Description
What’s included: Private airport transfers & inter-city transfers; accommodation with breakfast; named tours & activities
Places visited: Positano on the Amalfi Coast (5 nights), Capri (2 nights), Rome (5 nights)
Departure dates and prices: Departure dates are flexible, and the price varies with hotel star and season.
Best for… Sun-seekers / Coastal scenery / Romance / Culture / Leisure / History & Archaeology
Discover charming coastal fishing villages, sunny Mediterranean beaches and secret island caves on an idyllic multi-city South Italy vacation that is perfect for sun-seekers and honeymooners who want to lap up the sunshine in the prettiest locations, including Positano on the glorious Amalfi Coast, the radiant island of Capri and the iconic city of Rome. On this pre-packaged South Italy vacation you will discover extraordinary beauty, sublime coastlines and sparkling turquoise waters, as well as multiple historic World Heritage Sites. With exclusive pre-arranged tours with expert guides, accommodation and private transfers, this is the perfect South Italy vacation on which to relax and immerse yourself in glorious sunshine while taking in epic coastal views and reviving Mediterranean Sea air.
Trip highlights
- Amalfi Coast boat tour to explore the divine coastal scenery
- Day tour to the ancient lost city of Pompeii
- Boat tour of Capri, including the magical Blue Grotto
- VIP private guided tour of the Vatican with an expert guide
- Special tour of ancient Rome, featuring the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- An evening of food tasting in Trastevere, with authentic Roman cuisine
- Exclusive guided tour of Rome’s mysterious catacombs
Pricing
Our prices are seasonal and based on your date of departure & preferred accommodation star rating. The low-season runs from November 1st until March 31st, and the high-season runs from April 1st until October 31st.
11 Nights
3 Star from $8,800 AUD pp (plus $2,640 for high-season)
4 Star from $10,560 AUD pp (plus $3,168 for high-season)
5 Star from $13,200 AUD pp (plus $3,960 for high-season)
If you would prefer to speak to an adviser or you would like to find out more about this Sicily multi-city holiday before booking, please call a member of our friendly team at 61 2 9056 7018 or click here to send us an enquiry for a personalised holiday quote based on this itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1-2: Benvenuti a Positano
Begin your multi-city vacation in style with a private transfer from Naples airport to your hotel on a coastal drive that features exquisite seaside towns and pastel-coloured landscapes etched into the mountains. On arrival at your hotel in Positano you will have time to rejuvenate after your flight from Australia while taking in spectacular sea views.
What’s Included: Private car transfer from Naples airport to your hotel in Positano; accommodation in Positano
Day 3: Full day boat excursion of the famous Amalfi Coast
Today we treat you to a magical boat tour of the stunning Amalfi coastline and visit an array of ancient Utopian dreamlands that are only accessible from the sea. On this cruise, you will pass the delightful shoreline of Praiano, where you’ll stop to absorb the relaxing culture before setting sail in the sunshine to the Emerald Grotto in Conca dei Marini, which is a natural cave that glows and sparkles with rich blue and green colours. There will be free time for lunch in one of the Amalfi Coast villages and, once you’re completely relaxed and feeling rejuvenated, you will cruise back to Positano, where you can unwind at your sea-view hotel.
What’s included: Small-group guided boat tour of the Amalfi Coast, including a visit inside the Emerald Grotto; accommodation in Positano
Day 4: Leisure day
Day 5: The archaeological treasures of Pompeii
Today, you will travel thousands of years back in time to discover a distant period of human culture with a unique day trip to Pompeii – the ancient city that was lost for nearly 2000 years beneath a blanket of ash following an ancient volcanic eruption and the subject of the 2014 blockbuster movie, Pompeii. This ancient city is one of the world’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and here you can explore the city’s treasures with a knowledgeable guide on a two-hour guided tour.
