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Rome & The Amalfi Coast

Rome, Montecassino, Amalfi Coast, Minori, Pompeii

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From the legendary Colosseum to the rocky cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, take in the best of southern Italy. Uncover classic Rome's myriad treasures and embark on an in-depth guided visit of the spectacular Colosseum. Explore the breathtaking scenery of Italy's coastline, from the dramatic beauty of the Amalfi Coast to the charms of seaside Sorrento. Visit the renowned monastery of Montecassino. Discover Pompeii's ruins. Stop at a nearby winery for a taste of "Lacryma Christi," learn how mozzarella cheese is made, and sip on some real deal limoncello. From 2 of Italy's most beloved locales, experience the country's renowned food, culture, history, and landscapes.

• DAYS 10 Days, Guided, 13 Meals
• MEALS 8 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 4 dinners
• 8 nights accommodation
• On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
• Services of a tour manager
• All on-tour transportation and related fees
• Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
• Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)

transportation--generic Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Italy. Journey through southern Italy and experience its rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine.

transportation--generic Day 2 - Rome, Italy - Tour Begins

Hotel Imperial, Rome

Your tour opens in the "Eternal City" of Rome! Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner celebrating the start of your Italian journey. Today dinner will be included.

transportation--generic Day 3 - Rome

Take a panoramic tour of Classical Rome featuring an in-depth, guided visit of the spectacular Colosseum.

Hotel Imperiale, Rome

On a locally guided tour of classical Rome, walk over cobblestone streets and weathered passageways to discover famous sights such as the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Then, tread in the footsteps of ancient gladiators during an in-depth visit of the Colosseum. The evening is yours. Perhaps you'll stroll to the top of the Spanish Steps for views of the city's skyline or meander through Rome's lively Monti district to soak in the local life. Today breakfast will be included.

transportation--generic Day 4 - Rome

This morning, consider an optional tour* to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, taking in world-renowned wonders such as the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's mural of The Last Judgment. Then, make the most of a free afternoon in Italy's capital city. Perhaps you will join an optional food tour dinner and taste your way around Rome's bohemian Trastevere district. Today breakfast will be included.

transportation--bus Day 5 - Rome - Montecassino - Amalfi Coast

Discover the mountaintop monastery of Montecassino and its role in World War II.

Hotel Raito, Vietri sul Mare, Amalfi Coast or Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento

Breakfast, Dinner

Journey to the Amalfi Coast, an iconic coastline of rocky beaches and towering cliffs. En route, make a stop at the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino, perched on a mountaintop that played a pivotal role in World War II. Discover its history while exploring the monastery's ornate chapel and courtyards. In the afternoon, settle into the Amalfi Coast,** your home for the next 5 nights. Before gathering for dinner, take some time to explore your hotel, perched in a scenic location above the coastline. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

transportation--generic Day 6 - Amalfi Coast Excursion

njoy free time to explore Amalfi, a historic trading hub along its namesake coast.

Sail*** along the stunning Amalfi Coast (UNESCO), pausing in Amalfi. A former trading hub, Amalfi is now a quiet coastal town of historic landmarks and a black-and-white marble cathedral. Explore on your own before continuing to Positano with its pastel-colored houses and pebbly beaches. Spend time in this legendary locale, browsing the posh boutiques or resting along the beach before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.

transportation--bus Day 7 - Amalfi Coast - Sorrento - Farmhouse Visit - Amalfi Coast

Tour a family-run farm and learn how they make mozzarella cheese by hand.

Begin your day with a visit to a pasta factory artfully producing this national staple with traditional techniques. Then, it's on to the charming resort town of Sorrento. Wander through its narrow streets, peeking into the peaceful cloister of St. Francis Church or sampling some gelato made with local lemons. This afternoon, visit a local farm and see how mozzarella cheese is still made by hand. Get a taste of the product at a farm-to-table dinner capped with homemade limoncello before returning to your hotel in the late evening. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

transportation--generic Day 8 - Amalfi Coast

Enjoy a day at leisure to take in the relaxing beauty of the Amalfi Coast. Perhaps you will embark on an optional boat trip**** to the Mediterranean isle of Capri, where you'll enjoy lunch and a locally guided tour before setting out on your own adventure. Today breakfast will be included.

transportation--bus Day 9 - Amalfi Coast - Pompeii - Winery - Amalfi Coast

Experience the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning experience the eerily preserved ruins of Pompeii your way, because it's your choice! Join a local guide for an in-depth tour of Pompeii's best-known monuments -OR- venture further afield to discover the hidden corners of this vast archeological site. Then, pause at a local winery to savor the area's famous Lacryma Christi wine and enjoy a typical lunch. After some free time, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner and bid salute to the end of your Italian getaway. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

category--popular-destinations Day 10 - Amalfi Coast - Tour Ends

Your tour comes to a close today. Today breakfast will be included.

