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Rome & the Amalfi Coast including Vatican City, Island of Capri, Pompeii and the Wineries of Mt. Vesuvius

7 Days Lazio · Campania

The Overview

Overview

Let us help you experience the most beautiful places in Rome and southern Italy which are difficult to reach without a car.  Our local English speaking drivers and guides will show you the best of Rome and the Amalfi Coast, including many other sites like Pompeii and Capri, which are all very difficult destinations to reach without a vehicle. This is a uniquely, mostly private and almost all inclusive experience that will allow you to see the best of these destinations.

Check out this incredible day by day itinerary for the full experience of what this incredible week in Italy looks like.  

Duration

7 days

6 nights

Pricing

On request

Tailored to your dates and group.

Let us help you experience the most beautiful places in Rome and southern Italy which are difficult to reach without a car. Our local English speaking drivers and guides will show you the best of Rome and the Amalfi Coast, including many other sites like Pompeii and Capri, which are all very difficult destinations to reach without a vehicle. This is a uniquely, mostly private and almost all inclusive experience that will allow you to see the best of these destinations.

Regions
Lazio · Campania
Tour Style
Private
Departs From
Naples
Included Meals
Daily breakfast · 1 lunch · 1 wine tasting
Day by day

Itinerary

Follow the route as you read. The map traces each day of the journey, moving with you from place to place.

Lazio

Chapter 1 · Days 1–3

Welcome to Lazio

Millions of travelers each year (prior to the pandemic) were traveling to Lazio, in many instances without even knowing it, since Rome is the capital city of Lazio and one of the most visited cities in the world.   Yet, many visitors never stop to visit this incredible region of Italy or learn why the Romans were very strategic in positioning Rome where…

Explore Lazio
Day 1

Lazio, Rome

Private Transfer from Rome Airport to Central Rome - Private Tour of Rome by Night

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Benvenuti in Italia! 

Upon arrival at the Rome airport, cruise terminal or rail station, we will be there to meet you and begin our transfer into central Rome where you will be staying in a great neighborhood.    You will have some time to unwind after your flight and enjoy some time at leisure before we begin our tour of Rome by night where we will introduce you to some of the most iconic sights in Rome including the Trevi Fountain, PIazza Del Popolo, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps and Campo Dei Fiori. 

These squares and locations in Rome are often best visited at nigth time because of the lights which make for terrific photo opportunities. 

Following (or before) your Rome by Night experience we have a variety of wonderful dinner recommendations close to your hotel which we highly recommend and depending on the time of year and time we start the tour, we will arrange dinner accordingly. 

Overnight at hotel. 

Where we collect you At your hotel
Day 2

Lazio, Rome, Vatican City

Vatican City with Skip the Line Tickets Small Group Tour

  • Breakfast
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Following a wonderful buffet breakfast at your hotel today, we will be there to pick you up and take you to meet your guide at Vatican City.  

Here, you will begin a half day small group tour of this incredible city-state including St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, La Pieta, Raphaello Rooms, Map Galleries and much else. 

Be prepared to walk today and wear comfortable foot wear as well as dress accordingly for the Vatican.  Women must cover their shoulders and wear pants or a skirt beneath the knee and Jeans and shorts are not allowed.

Following your in depth tour of Vatican city, you will have free time in central Rome to experience the incredible shopping, dine at leisure or simply return to your hotel and rest.  Since many people want to experience a longer time at the Vatican, we do not include transportation back to the hotel as you will want to have free time to explore Rome on your own today. 

Do not hesitate to ask fus for recommendations of what other activities you can do this day! 

Overnight at your hotel in Rome. 

Day 3

Lazio, Rome, Colosseum, Roman Forum Area

Ancient Rome including the Colosseum & Roman Forum

  • Breakfast
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Following buffet breakfast at the hotel this morning, we will depart for Ancient Rome where you will meet your guide to start your morning tour, which again will require good footwear.  Our guide will introduce you to the incredible history of Ancient Rome and the legacy of the Roman Empire.  

Today. our Skip the Line tickets to the Colosseum and Roman Forum are included.  If traveling in the summer months, we highly recommend bringing sunscreen, a water bottle and a change of clothes.

This tour will require a lot of walking.  Following this experience, we recommend dining nearby the Colosseum and taking the rest of the day to enjoy Rome at leisure.  We do not provide a transfer back to the hotel today, however we can arrange it should you desire to come back to the hotel after your small group tour.

