DAY 1 I SAT I ROME Morning arrival into Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport. Here you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. DAY 2 I SUN I ROME This morning, embark on a guided tour of Classical Rome. Stroll along cobbled laneways, stop by the Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most recognizable landmarks immortalized in countless postcards and films, toss a coin in the magnificent Trevi Fountain to ensure a return to Rome, see Piazza Navona, one of the finest Baroque masterpieces in papal Rome, and imagine it as the Ancient Stadium of Domitian capable of holding 30 thousand spectators in the ancient times. Afternoon at leisure to discover the Eternal City on your own, for some shopping or to join an optional tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Tonight, learn the secrets of the Italian cuisine during a cooking class under the guidance of a chef who will share his passion for food and cooking (B, D) DAY 3 I MON I ROME This morning, experience a very special privately guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. Rest of the day at leisure to relax or discover why Roman trattorias are famous for their fine cuisine. Tonight, bid arrivederci to Rome at a special festive dinner with wine and music in one of the most famous restaurants in Trastevere. (B,D) DAY 4 I TUE I ROME I POMPEII I SORRENTO This morning, before heading to Sorrento, stop in Pompeii, the ancient city covered by volcanic lava 2,000 years ago, for a guided tour of the remarkably preserved ruins of temples, houses, gardens, and public buildings. Then, drive along the spectacular coast road of the Bay of Naples to Sorrento, the famous resort town of orange and lemon groves. Dinner at your hotel restaurant is included. (B,D)
DAY 5 I WED I SORRENTO I POSITANO I AMALFI I RAVELLO I SORRENTO Today, enjoy a guided excursion to the world-renowned Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This coastal road along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula offers breathtaking views of a rugged shoreline dotted with picturesque fishing villages, small beaches, terraced vineyards, and lemon groves. After a brief stop at the Belvedere for a unique view of Positano’s Moorish architecture blended with pastel color houses, continue to the lovely towns of Amalfi and Ravello. Enjoy a “Limoncello tasting” during the tour. Made only by lemons, sugar and pure alcohol, it is the most famous produced liqueur in the south of Italy. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. (B,L) DAY 6 I THU I SORRENTO I CAPRI I SORRENTO A morning jetfoil whisks you across the blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri, where you will ascend to the Piazzetta, visit the Floral Gardens of Caesar Augustus, and still have free time for lunch and some shopping before returning to Sorrento. Tonight dinner is at a local restaurant. (B,D) DAY 7 I FRI I SORRENTO TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY) Morning transfer to Naples’ Capodichino Airport for your return flight home. (B)
(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner
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