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Rome and Sorrento

Rome to the Sorrento coast by rail, six days

Illustration of Rome and Sorrento

Railbookers operates this 6-day independent rail vacation between Rome and Sorrento, spending two nights in Rome and three on the Sorrento coast. Day 1 in Rome includes a Vatican visit, ice cream by the Trevi Fountain, and a Colosseum visit, and day 2 adds an Imperial Rome tour of the Forum and Colosseum with time at the Spanish Steps or Villa Borghese. On day 3, a train carries travelers from Rome to Naples, where a private driver takes over for a scenic coastal drive to Sorrento. Day 4 is free to explore Sorrento's piazzas and try Limoncello or Sorrentine cuisine, and for travelers going between March and October, day 5 adds a small-group tour of the ruins of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Outside the included tours, days are self-directed, which suits independent travelers who want to pair a few days of Roman history with a shorter, relaxed stay on the Sorrento coast.

What to know before you look closer

  • The small-group tour of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius on day 5 only runs for travelers going between March and October, per the operator's inclusion note.
  • Railbookers lists 11 accommodation options across tiers and cities for this trip; which hotel you receive depends on the tier and city you choose rather than a fixed named hotel.
  • The evidence provided does not list specific current departure dates for this trip; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Your Journey Begins in Rome

    Welcome to Rome! On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Take a tour of the Vatican, stop for ice-cream by the Trevi fountain and visit the Colosseum.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Enjoy your Imperial Rome tour including the Forum and Colosseum then visit the Spanish Steps or Villa Borghese.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Sorrento

    Rome to Sorrento

    Travel from Rome to Naples by train. From Naples, your private driver will meet you at the station for a scenic drive along the coast to your Sorrento hotel.

  4. Day 4overnight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    Take a walk through the town to discover the lovely piazzas and sample a glass of Limoncello liqueur or traditional Sorrentine cuisine.

  5. Day 5overnight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    If travelling between March and October, tour the ruins of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius, then return to Sorrento for your final night.

  6. Day 6

    Depart Sorrento

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1On arrival day, the itinerary includes a Vatican visit, ice cream by the Trevi Fountain, and a Colosseum visit.
  • Day 2An Imperial Rome tour covers the Forum and Colosseum, followed by a visit to the Spanish Steps or Villa Borghese.
  • Day 3After a train from Rome to Naples, a private driver takes travelers on a scenic coastal drive to Sorrento.
  • Day 5Between March and October, a small-group tour visits the ruins of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius before returning to Sorrento.

Included

  • Rail travel throughout your trip
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Rome
  • 3 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Sorrento
  • Private transfers between Naples and Sorrento
  • Imperial Rome tour – Roman Forum and Colosseum
  • Small Group tour of Pompei and Vesuvius from Sorrento (March-Oct only)

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel is included throughout the trip, including the train from Rome to Naples.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation with small-group tours included. The Imperial Rome tour and the Pompeii and Vesuvius tour, when it runs, are guided; other time is self-directed.
Is Pompeii and Vesuvius always included?
No. The small-group tour of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from Sorrento only runs for travelers going between March and October.
How do you get from Naples to Sorrento?
A private driver meets travelers at the Naples train station for a scenic drive along the coast to the Sorrento hotel.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 11 accommodation options across tiers and cities, with sample choices including the Kolbe Hotel Rome, the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, the Hilton Sorrento Palace, and Hotel Antiche Mura.

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