The Sweet Life: Rome & Sorrento 2017
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Overview
Highlights
- After hours guided visit to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- gladiator school in Rome
- guided visits to Catacombs and Pompeii
- explore Isle of Capri by convertible & Amalfi coast by boat
- cheese & olive oil presentation & pizza making at countryside agriturismo
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Trip includes
- After-hours tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - unhurried viewing, fewer crowds Guided visits to the Colosseum & Catacombs of St. Callistus and a lesson in how to be a gladiator in Rome Evening at an agriturismo near Sorrento - see how cheese is made and olive oil is pressed; get tips on making your own pizza & learn to dance the Tarantella Jet boat to the Isle of Capri; travel up to Anacapri in a private convertible & take in the views on a chairlift ride A drive along the spectacular Amalfi coastline from Sorrento to Positano & a private cruise along the Amalfi Coast to the historic town of Amalfi Airport transfers on arrival and departure as noted 13 meals (6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners); all gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & drivers; service charges, taxes, and porterage
Itinerary
Tour begins: 3:00 PM, Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA. The "sweet life" begins with an included transfer from Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino to Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA, overlooking Villa Borghese park. First up is a guided over...
Get a morning's view of the Roman Forum, the political and economic center of ancient Rome, before heading out along the Appian Way. Your stop is Gladiator School, where you'll not only get a fun introduction to ancient Roman history but also learn the essentials of f...
Your day begins with a visit to the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Peter's Square, accompanied by a local guide. A walking tour takes you to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain, where legend has it that if you turn your back, throw a coin into the fountain a...
Travel first class from Rome to Naples aboard a high-speed train. Upon arrival, you're off to Pompeii, which was buried in the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD - take a walk through the ancient streets with a local guide. Following lunch at a local restaur...
From Sorrento, take a trip across the Gulf of Naples by high-speed jet boat to the Isle of Capri. A fabulous ride in a private convertible brings you along the cliffs of the Anacapri road, ending in the town of Anacapri. Ride a funicular to the highest point on the is...
You're in for an exciting ride today as you drive along the Amalfi Coast - the road rises, falls, twists and turns like a roller coaster. In Positano, take a walking tour before boarding a private boat for a cruise to Amalfi. Spend some free time in the lovely medieva...
Tour ends: Sorrento. Fly home anytime. A transfer from the Hilton Sorrento Palace to Naples Airport is included. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for your flight check-in at the airport.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.
In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.
Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.
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