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Rome to amalfi.

If you want a short trip packed with diversity, then this tour of southern Italy is the adventure for you. Acquaint yourself with Italy's 'Eternal City' of Rome and learn about the catastrophic fate of Pompeii. Soak up the sunshine in the coastal town of Sorrento and explore the beautiful Amalfi Coast. This trip offers the chance to delve into history, culture and cuisine and to live a little of la dolce vita.

8 days, from

12 people max Traveling in a small group people gets you closer to your travel companions, your destination and its culture. Grab a few friends, then grab a few more, and if you get 10 friends together you’ll be traveling in an exclusive small group with a local leader and an incredible itinerary. Traveling in a small group people gets you closer to your travel companions, your destination and its culture. Grab a few friends, then grab a few more, and if you get 10 friends together you’ll be traveling in an exclusive small group with a local leader and an incredible itinerary.

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Countries Visited:  Italy Accommodation:  Hotel (7 nights) Transportation: Train , Private vehicle , Public bus , Boat , Metro Included Meals:

• 7 breakfasts

Group size: Minimum 1, Max 12

Wander around Rome's famous landmarks including the Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica and much more. This is a city that bucket lists were made for

Feel La Dolce Vita while sipping espresso alongside sharp-dressed locals on the glamorous Sorrentine Peninsula

Indulge in authentic, traditional pizza in the place of its birth – Naples. Buon appetito!

Explore the vast, frozen in time ruins of ancient Pompeii, which emerged from the ashes after thousands of years, and take a peak inside the steaming crater of Mt Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed it

Hike among the olive groves on the Path of the Gods along the spectacular Amalfi Coast

Toast to this Italian adventure with a taste of sweet local limoncello

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Buongiorno! Welcome to Italy. Crowded with ancient ruins and religious monuments, Rome still pulses to the beat of modern life and is packed with designer shops, restaurants, cafes and exciting nightlife. There are no activities planned before the group meeting at 6pm tonight, so you can arrive any time before then. It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place. There are so many things to do in Rome – the Colosseum, the Forum, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Piazza Venezia, the Vatican City and St Peter's Basilica – so arriving early is recommended. Don’t forget to do as the Romans do and sip an espresso at one of the tiny streetside cafes and sample the many flavours of gelato that colour the city, best done in the bohemian neighbourhood of Trastevere. For those captivated by the 'Eternal City', throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure a return visit to Rome.

Travel by train to Naples (approximately 3 hours), a raucous city that overflows with passion, tradition and gastronomy. Naples was carved out by many empires of the past and by merchants and pirates from across the world: Romans, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Venetians, Spaniards, Normans and Africans. Its evocative, historical old centre is a World Heritage-listed area and the famous Spanish Quarter is still one of the most densely populated residential areas in Europe. Take an orientation walk with your leader and walk through the historical center and the Spanish Quarter. Finish your walk with a visit to the statue of the Veiled Christ. This treasured piece of art was carved over 300 years ago. Its sheer beauty and serenity will surely leave you in awe. Naples is the birthplace of the pizza, so why not head to one of the many pizzerias and taste what's truly some of the best that Italy has to offer. Later in the afternoon, board a train to the time capsule of Pompeii, in the shadow of Mt Vesuvius (approximately 1 hour). Your accommodation is perfectly located right near the entrance to the archaeological excavation site.

The small picturesque town of 'modern' Pompeii has a wonderful old town square – the perfect place to while away some time with the locals, drinking true Italian coffee and watching the world go by. Most of today though will be spent exploring the ruins of ancient Pompeii on a guided tour. Until 26 August, 79 AD, Pompeii was a thriving Roman trading centre, where ordinary people went about their everyday business, but it was frozen in time when Mount Vesuvius erupted, killing 2,000 people and their homes under a layer of ash. The city was never rebuilt and largely disappeared from people’s minds until the 18th century, when the ruins were re-discovered. Now you can take an unparalleled look back into the lives of ancient Romans and discover how they lived, worked and interacted 2,000 years ago. The finely preserved ruins include villas, temples, theatres and bustling markets. Walk along the chariot-marked streets, visit the magnificent amphitheatre and the ‘Villa of Mysteries’. You can also visit the Roman Forum and basilica, temples, public baths, and the tiny Odeon created for music recitals. The rest of the day is free, but if the ruins piqued your interest, head to nearby Herculaneum, which also holds a wealth of fossilised archaeological finds.

