Rome, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast - The Very Best of Italy in Just One Week

7 Day Tour of Rome and Sorrento

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7 Days 6 Nights

Best Time: Jan-Dec

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Explore the rich culture and history of Italy on this one-week itinerary covering Rome, the Vatican, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast. Start in Rome, and explore ancient monuments as well as the Vatican City and its sacred places. Then travel to Sorrento, gateway to the Amalfi Coast, and revel in the beauty of the Isle of Capri, chasing stunning sunsets through Marina Grande on a fun-filled day trip. Enjoy Go Real Travel’s detailed directions and private guided tours, including a private tour on the Amalfi Coast, where you’ll enjoy stunning views of the glorious pastel-coloured villages and towering cliffs that drop into the sea.

Time travel to experience the ancient city of Rome in all its glory on a private guided tour.
Be amazed by the art and architecture of the Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
Wander the streets of Trastevere and enjoy restaurants & nightlife in Rome’s top dining district.
Throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, wishing this unforgettable 1-week Italy trip could last forever.
Visit the Villa Rufolo on the Amalfi Coast and see its famous cascading gardens the iconic Cimbrone.

Time travel to experience the ancient city of Rome in all its glory on a private guided tour.
Be amazed by the art and architecture of the Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
Wander the streets of Trastevere and enjoy restaurants & nightlife in Rome’s top dining district.
Throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, wishing this unforgettable 1-week Italy trip could last forever.
Visit the Villa Rufolo on the Amalfi Coast and see its famous cascading gardens the iconic Cimbrone.

Colosseum

Historic Landmarks

Vatican City

Churches & Monasteries

Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Historic Landmarks

Castel Sant'Angelo

Historic Landmarks

Piazza Venezia & Trajan's Market

Historic Landmarks

Pantheon

Historic Landmarks

Trevi Fountain

Historic Landmarks

Sorrento Cathedral

Churches & Monasteries

Marina Piccola

Regional Cuisine

Must see sights

Colosseum

Historic Landmarks

Vatican City

Churches & Monasteries

Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Historic Landmarks

Castel Sant'Angelo

Historic Landmarks

Piazza Venezia & Trajan's Market

Historic Landmarks

Pantheon

Historic Landmarks

Trevi Fountain

Historic Landmarks

Sorrento Cathedral

Churches & Monasteries

Marina Piccola

Regional Cuisine

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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.

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 3

Rome

Day 3

Rome

Day 3

Rome

Day 3

Rome

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Guided Vatican Tour including the Sistine Chapel

Experience the millenary history of the Roman Catholic Church and its vast art treasures on this four-hour private guided tour of the Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel before ending your tour in Saint Peter’s Basilica, the most important Catholic Church in the world, a ‘magnet’ that attracts millons of visitors and pilgrims every year. Note: Entry tickets to the Vatican Museum are non-reundable from the time of trip confirmation.

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

Exploring & Dining Out in Trastevere

Stroll around Trastevere, a formerly working-class district which has now been transformed into one of its hippest neighborhoods. You'll discover a heady nightlife mostly free of the tourist traps which mar other parts of the center, and you'll discover hidden corners beloved by locals and visitors alike. We highly recommend dining out in one of the district's top-rated restaurants or cafes, but beware, this is Rome's most popular spot for dinner, so booking ahead or dining early is highly advised. If you don't make a reservation, here's one tip for finding a restaurant: if someone is standing outside trying to convince you to come in, it's not popular with the locals.

Day 4

Rome to Sorrento

Day 4

Rome to Sorrento

Day 4

Rome to Sorrento

Day 4

Rome to Sorrento

7:55 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.

08:53 - 10:03, 11:26 - 12:35

Rail Journey to Sorrento

This approximately 3 hour trip will require a change in Naples. You'll journey to Naples aboard one of Italy's high-speed trains - the Frecciarossa. Once in Naples, you'll take the Campania Express to Sorrento. If the Campania Express is not running, you'll take the Circumvesuviana overground train which takes approximately 20 minutes longer.

12:35 PM

Arrival and Transfer by Taxi or Walking

All trains arrive in Sorrento's only train station located in the New Town. Before spending money on a transfer, be sure to check whether your hotel or apartment is within easy walking distance. If staying in the town of Sorrento itself, your place of stay should not be more than a 15-minute walk. Taxis can be found outside the station. Some private transfers can even meet you directly on the platform to help with bags. Uber is not yet available in Sorrento.

Afternoon

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 5

Sorrento

Day 5

Sorrento

Day 5

Sorrento

Day 5

Sorrento

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Private Amalfi Coast Tour

Experience the stunning Amalfi Coast, said to be one of Europe's most beautiful stretches of coastline, in the comfort of a boat and private car with your own guide-driver. The corniche winding road that winds around the towering cliffs with sheer drops into the sea and magnificent pastel-colored villages are much more easily visited with a private driver than with public transport or your own car.

Day 6

Sorrento

Day 6

Sorrento

Day 6

Sorrento

Day 6

Sorrento

Early Morning to Mid-Day

Excursion to the Fabled Isle of Capri

There is no question that Capri is one of the most impressive spots in Italy. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, shimmering grottos and dramatic cliff-faces, it’s what dreams are made of. Made famous as the vacation hideaway of Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius, the beautiful island of Capri is a fantastic day trip option from Sorrento by ferry. Spend your day exploring its two towns, Capri & Anacapri, take a boat trip to Capri's famous Blue Grotto or take a thrilling ride on the chairlift to Monte Solaro for beautiful views over Capri and the Bay of Naples.

Day 7

Depart Sorrento

Day 7

Depart Sorrento

Day 7

Depart Sorrento

Day 7

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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Rome, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast - The Very Best of Italy in Just One Week

7 Day Tour of Rome and Sorrento

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