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8-Day Crossing the Southern Italian Style Time Tunnel Tours from Rome Tour Code: 243-19263

Overview
Visit Alberobello, Amalfi, Capri, Caserta, Matera, Naples, Ostuni, Pompeii, Sorrento.
  • Leisurely exploration Capri Island, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Matera
  • Must-try cuisine The most beautiful coffee shop of a century-old brand, the birthplace of Pizza
  • Fairy tale world The Big Mushroom Village, the Caserta Palace in Italian Versailles
  • Picturesque towns Seaside Sorrento, quaint Ravello, and the white mountain town
Price (/Person)
    Single $1901
    Double $1365
    3rd Person
    Child
    (Age 2-11)    		 $1155
    Infant
    (Age 0-2)    		 $1050
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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
Day 1 Rome
Day 2 Rome - Caserta - Naples (207 km)
Day 3 Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento - Naples (89 km)
Day 4 Naples -Ferry - Capri Island - Ferry - Salerno (56 km)
Day 5 Salerno - Amalfi - Salerno (29 km)
Day 6 Salerno - Matera - Bari (221 km)
Day 7 Bari - Ostuni - Alberobello - Bari (150 km)
Day 8 Bari - Rome (374 km)

Day 1: Rome

Deluxe Hotel: iH Hotels Roma Z3**** or similar
Meal: Excluded

Your enjoyable journey starts when you land at Rome(FCO/CIA) airport. Paid Airport pickup service: A driver will pick you up according to your actual flight arrival time and send you back to the hotel to rest.

  • Rome, ITALY

    Rome, ITALY
    The history of this amazing city spans more than two and a half thousand years. It is one of the most historic places on the planet Earth, and it's artistic and cultural contributions have colored global development.

Day 2: Rome - Caserta - Naples (207 km)

Standard Hotel: Inn Naples Airport*** or similar
Meal: Excluded
After gathering, we will visit the famous Italian Versailles - Caserta Palace. Built in 1752, the palace is magnificent and the gardens are vast. Its typical baroque design is rare today, and it was listed in the World Cultural Heritage in 1996. Then we will go to Naples, the birthplace of pizza. In addition to visiting local attractions, we will also go to the most beautiful coffee shop of the century - Caffe Gambrinus. We will stay overnight in Naples or nearby cities.

  • Caserta, ITALY

    An important agricultural, commercial, and industrial comune and city, Caserta is located 36 Kilometers north of Naples on the edge of the Campanian plain at the foot of the Campanian Subapennine mountain range. The city is best known for the 18th-century Bourbon Royal Palace of Caserta.

    Royal Palace of Caserta

    Caserta Palace is an enormous royal home built from 1752 by the House of Bourbon on the edge of Naples. It's one of the largest palaces in the world, with about 1200 rooms, and is also significant for its huge park that stretches up the side of a hill.

    Admission (Optional): Adult €15; Child €15

  • Naples, ITALY

    Naples, ITALY
    is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy, after Rome and Milan. In 2015, around 975,260 people lived within the city's administrative limits.

    Caffe Gambrinus

    The Caffe Gambrinus is a historic, private cafe or coffeehouse in Central Naples. Located right at the corner of Piazza Plebiscito, the historic coffee house has been a haunt of intellectuals, politicians, and everyday folk since 1860.

Day 3: Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento - Naples (89 km)

Standard Hotel: Inn Naples Airport*** or similar
Meal: Excluded
After breakfast, we will visit the ancient city of Pompeii, which was buried by volcanic eruption in AD 79 and rediscovered and excavated around 1800. It feels like traveling back in time to the bustling city with crowds, traffic, and colorful nightlife from two thousand years ago. After the tour, we will head to the charming and picturesque town of Sorrento, known for its pleasant climate and featured in the famous Neapolitan song "Torna a Surriento." We will spend the night in Naples or a nearby city.

  • Pompeii, ITALY

    Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy's Campania region. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried in meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E.

    Ruins of Pompeii

    Ruins of Pompeii
    Pompeii is one of the most significant proofs of Roman civilization and, like an open book, provides outstanding information on the art, customs, trades and everyday life of the past.

    Admission (Optional): Adult €35; Child €35; Pompeii Ancient City Ticket Eur 19+ guided tour of the ancient city + reservation fee (skip the queue, minimum of 10 people required to proceed)

  • Sorrento, ITALY

    Sorrento, ITALY
    This Italian town overlooking the Bay of Naples is a popular tourist destination. It has been settled since Roman times and been visited by many famous writers like Lord Byron, Henrik Ibsen, and John Keats.

  • Naples, ITALY

    Naples, ITALY
    is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy, after Rome and Milan. In 2015, around 975,260 people lived within the city's administrative limits.

