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

DAY 1:                                      ROME 

Upon arrival, you will be transferred from Rome Fiumicino airport to your 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 will 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, 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 in 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): 

ROME: Hotel Diana Roof Garden 

SORRENTO: Hotel Michelangelo 

NAPLES: Hotel Palazzo Caracciolo 

BARI: Grand Hotel Oriente 

INCLUDES: 

• 6 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast in 4* hotels
• 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 tour includes local guide/entrance ticket – monolingual English or Spanish
• Entrance tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Area (guide not included)
• Group excursion to Capri Island from Sorrento including visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting – no refund in case of bad weather. Transfer from hotel – meeting point – hotel not included)
• 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. Note: The hotels are located walking distance from the rail stations.
• Transfers (pick up and drop off) from hotel to tour meeting point as indicated on tours with a star listed above (*)
• Tourist city taxes, to be paid on the spot
• Entrance tickets to monuments and/or museums
• Lunches and dinners or any other meals not mentioned in the tour program
• 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.