Rome & the Amalfi Coast: Winter in Sorrento
Rome & the Amalfi Coast: Winter in Sorrento
10 Days Starting in Rome, Italy and ending in Sorrento, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Sorrento
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Tour code:
16362
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
From Rome to the rocky cliffs of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, take in the best of Italy’s holiday spirit and traditions. Uncover classic Rome’s myriad treasures and discover Pompeii’s ruins. Explore the breathtaking scenery of Italy’s coastline, from the dramatic beauty of the Amalfi Coast to the charms of seaside Sorrento. Stop at a winery for a taste of Lacryma Christi, learn how homemade cheese is made, and sip homemade limoncello. Featuring stays in two of Italy’s most beloved locales, experience the country’s renowned food, culture, history, and landscapes.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Overnight Flight
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Hotel Imperiale
An overnight flight takes you to Italy. Journey through southern Italy and experience its rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine. During the holiday season, Italy’s festive spirit greets you with buzzing shopping streets, twinkling decorations, and delicious traditions. From Rome to Sorrento, feel the joy in the air among locals and discover Italy’s inviting winter ambiance.
Day 2 : Rome, Italy
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Arrive in the “Eternal City” of Rome! This city steeped in history and tradition comes alive with holiday shoppers, decorated streets, and a cheerful atmosphere. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner celebrating the start of your Italian journey.
Day 3 : Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Start your day with a locally guided walking tour of Rome’s Renaissance and Baroque highlights. Climb to the top of the Spanish Steps for views of the city’s skyline and down its famous 135 stairs. Stroll over cobblestone streets and weathered passageways, encountering Rome’s seasonal sights, sounds, and smells such as caldarroste (roasted chestnuts). Be dazzled by the chic street of Via Condotti with its festive lights and store windows and by famous sights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon’s imposing facade. Finish a full morning of exploration in the oval-shaped Piazza Navona, built upon the site of the ancient Stadium of Domitian. The afternoon is yours. Perhaps you’ll meander through Rome’s lively Monti district to soak in the local life.
Day 4 : Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Hotel Michelangelo
Today, join an expert guide to explore the Imperial Fora. Tread in the footsteps of ancient gladiators during an in-depth visit of the Colosseum. Make the most of a free afternoon in Italy’s capital city. Maybe you’ll set off for Saint Peter’s Square to take in the iconic scene or do as the Romans do and take care of some holiday shopping along Via Cola di Rienzo. This evening, consider joining an optional food tour dinner and taste your way around Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district.
Day 5 : Rome - Pompeii - Sorrento
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Journey to the Sorrentine Peninsula, an iconic coastline of rocky beaches and towering cliffs. En route, pause at a local winery to savor the area’s famous Lacryma Christi wine and enjoy a typical lunch. Then, experience the eerily preserved ruins of Pompeii your way, because it’s your choice! Join a local guide for an in-depth tour of Pompeii’s best-known monuments -OR- venture further afield to discover the hidden corners of this vast archeological site. In the late afternoon, settle into your hotel in Sorrento, your home for the next five nights.
Day 6 : Sorrento
Location: Sorrento
Accommodation Name: Hotel
This morning, set out for a walking tour of Sorrento. Located along the eastern cliffs of the Bay of Naples, this picturesque resort town is packed with holiday charm and smiling locals. Wander through its narrow streets, perhaps peeking into the peaceful cloister of St. Francis or sampling some gelato made with local lemons. This afternoon, visit a traditional terraced farm and see how mozzarella cheese is still made by hand. Get a taste of the product at a farm-to-table dinner capped off with homemade limoncello. Return to your hotel in the late evening.
Day 7 : Sorrento - Naples - Sorrento
Location: Sorrento
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Today, discover the sights of Naples during a walking tour through the city’s historic center. Get an up-close look at why Neapolitan nativity scenes are renowned for their intricate detail and craftmanship: this Christmas tradition dates back centuries and is deeply ingrained in the city’s cultural heritage. Enjoy time on your own for lunch and exploring more as you wish, before returning to Sorrento for the evening.
