Rome & the Amalfi Coast

What's Included

• Walking Tour of Classical Rome

  Take a walking tour of Classical Rome, featuring an in-depth visit to the legendary Colosseum.

• Visit to Sorrento

  Visit the seaside resort town of Sorrento.

• Pompeii Ruins Tour

  Discover the excavated ruins of Pompeii with a local expert.

• Montecassino Monastery Visit

  Discover the mountaintop monastery of Montecassino and its role in World War II.

• Pasta Factory Visit

  Visit a pasta factory producing macaroni and spaghetti with traditional techniques.

• Amalfi Exploration

  Enjoy free time to explore Amalfi, a historic trading hub along its namesake coast.

• Farm Tour and Mozzarella Making

  Tour a family-run farm and learn how they make mozzarella cheese by hand.

• Limoncello Tasting

  Sample homemade limoncello liqueur at a farm in the Sorrento countryside.

• Winery Tasting and Lunch

  Enjoy a tasting and lunch at a winery, steps away from the archeological site of Pompeii.

What's Not Included

• Optional Vatican Tour

  The optional tour to the Vatican Museums and St.
  
  Peter's Basilica is not included and must be booked separately.
  
  

• Optional Food Tour in Rome

  The optional food tour dinner in Rome's Trastevere district is not included and must be booked separately.
  
  

• Optional Capri Boat Trip

  The optional boat trip to the Mediterranean isle of Capri is not included and must be booked separately.
  
  

Experiences

Discover the mountaintop monastery of Montecassino and its role in World War II.Visit a pasta factory producing macaroni and spaghetti with traditional techniques.Enjoy free time to explore Amalfi, a historic trading hub along its namesake coast.

Options

Rome: The Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica The Vatican Museums are not only home to one of the world’s greatest collections of art, but also to the world-famous Sistine Chapel. Priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt, Etruscan Italy, and cultures around the world are preserved in the Vatican’s palaces, galleries, halls, and rooms. Follow a local expert guide on a three hour, in-depth visit through this vast collection. Highlights include the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and, of course, a visit to the Sistine Chapel. The chapel’s famous ceiling frescoes took Michelangelo four years to complete. His brilliant Last Judgment, which rests on the altar wall, was a topic of controversy for centuries. Other walls feature paintings by Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Cosimo Rosselli, and Domenico Ghirlandaio. Your final stop will be at St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important churches in Christendom, and until recently, the largest in the world. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

Please note, this option must be booked at least 90 days prior to departure, and availability is not guaranteed while on tour. Due to the nature of this option, it is non-refundable.
Price includes admission and the use of headphones inside the museum. Due to the unpredictable nature of the events' schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican Museums at a different time.

Rome: The Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica The Vatican Museums are not only home to one of the world’s greatest collections of art, but also to the world-famous Sistine Chapel. Priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt, Etruscan Italy, and cultures around the world are preserved in the Vatican’s palaces, galleries, halls, and rooms. Follow a local expert guide on a three hour, in-depth visit through this vast collection. Highlights include the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and, of course, a visit to the Sistine Chapel. The chapel’s famous ceiling frescoes took Michelangelo four years to complete. His brilliant Last Judgment, which rests on the altar wall, was a topic of controversy for centuries. Other walls feature paintings by Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Cosimo Rosselli, and Domenico Ghirlandaio. Your final stop will be at St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important churches in Christendom, and until recently, the largest in the world. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

Please note, this option must be booked at least 90 days prior to departure, and availability is not guaranteed while on tour. Due to the nature of this option, it is non-refundable.
Price includes admission and the use of headphones inside the museum. Due to the unpredictable nature of the events' schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican Museums at a different time.

Rome: The Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica The Vatican Museums are not only home to one of the world’s greatest collections of art, but also to the world-famous Sistine Chapel. Priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt, Etruscan Italy, and cultures around the world are preserved in the Vatican’s palaces, galleries, halls, and rooms. Follow a local expert guide on a three hour, in-depth visit through this vast collection. Highlights include the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and, of course, a visit to the Sistine Chapel. The chapel’s famous ceiling frescoes took Michelangelo four years to complete. His brilliant Last Judgment, which rests on the altar wall, was a topic of controversy for centuries. Other walls feature paintings by Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Cosimo Rosselli, and Domenico Ghirlandaio. Your final stop will be at St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important churches in Christendom, and until recently, the largest in the world. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

Please note, this option must be booked at least 90 days prior to departure, and availability is not guaranteed while on tour. Due to the nature of this option, it is non-refundable.
Price includes admission and the use of headphones inside the museum. Due to the unpredictable nature of the events' schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican Museums at a different time.

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.




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.




Capri: Bask in the Beauty of Capri Spend the day exploring a Mediterranean paradise on the sparkling Bay of Naples. Embark from the port of Salerno and delight in a cruise to the wonderful Isle of Capri. Sail past the hill towns along the Amalfi Coast, passing colorful homes, lush gardens and architectural marvels. Take the funicular up to Capri village. Here, you’ll take a guided walking tour where you’ll get to the picturesque hilltop botanical gardens, Giardini di Augusto. Head to one of the floral-lined terraces to see enchanting panorama views, including the spectacular Faraglioni rocks. Then, savor lunch in a local restaurant – your opportunity to enjoy a Caprese salad! Spend some free time to soak in Capri’s charm. Browse elegant designer shops or sip a coffee in the piazza and simply watch the world go by. A special ride along the funicular takes you back toward the Marina Grande to board your boat for the return to the mainland. Duration approximately 9 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 20 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

This option is weather-permitting and boats may depart from Naples during certain times of year.
Please note, Capri has some steep cobbled streets and walking is required to fully enjoy this option.

