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Rome & Sorrento by air and First Class Rail

Rome & Sorrento by air and First Class Rail, a rail journey with Planet Rail

Explore the history and beauty of Italy with scheduled British Airways flights, 1st class rail and 4-star accommodation, 3 nights in Rome and 4 nights in Sorrento on the Bay of Naples.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    By air to Italy

    Your holiday begins as you fly with British Airways to Rome. On arrival at Rome's Fiumicino airport, make your own way (payable locally) to the Liberty Boutique Hotel (4-star), your stylish hotel for the next three nights.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Exploring Rome

    Explore Rome at your leisure. Choose from the stunning array of sights including the Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum and Spanish Steps. Relax with a gelato on Piazza Navona or browse the shops on Via del Corso. Visit Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel and enjoy the view from the top of St Peter's Cathedral over the seven hills of Rome.

  3. Day 3overnight: Rome

    Exploring Rome

    Continue exploring Rome's wealth of historical architecture, culture, art, fashion and cuisine at your own pace.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Sorrento

    Rome to Naples and onward to Sorrento on the Bay of Naples

    After breakfast, make your own way to Roma Termini station and board the high-speed Eurostar Italia service in First Class for the journey south to Naples. On arrival at Naples station, a private taxi transfers you to Sorrento and the Hotel Bristol (4-star), located just up the hill from the centre of Sorrento with fabulous views of the Bay of Naples.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5overnight: Sorrento

    Exploring Sorrento

    From your base in Sorrento, enjoy a range of optional excursions. Take a boat to the legendary island of Capri with its incredible Blue Grotto, cruise along the dazzling Amalfi Coast to the pretty village of Positano, or visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii or Herculaneum beneath the brooding Mount Vesuvius.

  6. Day 6overnight: Sorrento

    Exploring Sorrento

    Continue to explore the Sorrento area and surrounding attractions at your leisure.

  7. Day 7overnight: Sorrento

    Exploring Sorrento

    Enjoy your final full day in Sorrento, soaking up the stunning scenery and coastlines of the Bay of Naples.

  8. Day 8

    Naples to London – Homeward bound

    After breakfast, your private taxi transfers you to Naples airport where you board your British Airways flight back to London Heathrow.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Economy class British Airways flights London to Rome (Fiumicino) and Naples to London
  • First Class rail travel Rome Termini to Naples (Eurostar Italia high-speed service)
  • 3 nights at Liberty Boutique Hotel, Rome (4-star)
  • 4 nights at Hotel Bristol, Sorrento (4-star, sea-view room)
  • Private taxi transfer Naples station to Hotel Bristol, Sorrento
  • Private taxi transfer Hotel Bristol, Sorrento to Naples airport

Not included

  • Transfer from Rome Fiumicino airport to hotel (payable locally)
  • Meals (except breakfast where stated)
  • Optional excursions (Capri, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Herculaneum etc.)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenditure

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