Family Travel Across Italy | Ancient Rome
7 Days From $5,490 per person
6/19/24 - 6/25/24
Rome, Vatican City, Pompeii, Positano, Sorrento
Experience the wonders of Italy on our family-friendly tour, where you'll delve into the captivating world of Roman history. Embark on a journey to ancient ruins, where you can immerse yourself in the past, learn the art of gladiators, and venture into the mysterious underground catacombs. Marvel at the grandeur of the Vatican Museums and the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel during an exclusive after-hours tour. In Pompeii, unlock the secrets of this ancient city as you stroll along its ancient streets and explore its excavated buildings. Indulge your taste buds in Sorrento, where you'll partake in a delightful pizza-making class at a charming family farm. From there, hop on a high-speed ferry and set sail to the enchanting Isle of Capri, ready for further exploration via a convertible ride and a funicular journey. And of course, no Italian adventure is complete without treating yourself to some scrumptious gelato along the way!
7-Day Itinerary
June 19 | Day 1: Welcome to Rome! Tour begins: 3:00 PM, Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA. Your family adventure in Italy begins with an included transfer from Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino, Ciampino Airport or Roma Termini train station to Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA. You'll feel like royalty at Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa, a deluxe hotel overlooking the Villa Borghese park. A brief city tour shows you some of Rome's most famous sights – with your local guide, view the Circus Maximus, the Caracalla Baths, the Colosseum and other features of Imperial Rome. We invite you to join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner.
June 20 | Day 2: Gladiator school, catacombs & the Vatican after hours. Experience a close-up look at ancient Rome as you head out along the Appian Way. Your first stop is gladiator school, where your family gets a fun introduction to ancient Roman history. Next up is a guided visit to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus where you'll learn all about the "secret language" of the early Christian symbols found throughout the underground tunnels of the Catacombs. Have lunch at a restaurant on the Appian Way, then enjoy some free time. Tonight – a special family experience – a Tauck Bridges Exclusive after-hours, guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (subject to availability, day of visit may vary). You won't be rushed, you won't have to maneuver through masses of people blocking your views, and you'll be able to take your time to contemplate the inspirational and artistic treasures.
June 21 | Day 3: St. Peter's, the Pantheon & more. Today you'll visit one of the world's most recognizable places of worship, St. Peter's Basilica, and famous St. Peter's Square. Take a walking tour to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona with its beautiful Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini. After lunch at a local restaurant near Piazza Navona, spend the rest of the day as you please with your family in remarkable Roma.
June 22 | Day 4: From Pompeii to pizza making at an agriturismo. Travel from Rome to Naples through the Italian countryside via high-speed train, then on to Pompeii – totally buried by tons of pumice and hot ash when volcanic Mount Vesuvius blew its top on August 24th in 79 AD. Today, its streets are much like they were before the volcano erupted, offering a glimpse of what daily life was like in 1st century AD. After your visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue on to Sorrento, nestled between the mountains and the sea, with great views of Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples. Visit a family farm – or agriturismo – to find out how cheese, olive oil and other tasty treats are made. Then, try your hand at using that cheese as a professional chef shows you how to make your own pizza for dinner; your evening includes traditional Neapolitan music. Enjoy Executive Level Sea View rooms during your stay at Hilton Sorrento Palace.
June 23 | Day 5: To Capri by high-speed ferry & back to Sorrento. Head across the Gulf of Naples by high-speed ferry to the enchanting Isle of Capri. Just like a jet-setter, take a fabulous ride in a private convertible along the cliffs of the road to Anacapri, ending in the town. A funicular (chairlift) takes you to the highest point of the island to get a good look at the beautiful Gulf and the town below. After lunch in the town of Capri, and some free time, take the funicular down to the pier to catch your high-speed ferry back to Sorrento. From your Executive Room at the Hilton Sorrento Palace you'll be able to look out at the Gulf of Naples and, in the distance, the infamous Mount Vesuvius. Spend the rest of the day and evening with your family as you please.
June 25 | Day 6: Positano, a cruise & more on the Amalfi Coast. If you like roller coasters, you'll love the drive along the Amalfi Coast today! The road seems to sometimes go straight up, sometimes straight down and careens around sharp corners at the edge of the cliffs. Take a walking tour in Positano, a cool town that seems to be holding on to its cliff-side perch for dear life, before climbing aboard a private boat bound for Amalfi to view the amazing cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, now above you. In the town of Amalfi, you'll have time to check out the sights along the maze of lovely winding streets. Your adventure concludes back in Sorrento tonight with a barbecue farewell dinner, where you can share some favorite moments of your family's unforgettable trip to Italy!
June 25 | Day 7: Journey Home. Trip ends: Sorrento. Fly home anytime. Your family's Italy adventure ends with an included transfer from Hilton Sorrento Palace to Naples International Airport or Naples train station. Please allow 3 hours for airport check-in formalities. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home. Arrivederci!
Trip Highlights
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Guided visits to the treasures of Imperial Rome, the Catacombs and Gladiator School
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Evening at an agriturismo near Sorrento – see how cheese is made and olive oil is pressed; get tips on making your own pizza & learn to dance the tarantella
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Take a high-speed ferry to the Isle of Capri; travel up to Anacapri in a private convertible & take in the views on a chairlift ride
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A drive along the spectacular Amalfi coastline from Sorrento to Positano & a private cruise along the Amalfi Coast to the historic town of Amalfi
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Airport transfers on arrival and departure as noted
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13 meals; service charges, taxes, and porterage
