Rome & Splendid Tour
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
ROME
Transfer from the airport in Rome to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner is not included.
Day 2
ROME
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you will enjoy a 3 hrs “Discovering Rome”, walking tour. You will be picked up at your hotel at about 9.00am. The tour will start from Largo Argentina and continue to Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza Farnese, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish steps (no drop off at the Hotel). Rest of the day at leisure and overnight. Dinner is not included.
Day 3
ROME - NAPLES - POMPEII - SORRENTO
Pickup from 6:45am to 7.00am at the hotel and departure from ROME to NAPLES by coach with a multilingual tour leader. Upon arrival in Naples our local guide will take you for a walking tour of the historical centre to admire the Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Gallery of Umberto I, and the San Carlo Opera House, stop for lunch where you will enjoy typical Neapolitan specialties such as “mozzarella, pizza or pasta” (soft drinks included). From Naples, continue to POMPEII, and enjoy a short visit to a coral and cameo factory, followed by a visit of the excavations of this ancient Roman city which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvio in 79 A.D. and buried under 4 to 6 meters of ash and stones. Proceed to SORRENTO, a charming town of the Sorrentine Peninsula famous for the cultivation of oranges, lemons and olives trees. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
SORRENTO - CAPRI - SORRENTO
American buffet breakfast at the hotel, and departure from 7:30am to 8.00am to the island of CAPRI. You will board the ferry and arrive in MARINA GRANDE. Once on the island you will visit the BLUE GROTTO (weather permitting), the AUGUSTUS GARDENS and stop at the famous Piazzetta. A Minibus will take you up to ANACAPRI. After lunch in Anacapri, you will return to Marina Grande where you will board the ferry for your transfer back to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
SORRENTO - AMALFI
American buffet breakfast at the hotel and departure to AMALFI at 9.30am via the breathtaking Amalfi Coast drive. En-route you will enjoy magnificent views of POSITANO and other picturesque fishing villages. Arrival in Amalfi and time at leisure. You can take the hotel’s shuttle bus to reach its private beach and plunge into the water of the Mediterranean Sea. Alternatively, you may visit the city center of Amalfi. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6
AMALFI
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. Free time to discover the beauty of this wonderful coastal village, or to explore the area. You can take the hotel’s shuttle bus to reach its private beach and plunge into the water of the Mediterranean Sea. Alternatively, you may visit the city centre of Amalfi. It is also possible to arrange optional excursions in the area, and visit towns like RAVELLO and POSITANO. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
AMALFI - POMPEII - ROME
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Meeting point at the hotel at 3.30pm and transfer to Pompeii where you will join another group for your trip back to ROME. Arrival at the hotel at about 9.00pm. Overnight in Rome. Dinner is not included.
Day 8
ROME
American buffet breakfast and end of the tour.
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
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DEPARTURES 2018 | PRICE FROM |
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Daily Departures from 01 April to 24 October | 1066 |
YOUR ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR INCLUDES
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Taxes and service charges (city tax not included)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT INCLUSIONS
- Arrival transfer from Rome airports to the hotel in Rome
- 3 hrs guided walking tour in Rome
- Full day excursion to Pompeii
- Full day excursion to Capri
- Visit of the BLUE GROTTO (weather permitting)
- Transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi
- Transfer from Amalfi to Pompeii
DINING HIGHLIGHTS
- Daily American buffet breakfast
- 4 dinners (drinks not included)
- 1 lunch in Naples (soft drinks included)
- 1 lunch in Capri (drinks not included)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
- ROME Hotel Gambrinus 4* or similar
- SORRENTO Hotel GH Vesuvio / Hotel Majestic / Hotel Michelangelo 4* or similar
- AMALFI Hotel Excelsior / Hotel La Bussola 4* or similar
EXTRA NIGHTS
Possibility to add extra nights at the beginning and/or at the end of the tour; rates are on request.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
There are additional excursions available while on tour. Tour director will have a list of available excursions and pricing.