Vistas of the South: Rome, Sorrento & Amalfi Coast
Discover Italy from the southern coast to the capital city
Drive through the Amalfi Coast, toss a coin into Rome's Trevi fountain and more during this 6-night vacation to Italy! You'll have access to a rental car as well as be treated to a Limoncello tasting in your base city of Sorrento.
This package is designed to be a very affordable option. For an enhanced experience in a more central location, consider choosing an upgraded package.
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What's Included
- Round-trip airfare into Rome (FCO), out of Naples (NAP)
- Arrival airport transfer from Rome Airport to Rome Hotel
- 2 nights in Rome at the Hotel Dei Mellini or similar
- Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Pass in Rome (48-hours)
- Manual car rental for 4 nights- upgrade to automatic available
- 4 nights in Sorrento at the Art Hotel Gran Paradiso (Sea View Room) or similar
- Limoncello Factory Visit & Tasting in Sorrento
- Breakfast Daily
Great Ways to Explore
- Experience Italy's capital city, Rome, also known as the world’s biggest open air museum.
- To avoid the hassle of driving in the city, you'll pick-up your car when you leave Rome for Sorrento.
- Three places not to be missed when exploring the Amalfi Coast include Capri, Positano and Ravello (leave your car outside, you can't drive once inside this quaint picturesque town)!
- In Rome, pay a visit to the famous Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo!
- Enjoy a Limoncello tasting on a lemon farm in Sorrento.
Begin your Italy vacation in the Eternal City, where you can tour ancient ruins, indulge in Roman cuisine, and pay a visit to some of the world's most iconic works of art, including Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel ceiling.
The second leg of your trip will be in Sorrento, where you'll enjoy a Limoncello tasting as well as have easy access to the stunning Amalfi Coast.
Please note that some package inclusions may be restricted or unavailable at time of travel. We will substitute them with similar options of equivalent value, as available.
Upgrade to Include Even More!
Add the following to your vacation:
- Full Day Amalfi Drive Tour*
- Full Day Capri & Anacapri Tour*
*these tours only operate from April-October
Upgrade Now- Round-trip airfare into Rome (FCO), out of Naples (NAP)
- Arrival airport transfer from Rome Airport to Rome Hotel
- 2 nights in Rome at the Hotel Dei Mellini or similar
- Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Pass in Rome (48-hours)
- Manual car rental for 4 nights- upgrade to automatic available
- 4 nights in Sorrento at the Art Hotel Gran Paradiso (Sea View Room) or similar
- Limoncello Factory Visit & Tasting in Sorrento
- Breakfast Daily
- Experience Italy's capital city, Rome, also known as the world’s biggest open air museum.
- To avoid the hassle of driving in the city, you'll pick-up your car when you leave Rome for Sorrento.
- Three places not to be missed when exploring the Amalfi Coast include Capri, Positano and Ravello (leave your car outside, you can't drive once inside this quaint picturesque town)!
- In Rome, pay a visit to the famous Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo!
- Enjoy a Limoncello tasting on a lemon farm in Sorrento.
Begin your Italy vacation in the Eternal City, where you can tour ancient ruins, indulge in Roman cuisine, and pay a visit to some of the world's most iconic works of art, including Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel ceiling.
The second leg of your trip will be in Sorrento, where you'll enjoy a Limoncello tasting as well as have easy access to the stunning Amalfi Coast.
Please note that some package inclusions may be restricted or unavailable at time of travel. We will substitute them with similar options of equivalent value, as available.
Add the following to your vacation:
- Full Day Amalfi Drive Tour*
- Full Day Capri & Anacapri Tour*
*these tours only operate from April-October
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Day 1. Welcome to Rome!
Arrive in Rome and enjoy an airport transfer from the airport to your first accommodation in Italy's capital city. Activate your hop-on/hop-off bus pass, where you'll see most of Rome’s most famous sites from a panoramic bus tour, valid for up to 48 hours.
Treat yourself to an authentic Italian meal to celebrate your first night in Italia!
Transfer to Rome hotel
Escape to this luxurious retreat that will make you feel right at home in Rome. As soon as you walk through the doors of Hotel dei Mellini, you'll enter a peaceful atmosphere filled with elegant decor, incredible natural light, and tons of classic artwork. Settle into your stylish, soundproof room where you'll notice a Smart TV, air conditioning, and a gorgeous Carrara marble bathroom. Once you put your luggage down, get exploring! In just steps, find yourself at Vatican City, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain.
