Essence of Italy: Rome, Sorrento, and Venice

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Begin your journey with a private transfer from Rome's airport to your hotel, followed by a half-day guided small group tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Travel by high-speed train to Naples, where you'll enjoy a private transfer to Sorrento with a 2-hour stop to explore Pompeii. In Sorrento, take an excursion to the enchanting Capri Island, including a ...
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Overview

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

What's this trip about?

    Begin your journey with a private transfer from Rome's airport to your hotel, followed by a half-day guided small group tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Travel by high-speed train to Naples, where you'll enjoy a private transfer to Sorrento with a 2-hour stop to explore Pompeii. In Sorrento, take an excursion to the enchanting Capri Island, including a visit to the Blue Grotto. Continue to Florence via high-speed train, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history. Conclude your Italian adventure in Venice, with a gondola ride through its picturesque canals

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 26 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRome
End CityVenice

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly

Destinations

Attractions

  • Florence
  • Nice
  • Pompeii
  • Rome
  • Sorrento
  • Venice

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 26

Trip includes

    • 8 nights accommodation with daily breakfast in 4-star hotels (2 nights in Rome, 2 nights in Sorrento, 2 nights in Florence, and 2 nights in Venice)
    • Private arrival transfer from Rome airport to your hotel in Rome
    • Half-day guided small group tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
    • High-speed train in 2nd class from Rome to Naples
    • Private one-way transfer from Naples Centrale Station to Sorrento with a 2-hour stop in Pompeii
    • Entrance tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Area
    • Group excursion to Capri Island from Sorrento, including a visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting)
    • Private one-way transfer from Sorrento to Naples Centrale Station
    • High-speed train in 2nd class from Naples to Florence
    • Half-day guided group tour of Florence
    • High-speed train in 2nd class from Florence to Venice
    • 30-minute shared gondola ride

Itinerary

DAY 1: ROME ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel by private car. After settling into your accommodation, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to begin exploring the Eternal City. Take the opportunity to discover Rome's iconic...

DAY 2: IMPERIAL ROME WITH THE COLOSSEUM

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before setting out for another day of exploring Rome. Today, you'll join an Imperial Tour of Rome to admire the monuments of the Roman Forum, enter the Colosseum, and listen to your guide's presentation of the evocative history of...

DAY 3: ROME TO SORRENTO VIA POMPEII

This morning, make your way to Rome Termini Rail Station to board a high-speed train to Naples, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to Pompeii for a 2-hour visit to the archae...

DAY 4: CAPRI EXCURSION

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today, join a small group tour of Capri and Anacapri, which includes a visit to the famous Blue Grotto (weather permitting). This excursion allows you to experience the stunning Blue Grotto, renowned for its captivating colors an...

DAY 5: SORRENTO TO FLORENCE

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be privately transferred to Naples Centrale Rail Station to board a high-speed train to Florence, with a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the ...

DAY 6: FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a half-day guided tour to explore Florence's rich two-thousand-year history. Your expert local guide will lead you through the city's most beautiful squares and monuments, providing insights into the sights that have ma...

DAY 7: FLORENCE TO VENICE

After breakfast at the hotel, board the high-speed train to Venice. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy an included 30-minute gondola ride.

Before dinner i...

DAY 8: VENICE AT YOUR OWN PACE

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then dedicate a full day to discovering Venice or exploring its lagoon. You can choose a guided walking tour through the city's most famous sites, including Piazza San Marco with the Basilica and the Clock Tower, and the Rialto B...

DAY 9: VENICE DEPARTURE

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. You have the option to book a private transfer to the airport or train station as an additional service or continue your journey by joining another one of our itineraries. Meals: B

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Price per day$275
Last Updated: 3/15/2025

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Unless otherwise specified, transportation to the designated meeting point and back to your hotel for guided tours is not included
    • Transfers to and from the train stations are not included unless otherwise specified in the itinerary and inclusions
    • International or domestic airfare
    • Gratuities to guides and drivers
    • Travel insurance
    • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
    • Local city tax for overnight stays
    • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
    • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

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Age Requirements
6 years and up
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