Italian Delights: Rome, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast Expedition

Rome
Today we’re headed to another richly historical and cultural city, known for it’s naturally beautiful sights and excellent cuisine.

Naples

Welcome to Naples, the rough and ready but oh so charming city which encapsulates everything we love about Italy. The home of pizza, a hub of culture, and a bundle of passionate Italian energy, this is also the site of Mt Vesuvius, the infamous active volcano.

Today we have the option to check out the ruins of Pompeii, the fascinating Roman town that was destroyed by Vesuvius and then perfectly preserved in volcanic ash. Another option today is to take a tour, learning about the city, it’s history and it’s food culture.

Meals : Breakfast
Hotel :  Hotel VergiliusBillia (or similar)
Included Experiences : See Mount Vesuvius

 Free Time Add-ons

1. Guided Tour of Ancient Pompeii Turn back the clock when you learn about Mt. Vesuvius’ eruption & the ancient city of Pompeii.
   Our Local Guide will tell you about this once thriving city & the sites that were buried under all the volcanic ash. Explore the town’s well-preserved neighborhoods & get inside ancient life by exploring the ruins of shops, houses & markets.
2. Naples Street Food Tour Enjoy some of the tastiest street foods in Naples as you take in the monuments of the historic center with a local guide

Naples

We’re headed to the coast today to check out some of the most glamorous seascapes in Europe.

Capri

We’ll visit a spectacular Amalfi jewel today.
Capri, with its gorgeous cragged coastline and opulent cafes. Its easy to see why this is such a playground for the rich and famous. An optional Capri cruise will let us check out plenty of swim stops to beat the heat.

Salerno

We’ll settle in Salerno for the night after a day of postcard pretty sun bleached buildings and sparkling sea.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel : Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)

Included Experiences

1. Day Trip to Capri

Free Time Add-ons

1. Capri Island Cruise A fantastic day out on the water, with swim stops & great views of Capri’s coastline. Hang out with the group & take in the glow of the groosvisited, on our own private boat.

Salerno

We’ve got a free day on the Amalfi coast! Lucky us. Amalfi We’ve got plenty to do.
First up, we’ll visit a lemon farm to learn how these huge, sunshine-coloured fruits are harvested and turned into limoncello.
We’ll then take an included boat ride around the stunning Amalfi Coast.

Positano

Dramatic cliffs and idyllic buildings await us in picturesque Positano.

Salerno

Back in Salerno we’ll rest up after our Amalfi Adventure.

Meals : Breakfast
Hotel : Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Included Experiences

1. Cruise the Amalfi Coast

Free Time Add-ons

1. Coastal Lemon Tour – A millennia of volcanic eruptions from Mt. Vesuvius has made the Amalfi coast perfect for the production of fruits & vegetables. The best of all the bounty is the humble Lemon, for which this region is famed. Get up close & personal by visiting a local family farm whose ancestors were the first to introduce this crop all those centuries ago. Savor the amazing smells & flavors – a true local experience!

Amalfi Coast We’re headed back to Rome today. Time for the Colosseum

Rome

Back in Rome, you don’t want to miss our optional Emperors & Gladiators tour, where you’ll skip the queues, enter the jaw-dropping Colosseum through the exclusive Emperor’s gate and learn all about this paragon of Roman history. Afterwards, you’ll have the chance to head out to a local restaurant and make (and eat) your very own pasta.

Meals : Breakfast
Hotel : Hotel Genova (or similar)
Free Time Add-ons

1. Emperors & Gladiators inc Colosseum Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire’s political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the assassinations at the Forum to the bloody bales in the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here.
2. Rome Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner It’s time to cook like a true Italian. This unique cooking experience offers you the opportunity to learn how to make traditional pastas, then relax & indulge in your own creation. Learn, laugh, drink & most importantly, eat!

Hold our gelato. Our hearts are melting as we bid a final ‘Ciao’ to our Travel Party crew after a trip we’ll never forget.
Meals : Breakfast