from $1,559*
Departures from Jan. 2016 – Dec. 2016
Independent Tour: 8 Days/ 7 Nights
Rome, Vatican City, Sorrento, Pompeii, Amalfi, Capri, Positano, Ravello
YOUR INDEPENDENT ITINERARY:
DAY 1: Arrival in Rome
Welcome to Italy!
Upon arrival in Rome’s Fiumicino airport please proceed through the Passport Control and collect your luggage inside the customs area. Transfer on your own to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the Eternal City.
Overnight in Rome.
(Breakfast)
DAY 2: Rome
After breakfast, meet your guide in Piazza Navona and visit the heart of Rome: Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza del Popolo and the Baroque quarter with a small group. In the afternoon meet your guide at S.Peter’s square and visit the Museums. Vatican art and history have always left a profound impression on visitors to Rome: discover the masterpieces of Greek and Roman ancient art, works of Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica and more.
Overnight in Rome.
(Breakfast)
DAY 3: Rome
This day is at leisure to discover Rome on your own. You can visit Coliseum with Forum, the most important archeological area in the city and once the center of public life during Roman times or visit Villa Borghese and the many other museums of this magnificent city.
Overnight in Rome.
(Breakfast)
DAY 4: Pompeii/Sorrento
After breakfast depart for Sorrento by coach (pick up at your hotel in Rome). Upon arrival in Naples, short sightseeing then continue to Pompeii.
After lunch, visit the incredible Archeological Park. Late afternoon, transfer to Sorrento.
Overnight in Sorrento.
(Breakfast)
DAY 5: Sorrento
Free time in Sorrento. Visit Capri, the Royal Palace in Caserta or explore the wine country of Avellino in Irpinia.
Overnight in Sorrento.
(Breakfast)
DAY 6: Amalfi Coast
Meet your driver/guide and depart for the Amalfi Coast. Amalfi is the main town on the coast and it was once a maritime power. Ravello, just a short hop from Amalfi, is a town that has been historically a destination for artists, musicians, and writers, including Richard Wagner who composed some of his famous operas while staying in the area. Ravello is also known for its villas, such as Villa Cimbrone (The villa is now a hotel, and the gardens are open to the public) and Villa Rufolo unique in terms of architectural and decorative style. Drop off in Amalfi late afternoon.
Overnight in Amalfi.
(Breakfast)
DAY 7: Amalfi Coast
Free time in Sorrento. Visit Paestum or enjoy a boat ride along the coast to take in some spectacular views of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello.
Overnight in Amalfi.
(Breakfast)
DAY 8: Departure
After breakfast transfer on your own to the airport for your return trip home or your continuation to another destination.
(Breakfast)
Includes:
- Hotel accommodations in 4* hotels for seven nights (3 nights in Rome, 2 nights in Sorrento, 2 nights in the Amalfi Coast) based on 2 persons sharing a room.
- Breakfast daily.
- Welcome briefing with our local assistant.
- Small Group Tour: Visit of Vatican with entrance fee included. Transfers to/from St. Peters not included.
- Small Group Tour: Walking tour of Classic Rome (Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, Pantheon and the heart of the city). Transfers not included.
- Early morning Coach from Rome to Pompeii with a visit of the Archeo Park with guide.*
- Pompeii entrance fee.
- Transfer from Pompeii to Sorrento at the end of the Pompeii tour.
- Signature “Amalfi Drive” private visit of Amalfi Sea Coast towns and the hill town of Ravello with a professional and expert driver/guide.
- Transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi Coast.
- Hotel taxes and service charges.
*An optional private transfer from Rome to Sorrento with a stop in Pompeii and guided tour is available at a supplement of $289 per person. (minimum 2 people)
Does not include:
- Round-trip air transportation from USA or Canada to Italy.
- Porterage at airports.
- Round-trip airport to hotel transfers.
- Transfers to walking tours.
- Beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips and optional excursions.
- Transit tax to be paid locally.
- Travel Insurance.
Note — We urge you to purchase travel insurance to cover the cost of your entire vacation including any services you purchased from another agency.
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Via dei Pettinari, 64 00186 Rome http://www.HotelPonteSisto.it/ |
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Carlton (4 *) or similar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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80067 Sorrento | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Please note that for operational reasons it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions. To submit a reservation request BOOK NOW! Or call for more info 212-400-7347.
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