A Week In... Rome, Capri and the Amalfi Coast

Explore the storied history and cultural treasures of Pompeii, the Vatican, and the Roman Empire. Balance architectural landmarks with the natural beauty of the isle of Capri’s rugged coastline, and the Amalfi Coast’s seaside cliffs and villages. See the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, the treasures of Pompeii in an archeological museum, and a 13th-century castle in Naples. Tour the city of Pompeii, preserved under volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years. Travel by jet boat and high-speed train, and catch the views from glorious private villas on this Rome, Amalfi Coast, and Capri tour.
 

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Buon Giorno Italia
Tour begins at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino one hour after the arrival of Tauck-selected flights. Travel south through the Campania countryside to the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy the company of your fellow travelers at the evening welcome reception and dinner.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Lodging: Le Agavi Hotel a Positano, Italy

Day 2: Amalfi Coast drive
Drive along the Amalfi Coast, one of Europe’s most dramatic shorelines. See the brightly colored houses set on towering cliffs above the sea, and the houses in the town of Amalfi built between the 10th and 13th centuries. Visit Villa Rufolo, the former residence of several popes, offering perhaps the best view on the coast. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to find your own special views.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Le Agavi Hotel a Positano, Italy

Day 3: Ruins of Pompeii & jet boat to Capri
Visit the excavated ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii, which was buried under ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Tour highlights include Teatro Grande, capable of seating 5,000 people, and Villa dei Misteri, featuring one of the ancient world’s largest paintings. Travel by jet boat to the isle of Capri, and along its jagged coastline studded with grottoes.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Grand Hotel Quisisana, Capri, Italy

Day 4: Isle of Capri
Your Capri tour explores the island’s history and natural beauty. Visit Villa San Michele built in the late 19th century atop Roman palace ruins in the town of Anacapri. Then enjoy a lecture on contemporary Italian society at a private villa overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Grand Hotel Quisisana, Capri, Italy

Day 5: Archaeological Museum in Naples
In Naples, visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, showcasing the treasures of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Tour Teatro San Carlo, Italy’s oldest opera house, and Castel Nuovo. Also take in landmark sights such as Posillipo, Piazza del Plebiscito, and the district of Santa Lucia. Then board a high-speed train to Rome.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Hotel Splendide Royal, Rome, Italy

Day 6: A day in Rome
In Rome, tour the Colosseum, opened in AD 80 for gladiator battles; see Circus Maximus, the 4th-century BC stadium where chariot races were held; and the Roman Forum with temples, monuments, and the Senate House. Also see the Piazza Barberini, Piazza Venezia, Trajan’s Forum, Imperial Palaces, and the Temple of Vesta.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hotel Splendide Royal, Rome, Italy

Day 7: Visit the Vatican
 

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Splendide Royal, Rome, Italy

Day 8: Ciao Rome
Tour ends at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino 2 1/2 hours before the departure of Tauck-selected flights. If you are departing at other times, you must secure your own transportation to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast

 

Prices
8 Days from $3,490 plus airfare

 

15 meals included.

International Air is Additional – Tauck can book your international air, for travel originating in the United States, subject to availability; ask upon booking for special airfares that may be available.

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