What’s included: Small-group guided tour of Pompeii with transfers and entry ticket included; accommodation in Positano
Day 6: Travel to Capri, the Pearl of the Mediterranean
On day 6 of your multi-centre holiday in Italy we take you on the hydrofoil to the island of Capri, which is famous for its illuminated grottoes and secret caves, as well as its pretty coastal cliffs decorated with colourful villas. Here you can relish the aesthetic beauty that circulates the island for two blissful nights, giving you time to explore the lively squares and natural rock sculptures, or perhaps simply relax in the sunshine with an ice-cold glass of local limoncello – a liqueur made with lemons from Sorrento.
What’s included: Transfers from Positano to Capri (car and boat); accommodation in Capri
Day 7: Boat tour to the Blue Grotto
One of Capri’s most famous attractions is the magical Blue Grotto, which is an ancient cave that can only be reached by boat. Today, you will enjoy a tour inside the cave by local fishing boat so that you can experience the glistening atmosphere of the cave created with its flickering light and still blue waters.
What’s included: Boat tour featuring the Blue Grotto (weather permitting); accommodation in Capri
Day 8: Transfer to Rome
It’s time to leave the glorious coastline of South Italy and travel north, via Naples, to the iconic city of Rome. First-class train tickets are included as standard in this pre-set package tour of Italy, allowing you to recline in comfort during your short journey from Naples to the heart of historic Rome.
What’s included: Transfers (car and boat) from Capri to Naples station; first-class train ticket to Rome; private car transfer to your hotel in Rome; accommodation in Rome
Day 9: Private Vatican City tour
On your first full day in Rome you will discover the magnificent Vatican City, the world’s smallest sovereign state and one of Italy’s unmissable attractions. This four-hour tour will feature special access to reserved exhibitions at the Vatican Museums, where you can learn all about the priceless artefacts and art from ancient Greece and the Renaissance that have been gathered and protected over the years by the Popes. You will also have time to discover St Peter’s Square and its famous Basilica, which dominates Rome’s cityscape, before enjoying the finale of this unmissable tour: the sensational Sistine Chapel. This famous icon of Vatican City is a building unlike anywhere else on Earth and inside you can marvel at the priceless artwork and ceiling fresco, famously painted by Michelangelo.
What’s included: VIP private guided tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel; accommodation in Rome
Day 10: Unmissable tour of ancient Rome
Today, you will discover what Rome is perhaps most famous for: the epic Colosseum. Our small-group guided tour of ancient Rome is the best way to discover all about the Roman Empire and includes a visit inside the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Our expert guide will entice your imagination with tales about the gladiators, their gory battles and executions, and the fascinating mythology that surrounds the iconic city of Rome. After taking in the history of the city you will be treated to an evening of food tasting in Trastevere, where you can sample traditional foods and local wines before strolling through the streets to your hotel for well-earned rest and relaxation.
What’s included: Small-group guided tour of ancient Rome, including the Colosseum; evening food tour in Trastevere; accommodation in Rome
Day 11: Time to discover Rome’s secret catacombs
Rome has a secret side that not many tourists discover, but today you will unveil the truly turbulent history of the city on a half-day tour of the region’s most fascinating catacombs. This small-group tour takes you underneath the city streets so that you can visit, explore and learn about the impressive catacombs that lie hidden beneath modern-day Rome, and discover more about the Christian faith during its most troubling time in Italy.
What’s included: Small-group guided tour of the catacombs and underground Rome; accommodation in Rome
Day 12: Ciao Italia!
And so your glorious multi-city vacation in Italy comes to an end and it is time to say arrivederci Italia as you enjoy a private transfer to the airport for your flight home.
What’s included: Private car transfer to Rome airport
Important information
Please note that this South Italy vacation does not include flights. When purchasing your flights from your chosen airline, we recommend that you fly into Naples Capodichino Airport and fly out of Rome Fiumicino Airport to take advantage of your private airport transfers.
The Vatican Museums in Rome are closed on Sundays and religious holidays. In the case of unavailability, alternate itinerary options will be offered.
