Italian Tour: Amalfi Coast to Rome

Arrive in Amalfi

You will be picked at Venice Marco Polo airport and transported via water taxi to Hotel Arlecchino in Venice city centre. The rest of the day will be free for you to enjoy however you wish, whether you want to relax at your hotel or head out to explore the city on your own. In the late afternoon, you’ll enjoy a gondola ride down the shining Grand Canal and inner canals crossed by tiny bridges.

Capri and Anacapri Day Tour

Today you will be treated to a panoramic boat tour of the islands of Capri and Anacapri, giving you the opportunity to discover scenery that cannot be fully appreciated on land, such as the sea grottoes (white, green and blue grottoes), the Natural Arch, Villa Curzio Malaparte and many others. After the Capri boat tour, the cruise will stop at the island, where you will have free time to explore the island before heading back to Amalfi.

Wine Tasting at Marisa Cuomo Vineyard

Today, you’ll immerse yourself into the secrets of Cantine Marisa Cuomo. Fringed by steep slopes that stretch out in the sun and rocks that plunge into the crystal clear water of the Amalfi Coast, among enchanting bays and coves, the vineyards of Cantine Marisa Cuomo dominate the “Fiordo di Furore” fjord overlooking the Gulf of Salerno. Today, you’ll experience all this plus the award-winning wines that you’ll taste during the day.

Amalfi to Sorrento; Sorrento Cooking Class

Today you will be transferred to your hotel in Saorrento. In the evening, you will learn about traditional Italian dishes, such as pasta, pizza, fish and local typical desserts, and have the opportunity to prepare an authentic Italian meal, which you can then enjoy with your new friends that you are sure to make during the day.

Day at Leisure in Sorrento

Today is a free day to explore the city of Sorrento and the surrounding countryside. The day is completely free to spend as you wish, you may want to hike up the glorious Mount Vesuvius, visit Piazza Tasso which is one of the most popular areas of Sorrento or splash some cash at Via San Renato, the colourful weekly street market. Alternatively, you may just want to relax on the beach, of which there are many to choose from.

Sorrento to Rome with Pompeii Tour

Today, you’ll travel from Sorrento to Rome with a stop to explore the ancient city of Pompeii which lay undiscovered for 1,500 years en route. Buried after an eruption by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, this tour of the Pompeii archaeological site takes you through the ruins located on Via Villa dei Misteri. The tour starts with a fascinating journey back in time to the days of the Roman Empire, when Pompeii and the Vesuvius area were regarded as the most beautiful resorts in Italy.

Explore Imperial and Ancient Rome

Jump into Roman history today and discover with an expert guide the iconic Colosseum: the largest amphitheatre not only in the Eternal City but also in the world. During this tour of Imperial and Ancient Rome, you’ll learn all about the history of this marvellous city. You’ll also visit Piazza del Campidoglio, one of Rome’s most beautiful squares designed by Michelangelo and Aventine Hill, a peaceful haven from the bustling city and one of Rome’s Seven Hills.

Vatican City & Classic Tour of Rome

Today, you will visit the Vatican City museums and the incredible Sistine Chapel. You’ll also explore the city’s most notable landmarks including the Pantheon and several famous squares. After exploring the Vatican City first, you’ll cross Piazza della Repubblica to see the Fountain of the Nyands, then continue to see the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, and the Palazzo di Montecitorio, which was designed by Bernini.

Goodbye Italy

Arrivederci, Italia! Your private driver will take you to the airport for your return flight home.