This morning take a bus up the mighty Mt Vesuvius, where you’ll meet a local volcanology guide. Ascend to the summit of Mt Vesuvius for staggering 360 degree views over the Bay of Naples and into the steaming crater. Although Mt Vesuvius is still considered to be an active volcano, the last eruption was in 1944 and there's no sign of lava. See first-hand the awesome power of the volcano that engulfed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79AD. In the afternoon, travel by private vehicle to the picturesque resort town of Sorrento (approximately 1 hour). People have been coming to the peninsula and islands of the Sorrento region for at least 2,000 years, and set invitingly atop dramatic cliffs over sparkling, blue waters, it's easy to see why. There are many options in this small seaside town with its fine piazzas, maze of old streets, sidewalk cafes and glamorous shops. The area is also famous for its lemon groves, producing the famous limoncello liqueur. In the evening head out to try some of the best limoncello on offer in Sorrento.

You have a free day to explore this delightful area and the museums, galleries and piazzas of Sorrento. Perhaps stroll along the marina or cool off in the waters of the local small beaches. They’re not big on sandy beaches here, so swimming Sorrento-style is via wooden or stone bathing platforms beneath the cliffs. Taking a trip to Capri is also a great option, with a hydrofoil taking you across to the island that was once home to the magnificent holiday palaces of the Roman emperors. Capri’s dramatic rocky coastline is pierced by natural grottoes, while in the interior, narrow roads wind through fragrant citrus groves, past villages of flat-roofed white cubist-looking houses with flower-filled gardens, and manicured towns which offer swanky hotels and chic cafes. Here you can take a boat trip to the fairy-tale Blue Grotto (La Grotta Azzurra), where the water shines with an extraordinary blue translucence, a result of refraction of the sunlight outside. Your leader will be of assistance and will have plenty of suggestions of what to do and see today. End the day a very Italian way with a demonstration of Gelato making.

Arrive on the Amalfi Coast after a short journey by private vehicle (approximately 2 hours). The Amalfi peninsula is a land of rocky coasts, cliff-top vistas, azure seas, tiered lemon groves, whitewashed villages clinging to steep cliffs, and bright blue skies. If you're after a relaxing walk with a few cultural highlights, stroll from one side of Amalfi town to the other and pay a visit to the Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea and the Chiostro del Paradiso. If you’re after something more active, perhaps embark on a walk through the Valley of Mills where for centuries paper mills were in operation. Alternatively catch a bus up the Valley of Dragons to reach pretty Ravello. The French novelist André Gide once described this town as being ‘closer to the sky than the seashore’. For centuries, its lofty position and sunny, dry climate has made it an appealing place for writers, artists, musicians and travellers. Ravello also boasts two magnificent villas – the superb 11th Century Villa Rufolo which was once the home of Wagner, and Villa Cimbrone, a sumptuous 19th Century mansion with fabulous gardens and unequalled views over the Gulf of Salerno. Otherwise just laze around on the beaches and in the piazza, gazing back up at the amazingly picturesque part of the world.

Your leader will take you for a half-day hike along the narrow trail of the famous Sentiero Degli Dei (the Walk of the Gods) which, until quite recently, was followed by mules and donkeys as they traversed the dramatic landscape. This path winds its way through unique scenery and boasts unrivalled views along the coast. Walk through forests and fields of wildflowers, olive groves and vineyards, past ancient stone huts and beside sheer walls of granite. Glimpse local farmers tending their crops by hoe and elbow grease, herds of goats feeding beside the trail beside their shepherds, and teams of workmen commuting by mule. The trail ends in picturesque Positano where there will be ample time to explore and maybe take a dip in the sea. Return to Amalfi by ferry which is the perfect way to see the coast from a different perspective. With tonight your last night as a group, it’s a good idea to gather your fellow travellers together and head out for a feast to celebrate the end of this Italian adventure.

There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time. As there is so much to do along the Amalfi Coast you may want to consider to extend your stay here. We are happy to book additional accommodation for you, subject to availability. Please enquire at the time of booking.

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AAA'S FAMILY TRAVEL MASCOT SHARES HER FAVORITE THINGS TO DO AND KEEKEE KID'S GUIDE

August 28, 2023 | 8 min read.

