Culinary Delights of Rome, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast

9 Day Tour of Rome, Naples and Sorrento

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9 Days 8 Nights

Best Time: Jan-Dec

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Exploring Scenic Countryside

Indulge in a 9-day culinary journey through Italy’s most picturesque landscapes and historical sites. Savor the flavors of Rome, Sorrento, and the stunning Amalfi Coast as you partake in exclusive guided food tours, gourmet experiences, and private tastings. You'll also explore ancient cities, marvel at breathtaking coastlines, and discover charming villages. You can even choose to begin each morning with an enticing Italian breakfast. Our travel itinerary provides detailed guidance throughout your trip, accessible via our mobile app, ensuring a seamless and enriching travel experience.

Dive into history with a private guided tour of Ancient Rome and its iconic monuments.
Experience Rome's favorite dining district on a Twilight Trastevere food tour in Rome.
Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Naples on a private guided food-tasting tour.
Relish a full day gourmet tour from Sorrento, featuring Limoncello tasting and olive oil class.
Wander the old town of Sorrento, stopping along the way in quaint boutiques and limoncello shops.

Dive into history with a private guided tour of Ancient Rome and its iconic monuments.
Experience Rome's favorite dining district on a Twilight Trastevere food tour in Rome.
Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Naples on a private guided food-tasting tour.
Relish a full day gourmet tour from Sorrento, featuring Limoncello tasting and olive oil class.
Wander the old town of Sorrento, stopping along the way in quaint boutiques and limoncello shops.

Colosseum

Historic Landmarks

Vatican City

Churches & Monasteries

Trevi Fountain

Historic Landmarks

The Veiled Christ

Churches & Monasteries

Castel Sant’Elmo

Castles & Chateaux

Teatro di San Carlo

Music & Theater

San Francesco d'Assisi Church

Churches & Monasteries

Sorrento Cathedral

Churches & Monasteries

Piazza Tasso

Architecture

Must see sights

Colosseum

Historic Landmarks

Vatican City

Churches & Monasteries

Trevi Fountain

Historic Landmarks

The Veiled Christ

Churches & Monasteries

Castel Sant’Elmo

Castles & Chateaux

Teatro di San Carlo

Music & Theater

San Francesco d'Assisi Church

Churches & Monasteries

Sorrento Cathedral

Churches & Monasteries

Piazza Tasso

Architecture

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Day 1

Arrive Rome

Day 1

Arrive Rome

To Be Determined

Private Transfer from Rome Fiumicino to Hotel

For your arrival in Rome, we will provide information on the customs and passport procedures. We will schedule a pick up for your flight's arrival time. You will be met at arrivals inside the terminal by a driver holding a sign with your name on it. The transfer is for your party only - you will not be sharing a vehicle. The cost of the ride will be included in your itinerary package and you will be taken directly to your hotel. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware the car service can fit up to 1 checked item of luggage and 1 personal item per person, such as a purse or small backpack. If you think you will have more baggage, please inform your travel consultant as this may result in an additional fee.

Day 1

Arrive Rome

To Be Determined:

Private Transfer to your Hotel

Mid-Day/Afternoon:

Rome's Historic Center

Afternoon/Late Afternoon:

Dining in Piazza Navona

Day 1

Arrive Rome

Day 1

Arrive Rome

To Be Determined

Private Transfer from Rome Fiumicino to Hotel

Mid-Day/Afternoon

Exploring Rome's Historic Center (Centro Storico)

Rome's tangled historical center is packed full of some of the most fascinating and incredible sights. Explore elegant squares and piazzas, centuries-year-old churches, and baroque fountains and wander at leisure the labyrinth of ancient Roman cobbled lanes. Highlights include the Baroque grandeur of Piazza Navona and the great and endlessly copied Roman Pantheon.

Afternoon/Late Afternoon

Piazza Navona - An Italian Night Out

Arguably the most beautiful of all the piazzas in Rome, Piazza Navona is particularly stunning at night. As one of the largest and most romantic piazza squares in Rome, it is a great spot to spend the evening, with a whole host of restaurants, bars and entertainment on offer. See its three impressive fountains illuminated by night, sip on an Aperol Spritz, take an evening stroll or simply sit on a bench with an ice cream. When night falls, this is the place to be.

Day 2

Rome

Day 2

Rome

Day 2

Rome

Day 2

Rome

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

In the Heart of The Empire - Private Guided Tour of Ancient Rome

On this 3-hour private guided tour, you will explore the imposing remains of ancient Rome. Your guide will explain the extraordinary history of the birth of Rome, life in the city and everything about the fall of the Empire. Visit the Colosseum, the monumental ruins of the Roman Forum, and end the tour on the Capitoline Hill, the smallest and most important of the seven hills of Ancient Rome.