Day 8 : Sorrento - Amalfi Coast - Sorrento
Location: Sorrento
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Drive* along the Amalfi Coast, pausing at a panoramic viewing point for a peek at Positano, with its pastel-colored houses clinging to the cliff. Spend time in the town of Amalfi. A former trading hub, Amalfi is now a quiet coastal town of historic landmarks and a black-and-white marble cathedral. Explore on your own before boarding a ferryboat and sailing to Salerno. This evening, join a hands-on cooking class featuring traditional holiday recipes before enjoying the results for dinner.
Day 9 : Sorrento
Location: Sorrento
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Enjoy a day at leisure to take in the relaxing beauty of Sorrento. Perhaps you’ll take an optional tour to the National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa, learning how the railways connected independent kingdoms across the country prior to Italian unification. After visiting the museum, travelers who opt for this tour will tour a family-owned pasta factory and pause for lunch there. No matter how you choose to spend your day, join your fellow travelers for a holiday-inspired farewell dinner tonight. Gather together and bid salute to the end of your Italian getaway.
Day 10 : Sorrento - Tour Ends
Location: Sorrento
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Your tour comes to a close today.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at the Hotel Imperiale in Rome and the Hotel Michelangelo, offering comfort and convenience during your Italian adventure. Enjoy five nights in the charming seaside resort town of Sorrento, providing a perfect base for exploring the stunning Amalfi Coast.
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Transport
Travel through Italy with ease, starting with an overnight flight to Rome. Enjoy scenic drives along the Sorrentine Peninsula and Amalfi Coast, and experience a ferryboat ride from Amalfi to Salerno, ensuring a seamless and picturesque journey.
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Meals
Enjoy a tasting and lunch at a winery, steps away from the archeological site of Pompeii. Tour a family-run farm and learn how they make their own cheese by hand. Try your hand at traditional Sorrentine dishes during a holiday-inspired cooking class.
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Guided Tours
Explore Rome’s Renaissance and Baroque highlights with a locally guided walking tour. Discover the excavated ruins of Pompeii with a local expert.
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Cultural Experiences
Toss a coin in Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain. Step back 2,000 years during an in-depth visit to the legendary Colosseum. Enjoy free time to explore Amalfi, a historic trading hub along its namesake coast.
What's Not Included
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Optional Tours
Optional tours such as the Trastevere Food Tour in Rome and the Vintage Trains & Pasta Factories tour in Sorrento are not included in the base package.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and other activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
Experiences
Toss a coin in Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain.Enjoy free time to explore Amalfi, a historic trading hub along its namesake coast.Step back 2,000 years during an in-depth visit to the legendary Colosseum.
Options
Sorrento: Discover Vintage Trains & Pasta Factories Start your day with a visit of Pietrarsa’s National Railway Museum, followed by a tour of a family-owned pasta factory. This museum shares the unique role played by railways connecting different parts of Italy prior to the country’s unification in the mid-1800s. Immerse yourself in the Italian State Railways’ technical heritage and history and see how the prioritization of connecting Naples and Pompeii has influenced the country. Continue on to a family-owned pasta factory in nearby Gragnano. Learn how they artfully produce pasta using traditional techniques. Then, get a taste of their unique pasta shapes when you pause for lunch at the factory before returning to Sorrento in the afternoon. Duration approximately 6 hour(s). Transportation is included.
Rome: Trastevere Food Tour Follow your expert guide on an engaging tour of Rome’s more epicurean side. Your culinary journey takes place in the bohemian Trastevere district, where medieval architecture meets ivy-clung houses and the lively chatter from the many eateries sprinkled through the neighborhood echoes off the cobblestoned streets. Partake in the local tradition of aperitivo (pre-dinner drink) before tasting your way through Rome’s most representative street food, such as supplì (fried rice ball) and pastas. Top off your culinary exploration with a taste of artisanal gelato and learn how to tell a good one from a factory-made, ensuring you never eat a bad one again! Duration approximately 5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
Culinaries
Enjoy a tasting and lunch at a winery, steps away from the archeological site of Pompeii.Tour a family-run farm and learn how they make their own cheese by hand.Try your hand at traditional Sorrentine dishes during a holiday-inspired cooking class.
Must See
Explore Rome’s oval-shaped Piazza Navona, built on the site of an ancient stadium.Discover the excavated ruins of Pompeii with a local expert.Spend 5 nights in the seaside resort town of Sorrento.
