Southern Italy by Rail | 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 – AT SEA

Breakfast at hotel. Today you will have half a day free to explore Sorrento, take a swim in one of the various beaches in the area, discover the gastronomic delights of the region or explore the beautiful towns of the Amalfi coast. Be careful to be back in Sorrento by lunchtime because in the early afternoon you will have your private transfer to the port of Naples where, in the evening, you will be boarded on the ferry to Palermo. The ferry will cross the Tyrrhenian Sea overnight, allowing you to be in Palermo early in the morning the next day. Overnight stay on the ferry. (B)

DAY 6:                   PALERMO

Arrival in Palermo in the early morning (breakfast not included on board the ferry). Your private transfer will be waiting for you at the Port of Palermo to take you to your hotel. Once you arrive at the hotel, you can leave your bags (early check-in not guaranteed) and start exploring the city at your leisure. Overnight in Palermo.

DAY 7:                   PALERMO

After breakfast at the hotel, you have a day at leisure to continue the visit of the beautiful capital of Sicily, discovering the beautiful Church of Martorana and Church of San Cataldo, both testimonies of Norman-Arab art and architecture, or relaxing by walking in the Botanical Garden of Palermo, a historic garden with a vast collection of exotic and Mediterranean plants.  Overnight stay in Palermo. (B)

DAY 8:                  PALERMO

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

FERRY: Overnight from Naples to Palermo

PALERMO: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro

Includes:

• 2 nights accommodation in Rome
• 2 nights accommodation in Sorrento
• 1 night onboard ferry to Palermo
• 2 nights accommodation in Palermo
• 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 Napoli Port
• Private one-way transfer from Palermo port to Hotel in Palermo city centre
• 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

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.