Mid-Day/Afternoon

Piazza Venezia & Surroundings

The Piazza Venezia is not only the central hub of Rome, but is also located at the foot of the Capitoline Hill, which is the ancient heart of Rome. Thus it was chosen as a fitting space for a memorial to the first king of modern Italy, Victor Emmanuel II, who led the unification of the Italian states in the 1860s. The gigantic monument now overlooks the Piazza Venezia in overwhelming marble glory, standing as an unmissable symbol of Italian unity. The open space and dramatic setting were used to great effect by Mussolini, who staged rallies here. However, the monument is just one of the several sights that can be found around Piazza Venezia, an area often overlooked by tourists who pass from the historic center directly to the Colosseum further down the street. For instance, just below it you'll find Trajan's Forum, containing some of Rome's most notable ruins, and just above it on the Capitoline Hill, an elegant square designed by Michelangelo.

6:30 PM - 10:30 AM

Twilight Trastevere Group Food Tour

Enjoy an evening of food and wine in one of the most popular and camera-ready neighborhoods in Rome, Trastevere. Be treated to 10 unforgettable food and wine tastings at some of the city’s most beloved and historic places. You'll enter a tourist and leave a local, a feeling you won’t soon forget.

Day 3

Rome

Day 3

Rome

Day 3

Rome

Day 3

Rome

Early Morning to Mid-Day

Explore the Vatican City's Many Wonders

Rome is unique in the world in that it contains an independent country within its city limits - the Vatican City, from where the Pope administers the Catholic Church. The symbolic center of Catholicism is St Peter's Basilica, the second-largest Catholic church in the world and among the most beautiful. The Vatican Museum contains one of the greatest collections of art in existence, including Michelangelo's jaw-dropping Sistine Chapel. The popes had a bigger influence on Rome than just the collection of art. The Pope's title is actually Bishop of Rome, and popes administed the city for centuries, shaping its architecture & public spaces. Rome was re-built to be an example of urban beauty, and the Vatican was meant to be the showcase within the showcase. Their success is evident from the throngs of visitors who flock here even today.

Mid-Day/Afternoon

Castel Sant'Angelo

Designed and built by Emperor Hadrian as his own mausoleum, the great circular hulk of Castel Sant'Angelo provides one of the best routes to the Vatican and St Peter's via the Ponte Sant'Angelo bridge. Appropriated by the popes, the mausoleum was turned into a fortress and attached to the Vatican with a passageway for the popes to use as a refuge in times of siege or invasion - this is where Pope Clement VII sheltered during the Sack of Rome in 1527.

Afternoon/Late Afternoon

Spanish Steps and surroundings

The streets spreading out from grand Piazza del Popolo (People's Square) form a trident that hosts some of the most popular shopping and tourist sights in Rome. These include the Spanish Steps, the adjacent Keats-Shelley House where Keats died of tuberculosis in 1821, Trevi Fountain where Anita Ekberg jumped into the water in the famous scene from Frederico Fellini's La Dolce Vita, and the Mausoleum of Emperor Augustus.

Day 4

Rome to Naples

Day 4

Rome to Naples

Day 4

Rome to Naples

Day 4

Rome to Naples

8:55 AM

Transfer to Station by Taxi or Public Transport

Most trains depart from Roma Termini station, the largest station in the city. Before spending money on a transfer, be sure to check whether your hotel is within easy walking distance. You can also reach the station by public bus, but admittedly this can be an unpleasant and difficult experience if traveling with bags. If staying at a hotel, they can order a reliable taxi. Some private transfers will even help with your bags. Uber is also available for those with the app.

09:53 - 11:03

Rail Journey from Rome to Naples

The journey to Naples will be aboard one of Italy's high-speed trains - the Frecciarossa, which reaches speeds of up to 250 miles per hour (400 km/h) and offers maximum comfort. Your route will take you directly to Rome in approximately 1h10m. There are no intermediate stops when travelling by fast train from Rome to Naples. Instead, you can sit back and admire the beautiful countryside of Lazio and Campania from the train window. Definitely, a pleasant way to spend an hour and a bit on a train!

11:03 AM

Arrival and Transfer by Taxi or Public Transport

Most trains arrive in Naples Central Station (Napoli Centrale) station, the largest station in the city. Before spending money on a transfer, check whether your hotel is within easy walking distance, while keeping in mind that traffic can be quite heavy near the station and that it is not a good pedestrian environment. Also consider that public transport is the cheapest and sometimes fastest option. There is a metro station co-located with the train station. Taxis are available at all rail stations, and official Naples taxis are generally reliable and honest, so taking one is cheaper than a pre-arranged transfer. There are some idiosyncrasies, such as being charged extra for individual pieces of luggage. Licensed taxis in Naples are white, with a city registration number on both front doors and a taxi sign on the roof.

