25086 Italy's Amalfi Coast and Rome
Land journey featuring Rome, Sorrento Coast, Amalfi and Pompeii
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Amalfi Coast
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Sorrento
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Rome
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Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
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Rome City Tour
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St. Peters Basilica
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Pompeii
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Limoncello Demonstration and Cheese Factory Visit
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Sistine Chapel
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Optional excursion to the Isle of Capri
Day 1
Depart the USA Board your overnight flight to Italy
Day 2
Arrive in Rome - Sorrento Coast
Welcome to Italy! After clearing customs, meet your Tour Director and transfer to the Amalfi Coast. A welcome dinner is included this evening.
Day 3
Sorrento Coast
Start the day with a Sorrento Walking Tour, a coastal town facing the Bay of Naples on the Sorrentine Peninsula perched atop cliffs that separate the town from its marinas. Sorrento is known for sweeping water views and Piazza Tasso, a cafe-lined square filled with artisan shops selling local wares. The historic center is home to the Chiesa de San Francesco, a 14th century church and is the birthplace of the Limoncello liqueur. Enjoy a Limoncello Demonstration on how it's made followed by a tasting, it goes down easily, Salute! Next visit a Cheese Factory for an opportunity to taste the fresly made mozzarella cheese. Free time to explore, shop and enjoy lunch on your own. Return to the hotel with the evening at leisure.
Day 4
Sorrento Coast-Miaori-Amalfi
After breakfast meet your Tour Director for a full day excursion of the Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast claims to be Europe's most magnificent stretch of coastline and extends from Positano in the West to Vietresul Mare in the East. Today we see why with its breathtaking scenery, glamorous resorts hidden away on the spectacular corniche that windss its way past citrus plantation, vineyards and tiny villages clinging on to jagged cliffs that plunge straight into the sea. Continue to Amalfi named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first view of Amalfi is unforgettable, with its tightly packed villas and palaces seeming to tumble down the cliff side into the fishing port and beach below. Amalfi was once a maritime power to rival Venice, and its golden age is symbolized by its stunning cathedral and the Piazza Duomo. We'll also visit picturesque Miaori, a popular resort town with the largest stretch of beach on the Amalfi coastline.
Day 5
Sorrento Coast
Enjoy a day at leisure or join the full day optional excursion to the isle of Capri. Capri is an enchanting and picturesque island, a favorite with Roman emperors, the rich and famous, artists, and writers: It's still one of the Mediterranean's must see places. Transfer to the harbour to board a jetfoil boat for your journey across the Bay of Naples to the Isle of Capri. Upon arrival to the port of Capri you'll transfer to Ana Capri with free time to explore on your own or visit Villa San Michele, the home of Swedish doctor and writer Axel Munthe. Later we return to Capri with free time to explore and have lunch on your own. Return to the hotel later today.
Day 6
Sorrento Coast
Enjoy a full day to explore on your own today or join the optional guided tours to Naples. Enjoy a panoramic Naples City Tour seeing the Cathedral with its treasure chapel and basilica, dating back to the 4th century. You'll also drive to Plebiscite Square to see the Royal Palace, the beautiful church built by the French Family of Anjou. Enjoy an included lunch in local Naples. The afternoon is free to shop and explore Naples on your own before returning back to the hotel.
Day 7
Sorrento Coast - Pompeii-Rome
This morning after breakfast depart the Sorrento area for Pompeii, one of Italy's most unique and famous archaeological sights. Enjoy a fascinating guided visit to this site. Imagine, a city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day 2,000 years ago when Mt. Vesuvius erupted covering the city in deadly volcanic ash and lava, literally stopping time in its tracks. You'll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape the haunting ruins. Continue to the "Eternal City" of Rome, the capital and largest city in Italy. The center of power, culture and religion, Rome has exerted influence over the world in its 2800 years of existence. Check into your hotel for a 2 night stay. Enjoy an evening at leisure in Rome.
Day 8
Rome-Vatican Museum
Enjoy a Rome City Tour to see some of the highlights of the city such as, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon and more. Next it's off to visit another country - Vatican City. With our expert local guide we'll tour the Vatican Museums - a massive collection of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings. Our visit ends in the Sistine Chapel, its ceiling painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. This room, receives more than five million visitors each year and is where the Pope is elected. Next visit St. Peter's Basilica, by far one of the worlds largest churches. We'll see Michelangelo's Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24 years old, as well as Bernini's seven story bronze canopy located above the main altar and more. Enjoy a farewell dinner tonight with your fellow travelers.
Day 9
Journey home with wonderful memories of your tour of Italy's Amalfi Coast & Rome or continue to Florence on the 3 night otional extension.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Cost per person, per room occupancy: Double $4,749.00
Single $5,549.00
Includes: Round trip airfare from Pittsburgh with tax
11 meals: 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
Professional Tour Director
7 nights hotel accommodations
motorcoach transportation
Admissions and Sightseeing per itinerary
Hotel transfers
Baggage handling at hotels
Accommodations: 5 nights in the Sorrento Area - Hotel Mary, Vico Equense, Art Hotel Grand Paradiso or BW La Solara
2 nights in Rome - Mama Shelter Hotel Roma or similar
Balance due: June 23, 2025
Payment Options
Payments can be made by the following:
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Paying via credit card incurs a 3% non-refundable convenience fee (3.33% fee for American Express).
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Paying via check, money order, or cash incurs no charge.
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Paying via electronic check (also known as ACH) incurs no charge and only requires your routing and account number. ACH stands for Automated Clearing House, a network that allows for electronic money transfers between banks and credit unions in the United States. Please call us for more details on ACH.
Cancellation policy: Deposits are non refundable
cancel 179-90 days prior to departure Deposit is retained
cancel 89-60 days prior to departure 25% of total price
cancel 59-30 days prior to departure 50% of total price
cancel 29-15 days prior to departure 75% of total price
cancel 14 days or less prior to departure No refund
Travel insurance is optional and highly recommended. Inquire at time of booking.
Walking code 3: This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances or walking on uneven terrain should be expected.
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