Rome, Sicily and Amalfi Coast trip

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Trips to Italy don’t need to follow the crowd. A custom journey through Rome, Sicily, and the Amalfi Coast gives you the freedom to travel at your own pace, with planners who tailor every detail to your style.

Meet passionate locals, skip the generic stops, and shape each day around what actually interests you. Start building the Italy trip you’ve always imagined. Request your custom proposal today.

Rome, Sicily, and the Amalfi Coast trip highlights

  • Privately guided Rome discoveries: Explore iconic ruins and hidden neighborhoods with a private local guide.
  • Sicilian flavors and traditions: Savor bespoke food tours and family-run trattorias, from street arancini to vineyard visits.
  • Amalfi Coast by private boat: Cruise pastel villages and secret coves aboard a private boat.
  • Off-the-beaten-path Sicily with local hosts: Meet artisans, explore hilltop towns, and tailor outings with local hosts.
  • Handpicked stays and seamless logistics: Stay in boutique hotels and rural villas chosen to match your style.
DayLocationActivityOvernight
1Rome

• Arrival in Rome and private transfer to hotel

• Guided walk through nearby piazzas

• Curated Roman dinner and concierge welcome

Rome
2Rome

• Tailored treasure hunt through Rome with a private guide

• Aperitif near Piazza Navona or in Trastevere

• Private transfer back to your hotel

Rome
3Rome

• Explore Rome’s culture, art and architecture

• Cookery class at Campo de' Fiori with aperitif and three-course menu

• Dine on your creations and return to hotel

Rome
4Syracuse (Sicily)

• Flight to Sicily and private transfer to Syracuse hotel

• Guided tour of Neapolis Archaeological Park and Ortygia

• Dinner at leisure

Syracuse
5Syracuse / Noto

• Half-day guided tour of Noto with private driver

• Return to Syracuse for free time

• Evening at leisure

Syracuse
6Modica / Ragusa / Favara

• Chocolate tasting and live demo in Modica

• Walking tour of Ragusa’s Baroque centre

• Transfer and check-in at the hotel in Favara

Favara
7Mount Etna / Viagrande / Bronte

• Mount Etna walk and crater visit with guide

• Wine tasting and lunch in Viagrande

• Pistachio farm visit in Bronte

• Return to hotel for an evening at leisure

Favara
8Praiano (Amalfi Coast)

• Flight to Naples and private transfer along the Amalfi Coast

• Scenic stops and limoncello tasting en route to Praiano

• Dinner suggestions and overnight at Tramonto d'Oro

Praiano
9Capri / Praiano

• Limoncello workshop at a villa on Capri

• Free time to explore Capri or customize activities

• Evening at leisure

Praiano
10Ravello / Amalfi / Praiano

• Visit Ravello and walk through the Valley of the Mills

• Amalfi Paper Museum, lemon garden lunch and cathedral visit

• Private return to Praiano and dinner at leisure

Praiano
11Praiano → Rome Airport

• Breakfast and final moments in Praiano

• Private transfer to Rome Airport

• Departure

Places you'll visit

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Day01

Arrival in Rome

On arrival at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, you’ll be met and transferred privately to Hotel Diana Roof Garden, right in the center of Rome. Settle into elegant rooms designed with comfort in mind.

Spend your first afternoon wandering nearby piazzas and cobbled backstreets with a local guide, then sit down to a curated dinner of Roman classics. A dedicated concierge is on hand to help shape the rest of your Italy travel.

Aerial cityscape of Rome with Forums and Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Day02

Treasure hunt in Rome

After breakfast, dive into Rome with a private guide on a tailored treasure hunt through the city. Pick a theme, like Secrets of the Eternal City, Angels and Demons, cinema, fountains, architecture, or sacred sites, and follow clues that lead to hidden corners and surprising stories.

Wrap up with an aperitif near stylish Piazza Navona or in the buzz of Trastevere, before a private transfer takes you back to your hotel.

Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, Rome, Italy
Day03

Campo de' Fiori cookery class in Rome

Spend the morning exploring Rome's art, culture, and architecture. In the afternoon, a private transfer brings you to Campo de' Fiori to meet a local chef in her aristocratic family palace.