Mid-Day/Afternoon

Naples Old Town

Slightly dilapidated and chaotic, but always energetic and effervescent, Naples's historic center has plenty of historic buildings and narrow alleys to keep you busy for several hours. Neapolitans often keep their front door open directly onto the street, exposing everyday life and family routines to passersby, making the experience all the more memorable and authentic. Starting out from the Piazza del Gesù, with its fanciful Baroque plague column, you can cut right through the heart of old Naples on the crowded, chaotic Spaccanapoli. This straight, narrow main street was first built as the main thoroughfare of the original Roman town. Spaccanapoli is actually not an official street name but a popular term that literally means the "Naples splitter". It's full of life and noisy motorpeds at most times of the day, with some of the best street food on offer in Naples. It gets very crowded at certain spots in the evenings when the student population descends upon its favorite outdoor cafes and bars. But of course you'll want to wander into the warren of narrow lanes on either side of the Spaccanapoli, where you'll discover amazing churches, tiny little squares, and an abundance of restaurants, pubs, and cafes.

Afternoon/Late Afternoon

Exploring the Neopolitan Waterfront

As you walk along the historic Neopolitan waterfront you'll encounter two imposing yet stately medieval castle-fortresses. Built by Naples' former Spanish rulers, they command glorious views out over the Bay of Naples and Mt Vesuvius beyond. There's also the grand Palazzo Reale, a palace erected by the Bourbon kings that faces the monumental square of Piazza del Plebiscito on one side and the famous San Carlo Theater on the other. You can cut right through the heart of Naples on the Spaccanapoli, a straight, narrow main street that has been that way since it was first built in Roman times is the straight and narrow main street that traverses the old, historic center of the city of Naples, Italy. The name is a popular usage and means, literally, "Naples splitter". TBut of course you'll want to wander of the many side streets amazing churches, and chaotic.

Early Evening/Late Afternoon

Dining Out in the Historic Quarter

Naples is rightly famous for its street food, the people's version, that of the “mangiamaccheroni” (pasta eaters), with its corner shop windows. But then there are also the more up-market recipes of the monzù (derived from the French word monsieur), the professional chefs who used to work for the lower nobility aristocracy in the more bourgeois parts of the city. You get can get to know both worlds using our detailed map and list of dining recommendations in the city's historic quarter.

Day 5

Naples

Day 5

Naples

Day 5

Naples

Day 5

Naples

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Food Tasting Tour

Food is a vital part of Neopolitan cultural heritage, spirit, and identity. Your private tour guide will accompany you off the beaten path, through the lively narrow streets and hidden corners of the old town of Naples to provide you with an insider's look at the food scene of one of the greatest culinary centers in Italy.

Day 6

Naples to Sorrento

Day 6

Naples to Sorrento

Day 6

Naples to Sorrento

Day 6

Naples to Sorrento

9:30 AM

Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento

A private transfer service will pick you up from Naples and take you directly to your hotel in Sorrento. The journey will be in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver and will take around 1 hour 10 minutes in normal traffic. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware the car service can fit up to 1 checked item of luggage and 1 personal item per person, such as a purse or small backpack. If you think you will have more baggage, please inform your travel consultant as this may result in an additional fee.

Morning

Sorrento Old Town

The center of Sorrento is quite compact and closed to traffic. Its grid-like layout makes the old town of Sorrento easy to navigate on foot and a joy to explore. Spend time pottering around its pedestrian lanes and streets, home to a number of interesting sights, little tourist boutiques, limoncello tastings and restaurants.

Day 7

Sorrento

Day 7

Sorrento

Day 7

Sorrento

Day 7

Sorrento

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Full day gourmet tour from Sorrento

Explore off the beaten path Sorrento on this full day guided gourmet tour where you'll taste authentic specialties from the region and take part in a Limoncello experience in a lemon orchard and olive oil tasting class. Prepare to delight your taste buds and leave with your stomach full!

Day 8

Sorrento

Day 8

Sorrento

Day 8

Sorrento

Day 8

Sorrento

Early Morning to Mid-Day

Exploring the Amalfi Coast

The wildly scenic Amalfi Coast that runs from Sorrento to Salerno is infamous for its coastal road which is known as one of the best white-knuckle scenic rides in Europe. Given the hairy driving, impossible parking and traffic, and overcrowded public buses, the Amalfi Coast is best explored by private boat or public ferry, where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the coastline and hop from town to town in comfort and without any delays. Unfortunately, the boats do not run all year, so depending on when you travel, your best bet for exploring the area may be with a guided tour by vehicle. The guide's local knowledge can help you avoid some of the traffic and cover the most beautiful spots. Of course a private tour at your own pace, by boat or car, is the ideal option.

Day 9

Depart Sorrento

Day 9

Depart Sorrento

Day 9

Depart Sorrento

Day 9

Depart Sorrento

To Be Determined

Private Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Airport

A private transfer service will pick you up from the N/A and take you directly to Naples Capodichino Airport. This is a private transfer for you and your travel party. You do not need to pay the driver as the cost of the transfer is included in your itinerary. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware the car service can fit up to 1 checked item of luggage and 1 personal item per person, such as a purse or small backpack. If you think you will have more baggage, please inform your travel consultant as this may result in an additional fee.

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Culinary Delights of Rome, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast

9 Day Tour of Rome, Naples and Sorrento

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