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Tour of Rome and Amalfi Coast

From October 8th 2023 to October 17th

Our 2-centre autumn tour of Italy will take you to two unforgettable yet distinctly different regions of this fascinating country. Before taking the high-speed train to Naples, you will fly into Rome, where you will spend four nights. You will stay on the Amalfi coast for five nights, departing on your flight from Naples.

Wonder at the famous Roman landmarks: The Vatican, The Colosseum, The Roman Forum and more! In Amalfi, you will match culture with beauty by visiting the emotional yet remarkable and almost surreal ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum and the stunning, breathtaking scenery of Amalfi and Capri.

The Itinerary

Day 1: Sunday, October 8th - Arrive in Rome

Private Transfer from the airport to the hotel.

Hotel check-in is generally around 3 pm.

Free time for the remainder of the day.  A drinks reception will be held at the hotel that evening so you can meet your hostess and the rest of the group.  Should you wish to join, a table will be reserved in the restaurant for Solo in Style.  This will be on an a la carte basis. 

Your hotel will be the 4 * Monti Palace, in a single room on a Bed and Breakfast basis. 

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Day 2: Monday, October 9th - Rome

After breakfast, your hostess will join you on a private transfer from your hotel to the Colosseum. You will meet your guide here and explore true Roman heritage during your half-day tour.

Set out to explore Rome’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, starting with a tour of the mighty Colosseum.

As you admire the impressively preserved ruins, your guide brings the Colosseum back to life, telling stories of ancient Roman emperors, gladiator games, and wild beast fights.

Continue to the Roman Forum, the grand centrepiece of ancient Rome, where the remarkably preserved temples, basilicas, and public squares offer a fascinating glimpse into Roman life.

The afternoon will be free for you to continue to explore the enchanting city of Rome.

A table will be booked at a restaurant within walking distance of the hotel should you wish to join. Again, this will be on an a la carte basis.

Day 3: Tuesday, October 10th - Rome

After breakfast, your hostess will join you on a private transfer from your hotel to the Vatican, where you will not only visit the Basilica, Sistine Chapel and museums, you will have the unique opportunity to go below the surface of the Vatican to visit the Papal Tombs!! Only 125 people per day can visit the tombs. Here you will find the tomb of the very first Pope and the Disciple of Christ, St Peter.

During your visit, you will have a chance to see one of the world’s finest collections of sculptures, carvings, frescoes and paintings. Your expert tour guide will focus your attention on the most important masterpieces and on making this experience easy and unforgettable. Enjoy the impressive Belvedere Courtyard and then stroll through the museum complex's most exciting rooms and galleries. Marvel at the famous Laocoon and the Belvedere Torso in the sculpture museum, deeply revered by Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists. Explore the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps. Be stunned by Michelangelo’s masterpieces inside the Sistine Chapel. As you enter the Basilica itself, you will stand in awe at the wonder of this spiritual place.

Your afternoon will be free for you to continue exploring.

A table will be booked at a restaurant within walking distance of the hotel on an a la carte basis, should you wish to join.

Day 4: Wednesday October 11th - Leisure Day in Rome

You have a free day to explore at your leisure, go shopping or rest at the Hotel!

Day 5: Thursday, October 12th - Amalfi Coast

Your hostess will accompany you on a private transfer from the Hotel to Roma Termini train station, where you will pick up the train to Salerno. You will meet your driver to transfer to Hotel Villa Romana on arrival in Salerno.

The Hotel Villa Romana is located in Minori, a gem of the Amalfi Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and just a few steps from the historical centre.

Why not enjoy the Hotel’s exclusive Spa facilities for the rest of the day at leisure?

Your 5-night stay at Villa Romana is on half board, so dinner is included.

Day 6: Friday, October 13 - Amalfi Coast

After breakfast, your hostess will accompany you on a private transfer to Pompei, where you will meet the guide and you will start the visit. After Pompeii, you will continue onto Herculaneum, where you will visit the archaeological park.

Pompeii is a vast archaeological site with many points of interest, including the precious UNESCO heritage of the excavations of Pompeii.

Like any Roman forum, The Forum of Pompeii was the city's commercial hub. You’ll see the ancient artisan workshops, the political and administrative buildings, the granaries of the Forum, the Mycelium and Spa. Imagine how crowded the Forum Square could be at the time: the city of Pompeii housed more than 10 thousand inhabitants!

The Villa dei Misteri is the most famous in the whole city of Pompeii. It is a Roman villa just outside the walls to the north of the city, and its location is great for admiring the panorama of the excavations of Pompeii and the Gulf of Naples. Known for its frescoes - especially those depicting Dionysus - the Villa dei Misteri is a fixed stop on all the itineraries in Pompeii.

The theatre area is the most famous place in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. The Orto dei Fuggiaschi is the site where you can see the casts of some Pompeian men and women who tried to save themselves from the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 B.C. 

Your itinerary in Pompeii ends with the theatre. This building is the oldest theatre preserved to date back to 80 B.C. The amphitheatre of Pompeii was the scene of gladiatorial fights and could accommodate up to 20 thousand spectators. 

The legendary history of Herculaneum is contained in its original place name Herculaneum. According to tradition, the ancient city was buried by the famous eruption of Vesuvius in 79 d. C. was founded by the legendary Greek hero Hercules (Hercules) in 1243 BC.

