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Rome to the Amalfi Coast: A Family Journey Through Italy’s South, 10 Days / 9 Nights

10 Days/9 Nights
Starting from
$8004
per person*

From the cobblestones of the Eternal City to the sparkling waters of the Amalfi Coast, this land-only family journey is Italy at its most joyful, created for grandparents, parents, and children to discover together. You begin in Rome, exploring the Eternal City in a fun electric tuk-tuk that glides past the Colosseum, the Vatican, and hidden corners the crowds never see. Then you slip off the tourist trail to the seaside town of Gaeta, where a local guide shares its beaches, legends, and flavors. Southward you settle into the Sorrento countryside, your relaxed base for a week of adventure: the haunting ruins of Pompeii brought to life by an expert guide, a boat day to the fabled island of Capri and its Blue Grotto, a food lover’s tour through the colorful streets of Naples, birthplace of pizza, and a breathtaking cruise along the Amalfi Coast to Positano and beyond. A private motor coach and English-speaking driver carry the whole family from place to place, comfortable four-star and countryside stays welcome you each night, and a personal pre-trip consultation ensures every detail is handled. All you have to do is make memories.

Starting from $8,004 per person, land only

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Day 1

WELCOME TO ROME, THE ETERNAL CITY

Land in Italy and settle into the heart of Rome with the whole family.

  • Arrive at Rome Fiumicino and meet your private driver
  • Transfer to your hotel in Rome’s historic center
  • Settle in and take a first stroll through the Eternal City
Day 2

ROME AT YOUR OWN PACE

A relaxed day to explore the Eternal City as a family.

  • Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a free day in Rome
  • Wander to the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, or Piazza Navona
  • Savor your first gelato and Roman pizza together
Day 3

ROME BY ELECTRIC TUK-TUK

A playful guided ride past the icons of the Eternal City.

  • Discover Rome aboard a fun electric tuk-tuk
  • Glide past the Colosseum, Vatican, and Janiculum views
  • Capture hidden gems and family photos along the way
Day 4

OFF THE BEATEN PATH TO SEASIDE GAETA

Trade the city for a sun-warmed town on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

  • Travel by private motor coach south to coastal Gaeta
  • Meet a local guide for a walk through its old town
  • Relax by the sea in a town few travelers know
Day 5

SOUTH TO THE SORRENTO COUNTRYSIDE

Settle into your relaxed base above the Bay of Naples.

  • Continue by private motor coach to the Sorrento area
  • Settle into a charming countryside retreat
  • Unwind amid lemon groves and sea views
Day 6

POMPEII, A CITY FROM THE PAST

Step back two thousand years with an expert local guide.

  • Travel by private vehicle to the ruins of Pompeii
  • Explore the ancient city with a local guide
  • Walk streets frozen in time beneath Vesuvius
Day 7

A BOAT DAY TO THE ISLAND OF CAPRI

Sail to a legendary island of grottoes and turquoise water.

  • Cruise to Capri by private motorboat with your captain
  • Swim, snorkel, and glimpse the famous Blue Grotto
  • Explore Capri and Anacapri with free time to roam
Day 8

NAPLES, FLAVORS OF A LIVING CITY

The birthplace of pizza, savored with a local guide.

  • Travel by private vehicle to vibrant Naples
  • Tour the UNESCO old town with a local guide
  • Taste Naples’ legendary street food along the way
Day 9

THE AMALFI COAST BY SEA

A grand finale cruising past Positano, Amalfi, and hidden coves.

  • Cruise the Amalfi Coast by private motorboat
  • Admire Positano, the Furore Fjord, and Li Galli
  • Enjoy free time in Positano and Amalfi
Day 10

ARRIVEDERCI, ITALY

Home with a lifetime of family memories.

  • Enjoy a final Italian breakfast
  • Private transfer to Naples or Rome airport
  • Depart with a suitcase full of memories

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Day 1

WELCOME TO ROME, THE ETERNAL CITY

Land in Italy and settle into the heart of Rome with the whole family.

Benvenuti in Italia. Your family adventure begins as you land at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport, where a private driver is waiting to whisk everyone, luggage and all, into the heart of the Eternal City.

