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Sorrento and Rome

Independent rail trip from Sorrento to Rome via the Amalfi Coast

Illustration of Sorrento and Rome

Railbookers runs this 7-day independent rail vacation between two of southern Italy's most visited regions, opening with three nights in Sorrento. Small-group day tours cover the Amalfi Coast's Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello by mini-coach on day 2, then Capri and the Blue Grotto by boat on day 3. On day 4 a private transfer and a stop at the ruins of Pompeii lead to a direct train from Naples to Rome, where three more nights allow guided tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum on day 5 and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on day 6 (replaced with a food tour if that day falls on a Sunday). With most sightseeing built around small-group tours rather than a full escort, the trip suits first-time rail travelers who want the logistics handled, history lovers drawn to Pompeii and ancient Rome, and food-and-wine travelers keen on Sorrento's Limoncello and coastal cuisine.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour (day 6) has no access on Sundays; on that day the tour is replaced with a food tour instead.
  • The operator's materials for this package list no scheduled departure dates; confirm current availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Sorrento

    Your Journey Begins in Sorrento

    Welcome to Italy! Your journey to the Amalfi Coast begins with a private transfer from Naples Airport to your hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy a scenic drive along the coast before continuing to your Sorrento hotel. Spend the rest of your day at leisure.

  2. Day 2overnight: Sorrento

    Day Trip to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello

    Following breakfast, travel in an air-conditioned mini-coach along spectacular coastal roads, stopping to visit the region's three most popular and beautiful villages, Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.

  3. Day 3overnight: Sorrento

    Day Trip to Capri and The Blue Grotto

    Set sail for Capri, a scenic island off the coast of Naples, known for its stunning beauty, luxurious atmosphere, and impressive cliffs. After exploring the island, experience the Blue Grotto, a sea cave famous for its intense blue light (weather permitting).

  4. Day 4railovernight: Rome

    Sorrento to Rome Via Pompeii and Naples

    Your journey to Rome begins with a private transfer from your hotel in Sorrento to Naples station; stopping at the ruins of Pompeii for a few hours before arriving at Naples station. Then, take a direct train from Naples to Rome, and check in to your hotel in Rome for a two-night stay.

  5. Day 5overnight: Rome

    Colosseum and Roman Forum

    After breakfast, make your way over to the Colosseum for a guided tour of the famous amphitheater, then walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans once more with a guided stroll around the Roman Forum.

  6. Day 6overnight: Rome

    Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

    Today you will visit the Vatican in the heart of the city for a tour of the vast Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's. Note: Vatican has no access on Sundays for holy day, so this tour will be replaced with a food tour.

  7. Day 7rail

    Your Journey Ends in Rome

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you would like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert and we can help you make all the arrangements.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A mini-coach ride along the Amalfi Coast's spectacular roads stops in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.
  • Day 3A boat trip to Capri is followed by the Blue Grotto, a sea cave famous for its intense blue light.
  • Day 4The route to Rome stops at the ruins of Pompeii for a few hours before continuing by direct train from Naples.
  • Day 5A guided tour of the Colosseum is followed by a walk through the Roman Forum, retracing the footsteps of ancient Rome.
  • Day 6The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's are visited on a guided tour, replaced with a food tour if the day falls on a Sunday, when the Vatican is closed.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Sorrento
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
  • Small-group tour of Amalfi Coast with Positano, Ravello and Amalfi
  • Small-group tour of Capri and Blue Grotto
  • Small-group tour of Rome with the Roman Forum and Colosseum
  • Small-group tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Private Transfer from Naples Airport to Sorrento Hotel
  • Private Transfer from Sorrento Hotel to Naples Station with 2-hour stop in Pompeii for sightseeing

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes, rail travel is included as per the itinerary, including a direct train from Naples to Rome. The Sorrento legs (airport arrival and the transfer toward Naples) use private transfers rather than trains.
Is this tour independent or escorted?
It is an independent rail vacation, with four included small-group day tours: the Amalfi Coast, Capri and the Blue Grotto, Rome's Forum and Colosseum, and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
What happens if my Vatican tour falls on a Sunday?
The Vatican has no access on Sundays for the holy day, so the tour is replaced with a food tour instead.
Where do you stay?
Three nights each at the Hilton Sorrento Palace and the Kolbe Hotel Rome, both with breakfast included.
When does this tour run?
The operator's materials list no scheduled departure dates for this package; confirm current availability with Railbookers.

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