Adventure in Italy
Everyone is more or less familiar with Italian culture, from watching movies, learning about the Roman Empire, or simply eating pizza. But not until you arrive in the country do you realize that everything you thought you knew is really just the tip of an enormous iceberg. Every region—every town even—has a unique personality, so no matter how many times you visit Italy, you’re always left with the craving for more.
Oct 15 – 17, 2024: Napoli (2 nights)
Oct 17 – 22, 2024: Positano (5 nights)
Oct 22 – 25, 2024: Roma (3 nights)
If you need any assistance while you are traveling, or if you would like to make any changes, reservations or cancellations during your time in Italy you can contact the following who will be your local contacts during your trip:
Italy
- Local Contact: +39 334 7243374
Scenset
- Your Curator: will be provided
- Your Traveler Relations Rep: will be provided
- Scenset Emergency Line: +1 (415) 941-0027
Important: Due to the time difference, for small day-to-day things like touring and dining reservations - or emergencies that need immediate assistance - it will be most efficient for you to use the local contacts as they are in the same time zone as you.
WhatsApp: If you don’t have WhatsApp on your phone, we strongly encourage downloading it for free as it makes contacting our local team easier.
In October, Amalfi typically enjoys mild temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 70s Fahrenheit with occasional showers, while Rome experiences similar weather patterns with temperatures averaging in the mid to high 60s Fahrenheit and occasional rainfall. Both locations offer pleasant conditions for exploring ancient ruins, coastal vistas, and indulging in Italian cuisine during the fall season.
U.S. passport holders do not need any special visa in order to visit Italy for tourism. Make sure your passport is valid for at least three months after your trip.
These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.
Get ready for your trip by taking a look over our custom guide to Italy! It includes:
- Books, movies, and music to feel inspired
- Useful Italian phrases
- Tipping guidelines
- Must-try dishes
- And much more!
Welcome to Italy!
Meet your driver in the arrivals area of the airport, after clearing customs. Upon meeting your driver, you will be transferred to your accommodation.
- Meeting time: Morning
- Meeting point: Arrivals hall, in front of a designated column.
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.
Booked by Scenset.
Everything is louder, crazier, and tastier in Naples. The city constantly feels like it’s moving at 100 miles per hour, with rushing motorbikes and the mayhem of people as they go about their day. But once you sit down underneath a frescoed cupola, at a table in a candlelit pizzeria, or with an espresso as you look over the Mediterranean, everything in Naples comes to a stop for that moment so you can fully savor it.
Napoli is the birthplace of pizza, so there's no better place to enjoy a local pie. There are pizzerias all over the city, but a few stand out above the rest. Most of the real authentic pizzerias don't take reservations, but if there's a line for a table, it usually means it's worth the wait.
Pizzeria Suggestions:
- Sorbillo, in the historical center
- Da Michele, in popular area of Forcella
- 50 Kalò in Mergellina seaside
This is a recommendation only.
Why we love it for you: Naples is full of small hotels and B&Bs, but very few are as delightful as the exceptional Casa d’Anna. The combination of a genuinely warm welcome, beautiful interior design, a delicious breakfast and a compellingly ‘Neapolitan’ location make it a winner.
- 1x Ischia Room
- Breakfast included
- Confirmation number: will be provided
Booked by a person.
Head out on a tour of Naples that shows the best of history, culture, and food. You'll walk through the historic center, stop in Piazza Dante, and walk on iconic streets with local artisans. You'll also be introduced to some of the city's best cuisine, including a stop in a traditional pizzeria where the pizzaiolo will show you the process of making the dough and rolling out a pie. Bake your own pizza in a wood-burning oven and taste your creation!
- Meeting time: Late afternoon
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby
- Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
- Inclusions: Private transfer from your hotel, private guide, pizza making demonstration
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.
Booked by Scenset.
- 1x Ischia Room
- Breakfast included
Booked by someone.
Head down to your hotel overlooking the Amalfi Coast today, stopping along the way at one of Italy's most famous attractions.
After breakfast and check-out, you'll be picked up from your hotel in a private transfer for the drive down the Amalfi Coast, with a pitstop along the way to see the ruins of Pompeii.
- Meeting time: Late morning
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby
- Duration: Approximately half an hour
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please contact your local contact. will be provided
Booked by Scenset.
