On your tour of Naples, Sorrento & Rome you'll travel through three cities that exude the style and culture Italy is known for. From bustling Rome to the breathtaking Southern coast, you will have an opportunity to explore thriving cities and small coastal towns, giving you the best of both worlds and access to the tradition and allure that has kept travelers coming to Italy for centuries.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Naples

Fly to Naples, the city at the heart of Italy's Campania region.

Day 2 - Naples

Touch down in Southern Italy. A Go Ahead representative meets you at the airport and then accompanies you to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to explore Naples. Tonight, enjoy an included traditional pizza dinner made by the experts, as pizza was invented here in Naples. (B in flight, D)

Day 3 - Sorrento

A professional local guide leads this morning’s sightseeing tour of Naples, a city that united politically with the rest of the Italian mainland just 140 years ago. After passing by the 14th-century Duomo, the colorful harborfront, and the Castel dell’Ovo, you’ll visit the National Archaeological Museum, which houses one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of Greek and Roman antiquities. This afternoon, en route to Sorrento, stop in the provincial capital of Caserta. A local guide leads you on a sightseeing tour of the city, including the magnificent palace often compared to Versailles. (B)

Day 4 - Sorrento

Step back into the 1st century A.D. on today’s visit to the legendary ruins of Pompeii. When Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago, it covered this Roman resort town in volcanic ash, perfectly preserving its temples, theaters and homes. Now that nearly the entire site has been excavated, you can join a sightseeing guide for a firsthand look at what life was once like for wealthy citizens of the ancient Roman empire. (B, D)

Day 5 - Sorrento

A day trip takes you from Sorrento across the Bay of Naples to the famed Isle of Capri, whose magnificent beaches have been celebrated ever since the days of the early Roman emperors. During your free time, you can stay and explore Capri or you can take a bus to visit the village of Anacapri. Weather permitting, you’ll journey by boat around the island to view its many caves and grottos. Return to Sorrento, where you might wish to attend our optional Tarantella Dinner, featuring local cuisine and a lively performance highlighting the tarantella, a mesmerizing Italian folk dance. (B)

$79 USD

Tarantella Dinner Savor a locally prepared dinner at a charming Sorrento restaurant, followed by a live Tarantella performance at Teatro Tasso.

Day 6 - Sorrento

Journey along the 31-mile Amalfi Coast this morning, making your way through the picture-perfect towns that hug the coastline and taking in magnificent views of the sea. The coastline has inspired everyone from Homer (who modeled the Siren Isles after the islands near Positano) to modern-day Hollywood filmmakers. Later, travel into the countryside on our optional mozzarella farm tour and learn about the process of making this world-famous cheese. The excursion also includes dinner with a limoncello tasting. (B)

$59 USD

Mozzarella Farm Tour Venture into the Italian countryside—the same setting that’s inspired scores of films and books—on today’s visit to a traditional southern Italian farm where a guide teaches you the secrets of making mozzarella cheese.

Day 7 - Rome

As you make your way north to Rome, stop in Montecassino, whose landmark abbey was founded in A.D. 529 by St. Benedict. It was here that St. Benedict wrote his Rule, which served as the foundation for monastic code throughout western Europe. Arrive later in Rome, the Eternal City. (B)

Day 8 - Rome

This morning, follow over 2,000 years of history during a sightseeing tour of Imperial Rome. You’ll also view the Forum—the ancient meeting place of the Romans—as well as the Colosseum. You’ll then have a free afternoon to continue your explorations of the city. Tonight, you might wish to attend our optional Dinner with Tenors, an evening of authentic Roman cuisine and live opera music. (B)

$79 USD

Dinner with Tenors End your day with an elegant four-course dinner in the heart of Rome. While you dine, you’ll be entertained by talented singers performing some of opera’s most beloved masterpieces. Don’t miss this festive evening, sure to leave you with wonderful memories of Italian hospitality!

Day 9 - Rome

Transfer to the airport for departure. Or stay in Rome for our tour extension. (B)