After settling into your hotel in Rome’s historic center, step outside for a first taste of la dolce vita, a gelato in hand and two thousand years of history at your feet.

Grandparents and grandchildren taking a selfie at an airport departure lounge with suitcases, traveling to Italy
Day 2

ROME AT YOUR OWN PACE

A relaxed day to explore the Eternal City as a family.

Today the Eternal City is yours to enjoy at a relaxed, family-friendly pace. Sleep in, linger over cappuccino and cornetti, and let the day unfold as you please.

Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, marvel at the Pantheon, or chase the perfect slice of Roman pizza through the lively lanes of the centro storico. There is no wrong way to fall in love with Rome.

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Day 3

ROME BY ELECTRIC TUK-TUK

A playful guided ride past the icons of the Eternal City.

This afternoon Rome reveals itself in the most delightful way, aboard a fun electric tuk-tuk. Your driver-guide weaves past the majestic Colosseum, grand St. Peter’s Square, and the sweeping city views from the Janiculum Hill.

Between the icons you discover hidden corners and captivating stories the crowds never reach, all from the comfort of your open-air seat. Cameras ready, this is Rome the whole family will always remember.

A family walking through Bernini's colonnade toward St. Peter's Square and the obelisk in Vatican City, Rome, Italy
Day 4

OFF THE BEATEN PATH TO SEASIDE GAETA

Trade the city for a sun-warmed town on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Leaving the city behind, your private motor coach carries the family south along the coast to Gaeta, a sun-warmed seaside town that most travelers never discover.

A local guide leads you through its atmospheric old town, sharing tales of saints and sailors, before an afternoon to simply breathe in the sea air and enjoy the slower rhythm of southern Italy.

A family looking out over the seaside town of Gaeta at sunset, Lazio, Italy
Day 5

SOUTH TO THE SORRENTO COUNTRYSIDE

Settle into your relaxed base above the Bay of Naples.

Today you journey onward to the Sorrento countryside, your relaxed home for the days ahead, set above the sparkling Bay of Naples.

Settle into your charming rural retreat among lemon groves and olive trees, and let the children run free as the grown-ups toast to the week of adventure to come.

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Day 6

POMPEII, A CITY FROM THE PAST

Step back two thousand years with an expert local guide.

This morning a private vehicle carries you to Pompeii, the ancient Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Vesuvius nearly two thousand years ago.

With an expert local guide, you wander streets, homes, and squares where daily life stopped in an instant, a spellbinding and unforgettable lesson in history for every generation.

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Day 7

A BOAT DAY TO THE ISLAND OF CAPRI

Sail to a legendary island of grottoes and turquoise water.

A day of pure magic awaits on the water. You board a private motorboat with your English-speaking captain and set course for the legendary island of Capri.

Along the way you glimpse sea grottoes and the famous Blue Grotto, swim and snorkel in crystal-clear coves, and enjoy free time to explore Capri and Anacapri, from the chic Piazzetta to sweeping island views.

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Day 8

NAPLES, FLAVORS OF A LIVING CITY

The birthplace of pizza, savored with a local guide.

Today belongs to Naples, one of Italy’s most vivid and delicious cities. A private vehicle brings you to its UNESCO-listed old town, where a local guide unlocks its layered history of churches, castles, and hidden treasures.

Best of all, this is a feast for the senses. As the birthplace of pizza, Naples serves up a street-food tasting the whole family will savor, from fried treats to sweet sfogliatella and, of course, the world’s finest pizza.

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Day 9

THE AMALFI COAST BY SEA

A grand finale cruising past Positano, Amalfi, and hidden coves.

For your grand finale, a private motorboat carries the family along one of the most beautiful coastlines on earth, the fabled Amalfi Coast.

You cruise past the Furore Fjord, the Li Galli islands, and hidden coves, pausing to swim in emerald waters and to wander the pastel streets of Positano and Amalfi, a perfect farewell to southern Italy.

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Day 10

ARRIVEDERCI, ITALY

Home with a lifetime of family memories.

After a final Italian breakfast, your private driver is waiting to transfer the family to the airport in Naples or Rome for your journey home.

