Following Ancient Rome from the Capital to the Bay of Naples
Follow the Via Appia from Rome toward Pompeii, discovering Roman engineering, ancient cities and everyday life in Herculaneum along the way.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Departure from USA to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board. -
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN ROME
Arrival in Rome and transfer to the hotel by private coach. Hotel check-in and time to settle in. In the afternoon, take a relaxed introductory walk through Rome’s historic center, where more than two thousand years of history coexist. Discover Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain, and see how ancient Rome continues to shape the modern city.
Welcome dinner. -
DAY 3: ROME, THE HEART OF AN EMPIRE
Today you will experience an historical and artistic itinerary in the heart fo ancient Rome, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture: Foro Romano, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo, symbol of the city.
In the afternoon, continue exploring ancient Rome through the lives of its inhabitants. Streets, markets, public spaces and temples help you imagine daily life in the ancient capital.
Dinner. -
DAY 4: ROME BEYOND THE MONUMENTS
In the morning, visit the Park of the Aqueducts, where monumental remains reveal the ingenuity of Roman engineering. Walking beneath the ancient arches, you will discover how water was brought into Rome and how this infrastructure sustained life in the capital.
In the afternoon, explore the Via Appia Antica, one of the great roads of the Roman world. Visit selected archaeological sites along the route, then take a short, easy walk along the ancient road, surrounded by Roman remains and countryside. You will experience the road firsthand, walking on the stones that connected an empire.
Dinner. -
DAY 5: ALONG THE APPIAN WAY: FROM ROME TO TERRACINA
In the morning, leave Rome by private coach and follow the historic route of the Via Appia toward southern Italy. Selected stops reveal how Roman roads connected cities, territories and people across the Empire.
In the afternoon, arrive in Terracina, set between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Explore its historic center and Roman heritage, discovering the strategic connection between the Appian Way, the coast and the movement of people and goods.
Hotel check-in and dinner. -
DAY 6: TERRACINA: THE ROMANS & THE MEDITERRANEAN
In the morning, continue exploring Terracina and its Roman heritage, discovering how the road, the mountains and the Mediterranean shaped the town. You will encounter another side of the Roman world, beyond the monumental capital but closely connected to it.
In the afternoon, take part in a hands-on experience devoted to the food and farming traditions of southern Lazio. Depending on the season and availability, you may prepare fresh pasta or traditional bread, learning about local ingredients and techniques before sharing the food they have made together. -
DAY 7: FROM MINTURNAE TO NAPLES, FOLLOWING THE ROMAN WORLD SOUTH
In the morning, travel south by private coach to Minturnae, one of the journey’s hidden treasures. Here, the Via Appia formed the main axis of the ancient town. Explore the Forum, theater, market, shops and baths, discovering how Roman urban life extended far beyond the capital. Minturnae connects the story of Imperial Rome with the everyday life you will encounter near Vesuvius. In the afternoon, continue into Campania and arrive in Naples. Take an introductory walk through this lively Mediterranean city, whose streets reveal layers of Greek, Roman and later history.
Hotel check-in and dinner. -
DAY 8: NAPLES AND HERCULANEUM
In the morning, explore the historic heart of Naples, discovering its streets, neighborhoods and rich food traditions. Take part in a hands-on pizza-making experience, learning about ingredients and traditional techniques before preparing your own Neapolitan pizza.
In the afternoon, visit Herculaneum for a closer look at the Roman home. Its houses, rooms, decorations and remarkably preserved structures reveal the private side of Roman life, helping you imagine the people who once lived here.
Dinner. -
DAY 9: POMPEII, A CITY FROZEN IN TIME
In the morning, transfer by private coach to Pompeii for a full-day excursion. Walk through the streets of an entire Roman city, exploring houses, shops, public buildings, baths and gathering places. Everything you have encountered along the journey begins to come together.
In the afternoon, continue exploring everyday Roman life through the details of food, work, family, commerce and entertainment. You are encouraged to imagine the city as it once was and the people who called it home.
Rome showed them the Empire.
The road showed them how it connected.
Pompeii showed them how people lived.
Return by private coach to Naples and enjoy a farewell dinner. -
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport, via private motor coach.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Departure from USA to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board. -
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN ROME
Arrival in Rome and transfer to the hotel by private coach. Hotel check-in and time to settle in. In the afternoon, take a relaxed introductory walk through Rome’s historic center, where more than two thousand years of history coexist. Discover Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain, and see how ancient Rome continues to shape the modern city.
