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The Neapolitan: 10 Days

Self-guided rail and ferry loop through Rome, Sorrento, and Naples

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Euroventure's self-guided Neapolitan holiday gives you ten days to experience Rome, Sorrento, and Naples at a relaxed pace. You spend three nights in each city, with the freedom to explore on your own schedule. Start in Rome, where you wander the Roman Forum and Colosseum, visit the Vatican, and taste authentic Italian coffee and pizza. On day four, you take the train to Naples and then ferry across to Sorrento, a clifftop seaside town on the Amalfi Coast with access to colourful villages like Positano and Ravello. From Sorrento, the Cloister of San Francesco and Marina Grande provide quieter cultural moments. Your final three nights are in Naples, birthplace of pizza, with easy day trips to the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, or the islands of Capri. Euroventure supplies all transport tickets, accommodation in tested hotels and hostels, a personalised travel booklet with maps and language guides, walking directions, and 24-hour emergency support, making it ideal for independent travellers and first-time rail holidaymakers.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a self-guided tour; you navigate between stations, accommodation, and attractions independently, though Euroventure provides walking directions and a travel booklet.
  • Accommodation varies by tier and city selected; the pack lists 'top-rated hostels or hotels' but the final property depends on your booking choices.
  • The from-price of GBP 939 is based on shared accommodation in hostels; private rooms or hotels will cost more.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Rome

    3 nights. Highlights: marvel at the ruins of the Roman Forum; see the world-famous Colosseum; try real Italian coffee, ice-cream and pizza. Also visit the Vatican, the world's smallest country.

  2. Day 4railovernight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    Train to Naples then ferry to Sorrento (3 hours). 3 nights on the Amalfi Coast, known for the fish harbour of Marina Grande, the Cloister of San Francesco and the Correale di Terranova Museum.

  3. Day 7overnight: Naples

    Naples

    Ferry to Naples (1 hour). 3 nights, with day trips available to Pompeii and Herculaneum, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Lungomare seafront promenade and Castel dell'Ovo.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1-3: Explore Rome's Roman Forum and Colosseum, visit the Vatican, and experience the city's coffee culture and local pizza.

Included

  • All overland transport tickets from the first to the last city, as shown in the map
  • Any Interrail or Eurail passes if required, based on the best value for you
  • Compulsory seat reservations on high-speed rail, night trains or ferries
  • Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels, tested by us
  • Walking directions between the stations and your booked accommodation
  • Optional walking tours, pub crawls and other activities at our partner hostels
  • A personalised travel booklet with maps, language guides, top tips, and more
  • Exclusive discounts on attractions across Europe
  • Peace of mind with alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
  • Access to our 24hr emergency phone number while you're away
  • 1GB of free data, with the option to add more anytime with eSIM

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Euroventure includes all overland transport tickets from Rome to Naples, plus Interrail or Eurail passes if required, seat reservations, and ferry tickets.
Is this trip escorted or self-guided?
Self-guided. Euroventure provides a personalised travel booklet, walking directions between stations and hotels, and a 24-hour emergency phone line, but you travel independently.
What is included in the price?
All transport tickets, accommodation, walking directions, a personalised travel booklet with maps and language guides, optional partner activities, exclusive attraction discounts, 24-hour emergency support, and 1GB of free eSIM data.
What are the day trips from Naples?
Day trips are available to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and the National Archaeological Museum. Transport and entry fees are not included in the tour price.
How long does it take to travel between cities?
Rome to Naples by train takes 2.5 to 4 hours (not specified in the itinerary). Naples to Sorrento by ferry takes 1 hour, with a train connection to Naples first.

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