Day 1 USA Departure
Early check in today as you will be winging your way across the Atlantic to Italy!


Day 2 Arrival and Transfer to Positano or Sorrento
Next day arrival in Rome or Naples where you will meet with your driver for the transfer to the Amalfi Coast.  After consulting with you in depth we will perhaps suggest a stay in romantic Positano, or maybe beautiful Sorrento (which is romantic as well!)  Based on your energy level, desires and budget, our aim is to select select the perfect hotels and activities for your entire vacation!  Get settled in tonight and perhaps grab a “Welcome to Italy” dinner in-house for a taste of the local cuisine!


Day 3Day Trip to Capri!?










Day 4Amalfi Coast   -  Pompei
Meet your driver this morning and hit the coast! 
Enjoy the scenic ride along the Amalfi cliffs headed up the hill to Ravello for a little visit.  Afterwards make your way to Pompei where you will meet your private guide for a detailed visit to the 79AD ruins of the once thriving city.  Be sure to have your camera and extra memory cards on hand for pics of this  memorable  city and Mt. Vesuvius in the near distance. 
Return to Positano tonight for a little relaxation after your busy (and amazing) day!


Day 5Free Day!














Day 7Free Day!
Last free day in Positano so take advantage of it!  Perhaps a visit down to the Mar Tirreno for a stroll along the sea or some time around town visiting the shops and stocking up on souvenirs?


Day 8Day Trip to Stabiae & Torre Annunziata Villas
Reunite with your driver today and head to Stabiae for a guided visit of the town where elite Romans once spent their summer days until the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD.  The town features the ruins of ornate villas brilliantly decorated with mosaics and frescoes inside and refreshing fountains and pools outside.  Afterwards head to Torre Annunziata, best known for its paintings of Villa Oplontis (where Nero's second wife, Sabina Poppea, had a summertime villa!)  Positano and Sorrento await you this evening for your last overnight at the seacoast.


Day 9Herculaneum and Campolieto, Vesuvian Villa - Reach Naples!
Head to Naples with your driver and make a few exceptional stops along the way.  One of your must-sees for is Herculaneum, which like so many of the surrounding towns was also buried in the volcanic eruption of 79AD.  Continue to the Ville Vesuviane to see marvelous architecture at Campolieto!  Nest stop, Naples for your overnight.


Day 9Bella Napoli
This morning will be dedicated to a private tour to get to know the fabulous city of Naples, famous for its abundance of art and history including Teatro San Carlo and the Archeological Museum.  So grab your camera get ready to explore!  Free time this afternoon and what better way to spend it, than to head to a pizzeria where pizza originated!


Day 11Napoli - Caserta - Monte Cassino - Roma
Back on the road today as you head back to Rome.  Along the way, stop at the Caserta Royal Palace and the Monte Cassino Abbey for some time visiting Benedict’s founding monastery as well as the site of the terrible WWII battle.  Reaching Rome tonight, you could stay downtown if you would like a few days in the Eternal City, or else stay nearby Rome’s Fiumicino Airport in anticipation of tomorrow’s flight to the USA!


Day 12Rome - USA-bound Flight
Too soon it ends.  By shuttle to the airport for your USA-bound flight (same day arrival in the USA)


Enjoy daily breakfast in each of your hotels. 
Time to explore!  We suggest  a day trip today to the romantic island of Capri to explore the Faraglioni Rocks, La Grotta Azzurra, Monte Solaro (make your way to the top for a breathtaking view!) and La Piazzetta.
Lunch at da Gemma or Da Giorgio?  Make sure you get a window seat overlooking the town!
Another free day to get to know Italy!  Why not a little Italian mozzarella tasting (best in Italy!), followed by a leisurely lunch at La Tagliata in Montepertuso high atop the coast?!?

Day 6Day Trip to Paestum
Today get with your driver and head to Salerno to the East and then to Paestum, ancient Roman-era site for a private tour.  A couple of the major stops on the agenda are the Temple of Hera, the oldest temple in town, Santa Venera, just south of the city walls, Tomba del Tuffatore and more.  Today the modern city is a popular seaside resort (did you bring your bathing suit?)  Back to Positano or Sorrento this evening.

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