“Rome will exist as long as the Coliseum does; when the Coliseum falls, so will Rome; when Rome falls, so will the world.”
Our Explorer Tours offer the perfect combination of freedom and expertly guided experiences.
Ideal for couples or small groups wanting a more intimate travel experience. Enjoy the freedom of independent travel without the stress of being completely on your own. A seamless balance of self-exploration and guided support. You can explore at your own pace, indulging in spontaneous adventures, whether discovering hidden beaches or wandering through charming villages. At the same time, enjoy the benefit of curated tours that provide insight into your destination’s rich history and culture, guided by knowledgeable locals who bring the stories of ancient ruins and vibrant neighborhoods to life. This balance ensures a personalized and enriching experience, allowing for both, intimate moments and shared discoveries that make for unforgettable travel memories.
Italy is famous for its vast contributions to the worlds of art, architecture, fashion, opera, literature, design, and film – the list goes on, and we haven’t even mentioned the food yet. On a budget, this trip will take you to visit some of the first cities you want to see in Italy: Rome, Naples, Pompei, and the Amalfi Coast. Other extras are included, like the fantastic Capri and even a food-tasting experience at Naples, the hometown of pizza and ice cream! These are some of the most visited places in the world and a wonderful frame to start your Italian Adventure.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rome – Naples
One of our local hosts will greet you and transfer you to your hotel via semi-private transportation. We’ll kick-off the evening with a welcome dinner at a charming local trattoria. Let the fun begin!
Dinner
After breakfast at your hotel, you will visit the Colosseum and the Fori Imperiali with a local tour guide. Skip the line with our local hosts! The Roman Forum, known as Forum Romanum in Latin, was at the center of ancient Rome and hosted significant religious, political, and social activities. Historians believe public meetings began in the open-air Forum around 500 B.C. when the Roman Republic was founded. This rectangular area, situated between Palatine Hill and Capitoline Hill, housed many of the city’s most impressive temples and monuments. Today, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum are among the world’s most famous tourist sites, attracting millions of visitors annually.
In the afternoon, you can explore Rome on your own by visiting places like the Circus Maximus, the Isola Tiburtina, and La Bocca Della Verità, a marble mask at the entrance of the Santa Maria in Cosmedin church, the site of the ancient Forum Boarium (the old cattle market). It attracts visitors who daringly stick their hands in its mouth.
Breakfast
After Breakfast, You will visit Vatican City, the smallest country on earth. Meet our host and skip the line with our tour guide. Prepare to be amazed at your guided visit to St Peter’s Basilica and the Capella Sistina.
In the afternoon, you will be able to spend the rest of the day visiting modern Rome and places like the Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi and Piazza di Spagna on your own, enjoy the city or do some shopping.
Breakfast
After breakfast, you will take the fast train to visit Naples, the homeland of pizza, limoncello, and ice cream. After checking in at your hotel, you will join a small group on a guided tour of downtown Naples. Dating back some 3,000 years, Naples is one of the oldest cities in the world and the most densely populated city in Europe. Greek settlers established an early colony around 600 BC and founded the ancient city of Neapolis (“new city”).
The distinct Neapolitan culture was born then and survived even after the Romans conquered the area. After checking in at your hotel, you will visit on foot Spaccanapoli, the Duomo, Piazza Dante, and the “Quartieri Spagnoli,” and stop to taste some of the delicacies that Naples is famous for limoncello, baba, mozzarella di buffalo, and the strong espresso that is also an expression of the city’s soul. For the rest of the afternoon and evening, explore the city, whose gulf is called the most beautiful in the world, overlooking Mount Vesuvius.
Breakfast
After breakfast, you will visit Pompei. The city was destroyed in 72 AD by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the most extensive continental volcano in Europe, which is still active today. Visiting this almost intact city, you will understand the Roman Empire’s influence on today’s world.
After your visit, you will continue visiting the Amalfi Coast. Deemed by Unesco as being an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape, the Amalfi Coast is a beguiling combination of incredible beauty and gripping drama: coastal mountains plunge into the sea in a stunning vertical scene of precipitous crags, picturesque towns, and lush forests. There are multiple shops in the town you will visit (Sorrento or Positano) where you can enjoy dinner or snacks on your own.
In the evening, return to your hotel.
Breakfast
After an early breakfast at your hotel, it will be time to say goodbyes! Your driver will take you to Naples’ airport.
Buon Viaggio ed a presto!
Breakfast
