Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to Rome - one of the most charming and heritage rich cities of Italy. Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for the check-in.
The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.
Day 2: Highlights of Rome & Colosseum
Today you meet your private guide in the hotel lobby and embark on a tour to discover the famous ancient treasures of the Eternal City.
You have a taxi transfer to Rome's hallmark site - the Colosseum. Originally known by the name of Flavius amphitheater, it was the biggest and most imposing building of its kind in the Roman world, designed as an arena for the fights of Roman gladiators and could hold up to 70 thousand spectators.
After touring Colosseum you proceed with a walking city tour to see the most famous attractions and hidden treasures of the Eternal City. You see the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers, as well as witness the masterpieces by Bernini, Borromini, and many others.
After the tour, your guide takes you back to the hotel and you have the evening at leisure.
Day 3: Half Day Tour of the Vatican Museums
Together with your guide and walk to a walled enclave and the world’s smallest independent state - Vatican. When inside the Vatican, you visit private apartments of Julius II, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of Candelabra. Next, you proceed to the Sistine Chapel, where you admire Michelangelo's famous frescoes and learn about the intense relationship between Pope Julius II and Michelangelo that drove the artist to create the greatest work of art the world has ever known.
Your tour continues in the vast open spaces of St. Peter’s Basilica where you see a stunning Pieta - a world-famous work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo, and Bernini's impressive Papal Canopy, a legacy left to the Basilica by the Barberini family. The ending point of your tour is in St. Peter’s Square, where you can admire Michelangelo's Dome and the gorgeous colonnades designed by Bernini. One way taxi transfer is included in the tour.
Day 4: Transfer to Sorrento
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver for the transfer.
Day 4: Arrival in Sorrento
Upon arrival at your hotel in Sorrento you check in and have the rest of the day at leisure.
You can select one of our optional tours carefully prepared for your journey to Sorrento.
Available optional tours:
Amalfi Coast Tour
Pompeii Exploration
Tour of Pompeii & Amalfi Coast
Day 5: Day Tour to Pompeii & Amalfi Coast with Private Transport
After breakfast, you meet your private guide and driver at the hotel lobby and start an exciting day-tour. The first destination for today is the ancient city of Pompeii. Set near the foot of a picturesque mountain are the archeological sites of Pompeii, one of the greatest and richest cities of the Roman age that was tragically completely destroyed in 79 AD as a result of the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Today you see the excavated finds of the remnants of this ancient city, buried alive under 4 to 6 m (13-20 ft) of volcanic ash almost 2000 years ago.
During the tour of this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site you see artifacts, city walls, the Pompeii amphitheater and other almost perfectly preserved objects that give a detailed insight into the life of the city. After Pompeii you get to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Amalfi Coast and the surrounding area. We have prepared for you the scenic sightseeing tour through the coastline. You discover the picturesque towns of Positano and Amalfi from a local perspective, and take in the local history and culture. During the tour you enter to the Cloister of Paradise, an open-air cloister which presents an influence which both Arabs and Romans had on Amalfi. After the tour, you are transferred to your hotel in Sorrento.
Day 6: Day at Leisure in Sorrento
Today following breakfast at your hotel you have a free day to continue enjoying fascinating Sorrento at your leisure. You can join one of our carefully planned optional tours of Sorrento or Capri Island.
Day 7: Day Tour to Capri with Private Guide on a Public Boat
Your private guide meets you at the hotel lobby and together you walk to the pier where your day-trip to Capri island begins. You start with a cruise on a public boat over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Cruise along the Sorrento coast, before crossing to Capri to marvel at some of the most dramatic rock formations.
Take a dip in the crystal clear water, or simply kick back and relax on deck while your hydrofoil transfers you to the glamorous island of Capri. Navigate your way to Faraglioni to see the unique caves and grottoes of the White, Blue, and Green Grotto, each illuminated in different colors by the reflection of the sun light hitting the seawater. A visit to one of them, Blue Grotto is included. Tickets for Hydrofoil from Sorrento, Blue Grotto visit, public boat and transfer on the Island are included.
Day 8: Departure from Rome
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver for the transfer.
Day 8: Arrival to Rome
Upon arrival your private driver will bring you to your hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.
Day 9: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver for the transfer.
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.
Note:
1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
2. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
Stress-free Booking Book your journey without stress and at convenient pace. You can pay a deposit of 20% to book any tour in any major currency; the final balance will be due 90 days before start date. In event if you decide to change or postpone your trip, you can transfer your deposit to any other packages we offer. Cruise bookings and special offers may be subject to different booking terms.
Trip Assurance If you need our assistance during your trip, you can call our support line available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CET) on weekdays and weekends.