Rome & Gems of the Amalfi Coast – 2024

There is no better way to experience Italy than by high-speed train!
Discover the capital of Italy and the stunning Amalfi Coast with this 8-days guided tour by train. You will have a full week to explore the hidden gems and must-see places in Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Start with a walking tour of Baroque Rome, followed by a Vatican City tour the day after. Hop on on a high-speed train to reach Pompeii and explore its ancient ruins. You will then reach Sorrento, and start exploring in the following days the pearls of the Costiera Amalfitana, including Capri, Positano, and Amalfi
8 Days from $3899/person CAD
Family
Guided
Honeymoon & Anniversary
Island Hopping
Premium
Rail & Train
Romantic
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Primary Location

Italy, Europe

Departures

2024 Departures: Available every Thursday from April 20 to October 26

Included:

  • 7-night accommodation in 4-star hotels
  • High-speed train travel in First class
  • 7 continental buffet breakfasts, 4 dinners, 1 lunch, welcome drinks, and snacks on trains
  • Professional multilingual guide for the entire trip
  • Baroque Rome guided walking tour
  • Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with Skip-the-Line entrance
  • Hop-on Hop-off in Rome (24 hours)
  • Ruins of Pompeii guided tour
  • Capri full-day excursion
  • Amalfi Coast full-day cruise discovery
  • Luggage bus porterage service (your luggage will be delivered from hotel to hotel, making train travel stress-free)

Not Included:

  • International or domestic airfare
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Local city tax for overnight stays
  • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
  • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

Pricing Details

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  • Escorted Rail & Train Tour with a maximum of 26 travellers
  • From price is CAD per person, based on double occupancy, and for travel in low season
  • The final price will vary and is also based on the month of travel
  • Prices are subject to change

Optional Extras:

  • Pre and Post Accommodation
  • Private Airport Transfers
  • Upon arrival in Italy, the Tour Leader will offer optional excursions you can book locally to enhance your tour
  • All optional excursions are subject to change and are based on availability

Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO ROME

Upon arrival make your way to your hotel in Rome's city center. Take your time to settle and relax, then in the afternoon meet your Tour Leader and group and go for a guided stroll throughout the alleys of Baroque Rome. You will admire the most representative sites such as the magical Piazza Navona and the famous Pantheon. You will even have the possibility to make a wish, throwing a coin into the legendary Fontana di Trevi.

Accommodation at the Hotel Mediterraneo, Rome, or similar

DAY 2: ROME AT LEISURE

The entire day at your leisure or you may choose from optional tours such as the Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour, the Borghese Gallery tour if you prefer to learn more about local art and history, or maybe a fun Pizza Making Cooking Class to learn the secrets of the most famous Italian dish. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel Mediterraneo, Rome, or similar

DAY 3: ROME

This morning take advantage of the Hop-on-Hop-off bus to get a panoramic tour of the Eternal City. Afterward, reach the Vatican Museums with the skip-the-line, and you will have direct access to the Sistine Chapel and to St. Peter’s Basilica. Visit the breathtaking masterpieces that you will find inside, as well as a great variety of galleries, with ancient sculptures, tapestries, middle-age maps, paintings, and stunning relics. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel Mediterraneo, Rome, or similar

DAY 4: ROME TO SORRENTO VIA POMPEII & NAPLES

In the morning, after breakfast in the hotel, get on the high-speed train to Napoli. After an hour’s journey, you will begin your wonderful day with a tour of the Sorrentine peninsula, stopping to see the extraordinary Pompeii and its magic. Let the dramatic history of the Roman city, destroyed and buried by the eruption of the Vesuvius in 79 A.D., touch you. You will walk among the ruins of this mysterious city.

Later you will stop for lunch. Around 4:00 pm you will continue to Sorrento. There, your hotel, facing the sea, and your luggage coming straight from Rome, will be waiting for you. The dinner will be at the hotel and afterward, you can enjoy the rest of the evening at your pleasure. Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation at the Grand Hotel Europa Palace, Sorrento, or similar

DAY 5: CAPRI DISCOVERY

After breakfast, it is time to discover the island of Capri, a fascinating oasis for artists, writers, and celebrities, famous for Italian fashion brands and local hand-crafted shops. Visit the village of Anacapri, located 1,800 feet above sea level. Here, you can take a chairlift to Monte Solaro, spend your time exploring Villa San Michele and the Axel Munthe Gardens, or enjoy lunch in a typical local restaurant (not included).

Later we will go to visit the famous Piazzetta in Capri, where you can admire the amazing views out over the gulf. Walk along the most beautiful street until the August Gardens. Here, you can see the famous Faraglioni, the distinctive rocks. At the end of the trip, you will embark on the hydrofoil and come back to Sorrento. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Grand Hotel Europa Palace, Sorrento, or similar

DAY 6: AMALFI COAST CRUISE

Today depart for a half-day excursion to the Amalfi Coast. A breathtaking landscape connects the two “pearls” of the Amalfi Coast: Positano, with its beautiful terraces overlooking the sea, and Amalfi, with its combination of colors that create a unique spectacle. Sail along the coast where you will see the ruins of a Roman villa near Bagni Della Regina Giovanna, the Island of Li Galli, Nerano, and Fiordo di Furore. Explore the towns of Amalfi and Positano and take unique pictures! Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Grand Hotel Europa Palace, Sorrento, or similar

DAY 7: SORRENTO AT LEISURE

At the end of the tour, all you need is a relaxing day dedicated to shopping and the discovery of the Sorrentine peninsula. Therefore, we offer you a whole day of distraction where you can dive into the hotel’s swimming pool, sunbathe at the beautiful beaches or stroll the lovely city center of Sorrento. At night enjoy a typical Sorrentine dinner to say farewell to your new friends. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Grand Hotel Europa Palace, Sorrento, or similar

DAY 8: SORRENTO DEPARTURE

After breakfast, our trip to discover the Italian beauties comes to an end, hoping you always keep this unique experience in your heart. Optional extra nights in Sorrento or a private transfer to Naples railway station or airport is available. Arrivederci! Meals: B

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