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.

Trip costs include:

Round-trip air transportation with a major airline and airport transfers
The services of a bilingual Go Ahead Tour Director
A licensed local city guide in Naples, Caserta, Pompeii, Capri and Rome
7 nights accommodation in comfortable, well-located hotels with twin beds and private bath or shower
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling and local taxes
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners
Private deluxe motorcoach
Guided sightseeing and entrance fees to select sights as described
Go Ahead travel gift and membership in our World Traveler Club, which includes credit toward your next tour

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Naples

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Naples aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Naples

Welcome to Naples! A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and escorts you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for beginning your explorations of Naples. Tonight, enjoy an included traditional pizza dinner made by the experts, as pizza was invented here in Naples. Buon appetito!
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Sorrento

This morning’s guided sightseeing tour introduces you to the highlights of Naples, a beautiful bayside city in the heart of the Campania region of Italy. Pass by the imposing façade of the Palazza Reale, the fortress overlooking the Santa Lucia waterfront and travel through the Old Naples district. Included in your tour is a visit to the National Archaeological Museum, a showplace of classical relics.

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 views of the magnificent palace, which is often compared to Versailles. Arrive in Sorrento this evening.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: National Archaeological Museum

Day 4 - Sorrento

Travel to Pompeii, one of the world’s best archaeological sites, for a guided tour of the ruins. Discover how Roman citizens lived 2,000 years ago, before Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, preserving the town of Pompeii in a flood of volcanic ash. View the excavated ruins of theaters, villas, temples and baths. Spend the afternoon exploring Sorrento at your leisure.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Pompeii ruins

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. You’ll travel around the island by boat (weather permitting) or take a minibus to the hidden village of Anacapri, located at the summit of the island. Explore the winding streets and white houses of its historical center before travelling by boat back to the mainland. 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.
Included meals: breakfast

$79 USD

Tarantella Dinner

Tarantella dancing is a centuries-old folk tradition in this part of Italy. Tarantella is the Italian word for tarantula, and the frenzied steps of the dance are said to be designed for sweating out the poison if one is bitten by a tarantula.Savor a locally prepared dinner at the Teatro Tasso, then watch a live performance.

Day 6 - Sorrento

Journey along the scenic Amalfi Coast, lined with lemon groves and offering magnificent views of the sea. You’ll pass small towns hugging the coastline, where Europeans and world travelers have vacationed for as long as anyone can remember. The Amalfi Coast enjoys an eclectic literary history. Its coastal islands were the famous Siren Isles of Homer, and 20th-century authors such as Tennessee Williams found an artistic muse in the coast’s temperate climate. 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.
Included meals: breakfast

$59 USD

Mozzarella Farm Tour

Venture into the Italian countryside on today’s visit to a traditional southern Italian farm. Your host will teach you the secrets of making mozzarella, a staple of Italian cuisine. Then indulge in a homemade selection of specialties typical of the Campania region at an authentic farm dinner.

Day 7 - Rome

On your way to the Italian capital, stop for a visit to Montecassino, whose monastery was one of Europe’s most important centers of religion, education and culture during the Middle Ages. Arrive later in Rome.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 8 - Rome

An expert local guide leads this morning’s tour of Imperial Rome from the Forum (the center of Rome’s political life) to the Colosseum. The afternoon is then free to continue exploring. You might venture to Vatican City or remain in Rome proper for views of the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Capitoline Hill. Opt to end the day at a Dinner with Tenors, an evening of food and live opera music.
Included meals: breakfast

$79 USD

Dinner with Tenors

End your day with a delicious four-course dinner in the heart of Rome. While you dine on a savory meal, you’ll be entertained by talented singers performing some of opera’s most beloved masterpieces.

Day 9 - Rome

If you are not staying for our tour extension in Rome, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast (In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)

Extend Your Stay

Add 2 nights in Rome for only $299 USD (Single room: add $90 USD)

Only in Rome can you sip cappuccino at a café in front of the Pantheon, buy grapes at a centuries-old market, and see the pope give his weekly address from his window above St. Peter's Square—all in one morning. For a mix of spectacular art, grand history and exuberant street life, no other city comes close.

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What’s unique about these protection plans?

Most primary travel protection companies don’t cover international travel.
Under the AnyTime Travel Protection Plan, you can cancel for any reason and your investment is protected in the form of a credit voucher.
Efekta travel protection covers lost or stolen cash while on tour.
Efekta travel protection covers the cost towards replacement of valuable documents—such as passports, airline tickets and visas while on tour.
In the event that your roommate cancels for a reason covered under the policy, you will be reimbursed for the single supplement fee, should you still choose to travel.
The following policies are also available to be purchased separately:
- Medical & Accident: $70 USD
- Baggage & Property: $60 USD

Extended Protection Plan
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Passport & Visa

In order to enter Italy, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport. The expiration date must extend at least six months beyond the date of your return home. No visa is required for U.S. or Canadian citizens. If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact the Italian consulate for your specific entry requirements.

Health

There are no major health risks when traveling to Italy. Travelers should take precautions for sun exposure during the summer months. It is always advisable to check with your doctor or health-care provider for the latest updates and overseas travel requirements.

Transportation / Walking on tour

Round-trip flights arrive in Naples and depart from Rome. When you first arrive in Naples, a Go Ahead representative will meet you at the airport. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.

Included transportation on “Naples, Sorrento & Rome” is by private motorcoach. In your free time, you may wish to explore the main cities by public transportation.

In Naples, most local buses—called ANM— depart from Piazza Garibaldi. Bus maps are available from their offices at the western end of the piazza. Otherwise, walking is probably your best bet, although there is also a subway system (actually more above ground) that works for most locations. Taxis can be expensive.

Clothing & Packing Tips

Light, loose-fitting clothing that provides comfort when exploring the sights is essential for your tour. A sun hat, sunglasses and a sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers are recommended for sightseeing. It’s always a good idea to be prepared for any eventuality—a lightweight sports jacket and emergency rainwear are advised. If you plan to visit an especially elegant restaurant or attend the opera or theater, you will probably feel more comfortable with something more formal to wear. Also, remember that bare legs and shoulders are officially not allowed in churches or other religious sites. Entrance may be denied on this basis.

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Currency

The euro is the currency you will be using on your tour. Better rates of exchange are usually available in Italy rather than in the United States, although it is worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive. We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be exchanged for cash at local banks, as needed. You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees. We suggest that you inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans, so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges. Please note: With the conversion to the euro, it has been increasingly difficult to exchange traveler’s checks outside of Europe’s major cities—both at banks and shops—and they often attract higher fees.

Tipping

At the conclusion of your tour, it is customary to offer your Go Ahead Tour Director and driver a gratuity.

We recommend tipping in your tour country’s currency, the equivalency of $3USD/CAD per person per day for your driver and $6USD/CAD to $9USD/CAD per person per day for your Tour Director. If applicable, we also recommend the equivalency of $2USD/CAD per local guide.

Please keep current local currency exchange rates in mind when tipping. Tips may only be paid in cash.

Naples, Sorrento & Rome

9 Days from $2,099 USD