Rome and the Amalfi Coast pair naturally into one slow-travel week — three unhurried days deep in the ruins, museums, and trattorias of the Eternal City, then three more on the cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea. No day here tries to cram in more than one real thing, on purpose.
Day 1
Arrive in Rome
Land at Fiumicino and settle into the historic center — Rome rewards an unhurried first evening more than a packed arrival-day itinerary.
🚕 Private Transfer — Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to City Center
~45 minutes · Fixed rate €70 (~$75 USD) per vehicle, up to 4 people
A flat-rate transfer straight into the historic center — no meter, no surprises after a long flight. Your driver tracks your flight and waits in arrivals with a name sign.
Rome4.us · +39 349 639 70 19 · rome4.us
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Nazionale
From $320–390 USD / night, for 2 people
A 4-star hotel on Piazza Montecitorio, steps from the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain — an easy walking base for all three Rome nights.
Hotel Nazionale · +39 06 695001 · hotelnazionale.it
🍽️ Dinner in Trastevere
Est. $30–50 USD / person
On your own — cross the river for Rome’s most atmospheric dinner neighborhood, all cobblestone lanes and trattorias with outdoor tables.
Day 2
Ancient Rome
The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in one guided sweep — then an evening loop through Rome’s fountains and piazzas on foot.
📸 Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour
~3 hours · From $175 USD / person (arena floor access)
A licensed guide walks you through 2,000 years of history with skip-the-line entry, including the restored arena floor most visitors never reach. Book a few weeks ahead even in shoulder season — entry slots are limited.
Through Eternity Tours · +1-800-267-7581 · througheternity.com
📸 Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona Evening Walk
~2 hours · Self-guided, no cost
All three sit within a 15-minute walk of each other and are dramatically lit after dark — save this loop for evening, once the day-trip crowds have thinned out.
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Nazionale
From $320–390 USD / night, for 2 people
Second night at the same hotel — no need to pack up.
Hotel Nazionale · +39 06 695001 · hotelnazionale.it
Day 3
Vatican City
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica take a full morning — leave the afternoon open for the Spanish Steps and a slower pace.
📸 Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour
~3 hours · From $150 USD / person
A guide moves you past the lines and through the Raphael Rooms and Gallery of Maps before the Sistine Chapel itself — worth the early start to beat the tour-bus crush.
Through Eternity Tours · +1-800-267-7581 · througheternity.com
🍽️ Dinner near Campo de’ Fiori
Est. $30–50 USD / person
On your own — this square and its side streets have a dense cluster of well-reviewed, mid-range restaurants a short walk from the hotel.
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Nazionale
From $320–390 USD / night, for 2 people
Third and final night at the same hotel.
Hotel Nazionale · +39 06 695001 · hotelnazionale.it
Day 4
Rome to Positano
Trade the city for the coast — a scenic private transfer down to the Amalfi Coast, with the afternoon free to get oriented in Positano.
🚕 Private Transfer — Rome to Positano
~4–4.5 hours · €790 (~$860 USD) per vehicle one-way, up to 4 people
A private car is the only sane way to make this drive with luggage — the road narrows and switches back sharply along the final coastal stretch into Positano.
Stefano’s RomeCabs · +39 339 3525 028 · romecabs.com
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Marincanto
From $430–520 USD / night, for 2 people
A cliffside 4-star hotel with private terraces looking straight down over Positano’s beach and rooftops — most rooms are worth the splurge for the view alone.
Hotel Marincanto · +39 089 875130 · marincanto.it
🍽️ Dinner in Positano
Est. $35–60 USD / person
On your own — reserve ahead in high season, since the town’s best terrace restaurants book up by mid-afternoon.
Day 5
Amalfi Coast by Boat
The coast looks completely different from the water — a full day by boat past Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello’s cliffs and coves.
📸 Full-Day Boat Tour — Positano, Amalfi & Ravello
~7 hours · From $160 USD / person
A small-group boat (max 12 people) traces the coastline with stops for swimming in quiet coves and time ashore in Amalfi town. Bring a swimsuit and reef-safe sunscreen.
Positano Boats · +39 338 153 9207 · positanoboats.info
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Marincanto
From $430–520 USD / night, for 2 people
Second night at the same hotel.
Hotel Marincanto · +39 089 875130 · marincanto.it
Day 6
Path of the Gods Hike
One of Italy’s classic coastal hikes — a guided trek along ancient shepherd paths high above the water, back in Positano by mid-afternoon with time to spare.
📸 Guided Path of the Gods Hike
~6.5 hours (incl. transfer) · From $91 USD / person
A certified guide leads the classic Bomerano-to-Nocelle stretch, round-trip transfer from Sorrento included, with the Amalfi Coast unfolding below for nearly the entire route. Wear real hiking shoes — parts of the trail are exposed and rocky.
IAMME IA! – Gray Line Amalfi Coast · help@sorrentoinsider.com · sorrentoinsider.com
🍽️ Dinner in Positano
Est. $35–60 USD / person
On your own — a fitting last night on the coast; ask your hotel for a table with a sunset view.
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Marincanto
From $430–520 USD / night, for 2 people
Third and final night at the same hotel.
Hotel Marincanto · +39 089 875130 · marincanto.it
Day 7
Depart from Naples
Last stretch of the trip — a private transfer over to Naples for your flight home.
🚕 Private Transfer — Positano to Naples Airport (NAP)
~1.5–2 hours · From €160 (~$175 USD) per vehicle one-way
Build in buffer time — the coastal road can add 20–30 minutes in summer traffic, and you’ll want margin before an international flight.
Positano Limo Service · +39 339 7087359 · positanolimoservice.com
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