8-Day Vacation on the Amalfi Coast and in Rome

You can marvel at Italy’s gorgeous Amalfi Coast and take snapshots of Rome’s iconic sights at your own pace during this 8-day vacation from Great Value Vacations. This trip includes:

• Round-trip airfare from Chicago (ORD) or New York City (JFK)
• 4 nights of standard accommodations at Hotel Gardenia in Sorrento
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at Hotel Villa Vecchia in Rome
• Manual-shift economy-size car rental for duration

Amalfi Coast

Your Italian vacation begins with 4 nights along southern Italy’s Amalfi Coast, a scenic 43-mile stretch that Fodor’s praises as “gigglingly gorgeous.” Here, colorful historic villages such as Positano and Vietri sul Mare cling to craggy cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea. This is where Italians go to play, just as they have for centuries.

• Villa Cimbrone: Explore these British-style public gardens in Ravello, a medieval-era town northeast of Sorrento.
• Recommended day trip: Pompeii—the town that was preserved in ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79—is about a 45-minute drive northeast of your hotel.
• Relax on an island: Capri is another must-see. It features luxury boutiques, a scenic coastal chairlift, and Grotta Azzurra—a cave filled with aquamarine-hued water, accessible by boat.

Rome

The Eternal City is your last stop on this 8-day vacation. Rome is chock-full of must-see attractions, from Vatican City to the ruins of the Roman Forum, where Mark Antony eulogized Julius Caesar after his assassination. Trying to see and do it all can be overwhelming, so pencil some downtime into your itinerary. Much of Rome’s charm lies in wandering its winding cobblestone streets and stumbling upon unexpected sights. Be sure to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain; according to legend, doing so guarantees your return to Rome.

• Take a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica: It’ll cost you a couple of extra euros, but it’s worth it to learn about the magnificent sculptures and symbolic architecture around every corner in the largest church in Christendom.
• Grab dinner at an outdoor café in Piazza Navona. Choose a seat with a view of the massive Fountain of the Four Rivers, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
• Browse ancient art including Renaissance- and Antiquities-era sculptures at the Galleria Borghese, housed in a 17th-century villa. Make a reservation before your trip; the museum only admits a certain number of people per hour, allowing for a more intimate experience with its art.
• Go to the Colosseum first thing in the morning to beat the crowds. Pick up an audio wand and take a self-guided tour of the ancient arena where gladiators—and a menagerie of wild animals—once battled to the death.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. From what airport does the deal depart? How much does it cost to fly from a city that isn’t included in the deal options? Call Great Value Vacations at 1-800-495-4903 for pricing from any airport that isn’t listed on the Groupon Getaways deal page.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, for an additional fee you can arrange for that over the phone when you redeem your vacation.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? After your purchase, call Great Value Vacations at (800) 495-4903 for the most up-to-date availability.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? If Great Value Vacations is unable to book the stay you want during the available dates and before the book-by date, Groupon will refund your purchase.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? All travelers age 2 and over are required to purchase a Groupon. Different occupancy arrangements can be requested with Great Value Vacations at the time of reservation.

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