Rest of afternoon/evening at leisure with many dining recommendations walking distance from your hotel.

Campania

Chapter 2 · Days 4–7

Welcome to Campania

The region of Campania on the south-west coast of Italy is home to one of the world's most famous and most beautiful coastlines - the Amalfi Coast. This spectacular area draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy the mildness of the climate, the exotic vegetation of palms, lemon and orange trees and the remarkable sandstone cliffs which…

Explore Campania
Day 4

Campania, Pompeii Campania, Mount Vesuvius

Private Transfer from Rome to the Amalfi Coast with Stop en-route in Pompeii for Private Tours and Lunch

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Wine Tasting
Private Transfer from Rome to the Amalfi Coast with Stop en-route in Pompeii for Private Tours and Lunch — photo 1 Private Transfer from Rome to the Amalfi Coast with Stop en-route in Pompeii for Private Tours and Lunch — photo 2 Private Transfer from Rome to the Amalfi Coast with Stop en-route in Pompeii for Private Tours and Lunch — photo 3 Private Transfer from Rome to the Amalfi Coast with Stop en-route in Pompeii for Private Tours and Lunch — photo 4 Private Transfer from Rome to the Amalfi Coast with Stop en-route in Pompeii for Private Tours and Lunch — photo 5

Following breakfast this morning we will be there at the hotel to pick you up and head south to Pompeii where you will begin your private tour of these ancient runis with a top guide who will introduce you to the incredible history of this remarkable 'frozen in time' city.  

You will need good walking shoes today as well as sunscreen and water in the summer months, so please come prepared today for walking~! 

Following our time in Pompeii, we will enjoy lunch in a local winery on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius, where you will get to enjoy some incredible local wines unique to this area of Italy.

Continue onto the Amalfi Coast where you will check into your hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 5

Campania, Capri

Capri

  • Breakfast
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This morning, following breakfast we will be there at the hotel to meet you to take you to the port in Sorrento where you will join a small group (max 12) to visit the breathtaking island of Capri. 

This is a full day experience of this incredible island, famous the world over for the beautiful waters, gorgeous seaside fishing villages, wonderful seafood and fantastic shopping.

Return to Sorrento in the afternoon for time at leisure and overnight at your hotel. 

Day 6

Campania, Amalfi Coast Campania, Amalfi Coast, Positano

Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast with Local Professional English Speaking Driver Guide

  • Breakfast
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Today following an incredible breakfast we will be there to meet you at the hotel to begin your full day private tour of the Amalfi Coast, one of the most intriguing coastlines in the world.  

With one of our top driver-guides, you will experience in comfort and style, some of the beautiful towns in Italy including Positano, Amalfi, Atrani and many others. 

The small houses all huddling on top of each other, breath-taking‎ cliffs, lemon and olive trees, small beaches, the Saracen and medieval watch towers, the narrow roads make of this place a unique in the world, so precious to be listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Throughout your day there will be numerous photo opportunities as well as excellent shopping and an opportunity to stop for a beautiful sea-side lunch, taste numerous local products and enjoy the spectacular scenery.

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon for time at leisure 

Day 7

Campania, Sorrento Campania, Naples

Private Transfer to Naples Airport or Rail Station

  • Breakfast
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Following your last buffet breakfast and incredible coffee this morning on the Amalfi Coast, have your bags ready for departure. 

We will be there to meet you and privately transfer you to the airport or rail station in Naples where you will continue your journey or depart from home.

Should you have time, we strongly recommend spending a few days in Naples, visiting the islands of Ischia and Procida or taking a short flight from Naples to the island of Sicily to continue the rest of your journey! 

We can assist you in a variety of ways to explore the rest of Italy and look forward to providing you future service in other regions.  

Time to say arrivaderci Amalfi Coast! 

The details

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • Accommodation in Centrally Located, Four Star Hotels
  • Excellent Photo Opportunities
  • Full day excursion to Capri
  • Full day excursion to Pompeii
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Our Concierge Service
  • Personalized Service
  • Private transfer from Naples Rail Station to Hotel in Sorrento
  • Private transfers throughout
  • Road Tolls
  • Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary
  • Sistine Chapel & St. Peter`s Basilica
  • Skip the Line Entrance to Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • The Major Monuments of Rome
  • The Most Fun Possible!!!! :)
  • Transportation in luxury vehicle
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Visit to Pompeii with entrance fees included
  • Wine and Olive Oil Tastings

What's Not Included

  • Optional excursions during your tour
  • Travel Insurance
  • Porterage in the airports
  • City Tax ( 4€ per person per night, to be paid locally. The amount may change according to local policy )Tips
  • Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program
Your rooms

Where You'll Stay

Hotels are subject to availability and may be replaced with a property of similar standard.

