Embrace the rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine of Southern Italy
Visit the renowned National Archaeological Museum and the monastery of Montecassino
Embark on an in-depth guided visit of the spectacular Colosseum
13 Meals. 8 Breakfasts-1 Lunch- 4 Dinners
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Sightseeing and transportation as per the itinerary
9 Day Rome & Amalfi Coast
Embrace the rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine of Southern Italy
Visit the renowned National Archaeological Museum and the monastery of Montecassino
Embark on an in-depth guided visit of the spectacular Colosseum
13 Meals. 8 Breakfasts-1 Lunch- 4 Dinners
Superior twin share accommodation
Sightseeing and transportation as per the itinerary
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Your adventure begins with a flight to Italy. Journey through southern Italy and experience its rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine. Your tour opens in the “Eternal City” of Rome! Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner featuring wines and local delicacies.
This morning you may join an optional tour* to the magnificent treasures of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Later, a locally guided tour of Classical Rome will allow you to discover famous sights such as the Baths of Caracalla, the legendary Aventine and Palatine Hills, the ancient Circus Maximus, and the Arch of Constantine. During an in-depth visit to the Colosseum, your guide recounts its rich history.
Journey to the Amalfi Coast.** En route, make a stop at the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino which is perched on a mountaintop south of Rome. Discover its rich history whilst exploring the monastery’s ornate chapel, peaceful courtyards and fascinating museum.
Begin your day exploring the popular and charming seaside resort town of Sorrento. This afternoon you’ll do a double-take as you travel to one of Italy’s most-spectacular destinations, Amalfi. Spend some time on your own to explore this stunning seaside town before continuing on to Minori, where you’ll get to sample some of the local specialities at a family-owned limoncello factory. Savour a traditional Italian afternoon break at a local café and pastry shop, then enjoy an evening at leisure.
After breakfast, discover one of Italy’s most surprising products during a tour of a local buffalo milk mozzarella factory. Visit Paestum next, where a local guide escorts you through some of the best-preserved Greek temples outside of Greece. Enjoy dinner at a popular local restaurant.
Enjoy a day at leisure to take in the beautiful scenery of the Amalfi Coast. Or, perhaps you will choose to purchase an optional boat trip (weather permitting) to the wonderful Mediterranean island of Capri. Once on Capri, you’ll explore this Mediterranean paradise on the sparkling Bay of Naples when you embark from the port of Salerno and cruise to the wonderful Isle of Capri. Pass the hill towns, colourful homes, lush gardens, and architectural marvels that dot the dramatic Amalfi Coast. On Capri, enjoy a locally guided minibus tour with lunch before setting out on your own to admire the charming town of Anacapri and its grand views of the island and the Bay of Naples. Afterwards, ride the funicular towards the Marina Grande, where the ferry waits to return you to the Amalfi Coast.
Today, experience the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius. See the preserved original buildings of a typical Roman town from 2,000 years ago as a local guide provides you with an in-depth historical tour of this remarkable archaeological site. At the foot of Mount Vesuvius, stop at a local winery to savour the famous Lacryma Christo wines and enjoy a typical Neapolitan lunch.
Bid addio to the Amalfi Coast and head to colourful and vibrant Naples. Enjoy a visit to the fascinating National Archaeological Museum, one of the finest in the world. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner and salud to the end of a marvellous visit to Italy.
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