Day 4: Naples -Ferry - Capri Island - Ferry - Salerno (56 km)

Deluxe Hotel: Hotel Commercio**** or similar
Meal: Excluded
After breakfast, take a ferry to Capri Island (including the ferry ticket, about 1 hour). This island has been favored by emperors, artists, and thinkers since ancient Roman times, no wonder it is called the "Island of the Sirens". It is a popular tourist destination for watching the sea and the sea erosion. The clear sea is a beautiful blue, full of the primitive charm of nature! If weather permits, a visit to the dreamy sea cave "Blue Grotto" can be arranged. Return by ferry to the next stop: Salerno, and stay overnight in Salerno or nearby.

  • Capri, ITALY

    Capri is an island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrentine Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples in the Campania region of Italy. The main town Capri that is located on the island shares the name. It has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic.

Day 5: Salerno - Amalfi - Salerno (29 km)

Deluxe Hotel: Hotel Commercio**** or similar
Meal: Excluded
Drive to the famous Amalfi Coast, known as the most beautiful coastline. Follow the coastline along the cliffs and arrive at the town of Amalfi, which is nestled under steep cliffs and is a medieval village built against towering cliffs. Walking around the town is awe-inspiring and beautiful. Overnight in Salerno or a nearby city.

  • Amalfi, ITALY

    A town and comune in the province of Salerno, in the region of Campania, Italy, an important tourist destination and included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Day 6: Salerno - Matera - Bari (221 km)

Deluxe Hotel: Hotel & Residence Federiciano****or similar
Meal: Excluded
Visit the forgotten paradise of Matera, famous for its ancient caves, rich history, diverse geography, and unique atmosphere. The town's ancient caves have been transformed into hotels, restaurants, and shops, attracting tourists and filmmakers alike. Matera's Sassi caves and historic center were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. Later, drive to Bari and spend the night in Bari or a nearby city.

  • Matera, ITALY

    This area has been settled since the Paleolithic era. Its town center, known as the Sassi, is home to a system of caves that have been used as housing for thousands of years.

    Sassi di Matera

    Sassi di Matera
    Sassi di Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the architecture of the characteristic town walking through its streets.

Day 7: Bari - Ostuni - Alberobello - Bari (150 km)

Deluxe Hotel: Hotel & Residence Federiciano****or similar
Meal: Excluded
The village of Alberobello looks like a bunch of giant mushrooms and is so adorable that it seems like it could only exist in a fairytale world. Then, we'll head to the white mountain city of Ostuni, which has been influenced by the Renaissance and Baroque styles and exudes an elegant and refined atmosphere. We will stay in Bari or a nearby city tonight.

  • Ostuni, ITALY

    Ostuni, often called the “White Town,” a charming example of Mediterranean architecture. With some excellent restaurants, stylish bars and swish yet intimate places to stay.

  • Alberobello, ITALY

    A small town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy. It has 10 735 inhabitants and is famous for its unique trullo buildings. The trulli of Alberobello have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996.

Day 8: Bari - Rome (374 km)

Meal: Excluded
After a leisurely breakfast, drive back to Rome. The tour ends at around 18:30 infront of RomaTiburtina railway station
  • The tour ends at the Rome Tiburtina Railway Station around 18:30.

Price Includes

  • Hotel: Twin share basis. For child aged 2 - 11 years old will be sharing a room with 2 adults.
    (Hotel information will be confirmed 24 hours prior departure.)
  • Transportation: Air Conditioned luxury coach and other transportation listed in itinerary.
  • Breakfast: Daily Continental breakfast including coffee or tea, juice, bread, jam. All others meals not listed are at your expense.
  • Guide: Professional English speaking tour guide Level 2: semi-guided tour

Price Excludes

  • Optional Activities
Destination Adult Child
Amalfi
RAVELLO Taxi (One Way) (Optional) €160 €160
Shuttle bus to RAVELLO (one way, there is possibility that public bus may not be on time) (Optional) €1.50 €1.50
Villa Rufolo Ravello Ticket (Optional) €8 €8
Capri
Blue hole (Optional) €50 €50
Capri Funicolare (One Way) (Optional) €2.40 €2.40
Capri Giardini Di Augusto (Optional) €1.50 €1.50
Capri Taxi (One Way) (Optional) €25 €25
Caserta
Royal Palace of Caserta (Optional) €15 €15
The Royal Palace of Caserta Garden shuttle bus (Optional) €2.50 €2.50
Pompeii
Ruins of Pompeii (Optional)
Pompeii Ancient City Ticket Eur 19+ guided tour of the ancient city + reservation fee (skip the queue, minimum of 10 people required to proceed)
 €35 €35
  • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
  • Travel insurance, visa fees
  • Any charges for additional itinerary are not listed in itinerary
  • A mandatory service fees for tour guide/bus driver (min. Euro 10 /day per person).
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Personal expensessuch as room service, telephone, laundry service charges
  • Losses or additional expenses: The Company will accept no responsibilities for losses or additional expense due to accident.
  • City entrance and Overnight City tax charges (Mandatory)
    Amalfi Entrance Tax 10.00 Euro
    Pompei Entrance Tax 10.00 Euro
    Rome City entrance + Overnight City tax 10.00 Euro

