Rome & the Amalfi Coast

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Lemon trees and vineyards cascade down the terraced cliffs to the sea. Soft sea breezes mix with the scent of fresh basil, tomatoes and olive oil. Capri sparkles in the distance. Welcome to Amalfi! This is a no-holds-barred invitation to live life to the fullest.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Wander around Rome's famous landmarks including the Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica and much more
    • Settle into Amalfi historic Hotel with charming first class overlooking the sea
    • Sail to island Carpi, PositanoPositano and Sorrento
    • Hike to charming mountain Ravello
    • visit the beautiful Villa Rufolo
    • Enjoy the wine tasting with the best Amalfi Coast wines and the famous LIMONCELLO liqueur

What's this trip about?

    Lemon trees and vineyards cascade down the terraced cliffs to the sea. Soft sea breezes mix with the scent of fresh basil, tomatoes and olive oil. Capri sparkles in the distance. Welcome to Amalfi! This is a no-holds-barred invitation to live life to the fullest.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Sailing

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Amalfi Coast

Activities

  • Culture
  • Sailing
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Great Hotels.Centrally located, First-Class and Deluxe hotels, exclusively.
    • Smaller Groups. 20 to 30 guests per tour.
    • More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom.
    • Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy. (see conditions)
    • Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day!
    • 3 Dinners & 2 Lunches. Including pasta or soup, choice of entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink.
    • Wine Tasting. Vineyard tour, wine tasting and a light dinner.
    • Gourmet Ice Cream Tasting at Florence Hotel.
    • Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places.
    • Travel Wallet, baggage tags and travel documents included.
    • Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports)
    • Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel.
    • Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides.
    • We now offer complimentary Wi-Fi on our buses.

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 (Friday) - Depart USA Boarding your overnight flight, you’re off on your Italy adventure. Buon viaggio!)   Day 2 (Saturday) - Arrive in Rome, Afternoon at Leisure, Dinner in Hotel Benvenuti a Roma! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Rome airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. There will be time to relax this afternoon before dinner with fine local wines at our hotel.   Day 3 (Sunday) - Rome Sightseeing, Afternoon & Evening at Leisure Hail Caesar! All aboard our chariot for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina (where Caesar was stabbed by Brutus), the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus. Then we’ll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself. Tonight we thought you’d enjoy a dinner on your own. Ask your tour guide for a recommendation, or simply relax and enjoy your hotel restaurant.   Day 4 (Monday) - Rome, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica*, Dinner Out Tonight This morning, it’s a 5-minute drive to another country – Vatican City! With our expert local guide, we’ll tour the Vatican Museums, a treasure trove of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings. Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the Pope is elected. Next we visit St. Peter’s Basilica*, by far the largest church in Christendom. We’ll see Michelangelo’s Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24, as well as Bernini’s seven-story bronze canopy located above the main altar. Tonight, please be our guest at a fine Roman restaurant with flowing wines and great friends! BB, D * Please note that the visit of St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to availability based on the events planned for the Jubilee 2016.nner Out Tonight   Day 5 (Tuesday) - Rome, Pompeii, Amalfi, Dinner in Hotel This morning we drive to Amalfi, one of the most famous coastlines on earth. Along the way, we’ll stop in Pompeii! Imagine, a city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. You’ll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape along with children and dogs. Next we’ll settle into our home in Amalfi at the historic Hotel Luna Convento. She’s a 12th century convent converted into a charming first class hotel overlooking the sea. Tonight, dinner at our hotel with great local wines.   Day 6 (Wednesday) - Isle of Capri - Lunch – Amalfi Amalfi at our stern, Capri at our bow, this morning we sail to one of the world’s most enchanting islands. If weather permits, we’ll visit the Blue Grotto, famed for its translucent aqua-blue light. We’ll also tour the island followed by a well -deserved lunch with wine. Later this afternoon, we’ll sail back to Amalfi. Enjoy the night on your own - there are so many wonderful restaurants to choose from!   Day 7 (Thursday) - Amalfi - Sail to Positano - Lunch in Sorrento – Amalfi What better way to visit the splendid towns of the Amalfi Coast than by sea!   Today we’ll sail from Amalfi to Positano. (In case of bad weather, we’ll use our bus.) There will be time to explore this picture-postcard village set on a cliff dropping into the blue Mediterranean.    From Positano, we sail to Sorrento, another gem in the Gulf of Naples with great views of the mighty volcano, Mt. Vesuvius. In Sorrento, we’ll enjoy lunch featuring the fresh specialties of the Campania region.  We’ll drive back to Amalfi for your free night in this Mediterranean paradise. BB, L    Day 8 (Friday) - Ravello Wine Tasting – Amalfi After a relaxing morning we’ll take the short, twisty ride up the mountain to charming Ravello. The town’s beauty is so inspiring that it’s attracted world-famous composers, writers and artists for centuries. We’ll visit the beautiful Villa Rufolo. The composer, Richard Wagner, fell in love this this place and annual concerts of his music take place here.  Next, we’ll enjoy a wine tasting with the best Amalfi Coast wines and the famous LIMONCELLO liqueur. It goes down easily…but it’s also quite strong! Salute!  Enjoy the final night of your tour with your new friends. Why not gather a few of your friends and go out for a pizza? After all – it was invented in this area.   Day 9 (Saturday) - Amalfi, Flight home from Naples This morning your trip home starts at the Naples Airport. We hope you enjoyed Rome, Amalfi, your guide, your driver and your traveling companions. Buon viaggio and please join Perillo Tours again in the very near future.

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Last Updated: 8/10/2024

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Accommodation

,Overnight Stays: Rome (3 nights) Amalfi (4) Also Visiting: Sorrento, Pompeii, Capri, Positano   Amalfi & the Amalfi Coast Luna Convento The Hotel Luna Convento was transformed into a hotel in 1822. This beautiful hotel occupies Amalfi's watchtower which dates back to 1564, a part of the ancient Franciscan monastery founded by Saint Francis in 1222. The hotel is complete with its original cloister and church. Just minutes within walking distance from the town's center.   Rome Rose Garden Palace First-class accommodations in the heart of Rome Housed in an early-19th century building in one of the most exclusive areas of Rome, a new and supremely elegant Rose Garden Palace takes its name from the delightful rose garden on its grounds. The tall pine trees of Villa Borghese, the Spanish Steps, the stylish shops on via Condotti, the fashionable bars of via Veneto, the Tritone and fountains, the baroque churches, and the masterpieces on display in the Borghese Gallery, are all within easy walking distance from this Superior 4-star Rome hotel. For whom loves the pleasure of staying in shape and relaxing, be sure to visit the Rose Garden's fitness center, pool and sauna.
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Moses & Catacombs

€ 55

City: Rome

Duration: 2 hrs

First we visit the Church of St Peter in Chains to see the preserved chains and Michelangelo's statue of Moses.  Then we continue to the Catacombs, the underground cemeteries of the early Christians.

 

Piazzas & Fountains

€ 45

City: Rome

Duration: 2 hours

During our walking tour we will delve more into renaissance Rome visiting Bernini's Fountains, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain (throw a coin in and make a wish),  the impressive Pantheon and the famous Piazza Navona.

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When you purchase your Coach ticket through Perillo Tours, you can upgrade to "Classica Plus" or "Premium Economy" on select flights starting at $250 each way. For ultimate comfort enjoy Business Class/First Class for a surcharge of as little as $2700 per person.

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