Rome & the Amalfi Coast: Christmas Season in Sorrento - Holiday

An overnight flight takes you to Italy. Journey through southern Italy and experience its rich scenery, art, culture, food, and wine. During the holiday season, Italy’s festive spirit greets you with buzzing shopping streets, twinkling decorations, and delicious traditions. From Rome to Sorrento, feel the joy in the air among locals and discover Italy’s inviting winter ambiance.

Arrive in the “Eternal City” of Rome! This city, steeped in history and tradition, comes alive with holiday shoppers, decorated streets, and a cheerful atmosphere. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome drink celebrating the start of your Italian journey.

Begin your exploration of the Eternal City with an expert-guided tour of Rome’s Renaissance and Baroque highlights. Climb to the top of the Spanish Steps for views of the city’s skyline and down its famous 135 stairs. Stroll over cobblestone streets and weathered passageways to discover famous sights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon’s imposing facade. Finish a full morning of exploration in the oval-shaped Piazza Navona. Then, make the most of a free afternoon in Italy’s capital city. Maybe you’ll set off for Saint Peter’s Square to take in the iconic scene. Or do as the Romans do and take care of some holiday shopping along Via del Corso before gathering for dinner at a local restaurant.

Journey to the Sorrentine Peninsula, an iconic coastline of rocky beaches and towering cliffs. En route, pause at a local winery to savor the area’s famous Lacryma Christi. Enjoy a typical lunch before experiencing the eerily preserved ruins of Pompeii your way, because it’s your choice! Pick between a leisurely-paced tour of the highlights -OR- a faster-paced visit combining the highlights with Pompeii's further-out gems. In the late afternoon, settle into your hotel in Sorrento.* Take some time to explore the property, perched in a scenic location above town and sea. As dusk falls, the Bay of Naples lights up with twinkling lights from the towns along its coast. As you settle into your home for the next five nights, you might even catch a glimpse of Mount Vesuvius in the distance, the volcano that famously erupted and buried Pompeii.