Journey · 12 days · 3 homes
Rome, Naples &
the Amalfi Coast in twelve days
Four nights in Rome, three in the historic heart of Naples, five on the Sorrento peninsula and the Amalfi Coast.
The idea
Three capitals of the South, from the Colosseum to the sea
Rome for the history, Naples for the energy and the food, the coast for the slow days. Twelve days gives each place its time, with a last week that is mostly about terraces, lemon groves and swims in the sea.
- 1Rome 4 nights
- 2Naples 3 nights
- 3Sorrento & Amalfi 5 nights
Day by day
12 days, 3 homes
For every stop: what to see and where to go, the dishes to try and where to eat them. Below, two or three of our homes in the area, with live rates for your nights.
Stop 1 · 4 nightsDays 1 – 4
Rome, from a house with a garden
Rome rewards early starts and long evenings. Do the great sites in the morning, then lose yourself in the lanes between the Pantheon, Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere.
What to see & where to go
- The Colosseum, the Forum and the Palatine, with a timed ticket
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel at opening time
- The Pantheon and Piazza Navona at night
- The Borghese Gallery: Bernini and Caravaggio, by reservation
- The Aventine keyhole and the Orange Garden at sunset
- The Appian Way and the catacombs, on a Sunday
What to eat
- Cacio e pepe, carbonara, amatriciana and gricia: the four Roman pastas
- Carciofi alla giudia, fried artichokes from the Jewish Ghetto (in spring)
- Supplì, fried rice balls with a mozzarella heart
- Maritozzo, the cream-filled bun for breakfast
Where to eat
- Roscioli, near Campo de' Fiori, for carbonara and a serious wine list
- Armando al Pantheon, a family trattoria since 1961
- Da Enzo al 29 in Trastevere: book, or queue early
Where you sleep
Villa Spalletti TrivelliQuirinale
A historic villa with garden and spa, 200 m from the Quirinale.Why stay hereA noble family villa with its own garden 200 m from the Quirinale: a rare quiet house in the centre of Rome.See the home
A historic villa with garden and spa, 200 m from the Quirinale.Why stay hereA noble family villa with its own garden 200 m from the Quirinale: a rare quiet house in the centre of Rome.See the home
Donna Camilla SavelliTrastevere
Former monastery with an internal garden.Why stay hereA 17th-century convent by Borromini in Trastevere, with vaulted halls and a peaceful garden.See the home
Former monastery with an internal garden.Why stay hereA 17th-century convent by Borromini in Trastevere, with vaulted halls and a peaceful garden.See the home
Albergo del Sole al PantheonPiazza della Rotonda
Opposite the Pantheon, in a building older than most countries.Why stay hereYour window opens onto the Pantheon: the hotel stands directly opposite, on Piazza della Rotonda.See the home
Opposite the Pantheon, in a building older than most countries.Why stay hereYour window opens onto the Pantheon: the hotel stands directly opposite, on Piazza della Rotonda.See the home
Stop 2 · 3 nightsDays 5 – 7
Naples, in the old centre
The historic centre of Naples is a UNESCO site and a living city at the same time. Walk Spaccanapoli, go underground, and eat pizza where it was born.
What to see & where to go
- The Veiled Christ in the Sansevero Chapel
- The National Archaeological Museum and the treasures of Pompeii
- Napoli Sotterranea, the Greek and Roman city beneath the streets
- Pompeii and Herculaneum, one day each if you can
- Capodimonte for Caravaggio and the royal park
- An evening walk along the seafront to Castel dell'Ovo
What to eat
- Pizza napoletana, Margherita or marinara
- Sfogliatella and babà from the historic pastry shops
- Pizza fritta and the cuoppo of fried street food
- Ragù napoletano, slow-cooked for Sunday lunch
Where to eat
- L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, the original margherita
- Gino e Toto Sorbillo on via dei Tribunali
- Sfogliatella at Attanasio, an espresso at Gran Caffè Gambrinus
Where you sleep
Decumani Hotel de CharmeCentro storico
16th-century palazzo, period furniture, frescoed breakfast hall.Why stay hereA 16th-century palazzo in the historic centre, with breakfast in a Baroque salon and Spaccanapoli at the door.See the home
16th-century palazzo, period furniture, frescoed breakfast hall.Why stay hereA 16th-century palazzo in the historic centre, with breakfast in a Baroque salon and Spaccanapoli at the door.See the home
Chiaja HotelVia Chiaia
Historic building on the shopping street, a short walk to the seafront.Why stay hereA historic building on elegant Via Chiaia, a short walk from the seafront and the harbour.See the home
Historic building on the shopping street, a short walk to the seafront.Why stay hereA historic building on elegant Via Chiaia, a short walk from the seafront and the harbour.See the home
Dimora MazzarinoNaples
Small historic residence in the city.Why stay hereA family palazzo in the Sanità district, restored by a descendant of the family: the authentic Naples, away from the crowds.See the home
Small historic residence in the city.Why stay hereA family palazzo in the Sanità district, restored by a descendant of the family: the authentic Naples, away from the crowds.See the home
Stop 3 · 5 nightsDays 8 – 12
Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
Five slow days between cliffs and sea: the peninsula of Sorrento, the villages hanging over the water, Capri on the horizon. Leave mornings free for swimming and afternoons for terraces.
What to see & where to go
- Positano, from the beach up through its stairways
- Amalfi's cathedral and the paper mills of the Valle dei Mulini
- Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, above the sea
- Capri by boat: the Faraglioni and a swim off the rocks
- The Path of the Gods, from Bomerano to Nocelle, in the morning
- Nerano and the Bay of Ieranto, the quiet side of the peninsula
What to eat
- Spaghetti alla Nerano, with courgettes and provolone del Monaco
- Scialatielli with seafood
- Delizia al limone, the Amalfi lemon cake
- Limoncello from Sfusato lemons, and mozzarella di bufala
Where to eat
- Lo Scoglio in Marina del Cantone, for spaghetti with courgettes
- Da Adolfo in Positano, reached by its own boat
- Pasticceria Pansa in Amalfi, for lemon delizia
Where you sleep
Marina Piccola 73Sorrento
Terrace breakfast over the harbour, sea views from every room.Why stay hereBreakfast on a terrace suspended over the harbour of Sorrento, with the whole bay in front of you.See the home
Terrace breakfast over the harbour, sea views from every room.Why stay hereBreakfast on a terrace suspended over the harbour of Sorrento, with the whole bay in front of you.See the home
Piccolo Sant'AndreaPraiano
Sea-view balconies, spa included, between Positano and Praiano.Why stay hereEvery room has a sea-view balcony, between Positano and Praiano, with a wellness centre included.See the home
Sea-view balconies, spa included, between Positano and Praiano.Why stay hereEvery room has a sea-view balcony, between Positano and Praiano, with a wellness centre included.See the home
La Medusa Grand HotelCastellammare di Stabia
18th-century residence, gardens and pool, Pompeii next door.Why stay hereAn 18th-century residence among gardens and citrus groves, looking over the Gulf of Naples and Vesuvius.See the home
18th-century residence, gardens and pool, Pompeii next door.Why stay hereAn 18th-century residence among gardens and citrus groves, looking over the Gulf of Naples and Vesuvius.See the home
Plan it yourself, with help
Ask our assistant
Tell the assistant your dates and how you like to travel; it re-plans the stops on our homes and checks the rooms in the chat.
- Can we skip Naples and go straight from Rome to the coast?
- Is Praiano too quiet for two 20-year-olds?
- Check the Rome homes for four nights from September 28.
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