2019 Alumni Tour: Italy’s Amalfi Coast
Beyond towering Mount Vesuvius and the lost city of Pompeii stretch the breathtaking cliffside vistas of the Amalfi Coast.
Join the 2019 RMU Alumni Tour and spend a memorable week soaking in the Mediterranean sun, finishing up a memorable coastal visit with two days and nights in Rome.
Highlights
Sorrento
Lemon trees and historical villas cling to cliffs that plunge to the sea in our base for exploring the Amalfi Coast.
Pompeii
Poignant remnants of everyday life in antiquity lie frozen for eternity in the shadow of a towering volcano.
Capri
The Roman emperors who made this island their retreat were bewitched by water that seems bluer than anywhere else.
Rome
Discover the sights, the shopping, and “la dolce vita” that has made the Eternal City a favorite of visitors.
Itinerary
- Friday, Oct. 4 – Departure flight from Pittsburgh to Naples via Newark.
- Saturday, Oct. 5 – Scenic drive and visit to the National Archaeological Museum, then proceed to Sorrento and hotel.
- Sunday, Oct. 6 – Coastal tour of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.
- Monday, Oct. 7 – Hydrofoil to the island of Capri.
- Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Tour of Pompeii and lunch on Mount Vesuvius.
- Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Free day in Sorrento and farewell dinner.
- Thursday, Oct. 10 – Morning motorcoach to Rome, walking tour of the historic center with Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and more.
- Friday, Oct. 11 – Free day or optional Vatican City and Sistine Chapel tour, and farewell dinner.
- Saturday, Oct. 12 – Morning return flight to Pittsburgh.
Hotels
Sorrento
Grand Hotel President
Rome
Hotel Savoy Roma
Price
- $9,940 for a couple
- $5,932 for a single traveler
Booking and Information
- Jonathan Potts
- 412-397-5291
- potts@rmu.edu