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Rome & the colours of

the Gulf of Naples

8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS

Day 1: Arrival in Rome (-/-/D) Day 7: Sorrente
Arrival at the airport of Rome. Welcome by your tour escort. Transfer to your hotel in Departure for Sorrente. The many nicknames given to this city immediately reveal
Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome. its great cultural variety: home of the Italian poet Torquato Tasso, Sorrente Gentile
(friendly Sorrente); Sorrente, earth of colours and mermaids; Sorrente, city of gardens
Day 2: Rome (B/-/D) and citruses... Each of these definitions contains some truth and they make of Sor-
This day will be dedicated to the guided visit of the Italian capital. Rome is a lively rente one of the most important destinations of international tourism. The morning
city. Its lifestyle, the well-known “Dolce Vita”, its Mediterranean temperament and its will be dedicated to the guided visit of the historical center of Sorrente. In the after-
culinary specialities are only some of the treasures which this city invites you to di- noon, you will visit a typical Sorrentine cheese dairy. You will attend the production
scover. We start with a discovery of Baroque Rome: the Trevi Fountain where you can of Mozzarella and you will have the chance to taste different types of cheese. Dinner
make a wish by throwing a little coin into the water, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, and overnight in Sorrente.
the Pantheon and Piazza Venezia (from the outside). After lunch, experience a gui-
ded visit of Christian Rome: You will discover the Vatican Museums (with obligatory Day 8: Departure from Naples
headphones) and their treasures, in particular the Sistine Chapel with its magnificent Transfer to the airport of Naples.
roof frescoes, masterpiece of Michelangelo. The visit will continue with St. Peter’s
Square and its basilica, center of Christianity and rich in artworks, such as the Pieta Our prices include:
by Michelangelo. Dinner and overnight in Rome. • Deluxe motor coach throughout as per itinerary
• English speaking tour escort throughout
Day 3: Rome – Naples (B/-/D) • Accommodation at 4 hotels in double/twin room
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Morning, guided visit of Ancient Rome: the Palatine, without doubt the most famous • 2 nights with half board in Rome
of the seven hills of Rome, thanks to the legend of the twin brothers Romulus and • 5 nights with half board in Naples
Remus, the Roman Forum and the Arch of Constantine. Then, visit of the Coliseum, • 1 lunch in Capri
worldwide known symbol of Rome. You will discover this building with its extraordi- • Capri: RT transfer by boat and RT transport by minibus on the island
nary dimensions. Lunch on your own. Leisure time for a personal discovery and to • Visit of a cheese dairy in Sorrente with tasting of typical types of cheese
stroll through the neighbourhoods of the Quirinal. This hill is dominated by the Quirinal • Guided visits: Rome (FD and HD), Naples, Capri and Sorrente
Palace, Italy’s presidential palace. This is one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods • Admission to the following sights:
of Rome. One of the most touristic places in this area is Piazza di Spagna, with its ∙ Rome: Roman Forum and the Palatine, Coliseum, Vatican Museums,
famous Spanish staircase which leads up to the church Trinita dei Monti, financed Sistine Chapel
by the French King Louis XII. Continuation towards Naples. Dinner and overnight in ∙ Pompei: excavations (with guide), National park of the Vesuvius (with guide)
Naples. • Porterage at hotels in / out
• All taxes and charges
Day 4: Pompei – Vesuvius (B/-/D)
Departure for Pompei. The morning will be dedicated to the guided visit of the excava-
tions of this sumptuous city buried in AD 79. An eruption of the Vesuvius covered the
city with a layer of volcanic ashes seven metres thick, in two days. The scale and the
variety of the ruins give a quite precise idea of what could have been a rich Roman
imperial city: forum, temples, theatre, thermal baths, whorehouse. In the afternoon,
continuation towards the Vesuvius and discovery of the craters with a hiking guide.
At the end of the visit, tasting of a glass of wine. In the evening, return to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Naples. PACKAGE PRICE PP
IN DOUBLE ROOM FROM
Day 5: Naples (B/-/D)
In the morning, guided visit of Naples, city of scenic beauties and cultural treasures, in 1,595 €
a splendid light and against the background of the deep blue sea. It is one of the most
beautiful cities of the Mediterranean. In its centre, you can find countless heritage
treasures next to more humble town houses with garements hanging in the windows based on 30 persons
to dry. The morning will be dedicated to the guided visit of the city with Piazza Plebi-
scito, Via Caracciolo, see the Spaccanapoli (one of the most famous streets of Naples)
and Ovo Castle, one of the most beautiful castles of Italy. In the afternoon, leisure time
to stroll through the Neapolitan streets which always offer some entertainment. In
the evening, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Naples. Optional: Neapolitan
evening with culinary specialties of the region, drinks, music and a Pulcinella – typical
character of the Neapolitan theatre.

Day 6: Island of Capri
The day will be dedicated to a guided excursion to the island of Capri, a little island
6 km long and 3 km wide. Guided visit of the island by local minibuses. You will disco-
ver the “Mermaid Island”, as Capri is called in the Greek mythology. It emerges from a
deep sea, is very mountainous, with cliffs marked by caves and creeks and surrounded
by rocks with fantastic forms. The island is renowned, amongst others, for the variety
of its setting and the richness of its constructions. Capri is a real jewel of white rock,
covered by vines and pines, surrounded by the intense blue of the Mediterranean.
Lunch during the visit. In the evening, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

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