8 Day Italy Itinerary (Sicily, Amalfi Coast & Rome)

  8 Day Italy Itinerary (Sicily, Amalfi Coast & Rome)  
Days 1 – 2 – Explore Palermo with Rental Car
  • Palermo: The capital of Sicily, which is strategically located in the Mediterranean. Sightseeing includes the honey-colored Catalan-influenced Cathedral and the Byzantine mosaics in La Martorana Church and the Royal Apartments of the Palace
  • Rental Car – Pick Up Rental Car at Hertz in PMO- Opel Insignia GS, Mercedes C-Class, Range Rover or ALIKE
  • Hotel – 2 Nights Palermo – Hotel Piazza Borsa – Executive/Double Room
Mt. Vesuvius  
Day 3  – Palermo to Sorrento
  • Rental Car – Drop off rental car at Hertz PMO Airport
  • FLIGHT: ​PMO Airport to NAP Airport
  • Private Transfer NAP to Sorrento Hotel ~1 hour
  • Hotel – 4 Nights at Luxury Bellevue Syrene
 
Day 4 – Sorrento & Wine Tasting
  • Sorrento: Wonderfully situated in the Bay of Naples, this seaside town on the Amalfi Coast has enthralled the senses for centuries. Stroll the beautiful streets, walking under lemon trees and quaint shops and cafes as you enjoy the views of looming Mt. Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri.
  • Activity –  Wine Tasting at Enoteca Fuoro 51
    • Enjoy a wine tasting at the Enoteca Fuoro 51. Make your own way to the winery, which is situated in the pedestrian area of the historical town center. The wine tasting is held by an English speaking somelier and it includes 3 different wines, accompanied by cheese, salami, jam and bread.
Day 5 – Sorrento – Amalfi Coast Private Driver Tour
  • Excursion – Private Amalfi Coast Tour
    • Explore the cliff top towns of the Amalfi Coast with this private tour. Skip the hassle of a rental car and let your private driver do the navigating. The itinerary includes free time to wander through the towns of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello at your own pace. Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Sorrento is included.
  Private Amalfi Coast Tour
Day 6 – Sorrento Cooking Class
  • Cooking Class – Morning cooking class at Annamaria’s Country House from Sorrento
    • The villa is located on the Hills of Sorrento and it is surrounded by roses, orange, lemon trees and Mediterranean vegetation. Upon arrival at Villa, the owner, Annamaria, will welcome guests with an aperitif during which she will lead them to the vegetable garden to pick the ingredients required for the dishes she intends preparing.
    • The visit continues to the olive trees that are used to make extra virgin oil which is used in the preparation of dishes of the area. Guests will live the tradition of country cooking actively as at the villa they are able to cook personally with Annamaria and her staff. You will cook marvaleous dishes and main courses which will be sampled on the Patio in front of the Villa.
    • Sample dishes that are prepared include: Fresh pasta cut and filled in many different ways such as ravioli, lasagna, cannelloni, fettuccine, scialatielli etc etc., the famous Neapolitan Pizza, Caprese cake with lemon, pie cake with ricotta and pears and other typical pastries.
Cooking Class Annamaria’s Country House
Day 7 – Sorrento to Rome
  • Rome: ​After a quick shot of espresso and a bit of gelato, grab your camera and take it to the streets for a photoshoot of a lifetime. For many, Rome is their favorite city to photograph with its beautiful architecture, fountains and monuments dating all the way back to ancient times.
  • Private Transfer -Private Day Transfer – Sorrento to Rome
  • Hotel – 1 Night Rome – Hotel Dei Mellini – Superior/Double Room
  8 Day Italy Trip (Sicily, Amalfi Coast & Rome)  
Day 8 – Rome to Return Home
  • Private Transfer – Rome Hotel to Rome Airport (FCO)
—What Did Our Client Say About This Trip?—
  • “We arrived home safe and sound last evening and had a great trip.  The cooking “school” was fabulous.  If someone else is looking to attend a class in Sorrento, I highly recommend Anne Marie’s.  She’s warm, inviting, has a great kitchen,  Her place is also a Bed and Breakfast, by the way.  Thanks again for everything!   — Joyce M—“

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