Ah, Rome! Italy's capital city was once the center of the Roman Empire, leaving what is now an architectural and historical marvel. With a history of over 3,000 years, Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is home to – among other amazing things – the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, piazzas – or city squares – and 280 fountains! Mamma mia! Wow! KeeKee, AAA’s Family Travel Mascot and star of the award-winning children’s book series KeeKee’s Big Adventures , loves to visit Rome. These are her favorite things to do and see when she's there. THE COLOSSAL COLOSSEUM Standing inside the literally colossal Colosseum is an awe-inspiring experience. It is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, located in what was once the center of ancient Rome. It is the largest amphitheater in the world. Built in 80 AD to highlight Roman engineering, it had over 80 entrances and could accommodate somewhere between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators. A family-friendly guided tour is a great way for the family to learn about its history and the events that took place here. They can also take you to the underground chambers. Another fun option for kids is going to Gladiator School.

ROMAN FORUM RUINS The Roman Forum was the center of daily life in Rome for hundreds of years. Ruins here date back to the 5th century BC and are some of the most incredible remains of the Roman Empire. Forum means “plaza.” It’s where elections, public speeches, and victory marches (known as Triumphs) took place. Today it’s a mass of ruins and architectural fragments where your imagination can come to life thinking about all that has taken place on its grounds over its 1,100 years. The kids will love the wide-open spaces whether you take a guided tour or just a run-around. MAKE A WISH AT TREVI FOUNTAIN No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to one of the most famous fountains in the world, the Trevi Fountain. It got its name as it is built at the intersection of three roads “tre vie!” Did you know Trevi Fountain is a wishing fountain? According to legend, using your right hand to toss a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain will guarantee a return visit to Rome. Each day nearly €4,000 (or $5,500) in coins is tossed into the Trevi Fountain . The coins are collected every night and given to a charity that helps those homeless and impoverished.

LOOK UP IN THE PANTHEON The Pantheon is the best-preserved ancient building in Rome. The name comes from the Greek word Pantheion meaning “temple of all the gods.” KeeKee's tip for the kids… be sure to look up! The roof of the building is a large circular concrete dome. Built nearly 1,900 years ago in 125 AD, it is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. While we generally know the techniques used to build the dome, some details of the construction remain a mystery. Ancient Roman construction documents have not survived. And atop the dome is a large round opening called an oculus. It allows the sun in and lights up the entire building. It also allows the rain to come in. Another KeeKee’s tip for the kids… be sure to look down and look for the drains in the floor!

CELESTIAL SISTINE CHAPEL The Vatican is its own country and the world’s smallest nation. Vatican City is its capital, with 550 citizens! It is the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and where the leader of the Church, the Pope, lives. There are so many famous buildings and works of art in Rome, but KeeKee’s favorite is the ceiling INSIDE the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums. It is HU-U-U-GE. The painting is bigger than a basketball court! It was hand-painted by the famous Italian artist Michelangelo. The ceiling, completed in 1541, took four years to paint. Contrary to popular belief, Michelangelo painted the ceiling in a standing position using scaffolding he built himself, not lying down. ROME'S FURRY FRIENDS The famous Roman ruins at Torre Argentina span a full city block and are the home to over 300 stray cats. The Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary (located down below within the ruins) is a shelter for homeless cats.  Volunteers feed and care for the Italian gatti ( gatti means cats in Italian). You can even visit inside, and the cats are available for adoption!

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES The Mouth of Truth, or Bocca Della Verita , in Italian ( BOH-kah deh-lah verh-EAT-tah ) is a large round marble statue that was once a drain cover. It is best known as a lie detector. Starting in the Middle Ages, the myth holds that if a person places their hand in the mouth and tells a lie, the ancient stone sculpture will bite their hand off. CLIMB THE SPANISH STEPS What is so exciting about a stairway? Well, the Spanish Steps are the widest stairway in all of Europe and have 174 steps. A beautiful fountain is at the bottom of the steps in Piazza di Spagna . The piazza is a popular spot to drink in la dolce vita, which means “the sweet life” in Italian.

GO UNDERGROUND With a history of nearly 3,000 years, there are many miles of tunnels under the ground of Rome just outside the city. You can discover excavations of everything from ancient Roman drains and water cisterns to churches and catacombs. MANAGIA! EAT ! The kids, and the whole family, will love the food…pizza, pasta, and gelato…oh my! Gelato is the Italian word for “frozen.” It is a traditional Italian frozen dessert that is like ice cream but has a denser, smoother, and creamier texture. Although pizza was invented in Napoli (Naples) in the mid-1800s, there are so many pizzerias to try in Rome. Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s wonderful piazzas (town squares), where you find places to enjoy Roman cuisine sitting among the piazza’s beautiful fountains and architecture. Rome is a fantastic place for a family adventure, where you can time-travel through ancient ruins, indulge in mouthwatering treats, and soak up the city's vibrant spirit, creating memories that will have your whole family shouting " Ciao Bella " (Hello, beautiful!) for years to come! Rome Adventure Awaits!

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