Best of Rome and Sorrento Itinerary

Couple on the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy

What to expect on this itinerary

The secrets of Italy's rich history and cultural heritage will be revealed on this 8-day tour of the Campania and Lazio regions. From Naples to Sorrento to Rome, this tour will provide a refreshing blend of rural charm and big-city adventure. Enjoy guided tours, cooking courses, and plenty of leisure time to bask in this unforgettable land.

Countries Visited

Italy

Places Visited

Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Rome

Suggested Duration

8 Days

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Day 1

Sorrento – Seaside Splendor

There is perhaps no better blend of Italy's urban and rural charms than the coastal stretch of the Campania region. In particular, the Bay of Naples and the Sorrentine Peninsula will provide an outstanding environment to begin  your Italian adventure. After arriving at the main Neapolitan airport, a comfortable transfer will ensure your speedy arrival to your hotel in Sorrento, where you will have the remainder of the day to explore the narrow streets and sunny plazas of this seaside paradise.

What's Included:

Transfer
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Day 2

Sorrento – The Pearl of the Mediterranean

Day 3

Sorrento – Overlooking the Bay of Naples

Day 4

Rome – Orientation of the Italian Capital

Day 5

Rome – Authentic Italian Cooking Course

Day 6

Rome – In the Footsteps of Caesar

Day 7

Rome – Cultural and Artistic Treasures

Day 8

Rome – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Scan the horizon from the many overlooks and vantage points of the Sorrentine Peninsula, where modern villas sit side by side with Roman ruins
  • Take to the waves on a scenic cruise to the island of Capri and enjoy views of the stunning cliffs, Mt. Solaro, the Blue Grotto, and a host of other memorable attractions
  • Stand in the shadow of one of history's most notorious volcanos on a visit to the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the ruins of a doomed city
  • Examine the humbling figure of Rome's Colosseum on a walking tour of its ancient origins and those of the nearby Roman Forum, where Julius Caesar was famously assassinated
  • Roll up your sleeves for an authentic cooking course in Rome, where the secrets of Italian cooking will be revealed, and you can try your hand at pasta making
  • Bask in the artistic and cultural legacy of Rome on a day at your leisure as the city becomes your Italian playground
  • Visit a city within a city after crossing the Tiber River to get a closer look at the Vatican, where papal authority and centuries of history combine to create a lasting impression

Starting Price

$3,600 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Italy Trip Review: Rome, Florence, Sorrento, Pompeii, Ostia, Art, Architecture, 10 Nights

This was our fourth adventure with Zicasso Travel and they always deliver! Italy was great, thanks to the travel specialist. He was responsive to our questions and concerns. The guides he provided were awesome. The choice of hotels was excellent! Traveling from one destination to the other was seamless! There was no stress, which was priceless!

In Rome, our hotel was literally steps away from the Pantheon! The piazza was surrounded with eateries and action, yet no noise got through to the hotel! The one thing we were taken off guard by was the crowds. October is quite busy and the crowds in Sorrento, in regards to car traffic, were a bit crazy, but we tip our hats to the drivers and their ability to squeeze in the tightest of spaces! In hindsight, I would have added an extra day in Florence and one less day in Sorrento. Bottom line, the travel specialist provided us with great memories and service!

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Italy Tour Review: Tuscany, Capri, Wine Tasting, Olive Oil Tasting, Balsamic Vinegar Sampling, 10 Nights

All transfers were on time, as scheduled. The hotels were fine, with great views. The excursions and guides were excellent.

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Italy Vacation Review: Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, Fabric Weavers, Cooking Class, Boat Ride, 11-Day Trip

We had a wonderful trip! Everything went perfectly! All our guides were great and always on time to the meeting point. Our two favorite guides were in Venice and Florence.

Our guide in Florence went above and beyond, making our tour exactly what we were looking for. He was so knowledgeable, I don't know how he keeps all those details in his head. He gave us such insights into the history and artworks we saw. My husband is a painter and really enjoyed his information on so many of the little details.

We also really enjoyed the visit to the fabric weavers very much!

All the hotels were fabulous and in perfect locations.

We also loved our cooking class in Portofino.

Our boat ride in Cinque Terre was wonderful.

I will definitely be recommending Zicasso to my friends! Thank you for a wonderful trip!

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Italy Tour Review: Vatican, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pompeii, Tuscany, Venice, Cheese-Making Experience, Cooking Class, 13 Nights

Zicasso's travel agency far exceeded our expectations. We had our five-year-old and 11-year-old children with us, so the tour guides and walking needed to be kid-friendly.

Our hotel in Rome was wonderful, the location was perfect, and they had good A/C and a breakfast buffet. There were plenty of great restaurants within easy walking distance, as well as the Vatican.

Our tour guide for the Colosseum and Roman Forum was great. Pompeii was amazing. Our tour guide was basically a celebrity down there and knew exactly how to take us around the ruins without ever waiting.

Tuscany was our favorite by far. We did a cheese-making experience and lunch that was super-cool. The kids got to play with the farm animals and the owners were so attentive and interesting. We did a cooking class with a chef that was the kids' favorite thing on the entire trip. I would make a point to book this experience; the kids still talk about it and wear the aprons around the house. The resort in Tuscany was nice. We had our own private pool, plus the resort pool, and could easily walk to a small local town with some great food.

Venice was good, but probably our least favorite on the trip. You have to walk a ton, which was difficult for the kids, but it's still worth experiencing.

We travel a bunch and I would highly recommend using Zicasso's travel partner.

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Italy Vacation Review: Sorrento, 9 Nights

What an amazing trip! The itinerary created by Zicasso's tour company was perfect for our family... action-packed at amazing locations and all the providers were extremely polite and professional. We were all highly impressed with the overall experience and it will be a memory we always treasure. Thank you!!

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Italy Travel Review: Anagni, Colosseum, Vatican, Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna, Wine Tasting, Private Tours, Scenery, 2 Weeks

This was our fourth time using Zicasso and, once again, they delivered an exceptional experience. What we love most about Zicasso is that they do all the hard work in the vetting process, saving us hours of research and ensuring we’re only matched with the best travel agencies and designers. Each time, we’ve felt confident that we were working with top-tier professionals.

One feature we especially appreciate is that Zicasso gives us the opportunity to personally review and choose from each agency referral. In this case, we selected this trip planner, who designed a two-week tour for our two families traveling through Italy. As an experienced traveler, I can confidently say that she truly listened to what was important to our families, balancing the needs of seasoned travelers and first-time visitors to Europe.

From private, expertly guided tours (including a standout Vatican experience) to seamless transfers, centrally located hotels, and on-time professional drivers, every detail was thoughtfully arranged. Once our itinerary was finalized, our travel specialist stepped in and ensured any last-minute changes or requests were handled quickly and with care, even helping us find the perfect photo spot at the Colosseum before heading to a wine tasting in Anagni.

Zicasso continues to be our go-to platform for curated, high-quality travel experiences. Their ability to connect us with trip planners like this one is what makes them stand out. We’re already looking forward to our next adventure!

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