Tour overview

This 8-day small-group adventure travels south from Rome to the Amalfi Coast by train and private vehicle. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve. You stay seven nights in hotels, with breakfast daily.

From Rome you take the train to Naples for a leader-led walk through the historic centre and Spanish Quarter, and a caffè sospeso, the local tradition of buying a coffee for a stranger. You then explore the ruins of Pompeii with a local guide and climb to the crater rim of Mount Vesuvius with a volcanology guide.

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In Sorrento you join a limoncello tasting and a gelato-making demonstration, with a free day to explore. On the Amalfi Coast you hike the Path of the Gods high above the sea to Positano, then return to Amalfi by ferry along the coast.

The physical rating is low, with some longer walks. This trip suits travellers who want history, food and coastal walking in a short break.

Trip highlights

  • Naples historic centre (Day 2)
  • Pompeii with a local guide (Day 3)
  • Mount Vesuvius crater rim (Day 4)
  • A limoncello tasting in Sorrento (Day 4)
  • The Path of the Gods (Day 7)
  • A ferry from Positano to Amalfi (Day 7)

Your route

10 stops from Rome to Minori

8-day route: Rome – Naples – Pompeii – Vesuvius – Sorrento – Minori – Positano – Amalfi
  1. Rome Day 1
  2. Naples Day 2
  3. Pompeii Days 2–3
  4. Herculaneum Day 3
  5. Sorrento Days 4–5
  6. Capri Day 5
  7. Minori Days 6–7
  8. Amalfi Day 6
  9. Positano Day 7
  10. Minori Day 8

Why choose this tour

Pompeii, Vesuvius and the Amalfi Coast in one week. A small group with a local leader.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to southern Italy
  • Food lovers
  • Walkers
  • Solo travellers
The ruins of the forum at Pompeii

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Rome, Italy to Minori, Italy

  1. Day 1 · Rome Rome

    A welcome meeting.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Naples, Pompeii Pompeii

    Naples by train.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Pompeii Pompeii

    The ancient city.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento Sorrento

    The crater rim.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Sorrento Sorrento

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Amalfi Coast, Minori Minori

    To the coast.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Bomerano, Positano, Amalfi Path of the Gods

    A famous hike.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Minori Minori

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The crater of Mount Vesuvius

Where you stay

  • Rome (1 night) Hotel
  • Pompeii (2 nights) Hotel
  • Sorrento (2 nights) Hotel
  • Minori (2 nights) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights in hotels
  • Meals 7 breakfasts
  • Trains, private transfers and local buses
  • Guided Pompeii visit and Vesuvius crater walk
  • Limoncello tasting and gelato-making demonstration
  • Path of the Gods hike and Positano to Amalfi ferry
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Houses on the cliffs of Positano

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a slow pace
  • You want most meals included
  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
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Sorrento's harbour and coastline from above

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,745 per person, twin share, tour only. 132 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Italy?

No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.

How hard is the walking?

Mostly easy, with a steady climb on Vesuvius and a long downhill on the Path of the Gods.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast every day from Day 2, leaving time to try local restaurants.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

Are flights included?

No, flights to Rome and from Naples are arranged separately.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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