Highlights

• Eight Day Independent Journey by Rail
• Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Vatican Museum, Coloseum
• Sorrento, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Capri
• Tour Code ITRA321

We have crafted an ideal eight day tour  for the independent traveller who wishes to avoid crowds and travel at their pace.   Discover the antiquities of Rome, Naples and Pompeii.  Learn the history of these three cities. Discover “La Dolce Vita” as you soak up the sun on the Amalfi Coast.  Travelling  around in an independent journey you enjoy an organized itinerary with the freedom to experience the fascinating mix of culture, history, food and wine.  Italy has has something for all.  Explore the wonders of Italy and return home with memories to last a lifetime.

• Itinerary - click for more

  Day 1:  Rome 
  Arrival at Rome airport exit baggage area meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in city centre. Balance of day at leisure. Overnight Rome.

  Day 2:  Classical Rome & Imperial Rome
  Breakfast at the hotel. Join a regular city tour of Classical Rome.  Reach meeting point on your own.  Crossing Piazza della Repubblica with the Naiads Fountain, the guided tour will start with a pleasant walk through the historic center of the “Eternal City”, which will lead us to the Trevi Fountain, the Marco Aurelio Column, Palazzo di Montecitorio (designed by Bernini), the Pantheon, Palazzo Madama (seat of the Senate of the Republic) and Piazza Navona. We will then board the coach, and after passing through Castel Sant’Angelo, we will arrive St. Peter’s Square, where we will have an explanation of the Basilica from the outside.  Take a break and enjoy lunch in one of the delightful outdoor trattorias.
  In the afternoon, join a regular tour of the Imperial Rome. Arrive  Piazza Venezia by bus and a walking guided tour will begin from here, heading to Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by the great Michelangelo, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Roman Forum.  Continue the sightseeing tour by coach, reaching the Circus Maximus and Colle Aventino. Stop to admire the Statue of Moses by Michelangelo located in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli, at a very short distance from here, you will reach the symbol of the eternal city: the Colosseum. Your tour includes internal visit.  Overnight Rome

  Day 3: Vatican Museum, Naples, Sorrento
  Breakfast at the hotel. Join a regular group tour of the Vatican Museums.  Arrive meeting point on your own.  Begin the tour of Piazza della Repubblica with the Naiads Fountain. From Piazzale Flaminio we can see Piazza del Popolo, the old northern entrance of the Capital, with the Egyptian obelisk of Ramses II in the center. Then we will have a walk along the walls of Vatican City to reach the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Our guide will lead us to the Arazzi Gallery, the Geographic Gallery, before finally reaching the famous Sistine Chapel with the wonderful fresco of the Universal Judgment of Michelangelo. At the end of the excursion, free time at your disposal to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. The visit ends at the point closest to the hotel.
  Transfer on your own to the train station in Rome, to catch the high speed train for Naples. Upon arrival, be met by your private driver and transfer to the hotel in Sorrento. Overnight Sorrento

  Day 4: Sorrento
  Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to visit Sorrento on your own.  Overnight Sorrento

  Day 5: Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Sorrento
  Breakfast at the hotel. Join a regular group tour.  Discover the Amalfi Coast. Reach meeting point in Sorrento on your own.  First stop the famous Amalfi coast road, one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world,  take some “souvenir photos”. Arrive Positano around 11:30.   Visit this small town, whose colorful buildings cascade towards the sea. You will have the opportunity to visit the famous craft boutiques or the church of Santa Maria Assunta.  Second stop will be in Amalfi, passing through the picturesque villages of Praiano, Furore and Conca dei Marini. Arrive Amalfi, Perla della Costiera, a city famous in the past for paper production. Do not miss the typical Mediterranean architecture, formed by narrow streets and typical white houses stacked together and a visit to the famous Amalfi Cathedral.  Last stop of the tour is in Ravello, a magical land, as described by the most famous travelers, chosen as “a spiritual homeland”. Enjoy a spectacular view of the coast, looking at Minori and Maiori. Here you will have one hour free time to wander about or  you can ask our guide for suggestions on further visits or go to the splendid Villa Rufolo, a 13th-century villa from which you can enjoy a spectacular view of Maiori and Minori.  Return to Sorrento. Overnight Sorrento

