Rome & Enchanting Amalfi Coast
Highlights
Featuring: ROME – NAPLES – CAPRI – SORRENTO – RAVELLO – POSITANO – AMALFI
- The Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums
- Tour of the undergrounds of Naples
- The real Geothermal Napolitan Pizza the only one risen in tuff caves
- 2 night stay on the Isle of Capri
- The mystery and tragedy of Pompeii destruction
Included
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
from €
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
| Day 1: ROME Arrival transfer from Fiumicino airport to hotel in Rome. Relax or join a vicinity walk with your English speaking tour leader upon arrival. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: / |
| Day 2: ROME – NAPLES – CAPRI Buffet breakfast. Departure by motor coach to Naples. Panoramic walking tour of Naples where you will admire the historical center. Your guide will then take you to the Gallery Umberto I, followed by the Royal Palace and San Carlo Theater (outside visit), one of the world’s most famous opera houses. Lunch will be at a local restaurant where you will have the chance to taste a real GeothermalPizza, the only one risen in tuff caves, a very rare specialty! After lunch you will embark the hydrofoil for a short cruise to reach the pearl of the Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri. Upon arrival to Capri you will be transferred to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 3: CAPRI Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of the island with first stop and visit at the famous Villa San Michele and the Church of San Michele. Continue to the center of Capri, the famous Piazzetta and discover the narrow streets with its glamour boutiques and get a taste of the famous Limoncello, the lemon based liquor. Together with your guide visit the Augustus Gardens and enjoy the fantastic view of the Faraglioni cliffs. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon free time to discover Caprior to just enjoy some shopping or relax time. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 4: CAPRI – SORRENTO – POSITANO – AMALFI Buffet breakfast. This morning transfer from Capri to Sorrento by hydrofoil. Once in Sorrento join a walking tour of the town with your tour leader. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon you board your private motorcoach and drive along the spectacular scenic Amalfi coast with stop in the village of Positano, a pastel resort town perched on the cliffs, known for its romance and elegance. Follow the footsteps of Shelley, Goethe, Steinbeck and the town’s myriad other famous visitors as you climb Positano’s winding staircases and explore its narrow streets. Poke into the upscale boutiques, order sandals made to fit your foot or relax over a fresh fish lunch, all the while admiring unbeatable views. Continue to Amalfi area where you will check in at your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 5: AMALFI – RAVELLO Buffet breakfast. This morning you will visit the Emerald Grotto. Discovered in 1932 by a local fisherman, the grotto is an underground cave famous for its translucent, turquoise- blue waters, which sparkle as the sun’s rays percolate underground. Continue to the village of Ravello considered one of the most romantic and beautiful small townsin southern Italy. Perched on steep, terraced slopes, it is a place blessed with lush gardens, quiet lanes, sleepy, sun-drenched corners, and a lofty setting. Its heart lie in an 11th-century cathedral and the Villa Rufolo (included visit and entrance fees), the latter one of two villas for which the town is famous. Built in the 13th century, the villa’s guests have included Popes and Kings, as well as Richard Wagner, Who composed part of his opera Parsiefal her in 1880. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 6: RAVELLO – POMPEII – ROME Buffet breakfast. Morning departure from the Amalfi Coast and proceed to Pompeii, the city destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 B.C, for a 2-hours guided walking tour of the excavations. During the tour you will be taken on a trip back to what life was like when Pompeii was buried under 65 ft. of volcanic ashes. After the tour you lunch in a local restaurant in the Vesuvio area. Continue to Rome. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 7: ROME Buffet breakfast. This morning you will join a tour of Vatican City. Your English speaking guide will take you inside the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, passing through St. Peter’s Square and Bernini’s famous colonnade to reach St. Peter’s Basilica where you will admire Michelangelo’s Pieta. After lunch, you will continue with the Ancient Rome tour by visiting the legendary Colosseum (skip the line and entrance fees included), one of the largest amphitheater built by Roman Empire with more than 50,000 seat, in which gladiator contests and public events took place. Afterward visit to the Roman Forum, the central area of ancient Rome. You will also admire the magnificent Arch of Constantine, erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate his leadership over the Eternal City. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 8: ROME Buffet breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport. Meals: B |
* The itinerary is on request and rates are subject to the availability of the hotels at the time of booking.
Prices are subject to change if travel occur during trade shows, bank holidays or special events and supplements may be applied.
Included Features
- Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s selected Hotels
- Itinerary Car, Minibus or Bus for the Itinerary (all included)
Not Included
- City Taxes – to be paid on spot
- Extra Tips
- Extra Expenses
- Everything not listed under “INCLUDED”
Ignas Tour Hotel Collection
Capri Island: Hotel Girasole 4* or similar
Amalfi coast: Hotel Lloyd Baya 4* or similar
Rome: Hotel Romanico Palace 4* or similar
Prices
* Price per person sharing a double/twin room:
| Dates | 8 guests | 16 guests | 25 guests |
| 01/03/17 – 03/30/17 10/15/17 – 12/27/17 | € 1559 | € 1169 | € 949 |
| 01/03/17 – 03/30/17 10/15/17 – 12/27/17 | € 1559 | € 1169 | € 949 |
| 01/03/17 – 03/30/17 10/15/17 – 12/27/17 | € 1559 | € 1169 | € 949 |
| Single supplement: € 299 |
*The itinerary is on request and rates are subject to the availability of the hotels at the time of booking. Prices are subject to change if travel occur during trade shows, bank holidays or special events and supplements may be applied.