Thanks to the beauty of the place and the climate, the city became one of the most beautiful residential places of the Roman patriciate, who built lavish residences there. The terrible eruption of Vesuvius on August 24, 79, erased the city in a few hours, burying it under twenty-three meters of mud and ashes, which preserved the ancient houses, theatres and temples almost perfectly.

Day 7: Saturday, October 14th - Amalfi Coast

After breakfast, your hostess will join you on your tour of the Amalfi Coast.

The Amalfi Coast is a stretch of coastline in southern Italy overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Salerno.

Celebrated worldwide for its Mediterranean landscape and natural diversity, the coast is named after the town of Amalfi, which makes up its prominent historical and political centre. It has been a trendy tourist destination since the 18th century. It attracts thousands of international tourists of all classes annually. The Amalfi Coast was listed as a Unesco Heritage in 1997.

The Amalfi Coast contains a variety of wonders to explore, enclosed in the various small municipalities; Among the most beautiful villages are:

Amalfi, which gives its name to the entire coast and is rich in history

Positano is characterised by the fashion that attracts VIPs every year and the long staircases leading to the beach

Ravello, the city of music, offers an unparalleled panorama

Minori, which preserves its antiquity and is connected by the path of lemons to

Maiori, another less ancient city offering beautiful beaches, and

Vietri sul Mare is renowned for its precious ceramic decorations that surround every corner.

Day 8: Sunday, October 15th - Amalfi Coast

After breakfast, transfer to Salerno Port, where you will embark on your private boat tour to Capri

Raffaele La Capria's quote describing Capri is as follows:

"Capri is vertical - it’s all a climb with the look and with the look down. And always find the blue, even if it is not the same blue, never. And always find transparencies, which, however, are never the same. Sky and sea are reflected on top of one another always lie the colour of they steal each other, but their reflections do not resemble each other."

Capri is part of the metropolitan city of Naples. On this island, there are two important towns, Capri and Anacapri, connected by a panoramic road, walkable in ten minutes.

It is an island of karst origin, once united to the Sorrento peninsula; evidence of the numerous caves can be found there, some reachable only by sea. The best known is undoubtedly the Blue Grotto.

An interesting characteristic of the island is the so-called Faraglioni di Capri, cliffs with sheer walls located a few meters from the coast, created by the erosive action of the wave motion.

Day 9: Monday, October 16th - Amalfi Coast

A day of leisure for you to explore the area alone or relax at your hotel.

Day 10: Tuesday, October 17th - Departure day

After checking out of your hotel, your private transfer will take you to Naples Airport

Dates: October 8th – October 17th 2023 (10 days/9 nights)

EUR €3,850 per person

PLEASE NOTE FLIGHTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE PRICE BUT WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO HELP BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS.

Tour Includes:

  • 4 nights Monti Palace Roma, single comfort room, on a bed and breakfast basis

  • 5 nights Villa Romana Hotel, Amalfi Coast, single comfort room on half board basis  - breakfast and dinner included

  • Vatican Museums and Necropoli Private Tour with English-speaking guide

  • Colosseum and Roman Forum Private Tour with English-speaking guide

  • Train Rome to Salerno

  • Pompeii and Herculaneum entrance fees and English-speaking guides on the tours

  • Amalfi Coast and Capri tours with English-speaking guides

  • Private airport transfers, private transfers for rail travel

  • Private tour leader throughout the tour

Not Included:

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Alcohol and other beverages unless stated

  • Lunches and evening meals in Rome

  • Lunches in Amalfi 

  • Hotel tax which must be paid directly to the hotel at the end of your stay – varies depending on location but is normally Euros 3 per person per night. 

FAQs

  • Yes, you do. Please make sure that you have full personal travel insurance for the duration of the trip.

  • No, all rooms are single occupancy only.

  • The climate in Italy in October ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city. The summer heat lingers in October, but nights become cool and there is the odd rainstorm, Peak temperatures remain in the early 20s and can drop to the mid-teens at worst. The south often remains hot for longer there than other areas and, with sea temperatures around 24°C, the beach is still a popular destination.

  • We need a minimum of 12 people to run the trip; 12 is also the maximum we will take on this particular tour.

  • A reasonable level of mobility is required as there will be some walking, mainly on the flat, and not all attractions have elevators.

  • A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your place: Euros €1,155

    The balance of Euros €2,695 is to be paid by 01 July 2023

  • Cancellation prior to balance payment = 50% loss of deposit. Cancellation after balance payment = 100% cancellation charges.

  • If the Italian Government bans travel due to COVID then we will issue a full refund. If travel is prohibited by other respective Governments then we will issue a credit note or full refund depending on the circumstances.

Terms & Conditions:

A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your place: Euros €1,155 / USD $1,198.50.

The balance of Euros €2,695 / USD $2,796.50 is to be paid by 01 July 2023

Cancellation prior to balance payment = 50% loss of deposit.  Cancellation after balance payment = 100% cancellation charges. 

If the Italian Government bans travel due to COVID then we will issue a full refund.  If travel is prohibited by other respective Governments then we will issue a credit note or full refund depending on the circumstances. 

Personal, comprehensive travel insurance is required for each individual joining the tour and must be purchased by the individual prior to booking.

Please note that all holidays are curated and organised specifically for Solo in Style by Voyages d’Exception (sister company of Inspire Me Travel Ltd)  and accordingly in purchasing such holiday you are contracting directly with Voyages d’Exception. Deborah Ives will receive a referral fee should you book via Solo in Style, or indicate her name.