Italy, Vatican City · City Tours

Central and South of Italy (10 destinations)

9 Days Round trip from Rome Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Rome’s most famous landmarks with a local guide
  • 02 Visit Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
  • 03 Tour Naples, Palermo, Segesta, Monreale, Pompeii, and Caserta
  • 04 Enjoy two overnight ferry crossings between Naples and Palermo
  • 05 See the archaeological site of Pompeii with a local guide
  • 06 Spend free time in Sorrento
  • 07 Stay in 4-star hotels with 8 breakfasts and 8 dinners included
  • 08 Travel throughout the trip by modern, comfortable coach

Discover some of Italy’s most iconic cultural and historical destinations on this 9-day journey through Rome, Vatican City, Naples, Palermo, Segesta, Monreale, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Caserta. Travel with included transportation, guided visits, accommodation, breakfasts and dinners as you explore ancient ruins, grand monuments, celebrated churches, and vibrant city centres.

From the landmarks of Rome and the treasures of the Vatican Museums to Naples, Sicily, Pompeii, and the Royal Palace of Caserta, this itinerary combines history, architecture, archaeology, and coastal travel in one multi-destination experience. Overnight ferry crossings between Naples and Palermo add another memorable element to the trip.

Discover some of Italy’s most iconic cultural and historical destinations on this 9-day journey through Rome, Vatican City, Naples, Palermo, Segesta, Monreale, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Caserta.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naples, Rome, Palermo, Vatican City, Pompeii, Sorrento, Caserta
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Rome arrival

Meeting at airport and group transfer at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

dinner

2
Day 02

Rome

Breakfast at hotel. Join local guide and begin tour of Rome. City with the highest concentration of historical and architectural heritage in the world, is the only one to accommodate internally a foreign state, the enclave of Vatican City. Highlights will include: Il Colosseo, where gladiators once fought, il Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, Il Vittoriano– Dinner and overnight stay 

Breakfast-dinner

3
Day 03

Vatican city

Breakfast at hotel. Join with local guide and tour the smallest independent state in the world - Home of the Supreme Pontif, the supreme leader of the Catholic Church, VATICAN CITY -We will visit Vatican Museums, where we'll see an endless collection of treasures : Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica - Evening travel to Naples Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast-dinner

4
Day 04

Naples -Cruise

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to NAPLES. Join local guide and tour of NAPLES.Among the most important monuments: Piazza del Plebiscito,piazza del GESU' nuovo, Mergellina, Spaccanapoli, Gallleria Umberto I, il Maschio Angioino…… - Evening dinner overnight on board - Cruise to PALERMO.

breakfast - dinner

5
Day 05

Palermo

Breakfast on the cruise. Join local tour guide and visit of Sicily's capital - Among the most important monuments: Palazzo dei Normanni, Chiesa della Martorana, Qatro Canti, Cappella Palatina, La Catedrale, Teatro Massimo, il Politeama….. - Evening dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

breakfast-dinner

6
Day 06

Segesta - Monreale - Cruise

Breakfast at hotel and trasfer to SEGESTA - Join local guide and visit of the archeological site. Afternoon transfer to MONREALE and visit of the magnificent Cathedral. Evening dinner and overnight on board - Cruise to NAPLES.

breakfasr-dinner

7
Day 07

Pompei - Sorrento

Breakfast on the cruise, landing in NAPLES and transfer to POMPEI - Join local guide and visit of the excavations of Pompei - Afternoon transfer to SORRENTO, and free time - Evening dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

breakfast-dinner

8
Day 08

Caserta - Rome

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to CASERTA - Join local guide and visit of the historical apartments and park of the Regia di Caserta - Afternoon transfer to ROME - Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel - 

breakfast-dinner

9
Day 09

Rome departure

Breakfast at hotel and transfer of all group to ROME airport.

ENDS OF SERVICES and ARRIVEDERCI!!!

breakfast

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Rome 7 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 8-nights in double room accommodation in 4-stars hotels
  • English speaking tour guides in: Rome-Naples-Palermo-Segesta-Monreale-Pompei-Reggia di Caserta
  • 8 breakfast
  • 8 dinners
  • Modern/ comfortable coach for the duration of the trip
  • Rome arrival and departure group airport transfers
  • 2 overnight Naples to Palermo round trip ferry cruise fares included
  • Tour leader for the duration of the trip
  • Tickets entrance:-Site of Segesta Site of Pompei -Reggia di Caserta-Colosseum- Vatican museum

What's Not Included

  • Other items not mentioned in the “ Quote include”
  • Drink and beverage
  • Airfare
  • Tip or gratuity

Know before you go

  • Dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  • For technical reasons, the history itinerary may be modified but not the content.
  • We respect COVID19 safety measures.
  • There are frequent cleaning or sanitizing procedures in place.
  • Depending on COVID19 measures, it may be necessary to wear gloves and masks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Rome, IT
Tour start
Rome, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Rome.

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