Enjoy an aperitif on a terrace with city views, then learn to prepare a traditional three-course menu with expert tips for memorable dining. Dine on the dishes you have created and return to your hotel by private transfer.

Red old bike in market on Campo di Fiori, Rome, Italy.
Day04

Flight to Sicily and tour of Syracuse

After a short flight to Catania, you’ll be privately transferred to the stylish Caportigia Boutique Hotel in Syracuse. In the afternoon, head out with a private driver and expert guide to explore the Neapolis Archaeological Park and Syracuse’s historic center.

Then visit the island of Ortygia, home to the 7th-century cathedral, a medieval Jewish bath, and the Temple of Apollo. For those interested in a similar experience, the White Lotus-inspired Sicily trip offers a full itinerary across the island.

Return to the hotel at your leisure for dinner, then overnight.

Fountain of Diana in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
Day05

Guided tour of Noto

After breakfast, your private driver will collect you for a half-day guided tour of Noto. Discover exceptional Sicilian Baroque architecture, from the imposing Cathedral to the beautifully restored Palazzo Ducezio opposite, with a knowledgeable local guide who tailors the route to your interests.

Return to your hotel in Syracuse and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

Panoramic view in Noto, with the Cathedral, Palazzo Ducezio and the Santissimo Salvatore Church.
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Grab an almond granita at Caffè Sicilia; this iconic spot is just as essential to Noto as the cathedral.

Day06

Modica chocolate tasting and Ragusa walking tour

Enjoy a private transfer to Modica and a visit to an acclaimed workshop to discover the city's chocolate-making history with live demonstrations and tastings of authentic Sicilian chocolate.

In the afternoon, a private guided walking tour of Ragusa reveals its magnificent late Baroque, a UNESCO World Heritage gem. You will then be driven to Favara to check in at the refined Alba Palace Hotel.

Narrow scenic street in Ragusa, Sicily, Italy
Day07

Mount Etna and pistachio farm tour

Start the day with a drive to Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano. From Rifugio Sapienza, explore the Crateri Silvestri and walk among ancient lava flows with a local guide.

Late morning, continue to Viagrande for a tasting and lunch at a family-run wine cellar. In the afternoon, visit Bronte’s famed pistachio farms to learn about production and sample everything from cakes and nougat to pesto and liqueurs. For travelers interested in exploring more of the island, see our nature and culture trip to Sicily.

Your private driver will return you to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

View of Militello in Val di Catania with Mount Etna in the background - Sicily
Day08

Flight to Naples and transfer to the Amalfi Coast

Today you’ll head to the airport for your flight to Naples. On arrival, a private transfer takes you along the Amalfi Coast to the elegant Hotel Tramonto d'Oro in Praiano. Enjoy optional stops at scenic viewpoints and a welcome limoncello tasting to kick off the region’s bold flavors.

Overnight in Praiano, with tailored recommendations from your concierge for cliffside walks, private boat trips, and unforgettable seaside dining.

Scenic picture-postcard view of the city of Napoli (Naples) with famous Mount Vesuvius in the background in golden evening light at sunset, Campania, Italy
Day09

Limoncello workshop on Capri

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to a villa on the dramatic cliffs of Capri. A local expert leads a hands-on limoncello workshop, showing traditional techniques, tasting notes, and serving tips, and you will bottle your own limoncello to take home.

Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Capri’s coves, cafés, and boutiques or tailor activities with local options.

limoncello bottle
Day10

Amalfi Coast tour

Your driver picks you up for a tailored day along the rugged Amalfi Coast. Start in Ravello, exploring cliffside gardens, then walk toward Amalfi through the Iron Valley, also known as the Valley of the Mills, where giant ferns grow wild and medieval paper mills once powered the town’s economy.

In Amalfi, visit the Paper Museum, have lunch in a lemon garden, and wander the alleys to the striking 9th-century cathedral. A private transfer returns you to your hotel in Praiano for dinner at leisure and an overnight stay.

Amalfi in the province of Salerno, Campania, Italy
Day11

Departure from Rome

Savor a relaxed breakfast and make the most of your final hours with help from your local host: arrange a late checkout, snap a few last photos, or stop for a coffee in a nearby piazza.

A private transfer will take you to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International Airport for a smooth, stress-free arrival before your departure flight.

Italian breakfast on the balcony