Journey from Rome’s iconic monuments to the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and the ancient stone landscapes of Puglia. This self-drive Italian adventure combines world-famous treasure like the Vatican, Colosseum, Pompeii, and Capri—with lesser-known UNESCO highlights, including the cave dwellings of Matera and the whimsical Trulli of Alberobello. Experience historic architecture, coastal drives, and rich local cultures across Italy’s most breathtaking southern regions.

Highlights

• 8 Day Central taly Self-Drive Journey: Rome, the Amalfi Coast
• Ancient Rome Monuments, piazzas & fountains
• Villa d'Este Tivoli: UNESCO World Heritage site known for Renaissance gardens and fountains.
• Vatican Museums & St. Peter's Area
• Scenic Coastal Drive: Positano Amalfi Ravello
• Archaeological & Historic Sites
• Pompeii & Royal Palace of Caserta: UNESCO World Heritag

• Itinerary Overview - click for more

  Day 1: Rome (Overnight in Rome) Arrive at Rome Airport, pick up your rental car, and drive into Rome. Enjoy free time to discover the city at your own pace before spending the night.

  Day 2: Rome – Vatican Museum & Colosseum (Overnight in Rome) Spend the morning exploring the Vatican Museums, the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and St. Peter’s Square. In the afternoon, head to Ancient Rome to tour the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum before returning to your hotel for the night.

  Day 3: Tivoli & Rome (Overnight in Rome) – KM 70  Drive to Tivoli to visit the UNESCO-listed Villa d’Este gardens. Return to Rome to see sights like Circus Maximus and the Baths of Caracalla, followed by a walking tour through the historic center to visit the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Castel Sant’Angelo.

  Day 4: Rome to Sorrento Area via Caserta (Overnight in Sorrento Area) – KM 270  Enjoy free time in Rome before driving south toward Naples in the afternoon. Stop in Caserta to tour the magnificent UNESCO-listed Royal Palace of Caserta, then continue your drive to the Sorrento area for overnight.

  Day 5: Positano & Amalfi Coast (Overnight in Sorrento Area) – KM 70 Drive along the iconic Amalfi Coast, stopping to explore the seaside town of Positano and its Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Continue to Amalfi to visit the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, and finish in Ravello to admire Villa Rufolo and Piazza Vescovado before returning to Sorrento.

  Day 6: The day centers around a scenic boat excursion across the Bay of Naples, sailing along the picturesque Sorrento coastline directly to the island of Capri. Upon reaching the island, a coastal cruise provides close-up views of natural landmarks, including the Faraglioni rock formations, the Natural Arch, Villa Curzio Malaparte, and the Punta Carena Lighthouse, alongside the Marvelous Grotto, White Grotto, and Green Grotto. Passengers then disembark at Marina Grande to enjoy five to six hours of free time on land to explore Capri on foot before returning to the Sorrento area for the night.

  Day 7: Pompeii & Caserta (Drive to Rome — 275 km) The morning begins with a drive to the ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii, buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A walking tour covers the city’s primary grid streets—the ancient cardini and decumani—leading past preserved thermal baths, forums, local bakeries, and private villas adorned with ancient frescoes. In the afternoon, the drive continues inland toward the Royal Palace of Caserta, an 18th-century UNESCO World Heritage site and monumental royal residence built for King Charles of Bourbon. The day concludes with a final drive back to Rome for an overnight stay.

  Day 8: Departure Following hotel checkout at 10:00 AM, guests complete the journey by driving directly to the airport, returning the rental vehicle, and boarding their departure flights

Included

• 3 Nights 4* Hotel Rome, 3 Nighst 4* Hotel in Sorrento, 31 Night 4* Hotel in Rome
• Breakfast Daily
• Car rental for length of itinerary Car Category C car a nd “PLATINUM insurance” included* *Full coverage for damages and theft (no

Not Included

• International Air Travel
• Full Board
• Local Guides
• Entrance fees not mentioned in inclusions
• Items of personal nature and Items not listed in the inclusions
• Applicable city taxes

Hotels or Similar

• 4*selected hotels or similars
• Rome: Pineta palace, The Brand or similar  Sorrento area: Albatros/ Royal Hills or similar

2027 Rates $Cad Starting From

Notes:
Rental vehicle one way drop fees may apply. Each rental day is a fraction of 24 hours, the vehicle must bereturned on time or within the next 59 minutes to avoud extra costs
Supplements: It is possible to add join in city tours.
Platinum insurance, the amount of the deductible will not be charged. The “Platinum” package clears the deductibles provided for all damages,partial, attempted and total theft, including windows, tyres, damage to the roof, damage to the lower part of the vehicle. Damage to the interior and damage caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded
Hotel name reconfirmed 30 days prior to departure: In case of problems the indicated hotels may be replaced with similar category located in the same area of city for towns to a nearby town up to 30 Km distance, where will be possible to realize the program. Incase of hotels fully booked we confirm the booking in a middle-classhotel

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