Sorrento at Leisure with Rome Summer | 6 Days

Day 1                    ROME

Upon arrival into Rome, make your own way to your hotel.

Day 2                     ROME

After breakfast, a transfer will take you to the meeting point to meet with your local foodie guide. Enjoy a lovely walking tour through local food markets, grocery stores and gelato shops in the areas of Campo De’ Fiori, Trastevere, and the Jewish Ghetto. We know that walking makes one hungry, that’s why we thought you’d appreciate some pit-stops! You’ll enjoy a slice of freshly baked crispy “Pizza Bianca” (Rome’s own version of focaccia) cut in half horizontally and filled with thin slices of freshly cut “mortadella”: a traditional, more-Roman-than-the-Colosseum easy snack that locals love.

And what about trying a “Supplì”? This little ball of deep-fried tomato sauce risotto with a heart of melted mozzarella cheese is everyone’s favourite street food. Pasta will be on the list too, along with some dishes from the Roman Jewish tradition. Save some space for some artisan “Gelato”! At the end of this experience, meet your driver and travel to the Vatican area. Meet your professional guide and take a tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica Square, skipping all lines! Admire the Gallery of Tapestries, the Geographical Maps, and the beautiful Raphael’s rooms before arriving at the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s masterpiece! The tour wouldn’t be complete without St. Peter’s Square. Admire St. Peter’s Basilica(outside), the largest church in the world and home to several pieces of fine art: think the canopy designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini or the Pietà by Michelangelo. At the end of the tour, time at your leisure to discover hidden corners of Rome. (B)

Day 3                    ROME – POMPEII – SORRENTO 

Depart Rome. Your journey begins heading south along the so-called Sun Highway, crossing the fertile Roman countryside and the area known as Castelli Romani, dotted with enchanting medieval villages and arriving in Pompeii, you will have lunch with the real Neapolitan pizza! After lunch, you will enter into one of the most important archaeological sites in the world: a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruins of Pompeii, with Skip the Line entrance and a guided tour. Visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii, traveling back in time to the tragic days in 79 AD when the silent Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, covering the prosperous Roman city in deadly volcanic ashes and poisonous gases, leaving this prosperous city crystallized until our days. You’ll learn how people lived at that time, visiting houses and “bars” of the time, admiring frescoes and mosaics to imagine how rich and prosperous was the city before the dreadful day. After the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (dress code: jacket for men). Overnight in Sorrento. (B, L, D)

Day 4                    SORRENTO – CAPRI – SORRENTO  

After breakfast, embark on a boat to the island of Capri. De­pending on weather conditions, you’ll take a boat ride to the popular Blue Grotto, where sunlight passes into an underwater cavity and shines through the seawater creating a magical blue reflection. Free time in Capri. Return to then mainland and then back to Sorrento for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 5                     SORRENTO – ROME

Breakfast at the hotel and free time. Departure back to Rome in the afternoon. Overnight Rome. (B)

Day 6                     ROME

After breakfast, end of our services. (B)

Accommodation (or similar):

ROME: Trevi Collection or Diana Roof Garden

SORRENTO: Grand Hotel Vesuvio

Includes:

–          Transport as per itinerary

–          Vatican Museum tour and Rome Food tour

–          Private transfer on day 2 from the hotel to the meeting point plus transfer at the end of the tour from Trastevere area to Vatican Museums.

–          Professional local guides

–          Full day regular excursion to Pompeii

–          Headsets in Pompeii

–          Entrance ticket to Pompeii with Skip the Line

–          Capri excursion

–          Ferry tickets

–          Blue Grotto (weather permitting)

–          5 nights accommodation

–          Meals as per itinerary

Not Included:

–          Tips

–          Porterage service

–          Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned

–          City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)

Things to Note:

–           During the Jubilee Year, certain areas within the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. These circumstances are beyond our control. 

–     Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.

–          Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.

–          Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–          Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

–          For operational reasons, order of itinerary and/or excursions is subject to change at any time. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary will be suggested by the tour leader.

–          A government tourist tax may need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.

–          During peak season, visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri may involve long lines and limited capacity. If access is not possible, or the weather con­ditions do not allow it, our guides will suggest alternative attractions to ensure a satisfying and memorable tour (e.g., Faraglioni rocks).