Day by day itinerary

DAY 1 / USA

Depart to Italy from USA.

DAY 2 / Rome

Arrival transfer, by private car and driver from Rome Airport to Hotel in Rome. Your accommodation in Rome is Hotel Dei Borgognoni or similar in a double room.

Day 3 / Private Ancient Rome including Roman Forum, Colosseum, Palatine Hill

With this tour, you will enjoy the splendor of the classic Roman Empire. The guided tour will take you to visit the Roman Forum, walking along the ancient pavement, which crosses the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum, the Curia, and the Reggia. You will then admire the Temple of Vesta, the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Costantine. The tour will continue with the visit of the massive structure of the Colosseum (internal visit). Originally named Flavian Amphitheatre it is a giant amphitheatre used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. The amphitheatre, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire, was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign. The excursion will go on visiting the Palatine Hill. The ancient “palatium”, historical residence of the Caesars, from whose name is derived the use of the term “Palace”, to indicate a seat of official power.

DAY 4 / Private Vatican Museum & St. Peter's Basilica

The purpose of this tour is the visit of the Vatican Museums and a large part of the Vatican City, one of the European microstates, situated on the Vatican Hill in the west-central part of Rome, its borders closely follow the city wall constructed to protect the Pope from outside attack. Leaving the Piazza San Bernardo, adorned by Moses’ Fountain the itinerary will continue passing by Via Bissolati, Via Veneto and the Villa Borghese. After this ample panoramic view, we will visit the Vatican Museums and the Vatican Galleries (lines possible at the entrance). There you will admire the modern entrance built for the Jubilee 2000, the Galleries of the Chandeliers, of the Tapestries and of the Geographical Maps, the Sobiesky Hall and the Immaculate Conception Hall. We will then stop to admire the Sistine Chapel, seat of the Conclave, with the famous frescoes of Michelangelo. Passing inside the Vatican Museums we will arrive into the Basilica of Saint Peter, commonly called Saint Peter's Basilica, is one of four major basilicas of Rome. It is the most prominent building inside the Vatican City and built on the ruins of Old Saint Peter's Basilica.

DAY 5 / SORRENTO

After breakfast, you will check out of hotel in Rome and take a first class, high speed train to Naples. Once arrived in Naples train station, you will have an arrival transfer, by private car and drive, from Naples train station to Hilton Sorrento Palace in Sorrento with a 2 hour stop in Pompeii.
Guided visit of Pompeii’s excavations. Walking through the ancient streets you can visit the houses, with their wonderful frescoes, once residences of roman patricians before the tremendous eruption of A.D. Your accommodation in Sorrento is at Hotel Hilton Sorrento Palace or similar in a classic double room with sea view and balcony.

DAY 6 / PRIVATE AMALFI COAST DRIVE

Departure for a drive along the “divine coast”. The Amalfi Coast or Costiera Amalfitana is a stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula extending from Positano in the west to Vietri sul Mare in the east. The first stop will be in Amalfi for a visit to the historical centre. Then you will stop to admire the sea villages of Positano, Ravello, and Vietri sul Mare, renowned for its rugged terrain, scenic beauty and picturesque diversity.

DAY 7 / SORRENTO

Day at leisure.

DAY 8 / USA

Departure to USA. You will have a departure transfer, by private car and driver, from hotel in Sorrento to Naples Airport.