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Seven days split between two bases: three nights in Rome for ancient sights and serious eating, then three on the Amalfi Coast for boats, lemon groves and long lunches. There is only one hotel change, with a scenic train-and-ferry journey between them. Mornings carry the sightseeing, afternoons are left open, and every evening centres on a table. All figures are planning estimates.
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When
7 days
Route
Rome - Monti → Positano
Travelling
A couple
Estimated total
$7,460 of $8,000
Reserve ahead
11 items
The journey
Chapter 1 · Days 1–3
3 nights
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Day 1
Keep tonight light. The next two days have the main Roman highlights.
Arrive and transfer to your hotel
SuggestionTake a taxi or pre-arranged car from the airport to Monti. Shift every timing on this day to match your actual landing time.
11:00–13:00 · est. $33 per person
Easy first lunch near the hotel
No booking neededCacio e pepe or a simple carbonara at a neighbourhood trattoria, with a glass of Lazio white.
13:30–15:00 · est. $35 per person
Rest and recover
No booking neededNap, shower and unpack. Jet lag is best handled with a quiet afternoon.
15:00–17:30
Monti wander and aperitivo
No booking neededDrift through the lanes around Via del Boschetto and the Madonna dei Monti piazza, then settle into a wine bar for a spritz or a glass of something local.
17:30–19:30 · est. $20 per person
Trattoria dinner
Book aheadA traditional Roman menu of supplì, artichokes if in season, and a pasta course, paired with a Lazio red. Reserve ahead.
20:00–22:00 · est. $80 per person
Day 2
Dinner is built into the food tour, so skip a separate reservation tonight.
Colosseum and Roman Forum
Book aheadLots of walkingTimed-entry visit while the morning is cool and the crowds are lighter. Wear comfortable shoes, as the ground is uneven and there is little shade.
09:00–11:30 · est. $35 per person
Long lunch back in Monti
SuggestionShare a few plates at a wine bar or osteria, with a bottle of Frascati or a lighter red.
12:00–13:30 · est. $40 per person
Afternoon at leisure
No booking neededRest at the hotel, or browse the Monti boutiques if you have energy.
13:30–17:00
Taxi to Trastevere
No booking neededA short ride across the river. Use the official taxi app or a rank.
17:15–17:45 · est. $8 per person
Twilight Trastevere Food Tour (Eating Europe)
Bookable via ViatorA guided four-hour evening walk through Trastevere's lanes with food and wine tastings that double as dinner. Confirm the actual start time when you book, as these hours are placeholders.
18:00–22:00 · est. $119 per person
Explore This Experience →Day 3
The class doubles as dinner, so keep lunch modest.
Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Trevi stroll
SuggestionWalk the classic triangle at an easy pace. Pantheon entry may need a ticket, so check the current rules, and expect crowds at Trevi.
09:30–12:00 · est. $10 per person
Lunch in the old centre
No booking neededStep a couple of streets off the main piazzas for better value and quality. Try a Roman-style pizza al taglio or a classic pasta.
12:30–14:00 · est. $40 per person
Break at the hotel
No booking neededPut your feet up before the cooking class.
14:00–15:45
Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with a MasterChef
Bookable via ViatorA hands-on three-hour class in a semi-private group, where you eat what you make. Check the session time and meeting point when booking.
16:00–19:00 · est. $159 per person
Explore This Experience →Gelato and an evening passeggiata
No booking neededA final stroll near Campo de' Fiori or along the Tiber, with a last Roman gelato. Pack tonight for the early train tomorrow.
20:00–21:30 · est. $10 per person
Chapter 2 · Days 4–7
Stay: Positano — boutique cliffside hotel with a sea-view terrace; ask about porter help with the steps. Approx. $500-700 per night (planning estimate).
3 nights
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Puts you above the water for boat days and sunsets. Choose a property close to the main road or with a lift to keep the stairs manageable.
Day 4
Travel day, with no sightseeing beyond the view from the ferry.
Breakfast, check-out and taxi to Termini
No booking neededAllow ample time for the station, as Termini is busy in the morning.
08:30–09:30 · est. $10 per person
Fast train, Rome Termini to Salerno
Book aheadAbout two hours on a high-speed service. Book reserved seats ahead for the best fares.
10:00–12:00 · est. $50 per person
Ferry from Salerno to Positano
SuggestionThe sea route avoids the coastal road and is part of the scenery. Ferries are seasonal, so check the May timetable, and use a private car as a fallback.
12:30–13:45 · est. $30 per person
Late lunch and check-in
SuggestionDrop your bags (the hotel may send a porter) and have a seafood lunch overlooking the water, perhaps with a glass of Campania white such as Falanghina.
14:15–15:45 · est. $55 per person
Settle in
No booking neededTerrace time, a swim if the hotel has a pool, or a slow first walk down to the beach.
15:45–18:30
Sunset dinner above the bay
Book aheadFresh local fish and a bottle of Campania wine at a terrace restaurant. Request a sea-view table when you reserve.
