When Liz & Dick were carousing in Rome during the filming of Cleopatra and a Pucci-clad Jackie-O was besieged by paparazzi on Capri, the age of "La Dolce Vita" was in full swing. From Rome's stylishly elegant Via Veneto to the breezy sun-drenched playgrounds of the Amalfi Coast, this affordable 7-night package is a perfect getaway for those who wish to indulge themselves in "the sweet life".
Your adventure begins with a three night stay at Rome's 4-Star Hotel Giulio Cesare. The elegant Hotel Giulio Cesare is the dream of every tourist: located within walking distance from St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum, Piazza del Popolo, the Spanish Steps and the shopping district on Via Condotti. Located in the residential Prati district, the palazzo was once a patrician villa and - while preserving the flavor and charm of the original structure - all of its facilities are designed to meet the needs of the most discerning guests. Among the oldest continually inhabited cities of the world, a half-day Private Walking Tour [included with your package] will help shed some light on nearly 3000 years of history! From its humble origins as a village of mud huts along the Tiber River to the pinnacle of imperial splendor under the Caesars and its subsequent role as the capital of Christendom, no other city in the world tells quite as fascinating a tale as does Roma.
Heading south towards Naples, it is not long before the scenery starts to change and, when driving along the coast, the transformation is truly astonishing. The Costiera Amalfitana - or Amalfi Coast - is justly considered one of the most breathtakingly spectacular stretches of coastline in the world. Dramatic rocky outcroppings, picturesque fishing villages clinging to cliffsides, a blue sky that never seems to cloud and the shimmering ever-present azure sea characterize an area that has come to symbolize the leisured life of the carefree international jet-set. Snaking one's way along the shoreline of the Amalfi coast, you will reach the charming town of Sorrento, where you will enjoy four nights at the beautiful 5-Star Hotel Hotel Bellevue Syrene. Situated on the site of an ancient Roman villa, the Hotel Bellevue Syrene retains elements of its 18th century origins. Preserved on the walls of the billiard room and bar are the original frescoes and mosaics. There is a large, well decorated dining room, as well as a fine restaurant. Remains of the original Roman villa, like the columns in the garden and vaulted passageways, are still in existence. The hotel itself is perched on the cliffs with panoramic views of the coastline and an elevator down to the beach below. An ideal place from which to explore the Amalfi Coast, the Bellevue Syrene is simply unforgettable. A half-day Private Tour [included] will take you through the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Naples, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Capri are also within easy reach.
Package Includes:
- Private Arrival Transfer (Rome)
- 3 Nights at Hotel Giulio Cesare**** (Rome)
- Half-Day Private Walking Tour (Rome)
- Auto Rental (4-Day; mid-size; manual)
- 4 Nights at Hotel Bellevue Syrene****(Sorrento)
- Half Day Private Excursion to Pompeii
* or alternative hotel of equivalent category depending upon availability at time of package purchase. All accommodations based on double occupancy with breakfast, taxes and service included.
- Land only package - air is not included
- Pricing is per person based on double occupancy.
- The rental car for this package is to be picked-up and dropped-off at Rome's Fuimicino Airport
Price: from AUD$ 3,501 or USD$ 2,648 per person
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