Rome and the Amalfi Coast

Flight from your preferred airport to Rome.

Upon your arrival in Rome, you’ll be greeted at the airport by your Travel For Teens guides, who will accompany you for the duration of your journey. After getting settled into the hotel, we’ll have lunch and head down to the Colosseum, perhaps one of the most famous sites in all of Rome. Tour this incredible structure that has been standing for millennia, and learn about the battles that Gladiators fought here. Then visit the Roman Forum to learn about ancient Roman government. We’ll top off an exciting first day with your first taste of authentic Italian cuisine at one of our favorite local restaurants.

Cross another country off your bucket list today as we visit Vatican City. Begin in Saint Peter’s Basilica, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, before continuing to the Vatican Museums to marvel at the archaeological treasures in the Church’s collection. After a lunch of pizza al taglio, we’ll explore the beautiful neighborhood of Trastevere. See the Basilica di Santa Maria and wander the ancient cobblestone streets. We’ll enjoy dinner in Trastevere tonight at a traditional trattoria.

Today we say arrivederci to the Eternal City and depart for the beautiful south of Italy. Before we leave, we’ll stop at the vibrant Mercato del Campo di Fiori to get fresh picnic lunch ingredients. We’ll also visit the Capitoline Hill Museums, one of the most important homes of archaeological remains in Rome. Then we’re off to Pompeii, the city that was buried in ash by a sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius hundreds of years ago and only discovered by archaeologists in the 18th century. Take a guided tour of the city, walk down streets that were hidden for 1,600 years, and even see the plaster casts of the people who were caught in the eruption. After we’ve seen Pompeii, we’ll spend the night in Naples.

Naples is one of the most vibrant cities in all of Italy. This morning, we’ll get to know its incredible history at the Archaeological Museum–where many of the artifacts from Pompeii are on display–and even have the chance to explore the city from below on a tour of its tunnel system! Of course, lunch will be classic Neapolitan pizza–this is, after all, where pizza was invented. In the afternoon, board our private coach to the beautiful seaside town of Sorrento. Here, we’ll relax on Mediterranean beaches, savor delicious southern Italian cuisine, and enjoy the perfect views of Vesuvius from across the water.

What better way to see the Amalfi Coast then from aboard our own private boat? Today, cruise through turquoise Mediterranean waters from Sorrento to Amalfi and Positano, some of the most beautiful villages in the south of Italy. Stop along the way to snorkel, swim, and explore these quaint towns. Get a fresh lemonade, and lay out and soak up the sun!

On our last day in Italy, we’ll visit the elegant town of Anacapri, located atop the Isle of Capri. Browse the chic boutiques and admire the incredible views of the sea all around you. After lunch, take the chairlift up to the top of Monte Solaro for stunning views of the Amalfi Coast. Upon our return to Sorrento, the group will have time for some last-minute souvenir shopping and packing before returning to the hotel to get ready for dinner. To celebrate the end of an amazing journey, we’ll enjoy an upscale dinner dressed in our finest and reminisce on the memories we’ve made in Italy.

Your TFT guides will accompany you to the airport and assist you with check-in for your flight. Wave goodbye as you head through security and sit back and relax on your flight home.

This itinerary can be adapted to a nine-day or ten-day adventure by adding a day trip to Ostia Antica and/or Paestum.

Start the day with a visit to the abandoned city of Ostia Antica for some of the best-preserved ruins in Rome. See ancient temples and learn why residents had to leave the city suddenly. After returning to downtown Rome, have some time for souvenir shopping on the Via del Corso and enjoy a delicious dinner in Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most beautiful squares. Of course, no trip to Italy would be complete without enjoying a homemade gelato for dessert every night!

You can also visit the temples of Paestum, a perfect example of classical Greek architecture. These temples are impeccably preserved, which will give students a clear idea of what life was like in the ancient Mediterranean. Return to Sorrento and try your hand at painting ceramics, one of Amalfi’s most important local products.