19:30–21:30 · est. $90 per person
Day 5
Boat charter rates and conditions vary, so get a written quote before you commit.
Private boat along the coast
Book aheadA chartered boat with a skipper, with swim stops in quiet coves and views of the coast from the water. Book ahead, as May weather can affect sailings.
10:00–12:30 · est. $450 per person
Seafood lunch at a coastal stop
SuggestionAsk your skipper for a favourite small-marina restaurant, where pasta with local seafood and a chilled white are the right order.
12:30–14:30 · est. $70 per person
Slow return with a final swim
Book aheadCruise back along the cliffs with one more swim, then be dropped back at Positano.
14:30–16:00
Shower and siesta
No booking neededSalt, sun and lunch call for a lie-down on the terrace.
16:00–18:30
Relaxed dinner in the village
SuggestionSomething simpler tonight, such as a wood-fired pizza or a small trattoria in the upper lanes, with a carafe of house wine.
19:30–21:30 · est. $70 per person
Day 6
The busiest day of the Amalfi stay, but still anchored by long meals and a slow afternoon.
Taxi or private car to Ravello
SuggestionA winding, scenic drive up from the coast. Arrange a driver for the return so you are not stuck waiting.
09:30–10:30 · est. $35 per person
Ravello gardens and terraces
SuggestionWander the clifftop gardens and belvederes high above the sea. Check seasonal opening hours, and expect some steps.
10:30–12:15 · est. $10 per person
Terrace lunch in Ravello
SuggestionA slow lunch of local pasta and vegetables from the hillside, with a Campania wine from the Amalfi Coast DOC.
12:30–14:00 · est. $60 per person
Lemon grove and limoncello tasting
Book aheadVisit a family-run terraced grove and sample limoncello, lemon sweets and fresh juice. Book ahead and confirm the location and timing.
14:30–16:00 · est. $30 per person
Return to Positano
SuggestionThe coast road is slowest in the late afternoon, so build in a margin.
16:00–17:00 · est. $35 per person
Golden-hour swim or beach club
SuggestionA lounger and a spritz at the water's edge, or just a dip off the pebbles. Reserve a beach club lounger if you want one.
17:30–19:00 · est. $25 per person
Farewell dinner
Book aheadSave your best table for the final night. Order a seafood tasting menu or the catch of the day with a bottle of local white.
20:00–22:00 · est. $100 per person
Day 7
Timings assume a mid-afternoon flight from Naples. If you depart from Rome, plan an earlier start.
Last breakfast on the terrace
No booking neededCoffee, lemon pastries and one more look at the bay.
07:30–08:30 · est. $20 per person
Check out
No booking neededArrange for porters to take bags up to the road if your hotel is on the steps.
08:30–09:00
Private transfer to Naples airport
Book aheadAllow about 2 to 2.5 hours. Bring the schedule forward if your flight is early, and pre-arrange the driver.
09:00–11:30 · est. $110 per person
Airport arrival buffer
No booking neededA sample timing only. Adjust to your actual flight, allowing about three hours before an international departure.
11:30–12:30
Neighbourhood notes
Dining
Day 1 · Monti · $$
Traditional Roman trattoria
Classic Roman cooking in a relaxed neighbourhood setting, ideal for your first night.
Day 2 · Monti · $$
Wine bar lunch with shared plates
A relaxed post-Colosseum lunch with Lazio wines by the glass.
Day 3 · Centro Storico · $$
Off-piazza lunch near the Pantheon
Better value and quality a few streets away from the busiest squares.
Day 4 · Positano · $$$
Sunset terrace dinner
Fresh fish with a long bay view, ideal after the journey.
Day 5 · Amalfi Coast · $$$
Small-marina seafood lunch
A boat-day lunch right at the water, with your skipper's local recommendation.
Day 6 · Ravello · $$
Ravello terrace lunch
Hillside produce and local Campania wines with a long view over the coast.
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Getting around
Budget estimate
| Rome boutique hotel (3 nights) About $400 per night, planning estimate | $1,200 |
| Positano boutique hotel (3 nights) About $600 per night, planning estimate | $1,800 |
| Food and wine Meals, coffee and drinks for two, excluding tours | $1,500 |
| Viator experiences Trastevere food tour and cooking class for two, from-prices | $555 |
| Private boat day Planning estimate for a private skippered charter | $900 |
| Entries and tastings Colosseum, Pantheon, Ravello gardens and lemon grove for two | $170 |
| Transport Airport and local transfers, train, ferry and departure car | $735 |
| Buffer Contingency for tips, extras and price variation | $600 |
| Estimated total | $7,460 |
Optional upgrades
Private driver Rome to Positano
A car with stops en route, replacing the train and ferry for a door-to-door transfer.
Approx. $500-700 (planning estimate)
Beach club day in Positano
A reserved lounger, lunch and drinks by the water instead of a free afternoon.
Approx. $150-300 for two (planning estimate)
Private golf-cart tour of Rome on Day 3
A low-walking way to see the centre, using Viator product 140194P2.
From about $67 per person (planning estimate)
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