Italian Panorama Small Group Journey

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you meet your tour director and fellow travelers at your hotel. After a short briefing, walk to a nearby restaurant and enjoy a tasty welcome dinner. (D)

After breakfast, meet your guide for a tour of the Vatican. Your visit will be memorable. Your route includes all major sights as well as some unexpected surprises. See the Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön and His Sons, the Raphael Rooms, the Galleries of the Candelabra, the Maps, and the Tapestries, the Sistine Chapel, the Pinecone Courtyard, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Exit the Vatican at St. Peter’s Square and enjoy the magnificent view of the imposing Cathedral. Return to your hotel. Later in the afternoon, meet your tour leader for a walking tour of the Baroque Town with Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, the Italian Parliament, and the fascinating narrow streets of ancient Rome. (B)

You have a leisurely day to explore Rome on your own or consider joining an optional tour of the Colosseum or the Borghese Gallery. (B) 

Meet your driver in the morning for your transfer to Rome train station to board a high-speed train to Naples. Upon arrival, you will meet your driver for your transfer to your hotel in Sorrento. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. (B)

The beauty of the Amalfi Coast is legendary and has inspired artists, writers and musicians over the centuries, widely considered Italy's most scenic stretch of coastline, deemed by UNESCO "an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape, with exceptional cultural and natural scenic values." This collection of fishing villages hug the hillsides along the dramatic coastline, seeming to defy the laws of gravity. Your driver guide will lead you first to the town of Amalfi where you will have free time to explore the medieval part of the city with the imposing Dome of St. Andrew and ancient buildings dated from the times when Amalfi was one of the maritime powers of the Mediterranean Sea. Later, you will ascend to Ravello, considered the most romantic and beautiful small towns in southern Italy. Perched on arduous, terraced slopes, Ravello seems closer to the sky than sea. Covered with lush gardens, quiet and sleepy roads, you will find corners providing unforgettable views over the azure coast below. Return to Sorrento late afternoon and overnight. (B)

Today you will visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii, the closest thing to a time machine you will find, where  you can learn about everyday life in an ancient Roman city. Once a vibrant town, Pompeii’s fate was sealed with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 7.9 A.D. Today, Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most visited archaeological sites in all the world. As a classic port city, Pompeii was filled with sailor’s lodging, bars, bath houses, taverns, and brothels. The archeological site and continuous excavations give visitors the best insight to ancient Roman life. Visit the Roman Forum, the theatre, and the bath houses. Return to Sorrento for lunch ?(not included) and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation or continue your exploration of the city. ?Tonight, enjoy a candle light dinner in Sorrento with spectacular views of the sea. (B,D)

You have a free day to relax or consider joining an optional excursion. (B)

You will be transferred to Naples airport for your return flight home. (B)