Rome & The Amalfi Coast - 9 day guided holiday
Join us on a journey through southern Italy and embrace its rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine. We open with a guided tour of Classical Rome that reveals its iconic treasures, followed by an in-depth guided visit of the spectacular Colosseum. Next, travel amid the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast. From the seaside town of Sorrento to the monastery of Montecassino and the ancient Greek temples of Paestum, each day brings another delightful experience. Travel by boat to the spectacular island of Capri where a local guide shows you the sights and you soak in the views of the rugged coastline. Enjoy a stop to learn how mozzarella cheese is made and visit the renowned National Archaeological Museum. Along the way, discover the ruins of Pompeii, stop at a local winery at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius and perhaps sip limoncello, a local lemon liquor.
- Discover the amazing mountaintop monastery of Montecassino.
- Tour a buffalo milk mozzarella factory
- Visit the fascinating National Archaeological Museum in Naples
- Take a panoramic tour of Classical Rome featuring an in-depth, guided visit of the spectacular Colosseum.
- Visit the seaside resort town of Sorrento.
- Discover the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius
- In Minori, sample some of the local specialities at a family-owned limoncello factory.
- Enjoy a tasting and lunch at a local winery at the foot of Mount Vesuvius
Day 1: Rome, Italy - Tour Begins
Journey through southern Italy and experience its rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine. Your tour opens in the “Eternal City” of Rome! Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner featuring wines and local delicacies. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Rome
This morning you may join an optional tour* to the magnificent treasures of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Later, we set out on a panoramic tour of Classical Rome featuring the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, and the Arch of Constantine, followed by an in-depth, guided visit of the spectacular Colosseum. Then, contemporary Rome is highlighted through the legendary Piazza Navona. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Rome - Montecassino - Amalfi Coast
Journey to the Amalfi Coast.** En route, make a stop at the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino, which is perched on a mountaintop south of Rome. Discover its rich history while exploring the monastery’s ornate chapel, peaceful courtyards and fascinating museum. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Amalfi Coast - Sorrento - Amalfi - Minori - Amalfi Coast
Begin your day exploring the popular and charming seaside resort town of Sorrento. This afternoon you’ll do a double-take as you travel to one of Italy’s most-spectacular destinations, Amalfi. Spend some time on your own to explore this stunning seaside town before continuing on to Minori, where you’ll get to sample some of the local specialities at a family-owned limoncello factory. Savour a traditional Italian afternoon break at a local café and pastry shop, then enjoy an evening at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Amalfi Coast - Paestum - Amalfi Coast
After breakfast, discover one of Italy’s most surprising products during a tour of a local buffalo milk mozzarella factory. Visit Paestum next, where a local guide escorts you through some of the best-preserved Greek temples outside of Greece. Enjoy dinner at a popular local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Amalfi Coast - Capri - Amalfi Coast
Explore a Mediterranean paradise on the sparkling Bay of Naples when you embark from the port of Salerno and cruise to the wonderful Isle of Capri. Pass the hill towns, colourful homes, lush gardens, and architectural marvels that dot the dramatic Amalfi Coast. On Capri, enjoy a locally guided minibus tour before setting out on your own to admire the charming town of Anacapri and its grand views of the island and the Bay of Naples. Afterward, ride the funicular back towards the Marina Grande, where the ferry waits to return you to the Amalfi Coast. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Amalfi Coast - Pompeii - Winery - Amalfi Coast
Today, experience the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius. See the preserved original buildings of a typical Roman town from 2,000 years ago as a local guide provides you with an in-depth historical tour of this remarkable archaeological site. At the foot of Mount Vesuvius, stop at a local winery to savour the famous Lacryma Christo wines and enjoy a typical Neapolitan lunch. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 8: Amalfi Coast - Naples - Rome
Bid addio to the Amalfi Coast and head to colourful and vibrant Naples. Enjoy a visit to the fascinating National Archaeological Museum, one of the finest in the world. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner and salud to the completion of a marvellous visit to Italy. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Rome - Tour Ends
Your tour comes to a close today. Today breakfast will be included.
Twin share - $2899 per person / Solo - $3299 per person
- 04-12 Dec 2020
Twin share - $3149 per person / Solo - 3399
- 06-14 Nov 2020
- 08-16 Nov 2020
- 13-21 Nov 2020
Twin share - $3399 per person / $4149 solo per person
- 21-29 Feb 2020
- 30 Oct-07 Nov 2020
Twin share - $3699 per person / Solo - $4449 per person
- 13-21 Mar 2020
Twin share - $3799 per person / $4799 solo per person
- 16-24 Aug 2019
- 03-11 Nov 2019
- 15-23 Nov 2019
Twin share - $4049 per person / Solo $5099 per person
- 08-16 May 2020
- 10-18 May 2020
- 15-23 May 2020
- 24 May-01 Jun 2020
- 10-18 Jul 2020
- 24 Jul-01 Aug 2020
- 21-29 Aug 2020
- 28 Aug-05 Sep 2020
Twin share - $4099 per person / Solo - $5099 per person
- 26 Jul-03 Aug 2019
- 04-12 Oct 2019
- 06-14 Oct 2019
- 18-26 Oct 2019
- 17-25 Apr 2020
- 19-27 Apr 2020
- 27 Sep-05 Oct 2020
- 04-10 Oct 2020
- 16-24 Oct 2020
Twin share - $4199 per person / Solo - $5249 per person
- 14-22 Jun 2020
- 19-27 Jun 2020
- 06-14 Sep 2020
- 13-21 Sep 2020
- 20-28 Sep 2020
- 25 Sep-03 Oct 2020
Twin share - $4349 per person / Solo - $5349 per person
Please call our friendly team on 1300 414 198 for more details.
- Hotel Imperial, Rome
- Hotel Raito, Vietri-sul Mare, Amalfi Coast or Hotel Graal, Amalfi Coast
- A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel, Rome or Donna Laura Palace, Rome
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