This Rome, Pompeii and Herculaneum multi centre holiday is perfect for travellers who want to see the best of Italian history and architecture.
You will have seven nights to explore the sights of these ancient cities, and our plans are completely customisable to add on additional tours to suit your own interests.
Your holiday to Pompeii and Herculaneum will begin in Italy’s capital city, Rome, a bustling metropolis which was once the heart of the Roman Empire in Europe.
Your hotel will be located within easy distance of all the main attractions and a guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum is included in your package.
You’ll have four days to explore this ancient city which is plenty of time to visit the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain and sample some of the delicious local cuisine.
We can arrange additional tours and excursions on request, including a VIP trip to the Vatican City, which includes access to private museums, as well as the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
We also offer excursions to Hadrian’s Villa, Lake Bracciano, or any other attraction you would like to include in your trip.
Next you’ll stop for three nights in Sorrento, where you can slow down and relax in beautiful surroundings, overlooking the bay of Naples.
Sorrento is ideally located for your day-trip to the lost cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were both destroyed in AD 79 by the eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius.
The tour of Pompeii includes the archaeological area, gladiators barracks, ancient pedestrian areas, theatres, thermopolium, the Forum, and access to the museum to see the famous body moulds.
At Herculaneum, you’ll see the ancient thermal baths, and the House of Neptune, which hosts an ancient shop and intricate mosaics.
You won’t want to leave Italy without tasting an authentic hand-made Italian pizza in Naples, or enjoying a chilled out drive along the stunning scenery of the Amalfi Coast, so we are happy to add on additional excursions to suit you.
Rome
7 nights/8 days
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Fly into Rome airport, and our driver will collect you and transfer you to your hotel in the city.
The rest of your day is free to spend as you wish.
Overnight in Rome.
After breakfast you will meet with our tour guide who will show you around the magnificent Colosseum and Roman Forum, where you will learn about the history of the city at the heart of the Roman Empire.
Overnight in Rome.
Book our VIP Vatican city tour, which gives you queue-jumping access as well as entry to some of the private areas of Vatican City.
You’ll get to see St Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, plus dozens of other magnificent buildings and sites within the Vatican City walls.
Overnight in Rome.
You can choose to spend the day exploring Rome on your own, or why not add one of our additional day-trips from the list below?
Choose from more Roman history with a visit to Hadrian’s Villa, or spend time relaxing next to Lake Bracciano.
Overnight in Rome.
We will provide you with train tickets for your journey, and will arrange drop-offs and pickups from stations, to take you to/from your choice of hotel.
The rest of the day is free to spend as you choose, or you can enjoy our guided walking tour of Sorrento.
Overnight in Sorrento.
Take a step back in time, with a day-trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were both destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 AD.
The cities were buried under a blanket of ash for centuries, leaving everything preserved, just as it was almost 2000 years ago.
A must-see for any history buff.
Overnight in Sorrento.
Spend the day relaxing or exploring on your own, or why not add one of our additional tours.
You could drive the famous Amalfi Coast, sail over to the idyllic island of Capri, or have a guided walking tour of Naples.
Overnight in Sorrento
We will transfer you from your accommodation in Sorrento/Naples to the airport for your homeward journey.
