There are many sights around Rome that can easily be visited by leaving early in the morning and arriving back in Rome in time for dinner. On Thursday (April 14th) an optional "Day Trip" from Rome is listed on the itinerary. It is up to each individual to decide if they would like to "day trip" out of Rome that day or spend the day on your own in Rome. There are several options to choose from and I have listed only a few. These are only suggestions, and none of these day trips have been scheduled, but any of them can be easily arranged:
Florence Highlights
No trip to Italy is complete without a visit to Florence, the city that gave birth to the Renaissance. Travel by train or private driver for a full-day tour, with beautiful Tuscan scenery along the way and crossing the famous wine-growing valley of Chianti before arriving in Florence. Arrangements can be made to discover the city of Florence on your own or with a tour guide. TO BE CONTINUED... (sights, etc.)
Tuscany - Wine Tasting
Travel by train or private driver to one of the medieval hilltop villages of Tuscany or to the Chianti region for a wine tasting tour. There are many options to choose from for this day long tour including the walled city of Siena with its famous medieval palio racetrack, San Gimignano with its ancient towers, or Montepulciano and Cortona - the setting for the movie Under the Tuscan Sun - to sample their wines, cheeses, salami, olive oils and other local specialties. Lunch can be arranged at one of the wineries or in one of the ancient Tuscan villages.
Naples, Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Tour
Discover history, art and archeology on this day trip to the Gulf of Naples where Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., burying the town of Pompeii and leaving it almost completely intact. This is a full-day tour traveling along the "Highway of the Sun" through medieval villages to the historic center of Naples. Visit the sites of Naples before continuing your journey passing Mt. Vesuvius (Europe's only activie volcano) and arriving at the ancient city of Pompeii. A local guide will take you on a walking tour of the ancient ruins of the city that was buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. leaving the city almost entirely intact. You can walk Pompeii's main streets past once-buried shops, residences, restaurants and brothels just as the ancient Romans did almost 2000 years ago. On your journey back to Rome a tour can be arranged of one of the local coral or cameo factories where these ancient crafts are still practied. Lunch can be arranged in Naples in the world famous pizzeria where the original margherita pizza was invented, or at Pompeii. Another important historical fact for this entire area - this area is the original home of the Bolino (Boleeno) and Auricchio families (our grandparents families!).
Ancient Ostia
This half-day trip will take you along the sea road to Rome's historic port at Ostia to view the historic ruins of this port city and get a glimps of daily life in ancient Rome. Ostia was Rome's flourishing trade and business center until it was invaded by the Barbarians. Archaeologic excavations in the 14th Century have brought this ancient city back to life and a walk through the ruins will provide insights into the cultural and social life of this historic settlement. You will arrive back in Rome in time to enjoy the rest of the day and evening on your own.
Amalfi Coast (Sorrento, Positano, Capri)
Ancient Catacombs
Assisi
Hardian's Villa and Villa d'Este
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