Stop at the ruins of Pompeii on your drive for a historical overview of this incredible archaeological site. You will learn about the successive habitation on this site starting with the Oscans, then Samnites, and finally the Romans, until the fateful day in 79 A.D. when the nearby volcano, Vesuvius, exploded, burying the city instantaneously in deep, suffocating ash.
You'll explore the site, walking down ancient Roman roads, dipping our heads into private homes, shops, public baths, and amphitheaters. As you move along, your guide will talk about the daily life of Romans and how society was structured. Learn about the role of women, the education of children, and the institution of slavery, using the well-preserved city as your textbook.
- Duration: about 2 hours
Booked By a scenset.
After Pompeii, you'll continue your drive down the coastline to Le Agavi Hotel. You'll arrive at your hotel in the afternoon.
- Duration: 1 hour
Booked by Scenset.
Check in to your accommodation.
While most of Italy is about sightseeing, there’s nothing to visit per se on the Amalfi Coast. Instead of lavish churches and ancient monuments, the rugged coastline is the sight, best enjoyed from a hilltop al fresco restaurant, the bow of a yacht, or inside your car while navigating one of the world’s most scenic drives. Amalfi is a luxurious destination with a humble past, where glitzy villas still intermingle with sleepy fishing villages and bucolic lemon orchards.
Here are some of our top choices for dining in the Amalfi area. Let us know if you'd like reservations made at any of these restaurants or others you find on your own.
- Remmese Restaurant: The sea side restaurant of the private beach club of the hotel, offering impeccable views and high end cuisine.
- Da Costantino: Is a fantastic option for great pizzas and amazing timeless Italian hospitality. Da Constantino offers free shuttle transfers to and from their restaurant. Let us know if you would like us to arrange a reservation and shuttle for you.
- Donna Rosa: A restaurant created by two grand-daughters; Erika and Rosida who bring to visitors the art of cooking and love of hospitality, as taught to them by their loving nonna. Donna Rosa offers free shuttle transfers to and from their restaurant. Let us know if you would like us to arrange a reservation and shuttle for you.
- La Sponda: Surrender to the capable hands of Gennaro Russo for a true culinary journey though the Amalfi.
- La Serra: The 1 Michelin star restaurant of your hotel, which is a must try during your visit.
This is a recommendation only.
Why we love it for you: Sitting marvelously atop the cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea is Hotel Le Agavi. This chic property evokes feelings of the aquatic scenery below with its blue, white, and gold color palette. Hotel Le Agavi's lovely pool and restaurant terraces offer romantic vantage points to catch the rising and setting sun over the Amalfi Coast.
- 1 x Suite
- Breakfast included
- Confirmation number will be provided
Booked by a guest.
Spend this morning at leisure, relaxing at your hotel or exploring at your own pace.
The only thing that rivals the gorgeous landscapes of Amalfi is the traditional Campania cuisine. Learn the delicious secrets and dishes that are simple, but make use of the fresh produce that comes from the area. One of the most famous is the Sfusato lemon. You'll visit a lemon grove and learn all about the process of making limoncello, before heading into the kitchen where you'll work with a chef to prepare a meal with the freshest in-season ingredients.
After the class, you'll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor and dine on the meal you've created. Buon appetito!
Your driver will collect you in the evening for your return transfer to the hotel.
- Meeting time: 3 PM
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby
- Drive time: 1 hour
- Class duration: 5 hours
- Inclusions: Private visit to the lemon groves and cooking class with dinner, return private transfers
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.
Booked By Scenset.
- 1x Suite
- Breakfast included
Booked by someone.
"La Dolce Vita" is practically synonymous with Capri, the island known for its cerulean sea views, luminescent grottoes, and luxurious lifestyle. You'll meet your skipper for a boat ride over to the island, discovering some hidden treasures along the way such as the White Grotto, The Green Grotto, The Faraglioni Rocks, Marina Piccola, Punta Carena, and The Blue Grotto.
Then you will be dropped off in the main harbor in Capri, Marina Grande, for free time to visit Capri and Anacapri to explore or to one of the many great seaside restaurants of the Blue Island. There will be also some useful Capri travel information, and moments of fun, and relaxation on board. Have a great time and enjoy the "Dolce Vita" journey.
