From Rome to Bari by Rail | Self Guided Tour | 7 Days

DAY 1:                   ROME

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel by a private car. The rest of the day is at leisure, to explore the Eternal City. Overnight in Rome. 

DAY 2:                   ROME

Today, join our Imperial Tour of Rome to closely admire the monuments of the Roman Forum, enter the Colosseum and listen to our guide’s presentation of the evocative history of ancient Rome and the gladiators’ fights that took place there. In the afternoon, free time to continue exploring the Eternal City. Overnight in Rome. (B) 

DAY 3:                   ROME – NAPLES – POMPEII – SORRENTO

After breakfast at the hotel, make your own way to Rome Termini station to board the high-speed train to Naples. Upon arrival in Naples, meet our driver and proceed to Pompeii where you will enjoy a 2-hour stop to visit the archaeological area (tickets included – guide not included but possibility to add it). This ancient Roman city was destroyed when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and buried it, preserving it under a sea of volcanic ash for nearly 1700 years. At the end of the visit transfer to Sorrento, famous for its picturesque old town centre and characteristic fisherman’s village of Marina Grande, one of the most authentic treasures of the city. Overnight in Sorrento. (B)

DAY 4:                   SORRENTO – CAPRI – ANACAPRI – SORRENTO

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will participate in a small group tour (max 20 pax) in Capri and Anacapri, with the famous Blue Grotto included. Through this excursion, you can visit the beautiful Blue Grotto, with its colours and atmosphere known throughout the world (please note: the visit of Blue Grotto is weather permitting). Afterwards, you can visit Anacapri and Capri and discover the beauties of this wonderful island (lunch not included). In the afternoon, return to Sorrento by ferry. Once you arrive at the port, make your own way back to the hotel. Overnight in Sorrento. (B)

DAY 5:                   SORRENTO – NAPLES

After breakfast at the hotel, take a private transfer to Naples. Arrive into Naples mid-morning and leave your bags at the hotel (early check-in not guaranteed) and start exploring the famous capital of the Campania region on your own, a city rich in history, culture and culinary delights. Overnight in Naples. (B)

DAY 6:                   NAPLES – BARI

After breakfast at the hotel, private transfer to the Caserta train station, where you will take the high-speed train to Bari. Arrival in Bari, private transfer to your hotel (early check-in not guaranteed) and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Bari. (B)

DAY 7:                   BARI

Breakfast at the hotel before checking out. End of our services. (B)

Accommodation (or similar):

SUPERIOR CLASS:

ROME: Hotel Diana Roof Garden

SORRENTO: Hotel Michelangelo

NAPLES: Hotel Palazzo Caracciolo

BARI: Grand Hotel Oriente

Includes:

• 2 nights accommodation in Rome
• 2 nights accommodation in Sorrento
• 1 night accommodation in Naples
• 1 night accommodation in Bari
• 6 breakfasts at the hotel
• Private arrival transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome city centre
• Private one-way transfer from Naples to Sorrento with 2 hours stop in Pompeii
• Private one-way transfer from Sorrento to Hotel located in Naples
• Private one-way transfer from Hotel located in Naples to Caserta Rail Station
• Private one-way transfer from Bari rail station to the hotel located in Bari  
• Guided small group tour of Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Entrance tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Area (guide not included – possibility to add private guide by supplement)
• Group excursion to Capri Island from Sorrento including visit to the Blue Grotto ***weather permitting – no refund in case of bad
• 2nd class^ high speed train ticket from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
• 2nd class^ high speed train ticket from Caserta to Bari Centrale

Excludes:

• Transfers from/to the rail stations unless specified under ‘Includes’. Note: The hotels are located walking distance from the rail stations
• Tourist city tax, to be paid on the spot
• Lunches and dinners
• Optional tours and experiences
• Extras, tips, porterage, and everything not expressly listed as inclusion is not included and to be paid on the spot

Things to Note:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
• City taxes are not included and are to be paid directly to the hotel.
• ^Class of rail ticket is based on 2^ndclass unless the optional upgrade to 1^stclass has been selected at the time of booking.