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.
DayMorningAfternoonEvening
Day 1Arrival in Rome; private transfer to Hotel Diana Roof GardenGuided walk through nearby piazzas and cobbled backstreetsCurated Roman dinner and concierge welcome
Day 2Tailored treasure hunt through Rome with a private guideAperitif near Piazza Navona or in TrasteverePrivate transfer back to your hotel
Day 3Explore Rome’s culture, art, and architectureCookery class at Campo de' Fiori with aperitif and three-course menuDine on your creations and return to hotel
Day 4Flight to Sicily and private transfer to Syracuse hotelGuided tour of Neapolis Archaeological Park and OrtygiaDinner at leisure and overnight in Syracuse
Day 5Half-day guided tour of Noto with private driverReturn to Syracuse for free timeEvening at leisure
Day 6Chocolate tasting and live demo in ModicaWalking tour of Ragusa’s Baroque centerCheck-in at Alba Palace Hotel in Favara
Day 7Mount Etna walk and crater visit with guideWine tasting and lunch in Viagrande; pistachio farm visit in BronteReturn to hotel and evening at leisure
Day 8Flight to Naples; private transfer along Amalfi CoastScenic stops and limoncello tasting en route to PraianoDinner suggestions and overnight at Tramonto d'Oro
Day 9Limoncello workshop at a villa on CapriFree time to explore Capri or customize your activitiesEvening at leisure
Day 10Ravello visit and walk through the Valley of the MillsAmalfi Paper Museum, lemon garden lunch, and cathedral visitPrivate return to Praiano and dinner at leisure
Day 11Breakfast and final moments in PraianoPrivate transfer to Rome AirportDeparture from Italy

Places you'll visit

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Day01

Day 1: 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

Day 2: 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

Day 3: 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

Day 4: 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, Syracuse’s historic center, and the island of Ortygia, home to the 7th-century cathedral, a medieval Jewish bath, and the Temple of Apollo. Return to the hotel at your leisure for dinner, then overnight.

Fountain of Diana in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
Day05

Day 5: 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.

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Day 6: 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

Day 7: 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. 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
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Day 8: 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

Day 9: 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

Day 10: 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
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Day 11: 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