Additional Note

  • Due to different bus models, we may not be able to accommodate participants using wheelchairs. Therefore, we regret that we cannot accept wheelchair users to join our tour. (Note: For "private group tours", please inform us before receiving a quote.)
  • As the space for luggage on the tour bus is limited, each passenger can only carry one piece of luggage with them (luggage not exceeding 30 KG, with the sum of three sides not exceeding 158 cm). If a passenger carries more than one piece of luggage (if there is enough space in the luggage compartment), an additional €5 per piece of luggage per day will be charged as a driver handling fee. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
  • Our company reserves the right to publicly display participant's portraits taken during the tour. We will capture activities and moments during the trip for promotional purposes.
  • European tours are different from other countries in the world. Most tourist attractions cannot be reached directly by tour buses and require walking tours. If a passenger has limited mobility, they may have to wait on the bus at some attractions and cannot visit with the group. Loss of attractions cannot be used as a reason to request compensation or refunds. Please pay attention and think carefully before joining the tour. Once you have registered and confirmed your participation, it also means that you accept our company's terms and conditions.
  • Please present this tour ticket for boarding at the designated assembly point on time. We will not wait for latecomers, and the tour fee will not be refunded. Our company is not responsible for any consequences. In case of emergencies, please call the emergency phone number provided.
  • Participants are responsible for bringing and carrying valid travel documents (passport), electronic health codes, and visas with a validity period of at least six months from the departure date. In any case or for any reason, if the participant is refused entry by the immigration authorities (customs), our company is not responsible, and any losses incurred are the responsibility of the participant. The tour fee will not be refunded.
  • Please avoid bringing valuable items and precious jewelry as much as possible. Valuables and documents should be carried with you at all times and kept under your own supervision. Our company, driver, and tour leader are not responsible for any loss.
  • Tour members must abide by the laws and regulations of each country, and it is strictly prohibited to carry private goods for profit and illegal items. Smoking is prohibited in all public places and indoor buildings (including hotel rooms) in Europe, with fines of up to thousands of euros, so please abide by the law. In recent years, some famous buildings (attractions) in Europe have banned visitors from sitting on the ground to rest or eat, which is not only considered rude but may also face immediate prosecution.
  • In any case or for personal reasons, if a tour member requests to leave on their own, return individually or leave the tour midway, our company will assist in making arrangements. However, our company will not be responsible for any indirect or direct cost losses incurred due to delays in transportation or other circumstances that result in missing the pre-arranged itinerary or accommodation.
  • Any tour participant who intentionally obstructs the tour leader's work, endangers the safety of others, or affects the normal activities and interests of the group, the tour leader has the right to cancel their tour qualification, order the participant to leave the group depending on the specific situation or with the consent of the majority of the tour participants. The remaining balance of the unfinished part of the journey will not be refunded, and any actions taken by the participant after leaving the group will not be related to the company.
  • If the flight or bus is delayed due to a malfunction or traffic congestion, resulting in itinerary changes or canceled programs, tour participants may not use this as an excuse to oppose or withdraw from the tour. In case of bad weather, strikes, or unexpected accidents that cause delays in the itinerary, tour participants may not demand compensation or refund of tour fees.
  • The itinerary is for reference purposes only. The company will make appropriate arrangements and adjustments based on the actual situation regarding the tour program, accommodation location, and other issues. The possibility of canceling programs due to the closure of attractions or local holidays cannot be ruled out. Tour participants are expected to accept and may not object.
  • The tourist transportation and hotels used by our company, such as airplanes, ships, trains, or buses, have various regulations for the safety of participants and issues such as lost luggage, accidents, and property damage. These situations will be handled based on the regulations established by each institution and will not be related to our company. We recommend that participants purchase travel insurance and luggage insurance on their own. For details on how to purchase insurance, please contact the travel agency you registered with or our company directly.
  • The temperature difference between day and night in Europe is substantial, the annual average temperature exceeds 30 degrees for less than two months, and European countries have strong environmental protection awareness. Therefore, hotels in Europe may not have standard air conditioning.
  • If the number of participants is small, We has the right to combine guests of different languages on the same tour bus.

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Terms & Condition

  • Booking changes
    A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.
  • Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
    Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. The time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to TakeTours by email or through webmail at Contact Us .
  • Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
    31 days or more prior to departure - Free cancellation with full refund.
    16-31 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount. For Egypt Tour: 50% of total purchase amount (after deducting the cost of Ferry transportation and Air transportation)
    Within 15 days prior to departure or no show - 100% of the total purchase amount.
    Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
    Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain the normal operation.
    The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
    NOTE: 1) We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour. 2) If a guest quits during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated. 3) Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible. 4) Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
  • In the event of weather, war, strikes and other force majeure that make it impossible to tour, We will try its best to protect the safety of guests and their property. We reserves the right to cancel or adjust part or all of the itinerary, and will not bear any direct or indirect responsibility caused by force majeure. The paid tour fee is non-refundable.

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