Independent Southern Italy Explorer
$2080
per personDiscover the Magic of Italy: Rome, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi Coast.
Embark on an unforgettable Italian adventure! Explore Rome’s timeless wonders and the ancient ruins of Pompeii, where history comes alive. Then, discover the breathtaking romance of Sorrento and the dramatic beauty of the Amalfi Coast’s charming villages. Get a true taste of Italy with a hands-on pizza-making workshop. This curated journey perfectly blends history, culture, and stunning natural beauty for an exceptional escape.
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7 Days, 6 Nights: Rome, Naples
ⓘ Fixed Date Departures Includes hotels, daily breakfast & 1 lunch, guided excursions, train tickets, admission fees, and private airport transfers
ⓘ Independent Tour Combines the ease of guided excursions with a bit of extra free time and flexibility.
Trip Highlights
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour, Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour, Pizza-Making Workshop with Drink and Appetizer, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi Tour, Pompeii Archaeological Site Tour
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotels at City Centers
ⓘ Optional Add-ons
Train station & excursion transfers; Additional hotel nights are available at each city
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Flex departure date, private guide, customizations; classic ⭐⭐⭐ or deluxe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐hotels
St Peter’s Basilica
Colosseum, Rome
Roman Forum, Rome
The cliffside village of Positano
Coastal Town on the Amalfi Coast
Ruins of Pompeii
6 Night Accommodation
Itinerary
🛏️. 3 NIGHTS IN ROME
DAY 1: ARRIVE ROME
Arrive at Fiumicino Airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Rome offers a vibrant atmosphere where ancient history seamlessly blends with a lively modern culture, inviting tourists to wander through its charming streets and soak in centuries of art, architecture, and delicious cuisine.
🍴 Meals: None
DAY 2: VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL TOUR
Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on a guided tour (group, 6 hours @10:30am).
Discover centuries of papal art collections, including Renaissance masterpieces by Raphael, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo. Experience the historic and sacred ambiance in the museums, culminating in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE GUIDED TOUR
Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on a guided tour (group, 3 hours @11am).
Explore Rome’s monumental Colosseum, a testament to ancient Roman engineering. Visit Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, an open-air museum of Rome’s ancient political, commercial, and religious center. These sites offer an unparalleled journey through time, where Rome’s founding legends lived. Despite centuries of natural disasters and looting, the Colosseum and Roman Forum remain iconic symbols of Rome’s eternal attraction.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
3 NIGHTS IN NAPLES
DAY 4: ROME – NAPLES, PIZZA WORKSHOP
Hotel check-out and take the morning train from Rome to Naples (Standard class included. Hotel and train station transfers are not included).
Pizza-Making Workshop with Drink and Appetizer (2 hours @5:30pm)
Learn traditional cooking techniques with a local chef and taste authentic ingredients. Enjoy bruschetta and learn about quality ingredients during the class. Stretch your dough, add sauce and toppings, and bake your Margherita pizza in a Neapolitan oven until golden brown.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: SORRENTO, POSITANO AND AMALFI TOUR
Day Trip to Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi (8 hours @8am)
Tour the scenic coastline, admiring views with beautiful photography opportunities. First, visit picturesque Sorrento. Next, Positano for charming streets or beachside relaxation. Enjoy lunch at a beautiful seaside restaurant with panoramic Amalfi Coast views. Afterwards, continue to Amalfi which is the coast’s heart. Visit St. Andrew’s Cathedral and don’t forget a local gelato.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6: POMPEII ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE TOUR
Excursion to Pompeii Archaeological Site (4 hours @1:30pm)
Explores Pompeii’s highlights and includes a visit to a Cameo factory. Learn about these Roman-era jewels, discovered in 1748 during Herculaneum and Pompeii excavations, and observe a craftsman at work.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: END OF TOUR
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Naples International Airport (NAP) for your flight home.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
‣Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
‣The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Fixed Date Departures (Double, Land Only)
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| Year 2025 | |
| Sep 12 – 18 | $3,195 |
| Oct 10 – 16 | $3,505 |
| Nov 14 – 20 | $2,885 |
| Dec 12 – 18 | $2,795 |
| Year 2026 | |
| Jan 9 – Jan 15 | $2,120 |
| Feb 13 – Feb 19 | $2,080 |
| Mar 13 – Mar 19 | $2,210 |
| Apr 10 – Apr 16 | $2,605 |
| May 8 – May 14 | $2,885 |
| Jul 10 – Jul 16
Aug 14 – Aug 20 Sep 11 – Sep 17 Oct 9 – Oct 15 Nov 13 – Nov 19 Dec 11 – Dec 17 |
$3,835 |
- ‣ Other departure dates, classic and deluxe hotels; please inquire
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Hotels
We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.| Destination | Premium |
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- * Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- * Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrade available in the same hotel.
Accommodation Classification
- CLASSIC ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
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Fixed Date Departures (Double, Land Only)
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| Year 2025 | |
| Sep 12 - 18 | $3,195 |
| Oct 10 - 16 | $3,505 |
| Nov 14 – 20 | $2,885 |
| Dec 12 – 18 | $2,795 |
| Year 2026 | |
| Jan 9 – Jan 15 | $2,120 |
| Feb 13 – Feb 19 | $2,080 |
| Mar 13 – Mar 19 | $2,210 |
| Apr 10 – Apr 16 | $2,605 |
| May 8 – May 14 | $2,885 |
| Jul 10 – Jul 16 Aug 14 – Aug 20 Sep 11 – Sep 17 Oct 9 – Oct 15 Nov 13 – Nov 19 Dec 11 – Dec 17 | $3,835 |
- ‣ Other departure dates, classic and deluxe hotels; please inquire
Fixed Date Tour Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. A special rate for single travelers is available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests. Excursion group size varies from 12 - 50 people.
Flight Add-On
- ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
- ‣ The nearest arrival airport is Rome – Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)
- ‣ The nearest departure airport is Naples – Naples International Airport (NAP)
- ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.
Inclusions
- ‣ Private Airport Transfers
- ‣ Train Ticket (Standard Class)
- ‣ Hotel Accommodations
- ‣ Daily Breakfast and 1 Lunch (See tour plan for details)
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
Exclusions
- ‣ Airfare
- ‣ Train Transfers (an optional add-on)
- ‣ For all group excursions unless otherwise specified: Travelers must join at a designated meetup point, which will be advised upon confirmation. An optional add-on for local transfer from the hotel to the meetup point is available during booking.
- ‣ Tourism Tax per room per night paid directly to the hotels (for example between 3-4 Euros)
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expenses
- ‣ Visa Fee (if applicable. Free visa-on-arrival for American & Canadian)
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expenses
Optional Add-Ons
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
- ‣ Train Station & Excursion Transfers.
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available at each city, please advise the budget.
- ‣ Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrades available in the same hotel. Classic 3-star and deluxe 5-star hotels are available, please advise the budget.
- ‣ Note: Add-Ons must be booked with your tour reservation
Deposit
- ‣ A deposit of 30% of the tour price is due within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing..
- ‣ Credit card fee for non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
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Suggested Gratuity
- ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.
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