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Glorious Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast & Eternal Rome

Nine-day escorted tour from Rome to Sorrento via Frecciargento and Frecciarossa trains

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Vacations By Rail's nine-day escorted tour pairs Rome's ancient monuments with the coastal charm of southern Italy. You begin with two nights in Rome, where a guided tour covers the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Piazza Navona, with free time for the Vatican and Spanish Steps. On Day 3, you travel First Class by Frecciargento train to Naples, then coach to Sorrento, your base for six nights at the four-star Hilton Sorrento Palace. From there, excursions include a train journey to the archaeological ruins of Pompeii, a boat cruise along the Amalfi Coast stopping at Positano and Amalfi, and a visit to Herculaneum followed by lunch at a family farm. Day 4 and Day 7 are free to wander Sorrento's streets, swim in the hotel pool, or take an optional boat trip to Capri. A Tour Manager accompanies you throughout. The itinerary balances guided experiences with leisure time, suiting escorted-tour travellers who want structure and cultural depth without a packed schedule.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Mobility Rating 3 indicates this tour involves sustained walking and climbing; those with mobility concerns should confirm specific site access before booking
  • Flights and airport transfers are not included; you arrange your own flights and transfers to the Rome hotel on Day 1

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Rome

    Arriving in Italy's capital, Rome

    Make your own way to our four-star hotel, located a short distance from the railway station, and check in for the first two nights. Return to the hotel this evening to meet the Tour Manager and your travel group for dinner.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Iconic landmarks and la dolce vita in Rome

    A guided tour of Rome's most iconic sights, visiting the outside of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia and the Pantheon, concluding at Piazza Navona. The afternoon is free to explore Rome at leisure, including optional visits to the Vatican, the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3railovernight: Sorrento

    From Rome to Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast

    We walk to the train station to start our First Class rail journey to Naples, then transfer by coach to Sorrento. After checking in to the Hilton Sorrento Palace, our base for six nights, we take an hour-long guided walking tour with a local expert.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4overnight: Sorrento

    A day at leisure in enchanting Sorrento

    A free day to explore Sorrento at your own pace, wandering the cobbled streets, Piazza Tasso and the Centro Storico, or unwinding at the hotel's citrus garden and rooftop infinity pool.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5railovernight: Sorrento

    An excursion to Pompeii, a city captured in time

    After a coach transfer to the railway station, a short train journey takes us to Pompeii for a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site, including its ancient amphitheater and frescoes.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6overnight: Sorrento

    Sailing to Amalfi and Positano, gems of the Amalfi Coast

    A scenic boat cruise from Sorrento harbor to Amalfi and Positano, with free time at each stop. In the evening, a hands-on pizza-making class with a local master pizzaiolo followed by dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  7. Day 7overnight: Sorrento

    A free day to relax in Sorrento or explore further

    A free day in Sorrento, with the option to visit the island of Capri by boat or relax over a long lunch of local specialties such as Sorrento gnocchi or Scialatielli ai frutti di mare.

    Meals: Breakfast

  8. Day 8overnight: Sorrento

    Ancient Herculaneum and lunch at a traditional agriturismo

    A guided tour of the ruins of Herculaneum, a Roman city preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, followed by lunch at a family-run agriturismo featuring homemade limoncello and mozzarella.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  9. Day 9

    Tour conclusion

    After a final breakfast, join a coach transfer from our Sorrento hotel to Naples station (arriving around 11am), where you are free to begin your onward travels.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided walk through Rome takes you past the outside of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Piazza Navona before a free afternoon
  • Day 3After a First Class train journey from Rome to Naples, you transfer by coach to Sorrento and tour the clifftop town with a local expert
  • Day 5A short train journey from Sorrento to Pompeii includes a guided tour of the ancient amphitheater and frescoes at the UNESCO site
  • Day 6A scenic boat cruise from Sorrento harbor reaches Amalfi and Positano, followed by an evening pizza-making class with a local pizzaiolo and dinner
  • Day 8A guided tour of Herculaneum, a Roman city preserved by Mount Vesuvius, is followed by lunch at a family farm featuring local specialties

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 8 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
  • First Class rail travel on local rail networks
  • All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
  • Group luggage transfers between hotels from Rome to Sorrento
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included?
Yes. First Class rail travel on local rail networks is included, as are all coach and boat transfers throughout the tour
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. A Tour Manager travels with you from the start of the tour through to Day 9 in Naples
Which trains are used?
Vacations By Rail uses the Frecciargento and Frecciarossa trains on Italian rail networks, plus Trenitalia services
What meals are included?
Breakfast is provided every day, plus one lunch on Day 8 at an agriturismo and three dinners (Days 1, 3, and 6)
How many nights in each location?
Two nights in Rome at the Bettoja Massimo D'Azeglio (four-star), and six nights in Sorrento at the Hilton Sorrento Palace (four-star)
What walking is involved?
The tour includes guided walks in Rome and Sorrento, climbing through Pompeii and Herculaneum, and walking on the clifftop towns of Amalfi and Positano during the boat cruise

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