After your excursion, please catch the Le Agavi shuttle back to your hotel. Please speak to the front desk for exact meeting time and place.
This is a full-day excursion.
- Meeting time: Morning
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby
- Duration: 8 hours
- Inclusions: 28 feet private boat; English-speaking skipper; snacks; drinks; towels; snorkeling equipment (on request); photo stops; disembarkation tax in Capri
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.
Please note, this tour does not include; Entrance fees, if required - unless otherwise specified, lunch.
Booked by Scenset.
- 1 x Suite
- Breakfast included
Booked by someone.
Today is completely at your leisure to enjoy the Amalfi Coast.
Enjoy a day by the pool, at the beach, or exploring the charming towns of the Amalfi Coast at your leisure. Your hotel has a private "beach" area on the water, so you have your own spot to enjoy the sea.
We love these places:
- La Conca del Sogno is a fantastic beach club on the water for lunch and a day under the Mediterranean sun! It's also a hotspot for VIPs who moor their yachts just offshore.
- Beach Club Arienzo is an exclusive beach club just east of Positano.
- One Fire Beach Club, nestled in Praiano, is the only locale with sunset views, One Fire is one of the hottest beach clubs. Renowned for its lively "melon time" with DJ sets and theatrical watermelon slicing, it's the ultimate party destination.
- La Scogliera is great for relaxing on the beach and staying to enjoy a beautiful sunset from the lounge bar by night. There is a VIP terrace and a Mediterranean restaurant, both overlooking the sea.
- Maya Beach Experience is a luxurious beach club with breathtaking views of Capri. With a stunning backdrop of stone quarries and limestone cliffs, the clear turquoise waters seduce swimmers while the saltwater pools offer guests an alternative to the sea.
This is a recommendation only.
Book an appointment at Le Agavi Spa to truly feel like you're on vacation. Apart from the luxurious services they offer, it also has a view overlooking the water.
Please note that you have free admission to the spa area for 1hr/day for each day of your hotel reservation. If you would like to book an additional treatment, we're happy to do so for you, or you can do this directly with the hotel.
This is a recommendation only.
In town
- Next2 is a romantic setting for a modern cuisine that hearkens back to the culinary traditions of Campania
- Max offers elegant pasta & fish dishes in a stylish space
- Le Tre Sorelle is a laid-back institution founded in 1953 & popular for pizza & fish, with sea views from the terrace
- Casa e Bottega is a plant-filled café-restaurant-interiors shop founded by the same owners as the excellent Next2 up the road.
In the hills
- Donna Rosa is a true classic of the Amalfi Coast, let alone Positano, with humble trattoria beginnings
- Il Rifugio dei Mele offers stunning views paired with delicious Amalfi staple dishes
- Da Constantino is a traditional Italian spot serving classic seafood dishes on a rugged hilltop with Amalfi Coast views
- Il Ritrovo offers gourmet plates in a chic hilltop eatery with a shuttle service & terrace overlooking the coast
By the beach
- Il Grottino Azzuro is a hidden gem by the bus stop that offers delicious local dishes. Locals and savvy tourists flock here for linguine with crab, pumpkin soup with calamari, octopus salad, and rustic sausages. The walk downhill aids digestion.
- La Conca del Sogno is a fantastic beach club on the water for lunch and a day under the Mediterranean sun!
This is a recommendation only.
- 1 x Suite
- Breakfast included
Booked by a person.
Legend has it that gods came down from heaven to the Path in order to reach the sea. In fact, the path was given its title by an Italian historian and politician in the mid-1800s, inspired by the gorgeous views of shimmering waters and the island of Capri that hikers can enjoy. This spectacular scenery is one not be missed if you are spending time on the Amalfi Coast, it is a one-way 3.7-mile guided hike, and it is easy to see why the Gods may have fallen in love with it.
- Meeting time: Morning
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby
- Duration: 8 hours
- Inclusions: 3-hour English-speaking trekking guide, transportation from/to hotel
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.
Booked By Scenset.
- 1 x Suite
- Breakfast included
Booked by someone.
This morning after breakfast you'll be picked up for a private transfer to Napoli Train station.
- Meeting time: Morning
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby
- Drive time: 1 hr
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided
Booked By Scenset.
