8 days, 7 nights · Best for First-time Italy travelers seeking culinary immersion and coastal beauty
Rome & Amalfi Coast Culinary Vacation Package
Discover ancient Rome, vibrant Sorrento, and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast where history, flavors, and coastal beauty create an unforgettable Italian escape.
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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
Ancient monuments and trattoria tables in Trastevere
We arrange three nights in the historic center, close to the Trevi Fountain and the best streets for evening walks. On your own schedule you visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon, or browse the morning market in Campo de' Fiori where vendors stack zucchini blossoms and buffalo mozzarella. We hold reservations for a guided Vatican tour that takes you through the Map Gallery and Raphael Rooms to the Sistine Chapel, ending inside St. Peter's Basilica.
Evenings belong to the neighborhoods. In Trastevere you eat cacio e pepe at a family table, the kitchen open to the dining room, the cobblestones loud with conversation after dark.
Arranged for you: We arrange centrally located hotel accommodation, private Vatican Museums guided tour with St. Peter's Basilica access, and restaurant recommendations in Trastevere and throughout the city center.
Your hotel
Styles, not names. We name the property once we know your dates and your party.
Interests in Rome
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Private food tour through Testaccio market and local shops Day Trips · Half day
A guide walks you through the neighborhood market and a century-old salumeria, tasting supplì, mortadella, and aged pecorino.
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Private cooking class in a Roman home Day Trips · Half day
Learn to shape fettuccine and roll gnocchi in a chef's apartment kitchen, then sit down to the meal you made with wine pairings.
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Private Borghese Gallery tour with advance reservations Day Trips · Half day
A guide leads you through Bernini's sculptures and Caravaggio's canvases in the villa's frescoed rooms, timed entry secured.
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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
Arrive in the Eternal City and make your way to your centrally located hotel. After check-in, take the afternoon to wander the area around your hotel and discover some of Rome’s iconic outdoor sights, such as the Trevi Fountain. In the evening, immerse yourself in local life by dining in a characteristic Roman neighborhood like Trastevere, where you’ll enjoy authentic Roman cuisine and a vibrant atmosphere. Return to your hotel for your first overnight stay in Rome.
Enjoy your first breakfast at the hotel then spend your morning discovering the highlights of Rome’s city center. You may wish to stop by areas such as the Spanish Steps or the Pantheon to do some sightseeing. Alternatively, you could visit one of Rome’s open-air markets, such as the daily market in Campo de’ Fiori, where local vendors sell fresh fruits, vegetables and other culinary products. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a family-owned restaurant (your Trips 2 Italy travel specialists will give you plenty of restaurant recommendations). Then, in the afternoon you will take an excursion to the Catacombs that will include stops at several religious sites including the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Dinner tonight will be at a typical trattoria, where you will have the chance to taste one of Rome’s famous pasta dishes such as carbonara (pasta with egg, cured pork, cheese and black pepper) or cacio e pepe (pasta with Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper). Buon appetito!
Enjoy breakfast, then continue exploring Rome’s city center at your own pace. Consider visiting the Colosseum and Roman Forum for a journey into Ancient Rome or opt for a museum like the Borghese Gallery (advance reservations recommended). After lunch, join a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, where you’ll see the Tapestry Gallery, Map Gallery, Raphael Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. The tour ends inside St. Peter’s Basilica, allowing you time to explore its chapels and crypt independently. Afterwards, perhaps visit Castel Sant’Angelo for scenic views before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant and your final overnight in Rome.
Stop 2Sorrento, Campania
Sorrento
Pompeii's ruins, Vesuvian vineyards, and coastal drives
Your private driver meets you in Rome and heads south to Pompeii, where a guide walks you through the forum, the bakery ovens, and the frescoed villas frozen by Vesuvius in 79 AD. After lunch you continue to Sorrento and check in for four nights.