Welcome dinner. -
DAY 3: ROME, THE HEART OF AN EMPIRE
Today you will experience an historical and artistic itinerary in the heart fo ancient Rome, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture: Foro Romano, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo, symbol of the city.
In the afternoon, continue exploring ancient Rome through the lives of its inhabitants. Streets, markets, public spaces and temples help you imagine daily life in the ancient capital.
Dinner. -
DAY 4: ROME BEYOND THE MONUMENTS
In the morning, visit the Park of the Aqueducts, where monumental remains reveal the ingenuity of Roman engineering. Walking beneath the ancient arches, you will discover how water was brought into Rome and how this infrastructure sustained life in the capital.
In the afternoon, explore the Via Appia Antica, one of the great roads of the Roman world. Visit selected archaeological sites along the route, then take a short, easy walk along the ancient road, surrounded by Roman remains and countryside. You will experience the road firsthand, walking on the stones that connected an empire.
Dinner. -
DAY 5: ALONG THE APPIAN WAY: FROM ROME TO TERRACINA
In the morning, leave Rome by private coach and follow the historic route of the Via Appia toward southern Italy. Selected stops reveal how Roman roads connected cities, territories and people across the Empire.
In the afternoon, arrive in Terracina, set between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Explore its historic center and Roman heritage, discovering the strategic connection between the Appian Way, the coast and the movement of people and goods.
Hotel check-in and dinner. -
DAY 6: TERRACINA: THE ROMANS & THE MEDITERRANEAN
In the morning, continue exploring Terracina and its Roman heritage, discovering how the road, the mountains and the Mediterranean shaped the town. You will encounter another side of the Roman world, beyond the monumental capital but closely connected to it.
In the afternoon, take part in a hands-on experience devoted to the food and farming traditions of southern Lazio. Depending on the season and availability, you may prepare fresh pasta or traditional bread, learning about local ingredients and techniques before sharing the food they have made together. -
DAY 7: FROM MINTURNAE TO NAPLES, FOLLOWING THE ROMAN WORLD SOUTH
In the morning, travel south by private coach to Minturnae, one of the journey’s hidden treasures. Here, the Via Appia formed the main axis of the ancient town. Explore the Forum, theater, market, shops and baths, discovering how Roman urban life extended far beyond the capital. Minturnae connects the story of Imperial Rome with the everyday life you will encounter near Vesuvius. In the afternoon, continue into Campania and arrive in Naples. Take an introductory walk through this lively Mediterranean city, whose streets reveal layers of Greek, Roman and later history.
Hotel check-in and dinner. -
DAY 8: NAPLES AND HERCULANEUM
In the morning, explore the historic heart of Naples, discovering its streets, neighborhoods and rich food traditions. Take part in a hands-on pizza-making experience, learning about ingredients and traditional techniques before preparing your own Neapolitan pizza.
In the afternoon, visit Herculaneum for a closer look at the Roman home. Its houses, rooms, decorations and remarkably preserved structures reveal the private side of Roman life, helping you imagine the people who once lived here.
Dinner. -
DAY 9: POMPEII, A CITY FROZEN IN TIME
In the morning, transfer by private coach to Pompeii for a full-day excursion. Walk through the streets of an entire Roman city, exploring houses, shops, public buildings, baths and gathering places. Everything you have encountered along the journey begins to come together.
In the afternoon, continue exploring everyday Roman life through the details of food, work, family, commerce and entertainment. You are encouraged to imagine the city as it once was and the people who called it home.
Rome showed them the Empire.
The road showed them how it connected.
Pompeii showed them how people lived.
Return by private coach to Naples and enjoy a farewell dinner. -
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport, via private motor coach.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
PACKAGE PRICE INCLUSION
Transportation
– Flight New York – Italy – New York
– Departures from other cities will incurr additional add-on fee.
– Transfer from Airport to and from Hotel via private coachbus
– Long distance transfer via private coachbus
– Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking
Accomodation
– 8 Nights: Three or four stars hotel.
(Supplement is $ 500 for single room).
– Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included).
Touring
– Entrance fees to museums specified in tour
– Specialized English local guides for entrance to specified museums. The guides are certified by the Association of Professional Guides
School visit
– School visits are free and offered on request
Security
– Accompanying Tour Leader for duration of the tour 24/7.
– Basic travel insurance
Free gifts and grants
– Superciao tour logo backpack, cap, luggage tag
– ITALIA IN TASCA: pocket travel guide
– ITALY BOARDING PASS: with a minimum of 21 students a didactic materials grant of the value of $5,800
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single or double
– Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance
– Excess baggage fee
– Lunch and beverages other than water
– Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote.
– Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar
FLIGHT
Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher.
TERMS&CONDITIONS
Please read carefully the complete Terms&Conditions at the following link: https://www.superciaotour.com/terms-conditions/
TOUR PROGRAM
The Programs on the website are sample descriptions only.
Superciao Tour will insert the final Program and details in your website area, 30 days prior to departure and will inform the Group Leader and all the participants of all the Tour details: the DAY BY DAY. The Day by Day will provide all information pertinent to your trip.
PROGRAM CHANGES
SCT reserves the right to make any necessary changes pertaining to activities closures, or for reasons that jeopardize the safety of participants. SCT may cancel a Tour due to insufficient participants.
LAND ONLY
Participants may choose to purchase only the land portion of the trip. Participants must then make their own round trip travel arrangements and join the group at the first hotel accommodation. When a participant is not with the main group, SCT is not responsible for the participant in any way. Domestic or international flights or transfers of any kind outside SCT are responsibility of client: Tour participants who choose land only must arrange transportation from airport to the first hotel and vice versa on their own.
SCT will deduct $ 1000.00 from the package price quote.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
The cancellation policies outlined below take into consideration the costs SCT incurs long before groups ever depart.
Notice of cancellation from a tour will only be accepted from the participant, his or her legal guardian or the group leader.
The date of cancellation will be determined by the date on which SCT receives written notice to the following email addresses:
federica.protti@superciaotour.com
tour@superciaotour.com
Cancellation refunds can only be made to the person whose name appears on the account; monies cannot be transferred to another account.
The refunds will be made within 50 days from the request.
- SUPERCIAO TOUR STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY
90 days or more prior to departure: Full refund minus a $250 cancellation fee*.
89 to 66 days prior to departure: Full refund minus a $450 cancellation fee*.
65 to 30 days prior to departure: Refund 50% of the Program Fee*.
29 days or less prior to departure: No refund will be issued. - CANCELLATION WITH REPLACEMENT**
90 days or more prior to departure- Full refund less the non-refundable $250 cancellation fee*.
89 – 66 days prior to departure – Full refund less a $ 350 substitution fee*.
65 days or less prior to departure- Replacement can no longer be accepted.
* Non-refundable fees are also deducted from refunds.
** When a participant cancels the reservation but finds a person to replace him or her for the same Program.
PASSPORTS, VISAS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
A valid US passport is required for travel for US citizens. If you do not have a valid passport please contact your closest passport office. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the return date. US citizens do not need to obtain visas for Italy. When and if visa is required it is passenger’s responsibility to obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate travel documents will incur usual penalties.
PASSPORT NAME
Participant’s name must be registered EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON ONE’S PASSPORT!
Upon receipt of the airline ticket, the passenger is responsible to check the itinerary, spelling of his/her name, dates, times to insure its validity. If the airline allows, it will charge a $ 250 change fee each time the ticket is altered. Once a ticket is issued, it belongs to person in whose name it was issued.
The participant will be responsible for any fees applied by the airline if exact information has not been provided. Should the ticket have any errors, it is the passenger’s responsibility to contact Superciao Tour srl immediately.
BAGGAGE
Each tour participant is advised to bring one suitcase and one small carry-on bag (8”x14”x22”). The Airlines New Baggage Regulations are as follows:
* For passengers travelling in Economy-Class: 1 piece at 50lb (23kg) maximum dimensions of 45 in. (158 cm); the sum of the 3 dimensions must not exceed 62 in. (158 cm) for each bag.
* Carry on Items: 1 piece maximum weight 18lb (8kg), maximum dimensions 22x15x8 in (55x40x20 cm).
Please check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight allowances.
Superciao Tour is not responsible for any loss, delay of or damage to luggage or its contents and for any event during the time the participants are not on board.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
- Civil Liability Insurance – Nobis – Policy n.203118346
(2.100.000 € casualty – 2.100.000 € person – 2.100.000 € damages of personal belongings/animals). - Guarantee Fund, Multi-risk Travel Policy, Cancellations and Bankruptcies – Nobis – Policy n.203111335
- Accident and Personal Injury Policy – Zurich – Policy n.653A3115
(50.000 € death – 50.000 € permanent disability – 1000€ medical expenses – 50€ daily hospital allowance). - Legal protection – Arag – Policy n.31867871
- American insurance for the cancellation of the trip is optional at additional cost.