Capri: Bask in the Beauty of Capri Spend the day exploring a Mediterranean paradise on the sparkling Bay of Naples. Embark from the port of Salerno and delight in a cruise to the wonderful Isle of Capri. Sail past the hill towns along the Amalfi Coast, passing colorful homes, lush gardens and architectural marvels. Take the funicular up to Capri village. Here, you’ll take a guided walking tour where you’ll get to the picturesque hilltop botanical gardens, Giardini di Augusto. Head to one of the floral-lined terraces to see enchanting panorama views, including the spectacular Faraglioni rocks. Then, savor lunch in a local restaurant – your opportunity to enjoy a Caprese salad! Spend some free time to soak in Capri’s charm. Browse elegant designer shops or sip a coffee in the piazza and simply watch the world go by. A special ride along the funicular takes you back toward the Marina Grande to board your boat for the return to the mainland. Duration approximately 9 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 20 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

This option is weather-permitting and boats may depart from Naples during certain times of year.
Please note, Capri has some steep cobbled streets and walking is required to fully enjoy this option.

Capri: Bask in the Beauty of Capri Spend the day exploring a Mediterranean paradise on the sparkling Bay of Naples. Embark from the port of Salerno and delight in a cruise to the wonderful Isle of Capri. Sail past the hill towns along the Amalfi Coast, passing colorful homes, lush gardens and architectural marvels. Enjoy a scenic island cruise before taking the funicular up to Capri village. Here, you’ll take a guided walking tour where you’ll get to the picturesque hilltop botanical gardens, Giardini di Augusto. Head to one of the floral-lined terraces to take in the panoramic view over the spectacular Faraglioni rocks. Then, spend some free time soaking in Capri’s charm. Browse elegant designer shops or sip a coffee in the Piazzetta (little Square) and simply watch the world go by. Later this afternoon, board your boat for the return to the mainland. Duration approximately 10 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

In case of adverse sea or weather conditions, the scenic cruise may be replaced by a visit of Anacapri village at the top of the Island.

Culinaries

Tour a family-run farm and learn how they make mozzarella cheese by hand.Sample homemade limoncello liqueur at a farm in the Sorrento countryside.Enjoy a tasting and lunch at a winery, steps away from the archeological site of Pompeii.

Must See

Take a walking tour of Classical Rome, featuring an in-depth visit to the legendary Colosseum.Visit the seaside resort town of Sorrento.Discover the excavated ruins of Pompeii with a local expert.

Choice Highlights

Rome Rome is the capital of modern Italy and the historical home of one of the great civilizations in history, the Roman Empire. The historical city was founded in 753 BC and has grown to a size of over 3 million inhabitants today. The city is home to major monuments like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and many more. The city was built on the seven ancient hills along the Tiber River. Today it is a collection of neighborhoods with vibrant shops, restaurants and museums just waiting to be explored.

Trevi Fountain

Pantheon

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.”

Montecassino Montecassino is a rocky hill situated southeast of Rome, Italy, housing St. Benedict of Nursia’s first monastery in 529. The hilltop sanctuary was the site of the Battle of Montecassino in 1944, where the building was destroyed by Allied bombing and then rebuilt after the war. The site was one of the last remaining territorial abbeys within the Catholic Church, until 2014. Modern excavations have found wonderful treasures in Montecassino, including manuscripts codices that are now archived for safekeeping. (Codices is the plural of codex, and a codex is an ancient manuscript text in book form.) The site is also a burial ground for several historic religious figures.

Amalfi Coast The rocky Sorrento Peninsula stretches into the Tyrrhenian Sea separating the Bay of Naples to the north from the Gulf of Salerno to the south. On the south of the peninsula is the famed Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast features the 32-mile-long coastal drive that hugs the cliff as it passes through the picturesque fishing villages of Positano, Amalfi and Minori, among others. The coast is famed for its breathtaking views, local cuisine and drinks like limoncello.

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 Mozzarella-Making Demonstration

Pompeii The Roman city of Pompeii is located in the southern region of Campania, near Naples. The city was covered by volcanic material in 79 AD and forgotten for centuries. When the city was excavated, archeologists found the city to be intact as it had been prior to the eruption. Today visitors walk on the original streets, complete with chariot ruts. The city was made up of a variety of different buildings including theaters, homes, shops, thermal baths and temples — all of which can be visited today. In addition, every-day objects and precious artifacts have been preserved along with original mosaic and fresco decorations.

Choice on Tour Join a local guide for an in-depth tour of Pompeii’s best-known monuments: the excavated ruins of the Forum, the thermal baths and the Sanctuary of Apollo -OR- venture further to discover the hidden corners of this vast archeological site, such as the vibrant frescoes of the Suburban Baths and the once-bustling thermopoli (taverns).

Winery Visit and Lunch

Mode of Transport

The tour includes an overnight flight to Italy and transportation between destinations, including a scenic sail along the Amalfi Coast.

Accommodation

Stay at the Hotel Imperiale in Rome and the Hotel Raito in Vietri sul Mare, offering comfortable accommodations with scenic views above the Amalfi Coast.