We arrange a day with a pasta maker who shows you how to twist cavatelli and cut lagane, then a farmhouse lunch on the volcano's slopes where the wine comes from vines rooted in ash. Another day your driver takes the Amalfi Coast road to Positano's stacked houses and Amalfi's cathedral cloister, stopping for spaghetti alle cozze overlooking the water. On Capri you visit the Gardens of Augustus and, weather allowing, boat into the Blue Grotto where sunlight turns the cave electric blue. Between excursions you walk Sorrento's lanes, taste Limoncello in a ceramic-tiled shop, and eat grilled pesce spada at a table above the marina.
Arranged for you: We arrange private driver from Rome with Pompeii guided tour and lunch stop, four nights' accommodation, private driver and pasta-making visit with Vesuvian farmhouse lunch, full-day private Amalfi Coast tour with lunch in Amalfi, ferry tickets and guided Capri tour including Blue Grotto access (weather permitting), and restaurant recommendations throughout Sorrento.
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 mozzarella-making demonstration at a buffalo farm Day Trips · Half day
Watch the cheesemaker stretch fresh curd into mozzarella di bufala, then taste it warm with the farm's own olive oil.
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Private boat tour of the Sorrento and Amalfi coastline Day Trips · Full day
Your captain motors past hidden coves and the Faraglioni rocks, stopping for swimming and lunch at a waterfront trattoria.
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Private Herculaneum guided tour Day Trips · Half day
A smaller, better-preserved site than Pompeii, with wooden beams and mosaics intact, your guide explaining the carbonized scrolls and two-story houses.
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Private Ravello visit with villa garden entry Day Trips · Half day
Your driver climbs to the hilltop town for Villa Rufolo's terraced gardens and views across the coast that inspired Wagner.
Day by day in Sorrento
After breakfast and check-out, depart Rome and travel south, stopping in Pompeii for a private guided tour of the ancient city preserved by volcanic ash. Learn about daily life in Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then continue with your private driver to Sorrento. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps exploring artisan workshops or sampling local Limoncello. In the evening, dine at a seafront restaurant, savoring fresh seafood, before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Begin your day with breakfast, then meet your private driver for a culinary adventure. Visit a local pasta factory to learn the art of pasta making and discover regional recipes. Next, tour a farmhouse on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, exploring the orchards and vineyards. Enjoy a traditional lunch paired with locally produced wines while learning about the influence of volcanic soil on agriculture. Return to Sorrento in the afternoon for some leisure time before heading out for another delicious dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, set out on a full-day excursion along the stunning Amalfi Coast. Your first stop is Positano, where you’ll have free time to explore its picturesque streets and capture breathtaking views. Continue to Amalfi to visit its magnificent Cathedral and the Cloister of Paradise. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, sampling fresh seafood like spaghetti alle cozze, then spend the afternoon shopping or sightseeing in Amalfi’s charming boutiques. Return to Sorrento in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Enjoy breakfast and prepare for a scenic day trip to the island of Capri. Visit the picturesque Villa San Michele in Anacapri and stroll through the lush Gardens of Augustus in Capri town. Weather permitting, take a boat to the famous Blue Grotto to marvel at its glowing blue waters. Spend time browsing Capri’s upscale boutiques and artisan shops, perhaps purchasing handmade sandals or Limoncello. After a full day of exploration, return to Sorrento for your final dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8
Sorrento
Savor your last Italian breakfast before checking out of your hotel. With wonderful memories of Rome, the Amalfi Coast, and Capri, your tour comes to an end. Arrivederci!
Why plan with Trips 2 Italy?
Designed around you by Italian-born planners
Guides, drivers and boats for your party alone
Hand-selected hotels in every destination
Local English-speaking guides who know their city
Met at the airport, private transfers throughout
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Questions travelers ask
What destinations does this package visit?
Over 8 days this journey brings you to Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Naples, Positano, Sorrento, 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 is transportation handled on this trip?
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.
Who will enjoy this itinerary most?
It suits travelers who want Italy arranged by experts, with guided experiences balanced by free time to explore on your own.
Can we tailor this trip to our wishes?
Yes. This sample itinerary is a starting point, and every Trips 2 Italy package is fully customizable. Your travel consultant will adjust the destinations, hotel category, pace, and experiences to fit your plans. A minimum of 2 travelers applies.
When is the best time to take this trip?
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.