SENIORS ROME & AMALFI COAST TOUR 2020: DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 Rome –
✅ Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Selected Hotel.
✅ Rome City Tour at Sunset
Experience a comprehensive introduction to the historic heart of the Eternal City with your expert local guide and driver by private a/c deluxe vehicle. With thousands of years of history around every corner, you encounter the ancient world, the Renaissance, the Baroque, the world’s greatest gelatos! Discover vibrant squares, quirky streets, legendary fountains, and unusual talking statues. Explore the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Pantheon. Learn stories and anecdotes that bring these amazing sights to life. As you relive the city during the time of Bernini, Raphael, and Michelangelo understand why Rome is called The Eternal City. Evening free to do as you please.
Day 2 Rome –
✅ Private Guided Walking Tour of Rome Delights and Old Sights Skipping the Lines
Enjoy the rich history, culture, and food that make Rome a top Italy destination. Gain privileged personal attention from your expert local guide who brings you to the very heart of the Roman experience. Plus, with skip the line Coliseum tickets included you won’t waste precious holiday time waiting in line! Discover Rome through its ancient history and flavors including where to find best gelatos, cappuccino and Roman pizza en route! Immerse yourself into the archaeological core of the ancient city, the best open-air museum in the world. Discover the Roman Forum littered with huge fancy temples. Marvel at the Capitoline Hill historic and religious center of ancient Rome. Walk straight into the Coliseum and hear its secret stories. Starting with its foundation, through the glorious days of the Roman Empire, Next, discover Italian specialties at the lively open-air oldest Rome food market. Try the food you crave, decide how much you will be eating of exactly what and how much to spend. Your guide will ensure you stop at the most delicious street food stalls and colorful specialist food stores. A great way to eat & see Rome! Rest of the day free to do as you please.
Day 3 Rome –
✅ Skip the Line Walking Tour of the Vatican City with One Way Transfer.
Transfer in comfort and style by private a/c deluxe vehicle to the Vatican City. Experience the Museums art treasures your way and at your own pace. Focus on your special interests and ask your expert guide all of your questions. The best choice to learn little known facts about the artists and their masterpieces in a personal way. Plus, with skip the line tickets included you won’t waste precious holiday time waiting in line! Your own private guide leads you to the parts of the Museums that you are most interested in. Michelangelo Sistine Chapel the crowning glory of the Museums would be the high point of your experience. Bypass the crowds once again to enter St. Peter Basilica through a special access door. Inside the imposing St. Peter’s Basilica, your guide provides insights into its many treasures including Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s bronze baldachin. Rest of the day free to do as you please.
Day 4 Rome –
✅ Rome – Pompeii – Amalfi Coast – Welcome to Southern Italy!
Transfer in comfort and style by a/c deluxe vehicle to the Campania region in the south of Italy. Enjoy a comfortable tour transfer to your hotel on the Amalfi Coast stopping along the way for 2hrs in Pompeii. Your drive from Rome takes about three hours. Your driver accompanies you throughout the day and an expert art historian guide meets you in Pompeii for an intimate walking tour in the footsteps of the Romans. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring impressive ruins. Step back in time on a captivating history tour. Learn about the dramatic story of the destruction of Pompeii. Follow your private guide through the remains of 2,000 years old villas, temples, shops, baths, and artworks buried by volcanic ash. Your guide brings to life the rich and colorful life of those who lived and holidayed in Pompeii prior to its destruction with the eruption of the volcano. Hear the rich history come to life with interesting historical facts and folkloric tales of ancient Romans who once lived her. Say goodbye to your Pompeii guide and back to present. Your driver accompanies you to your hotel. Rest of the day free to do as you please.
Day 5 Amalfi Coast –
✅ Private Guided Chauffeured Excursion along the Luscious Amalfi Coastline
Amazing scenery, stunning Mediterranean views and captivating history rolled into a beautiful day! Get a real taste of southern Italy and its exquisite coastal landscapes. Stop at quaint towns along the stunning Amalfi Coast. A scenic driving guided tour that takes you behind the tourist facade, away from the crowds to discover sights and sounds you won’t find on your own. This morning meet your expert driver/guide at your hotel. The Amalfi Coast drive is arguably one of the most beautiful and thrilling roads in the world. The beauty of this scenic drive, carved into the cliffs along the Amalfi Coast in the mid-19th century, cannot be overstated. Experience the hillside fishing villages scattered on towering cliffs above the sea. Discover Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, three of the most beautiful villages in the south of Italy that celebrate old rich traditions. Stop for in-depth discoveries and photo opportunities. Your local driver/guide armed with insider knowledge shows you a fascinating side of Southern Italy with insightful tips. During your trip your driver/guide introduces you to the world of local flavors providing you with priceless insider recommendations for off the beaten path restaurants and where to sample the best limoncello. At the end of your private guided day tour return to your hotel. Rest of the day free to do as you please.
Day 6 Capri Island –
✅ Private Experience the Glam Island of Capri
Today enjoy another slice of the Dolce Vita! Go a little off the grid. Enjoy the storied isle of Capri whose natural attractions have drawn gatherings since Roman times. Head to the Sorrento port in the company of your expert local guide. Board a hydrofoil and enjoy the 25 minute cruise ride to reach the famous “Island of Dreams”. Experience the lure and secrets of this idyllic island where Roman Emperors, Hollywood stars, artists and writers spent their Italian vacations. In the company of your friendly guide explore this island of mystery and fantasy famous for its sophisticated glamour and sensational views. A carefully planned journey to immerse you in the myths, colors, flavors, and traditions of Capri. Your guide will ensure you experience the best of this stunning Mediterranean island revealing why Capri has bewitched artists throughout history. Enjoy the pleasures of Capri. Walk along tracks which existed long before the invention of cars. Stroll cozy Capri and Anacapri historical streets discovering significant sites, and hidden gems. Explore the terraced Gardens of Augustus with stunning views of the sea. Weather permitting enjoy an optional visit of the famed Blue Grotto before returning to Sorrento. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 7 –
✅ Departure Transfer to Naples Airport or Naples Railway Station.
