7 Day Southern Italy with Amalfi
DAY 1, Arrive in Rome
Arrive in Rome and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2, Tour Ancient Rome
This morning, a historic tour of "ancient Rome" takes you to the Roman Forum, the political center during the Roman Republic, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure
Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3, Tour Vatican Museum
Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo's Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion, and was created for the funeral monument of French cardinal Jean de Billheres. Afternoon at leisure
Optional: Dinner with Opera Singers & Illuminated Drive
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento
Drive south, passing by the famous Monte Cassino Abbey, founded by St. Benedict of Norcia in 529. Destroyed on four separate occasions, it was last rebuilt after being the site of fierce fighting during the Second World War. View Mt. Vesuvius in passing the Bay of Naples, before reaching Pompeii. Visit the ruins of this best preserved Roman city, including the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. Continue to Sorrento
Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Full Day in Sorrento
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Sorrento. Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant
Optional: Full Day Capri
Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Scenic Amalfi Drive
Today, enjoy panoramic views of the enchanting towns along the scenic Amalfi Coast. Pass the distinctive white Moorish homes of Positano on this legendary road overlooking the Mediterranean, to reach the coastal town of Amalfi: a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport in Naples for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Escorted Package Includes
6 nights First Class accommodations
3 nights Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome
3 nights Hotel Central or Hotel Cristina, Sorrento
Italian city hotel taxes
All transfers
9 meals: 6 buffet breakfasts, 3 dinners with wine
Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
Services of local guides in all major cities
Entrance fees per itinerary
Escorted Package not Includes.
International flight ticket.
Optional Tours.
Rate per person in Double Room.
Special Features
Evening Walking Tour of Rome
Forum & Colosseum, Rome
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome
Visit to the excavations at Pompeii
Scenic Amalfi Drive
Wine & mineral water with all dinners
Whisper technology enhanced touring