Leaving Rome will, indeed, be a sad time; but dry your tears with the knowledge that what awaits you in neighboring Campania is nothing short of exquisite!
Take the train from Rome to Naples where you can arrange for an optional private transfer to your Sorrento hotel.
If you want an authentic taste of southern Italian culture, Sorrento is as good a destination as any on the peninsula. Walking through Sorrento you'll be surrounded by the thrilling energy of Campania, complemented by the constant drone of Vespa motorbikes tearing through the city and rugged Italian men conversing heatedly in the cafés. Just like that of Naples, Sorrento's fare is mainly based on the holy culinary trinity of tomato, basil, and mozzarella, and the resulting dishes are any food lover's dream. And as the city pulsates with vivacity, Sorrento's cliffs invite you to admire a panoramic view of the Mediterranean, either hand-in-hand with your significant other or in solitary contemplation with a glass of wine.
Once you've turned to corner onto Italy's most beautiful highway, you'll know your in for the time of your life in the scenic Amalfi Coast.
The beauty that extends the entire length of the Amalfi Coast is nothing short of mythic. For the Ancients it was quite literally so: their explanation for the region's remarkable crystal blue waters, lush gardens, and arresting views was related to the legend of the romance between Hercules and his beautiful but ill-fated lover, the nymph Amalfi. Even in the 21st century, traveling the Amalfi Coast and the quaint towns that dot its ruggedly beautiful terrain presents vacationers with something akin to a religious experience. Indeed, as you admire your surroundings with a glass of refreshing white wine in hand you may even be tempted to think that you're lounging atop Mount Olympus!
Now head out for the Isle of Capri. We can arrange a priovate transfer, or you can purchase ferry tickets locally for the wonderful ride to Capri.
If you woke up one morning to find yourself not in your bed at home, but lying in a patch of sweet-smelling flowers in one of Capri's idyllic gardens, you might just think you died and went to Heaven! This is an island where simple pleasures are made extraordinary: relaxed walks through fields of lemon trees, gazing into the azure sea while lounging on a beach, and exquisite dinners filled with some of the freshest and most refined ingredients imaginable. Capri is a place to leave all worries behind and reconnect with the pulse of your own desires, have a memorable time with good friends, and be with those whom you love most.
Now back to onto the Amalfi Drive until you hit this magnificent Coastline's greatest wonder, Ravello.
Of all of Italy's transcendent, magically beautiful cities, none has inspired creative genius like Ravello, on the Amalfi Coast. The city is dominated by a mystical, otherworldly energy apparent to anyone who walks Ravello's charming streets or explores its breathtaking gardens. When confronted with such splendor as Ravello's, it is almost impossible not to feel your own creativity and imagination stirring inside of you. The truth is that whether you're enjoying an opera performance overlooking the sea or feasting a sumptuous meal, Ravello will touch the core of your being, an experience that will stay with you for years to come!
This is a Suggested Vacation.
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