Rome: Option 1
Ancient Rome Highlights Tour
A true immersion in ancient imperial Rome! Our expert guide will explain in depth Rome’s greatest triumphs and glories through monuments and stories. Discover the meaning of the “Eternal City” as you walk along the Via Sacra (Sacred Way), the route followed by religious and triumphal processions in ancient Roman times. Stroll down to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, and take in the best view of Roman history.
- The walking tour includes the entrance to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum (the Via Sacra is part of the Forum).
- The tour lasts approx. 04h00
Additional Info
• Comfortable outfit and shoes are recommended.
• Guests are required to bring passports for check at the entrance.
• Bulky objects are not allowed (backpacks, large bags, cameras etc…)
Rome Option 2
Vatican Museums & St. Peter's Basilica
For being the smallest independent country in the world, the Vatican City has a world of mystery, art and history within its walls. Following the footsteps of centuries of admirers, expert guides illustrate this cultural visit, unraveling the intrigue that surrounds the sensational papal state. Explore the halls and rooms of Greek and Roman statuary, including the celebrated Laocoon group, relish the Renaissance-era frescoed maps covering the walls of the Gallery of Maps, then bring your historical stroll to an inspiring conclusion in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Finally, a Vatican City day of discovery would not be complete without the treasures of St. Peter’s Basilica. Get “up close and personal” with Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s ornate altarpiece, gold-covered faces of actual popes’ bodies in glass caskets, the enchanting baldachin above the papal altar and many other astonishing sculptures, paintings and mosaics.
- The tour lasts approx. 04H00
• Comfortable outfit and shoes are recommended. Guests are required to cover shoulders and knees.
• Guests are required to bring passports for check at the entrance.
• Bulky objects are not allowed (backpacks, large bags, umbrellas, cameras etc…)
Sorrento: Option 1
Capri…a day in paradise!
A short transfer to Sorrento port, then board the public hydrofoil to Capri. On the way admire the famous Faraglioni, the two enormous isolated boulders rising from the sea that have been the source of many legends.
Your guide will take you from Capri’s port up to the ‘Piazzetta’ by funicular. The route to reach the Augustus Gardens takes you directly through the center of the town of Capri, along a series of scenic lanes with a sweeping view from the Marina Piccola Bay at Via Krupp to the Faraglioni rock formations.
After lunch at leisure, guests will have free time to wander among narrow shaded streets, between typical white Mediterranean homes, and past luscious gardens. Find out about the rich and famous who come to Capri in the summer!
Return to Sorrento in the late afternoon.
Sorrento: Option 2
Positano and Amalfi
Start the day with the discovery of Positano. This splendid Mediterranean fishermen's village, now a bustling resort town, clings to the rocky coast running from Sorrento to Salerno. The cluster of small white cubic houses, with a strong Moorish architectural influence, is surrounded by luxuriant vegetation and in particular almond, olive and citrus trees. The spotlights of the houses in Positano give a romantic effect to this mysterious city. She speaks for herself, while the guide will show you the Hidden corners of this amazing village.
A short ferry ride will take you to Amalfi, one of the most renowned and typically Mediterranean villages on the Amalfi coast, with quaint narrow streets and breathtaking views across the Gulf of Salerno. This is the coast's largest town, as it was once a powerful maritime republic. Amalfi brims with sweet white houses, endless terraces, and winding streets full of alleys and small shops. Enjoy a guided tour around this magnificent town including its chief glory, a lovely 10th century duomo, fronted by a rich, colored 13th century facade, the Cathedral of the Apostle Saint Andrew. A mix of Romanesque and Baroque elements, the cathedral is reached by an imposing staircase and has a colorful facade with glittering gold mosaics. The interiors are no less impressive, with coffered ceilings, a mother of pearl crucifix, and a massive sarcophagus that is just one of the many highlights.
