11-Day Culture of Rome and the Amalfi Coast Tour
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This leisurely trip offers lots of time to do your own thing while getting to know the south of Italy as you travel from Rome to the Amalfi Coast.
Starting in Rome, you'll see the best of this infamous city while having lots of time to explore by yourself. You'll be taken back to Roman times when this city was the stronghold of Europe before you venture into the Vatican, the smallest country in the world.
Then you'll hit the road, and the first stop is Naples, the capital of southern Italy. Learn a little and explore before you make your way down the coast to the beautiful Amalfi but not before you learn a little about a city that was frozen in time when you pass by Pompeii.
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful parts of Italy, taking up the heel of the country's "boot", here it's best to take your time, so these days are free for you to enjoy. This Rome to the Amalfi Coast tour gives you a comprehensive yet insight into the south of Italy.
Starting in Rome, you'll see the best of this infamous city while having lots of time to explore by yourself. You'll be taken back to Roman times when this city was the stronghold of Europe before you venture into the Vatican, the smallest country in the world.
Then you'll hit the road, and the first stop is Naples, the capital of southern Italy. Learn a little and explore before you make your way down the coast to the beautiful Amalfi but not before you learn a little about a city that was frozen in time when you pass by Pompeii.
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful parts of Italy, taking up the heel of the country's "boot", here it's best to take your time, so these days are free for you to enjoy. This Rome to the Amalfi Coast tour gives you a comprehensive yet insight into the south of Italy.
Itinerary
Day 1
Rome The Eternal City
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Arrive in Rome and explore the iconic structures of the eternal city. Villa Borghese perfectly combines nature and Roman art, home to architectural elements, sculptures, monuments and fountains. The Galleria Borghese Museum houses a large and impressive collection by Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, Correggio, Antonello da Messina and Giovanni Bellini. Go one of the most visited squares in Rome, Piazza di Spagna, at the bottom of the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.
Accommodation
Residenza Crescenzio
Activities
Piazza di SpagnaOptional Activity
Trevi FountainOptional Activity
Villa BorgheseOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Residenza Crescenzio
Destinations
Rome
Day 2
Colosseum Tour
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Today, you'll join this shared guided tour of one of the iconic landmarks of Rome, starting at the Colosseum, where you will take a journey back through Roman history. After exploring the Colosseum, you'll visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Both are iconic symbols of Rome, a remarkable building dating back almost 2,000 years. Its architecture is striking in design, proportions and elegance and stands testimony to the mighty Roman Empire.
Accommodation
Residenza Crescenzio
Activities
Colosseo, Forum and Palatine hill with a guide
The Colosseum
Palatine Hill
PantheonOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Rome
Day 3
Rome Vatican
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Visit the Vatican city and witness the outstanding architecture and artworks of this most sacred place. The Vatican is the smallest country in the world, and also, for Catholics, the holiest. Home to the Pope, you can visit the museums of the Vatican that house the Pope's impressive art collection.
Accommodation
Residenza Crescenzio
Activities
Vatican Museums
Free Time in Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Rome
Day 4
Train to Naples and Free Time
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Naples is famous for pizza, football, history, and for Spaccanapoli - the street that cuts the historical centre in two halves. Around this red line, many important monuments were built, the Monastery of Santa Chiara, the Chapel of San Severo where the Cristo Velato is kept and the Church of Gesù Nuovo.
Accommodation
Palazzo San Michele B&B Residence de Charme★4 star
Activities
Free Time in Naples
Church of Gesù Nuovo
The Monastery of Santa Chiara
Transportations
Taxi from Residenza Crescenzio to Roma Termini
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Rome
Naples
Day 5
Free Time in Naples
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Go deep inside the secrets of this beautiful city in your own time. Why not taste your way around the city? Or take a day tour outside of the city? This day is yours to enjoy. Walking up and down the streets that cross the historical centre is like reading the history of the city.
Accommodation
Palazzo San Michele B&B Residence de Charme★4 star
Activities
Naples Tour
Galleria Umberto I
Piazza del Plebiscito
Castel Nuovo
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Naples
Day 6
Sorrento with stop at Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii
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You'll slowly make your way to your accommodation in Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast, with stops to visit Mt Vesuvius and for a private guided tour of Pompeii. Once in Sorrento, you will enjoy a wine tasting and some time to relax.
Accommodation
Hotel Savoia★3 star
Activities
Mount VesuviusRequest to Book
Pompeii Archaeological Park: AU$ 33 per person
De Angelis Winery Tour & Tasting
Transportations
Taxi from Palazzo San Michele B & B Residence de Charme to Hotel Savoia
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Naples
Campania
Pompeii
Sorrento
Day 7
Go to Capri
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Take a hydrofoil to reach Capri and enjoy the famous island, during the day, you'll have time to explore this beautiful town at your own pace, as well as visiting the equally stunning Anacapri. Late afternoon, you'll go back to Sorrento.
Accommodation
Hotel Savoia★3 star
Activities
Sail to Capri by Hydrofoil
Anacapri
Capri
Piazzetta di Capri
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sorrento
Capri
Anacapri
Day 8
Discover Positano
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A private driver will take you to Amalfi with a 3-hour stop in Positano. One of the highlights of the Amalfi Coast, Positano is one of the quintessential towns that make this area so well known. Rustic, colourful houses line the coast, sandwiched by stunning beaches and fronted by crystalline waters - it really is paradise. You'll finish your day in the equally beautiful Amalfi.
Accommodation
Hotel Croce Di Amalfi★3 star
Activities
PositanoOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Savoia to Hotel Croce Di Amalfi
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Sorrento
Positano
Amalfi
Day 9
Amalfi
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Today you visit Amalfi! A town with a dramatic history, Amalfi's narrow streets and colourful houses tell of interesting times. You'll have time to discover the tales of Amalfi at your own pace, as you explore this beautiful town for a day.
Accommodation
Hotel Croce Di Amalfi★3 star
Activities
Amalfi CathedralOptional Activity
Amalfi
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Amalfi
Day 10
Explore the Amalfi Coast
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You'll have the day free to explore the Amalfi Coast. You can reach many towns by bus, such as Ravello, where you enjoy the wonderful panorama of this quiet town and take time to soak in the sights and sounds of this stunning part of Italy.
Accommodation
Hotel Croce Di Amalfi★3 star
Activities
Ravello
Transportations
Bus from Amalfi to RavelloRequest to Book
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Amalfi
Ravello
Day 11
The End of Your Rome to the Amalfi Coast Tour!
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After breakfast, a driver will bring you to the International Airport of Naples, according to your flight schedule.
Transportations
Taxi from Hotel Croce Di Amalfi to Naples International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Amalfi
Included in Price
- 10 nights accommodation
- 18 activities
- 10 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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