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Grand Rome and Sorrento

8-day independent rail trip from Rome to Sorrento

Illustration of Grand Rome and Sorrento

Railbookers operates Grand Rome and Sorrento, an independent 8-day, 7-night vacation that pairs 3 nights in Rome with 4 nights on the Sorrento coast. On day 4, travelers take a first-class Trenitalia train from Rome to Naples, then complete the journey to Sorrento by private car. Three small-group guided tours are included: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and a day trip to Mount Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii. In Sorrento, days are left open for walking the piazzas, sampling Limoncello and local cuisine, and a boat trip to the island of Capri. The trip suits travelers who want guided access to Rome's major sights combined with unstructured time on the coast, without joining a full escorted tour. Prices start from $1,259 per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • The rail journey covers Rome to Naples only; the final leg from Naples to Sorrento is a private car transfer, not a train.
  • Multiple hotels are listed for Rome (6) and Sorrento (5) without a single named default, so confirm the exact property at booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Your Journey Begins in Rome

    Arrive in Rome and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. As the sun sets, be sure to visit the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain to throw in a coin or two.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Today after breakfast, enjoy a day of spectacular sightseeing with your included tours. First, discover the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel with your small group tour, which includes hotel pick-up. In the afternoon, explore the heritage of ancient Rome with a walking tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, starting near Oppian Hill for panoramic views.

  3. Day 3overnight: Rome

    Rome

    After breakfast this morning, head out to enjoy another day of sightseeing and great food. See all the must-see attractions and landmarks that you didn't get to experience yet. Don't miss the architectural masterpiece, The Pantheon, one of Rome's best-preserved buildings.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Sorrento

    Rome to Sorrento

    After breakfast, make your way to the station and board the Trenitalia first-class train for your comfortable journey from Rome to Naples. From Naples, take the private car transfer to Sorrento and on arrival, check in at your hotel for a four-night stay.

  5. Day 5overnight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    After a leisurely breakfast this morning, take a walk through the town to discover the lovely piazzas and sample a glass of Limoncello liqueur or some traditional Sorrentine cuisine. Explore Via San Nicola and the numerous other pretty streets.

  6. Day 6overnight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    Enjoy your small-group visit to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius today. Meet your guide at Piazza del Popolo and then hop aboard your luxury, air-conditioned coach for your journey south to Italy's Campania region. After the tour, return to Sorrento for a relaxing evening.

  7. Day 7overnight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning and then why not take a boat to the glamorous island of Capri - home to celebrities, designer boutiques and delicious ice cream cafés, just 30 minutes from Sorrento's harbor.

  8. Day 8rail

    Your Journey Ends in Sorrento

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your holiday, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Experts will be happy to assist you with the details.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A small-group tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, followed by a walking tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Day 3A visit to the Pantheon, one of Rome's best-preserved ancient buildings.
  • Day 4A first-class Trenitalia train from Rome to Naples, then a private car transfer to Sorrento.
  • Day 6A small-group tour of Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii in Italy's Campania region.
  • Day 7A boat trip to the island of Capri, about 30 minutes from Sorrento's harbor.

Included

  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
  • 4 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Sorrento
  • First class train travel from Rome to Naples
  • Private car transfer from Naples to Sorrento
  • Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel small group tour in Rome
  • Colosseum and Roman Forum small group tour in Rome
  • Small group tour of Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii from Sorrento

Questions travellers ask

Is this an escorted tour or independent trip?
Independent, with three included small-group guided tours: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii.
Is the whole journey by train?
The rail portion covers Rome to Naples in first class; from Naples, a private car transfer completes the journey to Sorrento.
What's included?
3 nights' hotel with breakfast in Rome, 4 nights' hotel with breakfast in Sorrento, the Rome-to-Naples train, the Naples-to-Sorrento car transfer, and the three guided tours listed above.
Which hotels are used?
Rome options include the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace and Kolbe Hotel Rome; Sorrento options include the Hilton Sorrento Palace and Grand Hotel Royal.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $1,259 per person (USD).
How long is the trip?
8 days and 7 nights, with 3 nights in Rome and 4 in Sorrento.

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