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Rome | Sorrento & Amalfi Splendour Shores Small Group Tour

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9 days from

$50000

Travelling through Italy in a small group of no more than 16 travellers, you'll experience the sights, sounds & tastes in a way that is not possible travelling on a large coach.  Join us on this 9-day small-group tour to Italy's evocative Amalfi Coast.  

Day 1: Rome

Benvenuti in Italia!   Arriving at Rome's airport or railway station you will find a private driver waiting for you and ready to bring you in comfort to your hotel.  The remainder of today is free to pass as you choose, to relax or to set out to explore Rome's many architectural & historical sites on foot. 

Day 2: Rome | Naples | Pompeii | Sorrento

After an early morning departure from your hotel, and travelling in a small group of no more than 16 travellers, you'll be on the road to the South, travelling along the “Highway of the Sun”, passing through the ‘Castelli Romani’ pastures. You will also glimpse at the Abbey of Montecassino from far, Italy’s most ancient monastery which is also famous for the massive bombing and complete destruction occurred during the Second World War. Once you arrive in Naples, you'll meet a local expert guide and drive through the town to start your visit of Naple's main beauties: the breathtaking Riviera di Chiaia, Mergellina, and the hill of Posillipo from where you can admire the islands of Capri, Ischia and take stunning photos of this unforgettable scenario. Then, continue to walk through the historical centre of the city, where you will admire Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, Piazza del Municipio, the Gallery of Umberto I and the San Carlo Opera House. After lunch, which will be held in a typical restaurant and based on Neapolitan specialities (pizza or pasta and water included), along with your expert local guide you will visit on foot the Pompeii excavations, the UNESCO listed ruins. This ancient Roman city was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried and preserved the valley under volcanic ash for almost 1700 years. The archaeological journey through the ancient city will give you the opportunity to better understand how Romans used to live at that time. At the end of the tour, proceed to Sorrento, the gateway to the Amalfi coast, with its colourful historical centre and the fascinating waterfront, lined with fishing boats and the new Marina Grande cruise pier. Check-in at your hotel in Sorrento, where dinner will be held this evening (L.D)

Day 3: Sorrento | Capri | Anacapri | Sorrento

Breakfast in the hotel. Today you will be transferred to the Sorrento port to board the ferry heading to the island of Capri. Once on the isle you will join a guided tour of Anacapri and Capri with an expert local guide including transportation. On the island it is impossible not to take some photos of the picturesque and famous Gulf of Naples, the island of Ischia and the Faraglioni. Up to Anacapri, you will enjoy a typical lunch (included), then you will enjoy some free time to experience the best magic moments in the “Piazzetta”, or to have some more walks through the many other corners of the isle. It is suggested to visit the “Giardini di Augusto” on your own. Later in the afternoon, you will return to the mainland by ferry and back to your Sorrento hotel.  Dinner will be served at your hotel this evening. (B.L.D)

Day 4: Sorrento

After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your tour leader who will take you on a pleasant walk of the city ending when you reach a local liquor shop to have a  tasting of the typical limoncello liquor which is made with the worldwide famous Sorrento lemons. The remainder of the day at your own pace, perhaps this day your tour leader can suggest additional tours and activities, like an optional cooking class based on how to make a traditional Italian pizza explained by a professional “Pizzaiolo” chef.   Be sure to be back in time for dinner served at the hotel. (B.D)

Day 5: Sorrento | Amalfi Drive

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then check-out and load your luggage onto the coach to move to your hotel on the Amalfi Coast. En route, you will enjoy a coach ride with a tour leader on board including one stop in Positano, a world-famous village magically suspended between the blue sky and the iridescent coloured sea. You'll travel along the legendary “Amalfi Coast Road”  to reach your hotel in the Amalfi area, for a free visit of this beautiful place featured by an imposing cathedral and narrow streets that lead to the old city. After this visit the tour carries on to Minori and Maiori up to reach your hotel on the Amalfi Coast.  Check-in at your hotel, and enjoy some time at leisure before dinner is served at your hotel this evening. (BD)


 

Day 6: Amalfi Coast

Today is your's to pass as you choose.  Take your time over breakfast at your hotel and then set out to experience the unique ambience of this magical area. (B) 

Day 7: Amalfi Coast

Another day in paradise!   Plan your day as you enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. (B.D)

Today you'll say arrivederci to the Amalfi Coast when your transfer arrives to take you to Naples airport or railway station to begin your journey home.  Alternatively, extend your Italian vacation to suit your flight schedule.
April 8, 16, 24; May 2, 10, 18, 26; June 3, 11, 19, 27; July 5, 13, 21, 29; August 6, 14, 22, 30; September 7, 15, 23; October 1, 9, 17, 25, 2020

Day 8: Amalfi Coast

Today is your to pass as you choose perhaps considering one of our optional tours. (B.D)

Day 9: Amalfi Coast | Rome

Take breakfast at your hotel before you check-out, you load your luggage on the coach and then stop for a tasteful lunch based on typical Amalfian food as your coach travels the famed Amalfi Coast
After lunch, in the afternoon you will jump back on board the coach and return to Rome, with an estimated time of arrival is 9.00 pm in Rome. This is the end of your Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Splendour Shores Tour.   CIT Tours can assist in providing hotel accommodation in Rome this evening. 

Guaranteed departures!

Guaranteed departures! April 8, 16, 24; May 2, 10, 18, 26; June 3, 11, 19, 27; July 5, 13, 21, 29; August 6, 14, 22, 30; September 7, 15, 23; October 1, 9, 17, 25, 2020