Rome, Pompeii & Sorrento

Arrival in Rome check into your hotel. Your afternoon is dedicated to the guided visit of city the center to admire the famous squares, baroque buildings and the magnificent fountains: Navona Square, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Campo de’ Fiori, Farnese Square. At the end of the visit, come back to the hotel.

After breakfast departure to Vatican City. Guided visit of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Basilica. The tour starts from Vatican Museums: we enter the Pinecone Courtyard, crossing the collection of Greek and Roman sculpture, admiring the famous statue of Apollus, the Laocoon and the Belvedere Torso, the statues of animals, the Coffins of St. Helen and St. Constance, the Galleries of Tapestries and the frescoed Maps of all Italy painted in 1585. The Rooms painted by Raphael and his pupils, ending with the amazing Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Afterward the tour will lead you inside the highest temple of Christendom: St. Peter’s Basilica with the Pietà by Michelangelo, the Jubilee Gate, Bernini’s main altar, the staircase enlightened by eternal lamps leading to the tomb of Saint Peter. Lunch in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon enjoy a guided visit of the ancient Rome including Colosseum and Roman Forum. Dinner in a typical restaurant in Trastevere. (B,L,D)

After breakfast, departure to Naples. Upon arrival enjoy a guided visit of the “Partenopea” city and its historical center to admire the Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace, the Gallery of Umberto I and the San Carlo Opera House. Lunch in a typical “Pizzeria” to taste the real Neapolitan pizza. Departure to Pompeii, for a guided visit of the excavations of this ancient Roman city which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvio in 79 b.C. and buried under 4 to 6 meters of ash and stones. At the end of the visit, proceed to Sorrento, a charming town of the Sorrentine Peninsula famous for the cultivation of oranges, lemons and olives trees. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B,L,D)

After breakfast depart for an unforgettable excursion to Capri Island. Enjoy your boat ride to Capri Island and full day visit to admire the natural beauties and the charming atmosphere: the Augustus Gardens, the famous Piazzetta. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, return to Sorrento by ferry boat. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Sorrento. (B,L,D)

Today we discover the Amalfi coast, enjoying magnificent views of first Positano and other picturesque fishing villages. As we arrive in Amalfi, enjoy walking through its pretty streets arriving to the 10th-century Duomo with its colorful facade. Lunch is in a local restaurant. The panoramic tour continues to Ravello to admire the ancient fortified castle, Piazza Vescovado, Cathedral and to take pictures of the beautiful view along Amalfi Coast. At the end of the visit, return to the hotel in Sorrento for dinner and overnight.(B,L,D)

After breakfast departure to Caserta. Guided visit of the Royal Palace and its gardens, Unesco World Heritage. Enjoy lunch in a restaurant near the Palace before departing for Rome. Upon arrival in Rome enjoy dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B,L,D)

Today enjoy Rome at your own pace or participate in available optional tours. (B)

After breakfast, return to the airport for you flight home. (B)