capri. The island’s popularity dates back to the time of the Roman Emperors, and for good reason. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the island starting in Anacapri, one of the island’s two villages and where you will have the chance to visit Villa San Michele, which is home to historic art and impressive gardens that offer stunning views of the sea. Next, you will travel down to the village of Capri where you will have lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards you will have time to visit the town’s lively main square, known as Piazzetta, or spend time at the beach. In the evening, you will return to Sorrento for your final dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 8
Sorrento
Enjoy one last breakfast and then its “Arrivederci Sorrento!” This marks the end of the tour and our services.
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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, Pompeii, Positano, and Sorrento. 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.