Bella Italia - Rome, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast by Private Car

DAY 01 ROME

Upon arrival at the Rome Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Rome.

DAY 02 ROME

This morning after breakfast meet your guide and driver for your full day tour of Rome. Start at the historic Colosseum, one of the world’s most celebrated buildings. Built over 2000 years ago, this structure hosted gladiatorial contests and other spectacles. While you visit this structure imagine 50 thousand plus boisterous spectators cheering on their favorite fighters. Continue to the Roman Forum, the center of Imperial Rome nearby. It lies just down the valley surrounded by three of Rome’s famous hills Palatine, Quirinale and Capitolium. Stroll the ancient forum and imagine Mark Anthony making his impassioned speech from the rostrum over the body of Julius Caesar. Later continue to the impressive Trevi Fountain to admire its beautiful Baroque architecture. Follow the legend and toss a coin, ensuring your eventual return to Rome. Walk to the 2000-year-old Pantheon, temple of all the Gods, and today a Church with its immense dome and center oculus. Finally make your way to Piazza Navona, home to numerous palaces and its magnificent Four Rivers Fountain by Bernini, with its giant statues of sea gods and Egyptian obelisk.  While there you’ll need a break so go the Ristorante Tre Scalini, and sit outside while eating their famous ice cream dessert, tartuffo!  This evening perhaps, return to the historical center for a delightful dinner at “Ristorante Piperno” to try the delicious Roman “Carciofi alla Giudia” Roman Jewish style artichokes. Overnight at the hotel in Rome. (B)

DAY 03 ROME

This morning travel to Vatican City to enter the world-famous Vatican Museum. Begin your experience by discovering the masterpieces of art in the Vatican Museums by some of the world’ most distinguished artists. Visit the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries. Then enter the incredible Sistine Chapel to contemplate the glory of Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece including the Last Judgment, one of the most famous pieces of art ever made. Later the guide will ring you to the entrance of the Basilica of St. Peter. You are on your own to take your time to be awed by the magnificence of one of the holiest sites in the world. Admire Michelangelo’s stunning “La Pieta” while strolling this immense structure. The balance of the day is yours at leisure to continue your exploration of this most historical of cities. Perhaps, go to Via dei Condotti, located at the bottom of the Spanish Steps to enjoy a relaxing café at “Antico Café Greco” one of the oldest cafes in Rome which opened in 1760. Later, stroll through Piazza Navona to arrive at Campo dei Fiori, an iconic square that is a flower market by day and surrounded by cafés and restaurants by night. One of the most famous is “La Carbonara” where spaghetti ala carbonara was invented. Overnight at the hotel in Rome. (B)

DAY 04 ROME – SORRENTO

After breakfast, transfer from Rome to Sorrento via Naples. Upon arrival in  Naples you will be met by an English-speaking guide and driver and given a panoramic tour of Naples including a pizza tasting. (Where pizza originated). Then travel along the coast to arrive at the magnificent resort town of Sorrento, where your hotel the Conca Park awaits with its fabulous views of the Bay of Naples. Overnight at your hotel in Sorrento. (B)

DAY 05 SORRENTO

This morning your English-speaking guide will meet you and bring you to the city of Pompeii, a vast archeological site, once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city which was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.  Together with the guide you will explore its excavated ruins and streets and incredible houses. Later we will enjoy a thrilling ride along the famous Amalfi Drive stopping to visit one of its most iconic cliffside villages of “Positano”.  Enjoy its steep, narrow streets lined with boutiques and cafes. Return to your hotel in Sorrento. (B)

DAY 06 SORRENTO

This morning after breakfast, take a taxi to the Sorrento waterfront, to board a high-speed hydrofoil that will take you to the magical Island of Capri. This island is famed for its rugged landscape, fantastic shopping from designer fashions to its famed limoncello. Upon arrival at Marina Grande, take the funicular to the top of the island and the town of Ana Capri. Stroll its narrow streets lined with shops and cafes. Sit in one of its outdoor restaurants while watching the world go by. Later return to Marina Grande for your hydrofoil back to Sorrento. Overnight at the hotel in Sorrento. (B)

DAY 07 SORRENTO

Today is yours at leisure to relax in this idyllic setting. Perhaps enjoy taking a soothing massage in the hotel’s Spa.

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OPTIONAL EXCURSION

Travel this morning by private car to the “Tenuta Vannulo” to see how the world-famous Buffalo – Mozzarella is produced. One person on Tripadvisor advisor said: “An outstanding experience. A lovely tour of the facility and the process of making mozzarella. A delicious lunch of the products mozzarella, ricotta and more.”  Overnight at the hotel in Sorrento. (B) 

DAY 07 SORRENTO – ROME

After breakfast your private driver will transfer you to your hotel in Rome. Overnight at the hotel in Rome. (B)

DAY 08 Depart

This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Rome’s Leonardo Da Vinci Airport for our return flight. (B)