You leave with hearts full and camera rolls overflowing, carrying the sights, flavors, and shared moments of an Italian family adventure you will treasure for a lifetime. Arrivederci, until you return.

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This Package Includes:

  • Private airport transfer on arrival in Rome, with an English-speaking driver
  • 3 nights accommodation in a premium 4-Star Hotel in the historic center of Rome, with daily breakfast
  • 5 nights accommodation in a charming countryside property near Sorrento, with daily breakfast
  • A guided electric tuk-tuk tour of Rome, approximately 3 hours
  • Private motor coach transfer as per Itinerary
  • 1 night accommodation in a premium seaside Hotel in Gaeta, with daily breakfast
  • A 2-hour guided walking tour of Gaeta with a local guide
  • 5 nights accommodation in a charming countryside property near Sorrento, with daily breakfast
  • A half-day Pompeii excursion by private vehicle with driver, including a 2-hour local guide and entrance tickets
  • A full-day Capri boat excursion by private motorboat with an English-speaking captain, with snorkeling and free time on the island
  • A full-day Naples excursion by private vehicle with driver, including a 4-hour guided tour with a Neapolitan street food tasting
  • A full-day Amalfi Coast boat excursion by private motorboat with an English-speaking captain, with free time in Positano and Amalfi
  • Hotel hospitality city taxes, pre-paid
  • Porterage service at each hotel, one piece of luggage per person
  • All transportation by private motor coach with an English-speaking driver
  • Daily breakfast, VAT, local taxes, and service charges

This Package Does Not Include:

  • International airfare to and from Italy.
  • Additional U.S. and Foreign Departure Taxes and Surcharge Fees assessed by the Airlines.
  • Lunches and dinners unless otherwise specified.
  • Beverages during meals, or where not included.
  • Entrance fees to monuments or museums unless specified, tips, and extras.
  • Optional Blue Grotto entrance and the Capri tourist tax, to be paid locally.
  • Optional Travel Insurance Program.
  • All that is not listed under PACKAGE INCLUDES.

Terms and Conditions:

  • All itineraries are customizable.
  • This sample is designed to inspire your own unforgettable Italian family journey.
  • Independent Tour package customizable to your wishes and needs.
  • Available all year around on request.
  • The itinerary may be reversed or modified for technical or seasonal reasons.
  • Boat excursions may not operate in the event of bad weather or rough sea conditions, in which case they are rescheduled or replaced with an alternative of comparable standard.
  • Some transfers are operated with an English speaking driver. Some excursions are operated with a local guide.
  • (*) Rate based on two adult persons sharing a double or twin bedded room with private bathroom. Single rooms are available at an additional supplement. Children’s, triple, and quadruple room rates and alternative accommodation arrangements are available upon request. (Additional and different charges may apply).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good trip for families with children and grandparents?

Yes. The pace is relaxed, a private motor coach and driver handle all the travel, and the days balance history, beaches, boats, and food so every generation is delighted. The tuk-tuk in Rome and the boat days to Capri and the Amalfi Coast are firm family favorites.

Is airfare included, and can Trips 2 Italy arrange it?

This is a land-only package, so international flights are not included, which keeps your departure city and dates flexible. As a full service Italy specialist, Trips 2 Italy is happy to arrange your airfare from any U.S. gateway in the class and schedule that best fit your preferences and budget. Just ask and we will tailor it to your needs.

How does the family get around?

All land travel is by private motor coach or private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, from airport arrival to your final departure. The Capri and Amalfi Coast days are aboard a private motorboat with an English-speaking captain.

How much walking is involved?

The pace is comfortable, but Pompeii, Capri, and the Amalfi villages involve walking on cobblestones, steps, and gentle hills. There is plenty of time to rest, swim, and savor long Italian meals.

Can the itinerary be customized?

Absolutely. Every Trips 2 Italy journey is fully customizable and can be tailored to your family’s interests, pace, and dates, or extended with additional nights and experiences.

What kind of accommodations are used?

You stay in hand-selected, family-friendly properties: a four-star hotel in the historic center of Rome, a welcoming seaside hotel in Gaeta, and a charming countryside retreat near Sorrento, all with daily breakfast.