Southern Flavours by Rail | Self Guided Tour | 8 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 – REGGIO CALABRIA 

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Naples Afragola station. Here, you will take the high-speed train in the direction of Reggio Calabria where you can admire the beautiful landscapes of Southern Italy, as you approach the tip of the Italian boot. Arrive in Reggio Calabria, city with a huge heart, scene of myths, legends and culture. Private transfer to your hotel in Reggio Calabria.  Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Reggio Calabria. (B) 

*Private transfer included for 2026 departures only. 

DAY 6:                                      REGGIO CALABRIA – TAORMINA/GIARDINI NAXOS 

After breakfast, make your own way to the port of Reggio Calabria and board the ferry to Messina, saying goodbye to beautiful Calabria. The ferry crosses the Strait of Messina, place of legends and ancient Greek poems. On arrival to the port of Messina, a private transfer awaits to take you directly to Taormina, one of the most fascinating cities in Sicily. Check-in at the hotel (early check-in not guaranteed) and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Taormina/Giardini Naxos. (B) 

DAY 7:                                     TAORMINA/GIARDINI NAXOS 

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before spending the day exploring Taormina and its picturesque surroundings at your own pace. Overnight in Taormina or Giardini Naxos. (B) 

DAY 8:                                 TAORMINA/GIARDINI NAXOS 

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

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR): 

ROME: Hotel Diana Roof Garden, or Hotel Gambrinus, or Hotel Atlantico, or Hotel Genova  

SORRENTO: Hotel Michelangelo 

REGGIO CALABRIA: Hotel Torrione, or Albanuova Hotel  

TAORMINA/GIARDINI NAXOS: Hotel Arathena Rocks 

INCLUDES: 

• 7 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast in 4* hotels
• Guided small group tour of Colosseum and Roman Forum
• One-way ticket / 2nd class / from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale – high speed train
• Private one-way transfer from Rome to Sorrento with 2 hours stop in Pompeii
• Entrance tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Area (guide not included)
• Group excursion to Capri Island from Sorrento including visit to the Blue Grotto (tour is weather permitting – no refund in case of bad weather. Transfer hotel – meeting point – hotel is not included)
• Private one-way transfer from Sorrento to Napoli Afragola station
• One-way ticket / 2nd class / from Napoli Afragola to Reggio Calabria Centrale – high speed train
• Private transfer from Reggio Calabria Rail Station to the hotel in Reggio Calabria (only included for departures in 2026)
• One-way public ferry ticket from Reggio Calabria port to Messina port
• Private one-way transfer from Messina port to hotel in Taormina/Giardini Naxos

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
• Entrance tickets to monuments and/or museums, unless listed above
• 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.