Choice Highlights
Spanish Steps
Trevi Fountain
Piazza Navona
Colosseum The Colosseum is one of the most recognizable structures of the Roman Empire. The structure was built in the first century AD as a place of celebration for Gladiator games and public spectacles. Today the structure has been preserved and is an open air museum that highlights the architectural expertise of the ancient Romans. Visitors can see the details of the recently cleaned facade made of Travertine marble and view the internal structure of this “Wonder of the World.”
Winery Visit & Lunch
Sorrento The north side of the Sorrento peninsula is the Sorrento Coast, named after the largest city and tourist center, Sorrento. The Sorrento Coast is home to panoramic views of shear cliffs, small rocky beaches and terraced gardens of olive and lemon trees. The town of Sorrento is a tourist’s delight, complete with excellent shopping, quaint cafes and elegant restaurants.
Farmhouse Visit and Dinner
Naples Naples is the third largest city in Italy and a cultural and political hub of the Campania region. The city sits at the base of Mount Vesuvius overlooking the Bay of Naples. The city was the home of the last Spanish King who ruled over the Kingdom of Two Sicilys from his massive castle that is located near the port. Today the city center is a mix of post WWII era modernity and a few historic treasures that survived the bombing. The crazy traffic of the city has become a symbol of the modern Naples and its vibrant streets.
Cooking Class & Dinner
Mode of Transport
Travel through Italy with ease, starting with an overnight flight to Rome. Enjoy scenic drives along the Sorrentine Peninsula and Amalfi Coast, and experience a ferryboat ride from Amalfi to Salerno, ensuring a seamless and picturesque journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences can I expect during the tour in Sorrento?
In Sorrento, you will have the opportunity to visit a traditional terraced farm where you can see how mozzarella cheese is made by hand and enjoy a farm-to-table dinner. Additionally, you can participate in a hands-on cooking class featuring traditional holiday recipes.
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What can I expect during the visit to Pompeii?
During the visit to Pompeii, you have the choice to join a local guide for an in-depth tour of Pompeii's best-known monuments or explore the hidden corners of this vast archaeological site on your own.
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What activities are included in the tour of Rome?
In Rome, you will enjoy a locally guided walking tour of the city's Renaissance and Baroque highlights, including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. You will also have an in-depth visit to the Colosseum and free time to explore the city.
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What is the itinerary for the day trip to the Amalfi Coast?
The day trip to the Amalfi Coast includes a drive along the coast with a stop at a panoramic viewing point for a view of Positano. You will spend time in the town of Amalfi, exploring its historic landmarks, and then board a ferryboat to sail to Salerno.
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What culinary experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a tasting and lunch at a winery near Pompeii, a visit to a family-run farm to learn about cheese-making, and a cooking class where you can try your hand at making traditional Sorrentine dishes.
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Can I pre-purchase optional excursions/activities?
Yes, the majority of optional excursions and activities are available for advance purchase for applicable tours provided that you make your options purchase prior to 15 days of the tour departure. Collette makes it convenient to reserve presold options by visiting our website for a full listing of activities and excursions or when your reservation is made with our reservations staff. In addition, there are benefits to prepurchasing options including a price guarantee once your tour is paid in full. So, while the cost of an optional activity may change from the time you book your tour, once payment is received in full, your preselected options are guaranteed by Collette at their original price. Although you can still purchase options while on tour, reserving them ahead of time ensures you a spot in the event that the activity sells out. Collette will provide a refund if you cancel a presold option prior to tour departure. Any presold options canceled while on tour are nonrefundable.
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Can my children travel on tour?
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What is the difference between a twin room and double room?
In certain countries, hotel rooms tend to be smaller than U.S. standard accommodations. A double room is designed to accommodate two people, but may not have two separate beds. A twin-bedded room has two separate beds of any size, and is the type most commonly utilized.
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Do you provide VISA processing for all applicable destinations?
Collette does not process VISAs. Every nation has its own specific requirements. Check the embassy or consulate website for the country you are visiting to find the forms and information you need. The process of getting a VISA can take two weeks to two months.
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Is there a lot of walking on tour?
We pride ourselves on bringing travelers the very best experiences a destination offers. Our itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. Some hotels/lodges in remote locations may not have elevators. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
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