Back at the hotel, relax on the sunning deck or sip a cappuccino on the lush rooftop garden overlooking the historic city below. Keep up your active lifestyle and work all your stresses away in the on-site fitness center. When you work up an appetite, head to the elegant dining room and indulge in delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Sip on a glass of local wine as you dine over candlelight and plan your next day of adventure.
This 4-star boutique hotel offers guests an ideal location along with luxurious accommodations and services. Escape the bustling city life into one of the tranquil and relaxing guest rooms. There is a roof garden with incredible panoramic views of Rome and in the mornings there is a delicious buffet breakfast available here!
Unwind in elegance in the lovely Empire Palace Hotel. Feel like old royalty as you wander through the Venetian-styled building in the heart of Rome, which offer modern conveniences like an on-site gym, a classy bar and elegant restaurant. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi can be found throughout the classically styled hotel, as well as meeting rooms and a business center.
Rooms offer carpeted floors, a reading area, cherry wood furniture, a private bathroom, and a bathtub or shower. The hotel is just a 5 minute walk away from Via Veneto, and within walking distance of the Repubblica Metro Station.
Stay in style at the 4-star boutique Hotel Victoria, built in 1899. Located in the historical center of Rome, the famous Via Veneto, Spanish Steps, Villa Borghese, and Piazza del Popolo are all within easy walking distance. To access the rest of Rome, metro stations Spagna and Barberini are within walking distance and a taxi rank is located near the hotel.
All 111 rooms are decorated in a tasteful old world elegance but equipped with all modern conveniences - individually adjustable air conditioning, flat screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, room safe, stylish bathrooms - most with a bath - and slippers. A restaurant, lobby bar, and the largest rooftop garden in Rome complete this one-of-a-kind hotel.Rome Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (48 hours) - all year
Visiting the capital of Italy has never been so easy and exciting! Get on CitySightseeing open top red bus and admire this wonderful city from another “higher” perspective! Onboard you will find an interesting commentary which will provide you with information about everything around you. Bus Line A gives you the opportunity to explore the main places of interest, like the Colosseum, the Vatican City and the Trevi Fountain.
Day 2. Rome
Continue using your bus pass today, and exploring the highlights of Italy's capital city. Make a stop in Vatican City, and pay a visit to the breathtaking St. Peter's Basilica. You may also want to visit the Vatican Museums, where you'll have the opportunity to experience Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel ceiling for yourself.
St. Peter's Basilica
A Tip For Your Trip: Tour buses run approximately every 15 minutes, from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm (buses begin at the Cinquecento terminal, and continue on throughout the route from there).
Day 3. Rome - Sorrento
Hop across the Tiber river and spend your last day in Rome exploring Trastevere, a charming medieval neighborhood without the crowds. Begin the day at Piazza di Santa Maria then stop by the 12th-century Basilica di Santa Maria.
The Art Hotel Gran Paradiso is located in a unique position with impressive views over the Gulf of Naples. Orange, lemon and olive trees are immersed in beautiful green gardens where it is possible to enjoy the best view from the Sorrento Coast to the Vesuvius; the protagonist of this unique scenery together with the islands of Ischia and Procida. Situated in Sorrento, this eco-friendly hotel is less than 2 miles from the Museo Correale di Terranova, Piazza Tasso, and Sedile Dominova. Deep Valley of the Mills and Basilica di Sant'Antonio are also within 2 miles. The Art Hotel Gran Paradiso dominates the pleasant city of Sorrento. The terraces, the bar and the beautiful panoramic swimming pool are all perfectly integrated to exalt the natural beauty. The 100 rooms of the hotel are functional and furnished with simplicity and style, creating a fresh and relaxing atmosphere, essential characteristics for the relaxation and the comfort of all guests. Staying at Gran Paradiso means living the charm of an Art Hotel always attentive to the most modern details and to the latest trends of art and design.
Experience true Italian hospitality at the charming Hotel Antiche Mura, located in the main square of beautiful Sorrento. Enjoy the hotel's lush grounds, stylish interior, and elegant traditional decor. The rooms' bright, warm tones match those of the lemon trees, orange trees, and beautiful pink azaleas that grow in the outdoor garden. Stroll down the main hall and admire the majestic columns, marble statues, golden chandeliers, and abundance of artwork.
