8 Day Sorrento Coast Fly & Drive with Rome

8-Day Italy Independent Road Trip: Sorrento Coast & Rome

DAY 1 – Tuesday: Depart for Italy

Start your unforgettable Italian adventure! Board your flight to Italy and get ready for an exploration of coastal beauty, ancient history, and vibrant culture.

DAY 2 – Wednesday: Arrive in Rome, Drive to Sorrento

Arrive in historic Rome, the city built on seven hills. Pick up your rental vehicle at the airport and drive along scenic highways to the Sorrento Coast. Enjoy the dramatic cliffs, turquoise waters, and charming towns along the way. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing in your seaside hotel or strolling the waterfront.

Drive Time: 3.5 hours | Distance: 175 miles
Overnight: Sorrento Coast

DAY 3 – Thursday: Boat Trip to Capri

Explore the striking beauty of Sorrento or take a boat to the famous Isle of Capri.

• Wander the lanes of Anacapri, filled with chic boutiques and local limoncello tastings.

• Visit La Piazzetta, Capri’s bustling social hub.

• Admire breathtaking sea views from the Gardens of Augustus, overlooking the iconic Faraglioni rock formations.

Return to your Sorrento hotel after a day of coastal splendor.

Overnight: Sorrento Coast
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 – Friday: Drive Along the Amalfi Coast

Enjoy a day at leisure or embark on one of the world’s most spectacular drives: the Amalfi Coast.

• Traverse narrow curves and hairpin bends with cliffside views.

• Stop in Positano, the postcard-perfect vertical village.

• Explore Amalfi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning architecture and coastal vistas.

Return to Sorrento for a relaxing evening.

Drive Time: 2.5 hours | Distance: 45 miles
Overnight: Sorrento Coast
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5 – Saturday: Drive to Naples

Take a day to discover Naples, a city full of history, energy, and culinary delights.

• Join a walking tour and visit the Naples National Archaeological Museum.

• Explore the San Gennaro Catacombs or the charming streets of Santa Lucia.

• Savor a classic Neapolitan pizza for lunch.

Return to your hotel on the Sorrento Coast for the evening.

Drive Time: 2 hours | Distance: 65 miles
Overnight: Sorrento Coast
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 – Sunday: Drive to Rome with Stop in Pompeii

Drive north to Rome, stopping to explore the ancient city of Pompeii.

• Walk the original streets of Pompeii, exploring temples, forums, and homes frozen in volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years.

• See the tragic preserved remains of residents, including families and pets.

Continue your journey to Rome and return your rental car at Rome Termini Rail Station. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and relax.

Drive Time: 3.5 hours | Distance: 170 miles
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7 – Monday: Explore Rome

Spend a day discovering Rome at your own pace:

• Visit the Vatican Museums and marvel at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.

• Admire masterpieces in the Gallery of Tapestries and the Geographical Maps.

• Stroll through St. Peter’s Square, passing Bernini’s colonnade, and admire St. Peter’s Basilica, built on the burial site of Saint Peter.

Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8 – Tuesday: Depart Italy

Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight, bringing home memories of breathtaking coastlines, iconic cities, and Italian culture.

Meals: Breakfast

Package Includes

• Round-trip flights: New York – Rome / Rome – New York (other departure cities available)

• 6 nights accommodations: 4 nights Sorrento Coast, 2 nights Rome

• 5-day car rental: Economy Manual (Fiat Panda or similar), with unlimited mileage, RCA insurance, SCDW & STP coverage, airport charges, and local taxes

• Daily breakfast

Optional Upgrades: Higher-category vehicles available

Not Included: Italian city taxes, optional tours, and gratuities