The Sorrentine Peninsula

Day 1 – ROME-NAPLES-POMPEII-SORRENTO

Early morning departure from Rome to Naples Upon arrival in Naples our local guide will take you for a walking tour of the historical centre to admire the Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Gallery of Umberto I, and the San Carlo Opera House. From Naples, continue to POMPEII, and enjoy a short visit to a coral and cameo factory. Lunch in a typical restaurant, followed by a visit of the excavations of this ancient Roman city which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvio in 79 b.C. and buried under 4 to 6 meters of ash and stones. Proceed to SORRENTO, a charming town of the Sorrentine Peninsula famous for the cultivation of Oranges, Lemons and Olives trees.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 – SORRENTO – CAPRI – SORRENTO

American buffet breakfast at the hotel, and departure at 08.00am to the island of Capri. You will board the ferry and arrive in MARINA GRANDE. Once on the island you will visit, the BLUE GROTTO (weather permitting), the AUGUSTUS GARDENS and stop at the famous Piazzetta. A Minibus will take you up to ANACAPRI. After lunch in Anacapri, you will return to Marina Grande where you will board the ferry for your transfer back to Sorrento.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 – SORRENTO – ROME

American buffet breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure to explore the popular and attractive town of Sorrento. You may also visit on your own the other famous villages of the peninsula, like Positano, Ravello or Amalfi.
Meeting point at the hotel at 3.30pm and transfer to Pompeii where you will join another group for your trip back to ROME.
Traffic permitting, the estimated time of arrival is 9.00pm