Hotel Continental Sorrento

Hotel Continental Sorrento

Campania, Naples

The Tramontano Hotel's elegant rooms feature parquet floors or decorative tiles, as well as a satellite flat-screen TV and a minibar. Some of the room...

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Hotel Ponte Sisto

Hotel Ponte Sisto

Lazio, Roma (RM)

The superior 4-star Hotel Ponte Sisto sits on a quiet downtown street in historic Rome convenient to the Trastevere district, the Jewish Ghetto, the f...

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Traveler Reviews

Emily and David Davison Travelled with us

My husband and I just took a two week trip to Italy that was planned for us by Eleanor Kinchin-Smith. It was a fantastic trip and we could not have been more thrilled. We worked together with Ele to let her know about our interests and our style of travel. She planned the perfect trip with excellent private guides at all of our sites, professional drivers and lovely hotels. We arrived in Italy with all of our train and ferry reservations made by Ele, with tickets in hand. She was in touch with us daily throughout our trip to make sure that things were going smoothly. She was able to make a few changes to our itinerary as needed. We look forward to working with Ele again on our next trip and have put her in touch with another family member to help plan their trip as well.

Ron and Deb Crosby Travelled with us

Dear Guiseppe and Jesse,

We just returned from our most wonderful vacation to Italy and wanted to first thank you for putting together such a wonderful trip, and second to provide some feedback for the future.

Hotels

1. Hotel Sovestro in San Gimignano was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made the first portion of our journey very stress free. They made us feel like we were part of their family. I would recommend it to anyone and would specifically ask for it if we were to make a return visit.

2. Hotel La Baia in Monterosso was nice and it's location was very good especially for us older folks humping luggage from/to the train station.

3. Hotel Lucchesi in Florence- what can I say expect FANTASTIC. The rooftop view at sunset is well worth it. Again very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend it to everyone.

Wine Tour

Money well spent. We had a great time overall. The driver Mario was OUTSTANDING. He had lots of local knowledge as well as about winemaking. USE HIM AGAIN!!!

The various wineries we visited on tour:

Altesino- fantastic and they were not cheap on their pouring. Great experience.

Azienda Agricola Patrizia Cencion Sloaria- Again a great tour by one of the owner's daughters. We felt like we were the only thing on their mind although there were other customers there. A great way to complete the day.

Again we had a fantastic time and are very appreciative of everything you booked for us. We wish you continued success and if our travels should bring us back to Italy, we know who to call.

Leon and Michele Travelled with us

The trip was great we appreciate all the hard work you and your team invested to make our experience a once in a lifetime trip. We appreciate all the attention to the details in particular Giuseppe spending the time and the focus with us on the road and as we were exploring your great country.

Bob & Sandy Travelled with us

Jesse & Giuseppe,

Sandy and I have been looking through my slides of our trip to Southern Italy. We had such a good time with you and Giuseppe that we wanted to let you know again. You were the best guides ever.

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Location

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Naples and beyond

7 days through Italy, with every stop chosen by the people who live here.

Where we collect you

At your hotel

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Naples

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private tour, or will we join a group?

Private. You travel with your own guide and driver, and the only people on the itinerary are the ones you bring with you. Nothing is shared with strangers, and the pace of each day is yours to set.

Can the itinerary be changed to suit us?

Yes. What you see here is a starting point, not a fixed departure. Tell us how long you have, what you love and what you would rather skip, and we will reshape it around you. A slower morning, an extra night somewhere you fell for, a different region entirely.

How do we start planning?

Send us a note using the form on this page, or call us on 1-866-779-2565. A travel specialist replies within one business day, usually with a few questions of their own. There is no cost and no obligation in asking.

Are the hotels shown the ones we will stay in?

Usually, yes. Hotels are subject to availability, and if one is full on your dates we will replace it with a property of a similar standard and tell you before you book. Never a surprise on arrival.

When should we book?

The earlier the better, particularly for travel between May and September, when the best small hotels and the guides worth having are taken first. That said, we have put together beautiful trips at short notice, so ask and we will tell you honestly what is still possible for your dates.

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