Catch your train from Naples to Rome with Business class seats.
- Departure time: Morning
- Arrival time: Morning
- Train number: will be provided
- Class: Business
- Carriage: 2
- Seats: will be provided
- PNR: will be provided
Booked By Scenset.
Upon arrival at the train station, meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel.
- Meeting time: Around late morning
- Meeting point: At the Pharmacy near platform number 1 - inside the train station
- Duration: Around 20 minutes
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.
Booked By Scenset.
Upon arrival at your hotel, you may leave your bags with the front desk while waiting for your room to become available.
Please note that an early check-in has been requested, but it can only be guaranteed upon arrival, as it is subject to availability.
With an uncanny sense of foresight, Rome was first called the Eternal City 2,000 years ago. Even by today’s standards, it’s still grand in a way that few other places can compare to. The buildings are dilapidated and the roads disheveled, but chaos has never looked so exquisite. The cobblestone streets may be nonsensical, but a wrong turn always leads to an unexpected delight: an intimate piazza, a baroque fountain, or a homey trattoria serving house-made cacio e pepe.
Please Note: You MUST bring your ID with you on this tour; it will be required at the entrance of the archaeological site.
Tailor-made by a specialist historian, this itinerary takes you off the beaten path, bringing you inside the imperial city through the ancient city walls and following in the footsteps of the Caesars visiting Rome’s most iconic attractions. From the expanse of the Circus Maximus to the elegance of the Arch of Constantine, your bespoke tour will uncover all aspects of Roman life. Reimagine the gladiatorial battles that took place on the Colosseum’s arena floor and the imperial rallies that occurred in the Roman Forum before taking a view of where it all began; Palatine Hill.
- Meeting time: Afternoon
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby
- Duration: 3 hrs
- Inclusions: Private licensed guide, Colosseum Standard entrance tickets, Headset
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.
Booked By Scenset.
- Il Goccetto: A classic enoteca with over 800 different types of wine. This casual bar also serves great small bites and is the neighborhood king of bar snacks.
- Al Ristoro Degli Angeli: A particular tavern with a slightly retro atmosphere, for local cuisine with numerous items that change based on what's fresh and in season.
- Piccolo Buco: This pizza place in Rome almost always has a line, and there's a reason.
- L'Arcangelo: A traditional Italian bistro that serves all types of great meals, but the real reason to visit is the pasta carbonara, considered by some to be the best in Rome.
- Felice a Testaccio: A simple, family, trattoria-style atmosphere. Without a doubt, one of the standard-bearers of Latium cuisine. Try the legendary roast lamb with potatoes, the cacio e pepe tonnarelli pasta and the tiramisu.
- Bistro 64: This restaurant boasts the attractive, informal decor of a bistro combined with surprisingly creative and imaginative cuisine.
- Le Jardin de Russie: Despite its French name, this restaurant serves decidedly Italian cuisine with a creative and contemporary flavor.
- Pipero: This one Michelin-star restaurant offers an affordable lunch tasting menu with simple dishes which are nonetheless full of character.
- Aroma: Eat at this Michelin-star restaurant seated on an enchanting rooftop overlooking the Eternal City, with views of the Colosseum.
This is a recommendation only.
Why we love it for you: With its perfectly calibrated balance of chic and cheek, Maalot Roma is one of the most exciting additions to the Italian capital city's boutique hotel scenset. Set so close to the Trevi Fountain that you can hear the water rush, this irreverent bolthole serves up its bold maximalist luxury with a refreshing wink-and-nudge playfulness.
- 1 x Deluxe Room
- Breakfast included
- Confirmation number will be provided
Booked by someone.
This morning, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for today's visit to the Appian Way. Journey down the Appian Way, the oldest and most legendary Roman road. Driving down it is a sensory treat: towering burial monuments stand alongside modest inscriptions, documenting the lives of those who lived two millennia ago. But it’s what runs beneath and alongside the Appian Way that attracts the most attention: the early Christian catacombs of San Sebastiano, San Callisto, and Domitilla. Descend into the depths of one of these catacombs, touring their vast network of tunnels and discovering the secrets of underground Rome. To finish, choose the optional extra of visiting the monumental Baths of Caracalla situated towards the beginning of the Appian Way.