  Day 6: Sorrento Capri, Sorrento
  Breakfast at the hotel. Join a regular group tour to the island of Capri. Transfer to the departure point of the excursion on your own. A pleasant boat ride along the Sorrento coast will take you to the island of Capri. Departure from the Port of Piane di Sorrento towards the island.  Arrival at Marina Grande, the main port of the island. Free time to walk through the alleys of the center, reliving the ancient times between the archaeological finds of Villa Jovis and an excursion to Mount Solaro.  Around 15:30 you will have as boat tour of the island. Among the recommended sites of interest,  focus your attention on the Punta Carena lighthouse, the second largest in Italy, the Blue Grotto and the Arco NaturalE (entrance fee not included)  € 13.00 P.P. approx) e. We will make several stops where you can swim and dive.  Bring your swimsuit. Return to Sorrento late in the afternoon.  Overnight Sorrento

  Day 7:  Sorrento, Pompeii, Sorrento
  Breakfast at the hotel.  Join regular group tour to discover Pompeii.  Arrive meeting point in Sorrento on your own. Visit the famous archaeological site of Pompeii with an expert official guide. Join our small group to ensure a more personal experience! Walk along the ancient “cardini” and “decumani” and explore the remains of the Romans. Pompeii remained buried by volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the first century, until the beginning of excavations in the 18th century. See the bathrooms, streets, bakeries and forums that were an integral part of daily life at that time, and marvel at the frescoes, magnificently preserved, adorning the walls and floors of the fine villas. Return to Sorrento. Free time in the afternoon at your disposal.  Overnight Accommodation.

  Day 8:  Sorrento, Naples
  Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Naples airport. ***end of services***

Included

• Seven night accommodation in 3* superior hotel or 4* F class hotel
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Rome arrival transfers airport to hotel
• Transfer Naples train station to Sorrento hotel
• Departure transfer Sorrento hotel to Naples airport
• Rail 2nd class Rome-Naples including the transport of one piece of luggage per person ion
• Regular group excursion half day:
• Rome Vatican Museums (04 hours) reserved entry
• Rome Classical city tour (03 hours)
• Rome Imperial City Tour (03 hours) including reserved entry to Colosseum
• Sorrento Visit of the Amalfi Coast (max 06 hours)
• Capri full day (max 06 hours) including the regular Ferry service to / from Sorrento
• Pompeii Visit (max 04 hours) reserved entry time
• Vat Taxes

Not Included

• International Air Travel
• Meals not mentioned in itinerary
• Transfers from / to train stations
• Entrance tickets to monuments and activities not mentioned as included
• Porterage
• Items of personal nature and any other extra services not mentioned in the itinerary
• Travel Insurnace
• Applicable city tourist taxes

Hotels or Similar

• Rome 4* Hotel Atlantico - 3* Hotel Smooth Termini
• Sorrento 4* Antiche Mura - 3* Il Faro

• City Tour Details - click for more

  1. Vatican Museums
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport / headphones / entrance to the Vatican Museums with reservation
  Departure point of the excursion 09.00 hours for city centre. Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel Drop-off

  2.  Classical Rome
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport
  Departure point of the excursion:  09.00 hours. Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  3. Imperial Rome & Colosseum
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport / headphones / reserved entry time the Colosseum.
  Departure point of the excursion:  14:30.  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  4. Visit Amalfi Coast from Sorrento
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport/  Meeting point  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  5. Capri from Sorrento
  The excursion is subject to weather and sea conditions
  Includes: Multilingual accompanying guide / transport / boat transport with panoramic views around the island.  Does not include:  visit to the Blue Grotto
  Meeting point (clients will have to reach the meeting point on their own)
  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  6. Pompeii from Sorrento
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport / entrance to the ruins of Pompeii
  Meeting point (clients will have to reach the meeting point on their own)
  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

   Tours do not include meals / other entrances to monuments

The scheduled hotel for each departure will be one of the above listed hotels. The final hotel notice will be sent 15 days prior to each departure.

2022-2022 Rates Each

The CAD ($) rate is indicative of Euro price and subject to change.
Price per person in CAD $ Dollars.