Italy: Rome to Amalfi

Mar 25 - Apr 2, 2028

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Julie Avenick CTA

Go Away Travel, LLC

Overview

9-day guided tour of Rome, Sorrento, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast with winery visit, cooking class, and coastal excursions.

Trip Details

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Tips for Traveling Italy

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Carry Your Passport in Italy

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Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES)

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Getting Around Europe

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Know before you go

We’ve done the hard work of planning. These tips help make your travel days and on‑the‑ground experience smoother. Your documents Read through your itinerary and vouchers before you leave home. Understand baggage allowances, transfer logistics, an...

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Tipping Etiquette in Italy

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Day 1 · Sat, Mar 25 · Philadelphia

Important tour information

Review the tour details, terms, and conditions provided by Collette, including: Activity level 3 with extended walking on cobblestones, hills, stairs, and uneven surfaces in Rome, Sorrento, Ravello, Amalfi, Pompeii, Capri, and Naples. Motorized sc...

Hometown transfer to Philadelphia Intl Airport

description Enjoy an included hometown transfer (within 100) to Philadelphia Intl Airport (PHL) for the start of your journey.

Overnight flight to Italy

description: Your adventure begins with an overnight flight from Philadelphia to Italy, starting your journey through southern Italy and its rich scenery, art, culture, food, and wine.

Day 2 · Sun, Mar 26 · Rome

Rome Airport to hotel — shared arrival transfer

Arrival in Rome and transfer to hotel Arrive in Rome, Italy, and transfer on an air inclusive arrival shared transfer to your hotel. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city...

Hotel Imperiale stay in Rome

Via Vittorio Veneto 24, 00187 Rom, Roma, Italy

Check in to Hotel Imperiale in Rome for a 2-night stay (ITINERARY AT A GLANCE: Days 2, 3 – Hotel Imperiale, Rome). On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Settle into your room and take time to relax after your flight before beginning your exp...

Welcome drink in Rome

Your tour opens in the "Eternal City" of Rome. After your independent time, join your fellow travelers this evening for a welcome drink celebrating the start of your Italian journey.

Day 3 · Mon, Mar 27 · Rome

Guided tour of Rome highlights

Begin your exploration of Rome with an expert-guided tour of the city's Renaissance and Baroque highlights. Climb to the top of the Spanish Steps for views of the city’s skyline and down its famous 135 stairs. Stroll over cobblestone streets and w...

Free afternoon and dinner in Rome

Make the most of a free afternoon in Italy’s capital city to explore on your own. In the evening, gather for dinner at a local restaurant, enjoying Italian cuisine with your fellow travelers. (D)

Day 4 · Tue, Mar 28 · Sorrento

Transfer from Rome to Sorrento via Pompeii

Journey from Rome to the Sorrentine Peninsula, an iconic coastline of rocky beaches and towering cliffs. Travel toward Sorrento, with stops at a local winery and the ruins of Pompeii along the way. In the late afternoon, continue to Sorrento and s...

Winery visit and Lacryma Christi lunch

Pause at a local winery en route to Sorrento to savor the area’s famous Lacryma Christi wine. Enjoy a typical lunch at the winery, sampling regional flavors paired with local wines. (L)

Guided visit of Pompeii

Experience the eerily preserved ruins of Pompeii your way, because it’s your choice: Pick a leisurely-paced tour of the highlights, OR Choose a faster-paced visit combining the highlights with Pompeii's further-out gems. Explore this remarkable ar...

Hilton Sorrento Palace stay

Via Sant' Antonio 13, 80067 Sorrento, Italy

Check in to the Hilton Sorrento Palace Hotel in Sorrento for 5 nights (ITINERARY AT A GLANCE: Days 4–8 – Hilton Sorrento Palace Hotel, Sorrento). During your stay in Sorrento, standard accommodations at the Hilton Sorrento Palace are in rooms faci...

Day 5 · Wed, Mar 29 · Sorrento

Orientation walk of Sorrento

Set out this morning for an orientation walk of Sorrento. Located along the southern cliffs of the Bay of Naples, this picturesque resort town is packed with coastal charm and smiling locals. Your walk introduces you to the town’s narrow streets, ...

Hands-on cooking class and lunch

Overview Join a hands-on cooking class in Sorrento, following family recipes to prepare traditional dishes of the region. After the class, dig into the lunch you helped make for a true taste of local cuisine. The afternoon is yours to enjoy Sorren...

Day 6 · Thu, Mar 30 · Amalfi Coast

Drive along the Amalfi Coast and visit Amalfi

Drive along the stunning Amalfi Coast to its namesake town, Amalfi. Take in dramatic coastal scenery as you travel the winding road. In Amalfi, a former trading hub now a quiet coastal town, see historic landmarks and the black-and-white marble ca...

Visit Ravello and Villa Rufolo

Continue up to nearby Ravello. Stroll the gardens of Villa Rufolo. Admire sweeping views of la costiera (the coastline, as locals affectionally call it). After your visit, return to Sorrento for an evening at leisure. (B)

Day 7 · Fri, Mar 31 · Sorrento

Day at leisure in Sorrento

Day at leisure in Sorrento Enjoy a full day at leisure to take in the laid-back charm of Sorrento. Wander the town’s streets, relax at a café, or visit local shops and viewpoints at your own pace. (B)

Exploring Paradise: A Day in Capri (optional excursion)

Exploring Paradise: A Day in Capri (optional excursion) Price: $229 USD per person Duration: Approximately 9 hours. Transportation is included. Take a 30-minute ferry from Sorrento to the legendary Isle of Capri (the boat trip is dependent on sea ...

Day 8 · Sat, Apr 1 · Sorrento

Walking tour of Sorrento and Marina Grande

This morning, explore another side of Sorrento during a locally guided walking tour, revealing why this town has long captivated visitors. Hear the legend that Sirens once lured sailors to Sorrento’s shores. Learn why Enrico Caruso, the famous ten...

Farewell dinner in Sorrento

This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner in Sorrento and bid salute to the end of your Italian getaway. (B, D)

Day 9 · Sun, Apr 2 · Naples

Departure transfer from Sorrento to Naples Airport

After breakfast, depart Sorrento and take an included air inclusive departure shared transfer to Naples airport for your flight home. (B) Our air travelers will depart from Naples airport.

Flight from NAP

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PHL

Fly from Naples back to Philadelphia Intl Airport (PHL), ending your Italian journey.

Hometown transfer from Philadelphia Intl Airport

Upon arrival at Philadelphia Intl Airport, take your included hometown transfer (within 100) back home, concluding your tour.