Your driver will collect you in the early afternoon to transfer you back to your hotel.
- Meeting time: Late morning
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby
- Drive time: About 15 minutes
- Tour duration: 4 hours
- Inclusions: Private transfer, private guide, bike and helmet rental
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.
Booked By Scenset.
Spend this afternoon relaxing or exploring at your own pace.
- Rome is wonderful to explore on foot, we recommend you pick a direction and walk to see daily Roman life in action!
- If you are into vintage designer finds check out Mercato Monti Urban Market, where you'll find handcrafted accessories and other treasures from local artisans. Nearby Via del Boschetto is lined with chic boutiques selling clothing and jewellery from independent designers
- Giardino degli Aranci is great to survey the Eternal City in citrus-shaded splendour from the heights of the Aventine Hill.
- For a spot of more secret sightseeing, peek through the keyhole of nearby Villa del Priorato di Malta for a hedge-framed glimpse of St Peter’s Dome.
- Villa Doria Pamphilj is Rome's largest park, divided into manicured gardens, stretches of forest, pine groves, and sections of wild vegetation.
- Testaccio Market in a lively central neighborhood of Rome, is full of bakeries offering freshly baked bread, stalls showcasing fresh produce, fish markets, butcher shops, and delicatessens.
- Porta Portese is a wonderful flea market for browsing - open on Sundays. It's a great spot for finding unique treasures.
- Pigneto is a neighborhood popular with Italian college students and thirty-somethings. It's rough around the edges but if you are interested in urban spaces and street art; it's worth checking out.
This is a recommendation only.
Rome is a spectacular city whose charming cobblestone streets and elegant buildings look even more lovely lit up during the night. With this unique tour, discover the wonders of the Eternal City at night in the back of a luxury vintage car. Your local, expert driver/guide will regale you with stories and anecdotes, stretching from the foundation of the city to its modern revival and taking you to see its most sought-after attractions and sweeping panoramas. Stop at Janiculum Hill and take in the mesmerizing view while enjoying a glass of prosecco.
- Meeting time: Early evening
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby
- Duration: 2 hours
- Inclusions: English speaking driver/guide, luxury vintage car & prosecco
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.
Booked By Scenset.
- 1 x Deluxe Room
- Breakfast included
- Confirmation number will be provided
Booked by a person.
A friendly reminder about today’s dress code for St. Peter’s Basilica: shoulders and knees must be covered at all times.
Please Note: You MUST bring your ID with you as it will need to be shown at the entrance.
This morning you will meet your driver for your one-way transfer to Vatican City.
- Meeting time: Early morning
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby
- Contact: If you have any problems or can't locate your driver, please contact your local contact. The number will be provided.
Booked by Scenset.
A trip to the Vatican is an unmissable experience on your visit to Rome. It houses some of the most stunning and priceless artistic treasures that can be found. Enjoy the beauty of the Vatican in the morning. Your expert guide will take you through the wonders of the Vatican Museums, the exclusive Cabinet of the Masks, the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica. Avoid the crowds and immerse yourself in the magic of art and history!
- Tour start time: Early morning
- Meeting point: Vatican Museum Entrance - under Micelangelo & Raphael Statue
- Duration: 4 hrs
- Inclusions: Vatican Museums highlights, Gallery of Candelabra, Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps, Raphael's Rooms, Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter's Basilica, Saint Peter's Square
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your guide, please call will be provided.
Booked By Scenset.
Salumeria Roscioli is an iconic Roman pasta restaurant. The restaurant was featured in 2024 by the New York Times as one of the Essential Pastas to Eat in Italy. Everything is delicious, but the cacio e pepe is the stand out dish.
- Reservation time: Around midday
- Name: will be provided
- Directions: Transportation is included to the restaurant after your Vatican tour.
- If you miss your reservation without notifying the restaurant at least four hours in advance, there is a cancelation fee.
Reserved by Scenset, paid locally.
The remainder of the afternoon has been left free for you to explore Rome independently.
You've seen some of the best that Italy has to offer, and it's surely left you with the desire to come back for more. Thankfully in Italy we don't say goodbye but rather a dopo, or until next time!
You'll be picked up today from your hotel in time to catch your flight out.
- Meeting time: In the morning
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call the contact person at will be provided
Booked By Scenset.