Head outside and relax by the large sparkling pool. Take a pleasant swim, or lounge in the warm sun next to the citrus grove garden. Work up an appetite from swimming? Grab a tasty salad, pizza, or sandwich at the poolside snack bar. Gawk at stunning views of the ancient "Valley of the Mills" while you drift away to peaceful paradise.
Unwind with an evening cocktail at the classy American Bar located in the lobby. Watch the sun set over the valley on the outdoor terrace, then return to your luxurious room and enjoy amenities such as free WiFi, air conditioning, and satellite TV. Wake up feeling refreshed and treat yourself to a delicious breakfast on the garden patio.
A warm and welcoming atmosphere, a relaxed ambience with every type of comfort and the spectacular setting of the Gulf of Naples, combined with the cordiality and professionalism of the staff, are among the many features that make a stay at the Grand Hotel De La Ville unique. Its public areas and accommodations are decorated with finely inlaid furniture made by local craftsmen, and lovely marble flooring. The guestrooms, with balconies overlooking the Gulf of Naples or the splendid hotel gardens, are the ideal place to rest after a day spent at the sea or discovering the historical and natural wonders of the Sorrentine Peninsula. The hotel offers elegant regional and international a la carte dining, two American bars, a private beach and two swimming pools - one in the solarium with magnificent views, and the other nestled in the hotels lush and verdant gardens. A very special feature of the hotel is the scenic roof garden, a magical place where relaxation and tranquility combine to create a corner of paradise with an enchanting backdrop that only the gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius can offer.
Grand Hotel Capodimonte is the only hotel in Sorrento with five cascading pools, where you can enjoy a scenic view of the magnificent city of Sorrento, Vesuvius and the entire Gulf of Naples. The hotel is situated in a quiet and panoramic area a few miles away from the city center, surrounded by the lush vegetation of the Sorrento plain, positioned on the rocky mountain dominating the town of Sorrento and the enchanting Gulf of Naples.
A highly professional staff will welcome guests in the impressive lobby decorated with local inlaid wood furniture and marble stairs. The pools, nestled in a green oasis surrounded by hills and magnificent olive and lemon trees, are the ideal place to relax and enjoy the spacious terraces, with their panoramic and breathtaking views. Rooms and suites are all furnished classically and elegantly and are equipped with air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi. Dining options are both elegant and casual and feature the fresh cuisine of the hotel’s surroundings.
Take a quick stroll to the beach from the elegant Hotel Corallo Sorrento, looking out over Sorrento Bay from the stunning clifftop of Sant'Agnello. Luxuriate in the heated infinity pool that looks over the cliff or enjoy some wine in the dining room with glass windows where the sunset brings new color to the horizon.
Rooms come equipped with modern amenities including air conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, and more. Most rooms have a view of the crystalline sea, and select rooms include a balcony or terrace. Sitting close to the center of Sorrento, the hotel makes for a perfect base to visit iconic sights like the ruins of Pompeii, and the Islands of Ischia and Capri.
Day 4. Sorrento
During the next two days you might want to take a trip to Naples and hike Mt. Vesuvius or tour the ruins of Pompeii. Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. and buried the town of Pompeii in about 20 inches of ash.
Today, the town has been excavated and is on the list of the Wonders of the World. Take a tour of Pompeii and you will see the Baths, Forums and Villas.
Mt. Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii • Naples
Day 5. Sorrento
Pay a visit to stunning Capri today. Hike along its rugged landscape, or treat yourself to a tour of the famous Blue Grotto cavern, where you'll be surrounded by seemingly otherworldly electric blue waters.
Then, make use of your included limoncello tasting!
Limoncello Factory Visit & Tasting in Sorrento
Enjoy a visit to the Cassano Limoncello factory at its beautiful location on the sea. See firsthand the small details that help ensure perfection with the liquor, including the peeling of the Sorrento lemon - which is done entirely by hand.
Following the demonstration, enjoy a tasting of Limoncello liquor and hand-made cookies. Delizioso!
Day 6. Sorrento
Tour the stunning Amalfi Coast today. Enjoy views of sloping cliffs, crystal clear waters, and stunning seaside villages as you make the drive from Positano to Amalfi to Ravello.
Positano • Amalfi Coast
Day 7. Depart Italy
In accordance with your return flight, make your way to Naples Airport. Be sure to drop your car off at the rental area before proceeding to the check-in area.