Southern Italy and Amalfi Coast

Welcome to the glorious city of Rome. You will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel for check in. Spend the rest of the day as you please, strolling through the streets and taking in the sights.

You stay overnight in Rome.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel after which you can step out and discover the spectacular city of Rome. This heritage city is renowned for its plethora of historical sites, priceless and valuable pieces of art, interesting museums, ancient piazzas, basilicas, churches and so much more! On this hop on and hop off bus tour, you can explore the city at your own pace and visit famous sites like the Colosseum, Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Venezia, Circo Massimo, Vatican City, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Trevi Fountain.

You stay overnight in Rome.

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will visit St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, The Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. The Vatican is an ancient city and is captivating in its entirety because of landmarks, monuments and buildings still surviving from a different era. You will also get an opportunity to visit the Geographical Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries.

You stay overnight stay in Rome.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel after which you will board the Eurail to Sorrento which takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Upon arrival, you will check in to your hotel and the time has come for you to explore and enjoy Sorrento at your own leisure.

You stay overnight in Sorrento.

After a delicious breakfast, you spend the entire day at the sea exploring Amalfi coast. Take a seat and relax as you travel along the coast offering mind-blowing views of the blue Mediterranean Sea, never-ending lemon grooves and soft coloured houses and villas.

Positano is the first stop on your tour and you will be sure to marvel at its sight as you approach this cascading town built on a mountain and stretching all the way down to the sea. Your time will be spent here enjoying the picture-perfect views.

Your next stop is Amalfi where you can visit the marvellous Amalfi cathedral built in the 9th century which dominates the main square or stroll through meandering streets browsing through the many stores. Or, take a boat ride at your own expense from the port to Conca dei Marini, Maiori and Minori.

Your final stop on the tour is Ravello. This charming town offers unparalleled views of the coast, Minori and Maiori. Visit the Villa Ruolo, a villa built in the 13th century which well-kept gardens and panoramic views.

You stay overnight in Sorrento.

After a yummy breakfast, you will embark on a ferry ride towards Capri Island with your group. Arrive in Capri and take another a short boat ride to the dreamy and popular destination of ‘Grotta Azzurra’ also known as Blue Grotto. This is where sunlight streams into a cavity underwater, which shines and shimmers through the seawater creating magical reflections.

You will return to the port after which you hop on a minibus and travel through a scenic route to the quaint town of Anacapri. Located nearly 918 ft above sea level, this town offers stupendous views of Sorrento. Continue to eat lunch at a local restaurant after which you can use this free time to explore Capri or even go shopping. As your day ends, you return to Marina Grande and be brought back to Sorrento.

You stay overnight in Sorrento.

After breakfast at the hotel, you can spend the day at Sorrento exploring and enjoying at your own pace.

You stay overnight in Sorrento.

After a breakfast buffet at the hotel, you will travel from Sorrento to Florence. Later, you can spend the rest of your day at leisure.

You stay overnight in Florence.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel after which you will go on an incredibly scenic drive through the countryside of Tuscany. Your first stop will be Gothic Siena, known famously for its old-fashioned streets.

Stroll through the vineyards, wine cellars and olive groves of Chianti after which you can indulge in a traditional lunch between the stunning Sienese hills. While eating delicious local food which includes, pasta, bread, salads and cold meats surrounded by grape vines, you can meet other fellow travellers and have fascinating conversations. During lunch, a wine tasting class will be held where you can sample different kinds of wine and olive oil and even purchase them.

After lunch, you will visit San Gimignano. Here you can stroll through the maze-like cobbled streets and squares, walking between the famous 14 towers, gorging on gelato.

Your final stop will be Pisa where you can see up close and personal The Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Cathedral, The Baptistry and The Monumental Cemetery. Your full day tour ends here, and you will head back to Florence.

You stay overnight in Florence.