Italy, Here We Come!
June 20–28, 2026
📘 Trip Overview – Table of Contents
- 💶 Euro Currency Converter
- ✈️ Day 1 – Depart Cincinnati (6/20/26)
- 🚆 Day 2 – Arrive Naples ➡️ Sorrento (6/21/26)
- 🚌 Curreri Viaggi bus from Airport
- 🏨 Hotel Il Faro (booked)
- 🌅 Day 3 – Sorrento (6/22/26)
- 🌴 Day 4 – Sorrento (6/23/26)
- 🏛️ Day 5 – Depart Sorrento for Florence (6/24/26)
- 🚂 Campania Express ➡️ Naples + High-Speed Train ➡️ Florence
- Taxi to hotel
- 🎨 Day 6 – Florence (6/25/26)
- 🚄 Day 7 – Florence ➡️ Rome (6/26/26)
- 🏨 Day 8 – Rome (6/27/26)
- 🛫 Day 9 – Depart Rome (6/28/26)
Day 1 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Depart Cincinnati (CVG)
✈️ 11:00 am depart Cincinnati (CVG) on DL5096
1:04 pm arrive in New York (JFK)
💺 4h 16m Layover
✈️ 5:20 pm depart New York (JFK) on DL232
8:10 am arrive in Naples (NAP)
Day 2 – Sunday, June 21, 2026
Arrive Naples → Sorrento (1/3 nights)
🏨 Hotel Il Faro – Booked
🎟️ Triple Room, Sea View
$1,240 (Trip Advisor Reviews)
The rooms are located in a panoramic position, with a window overlooking Vesuvius, the Gulf of Naples and the tourist port of Sorrento. Includes breakfast and WiFi.
Via Marina Piccola 5, Sorrento, NA
T. +39 0818781390
Get directions
Hotel Il Faro delivers a completely different experience—right on the water at Marina Piccola, steps from the ferry docks to Capri, Positano, and Amalfi. Its nautical style and harbor views make it ideal for travelers who want to wake up by the sea and enjoy the energy of the port. The rooftop pool and bar add a scenic place to relax, and the on‑site Vela Bianca restaurant is popular for seafood and pizza.
Sorrento Lift
Marina Piccola to Downtown Sorrento
Marina Piccola is an area close to the ferries that take you to the other towns along the coast.
You can take the road, or stairs to the town at the top of the cliffs. Or use the convenient Sorrento Lift for 2 euros, round trip. 🔗 Click for more info.
Day 3 – Monday, June 22, 2026
Sorrento (2/3 nights)
Explore Sorrento and day-trip options:
- Sorrento Lift – Elevator to Seaside
- Amalfi Coast (Positano, Amalfi, Ravello)
- Isle of Capri
- Pompeii / Herculaneum
- Local dining – consider Ristorante Donna Sofia
Lunch or dinner at Donna Sofia’s and shopping in Sorrento.
Tell the owner Mario that Vincent from Cincinnati said ciao!
Click here to make a reservation up to 24 hours prior to arrival. For bookings of over 10 people, please call +39.081.877.35.32.
Day 4 – Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Sorrento (3/3 nights)
A Visit to the Isle of Capri
🎟️ Capri Daily Boat Tour
Meeting Point: Near Bar Ruccio Marina Piccola (map) by 9:30 am
- Visit the Blue Grotto, Faraglioni, and other highlights along the coast.
- Dock to have lunch on land (not included).
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks and Bottled Water
- 3–4 hours free time to explore Capri.
Anacapri
Anacapri sits high above Capri Town and offers a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere with sweeping views over the Bay of Naples. Its whitewashed lanes, artisan workshops, and easy access to highlights like Villa San Michele and the Monte Solaro chairlift make it a perfect place to slow down and explore at your own pace.
Day 5 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Sorrento → Florence (2 nights)
Choose One
🏨 Hotel Orto De Medici (booked) e876
B&B A Florence View (booked) e1056
≈ $819 (booked) • Steps from the Duomo • Central historic location • No breakfast • No elevator
Recommended route: Circumvesuviana Sorrento → Napoli Centrale → high-speed train (Frecciarossa/Italo) to Firenze SMN. Total ≈ 3.5–4 hours. Book trains early.
Day 6 – Thursday, June 25, 2026
Florence
- Accademia Gallery (Michelangelo’s David)
- Duomo complex (Cathedral, Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Opera del Duomo Museum)
- Uffizi Gallery
- Ponte Vecchio & Oltrarno
- Eataly Firenze (lunch & shopping)
- Florence wine windows (try Babae)
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner – Rosso Crudo recommended
- Leonardo Interactive Museum
Day 7 – Friday, June 26, 2026
Florence → Rome (2 nights)
Hotel Napoleon
≈ $714 (booked) • Near Vittorio Emanuele metro • Walking distance to Colosseum & Santa Maria Maggiore
High-speed train Firenze SMN → Roma Termini ≈ 1 h 30 min. Book early.
Day 8 – Saturday, June 27, 2026
Rome
Suggested highlights (reserve timed / guided entries):
- Early-entry Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
- Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (consider arena floor / underground option)
- Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona
- Castel Sant’Angelo
- Trastevere neighborhood (evening)
Day 9 – Sunday, June 28, 2026
Depart Rome (FCO) → Cincinnati
✈️ 12:15 pm depart Rome (FCO) on DL231
4:10 pm arrive at Atlanta (ATL)
💺 2h 10m Layover
✈️ 6:20 pm depart Atlanta (ATL) on DL5023
8:41 pm arrive in Cincinnati (CVG)
Quick Reminders
- ✅ Book high-speed trains (Trenitalia / Italo) as soon as the schedule opens.
- ✅ Reserve major sites (Vatican, Colosseum, Uffizi, Accademia) with timed entry.
- ✅ Comfortable walking shoes – cobblestones & stairs everywhere.
- ✅ June weather: 25–32 °C (77–90 °F) – light layers + sun protection.
- ✅ Vatican & churches: shoulders & knees covered.
- ✅ Consider travel insurance & keep passports / ETIAS ready.
Buon viaggio! 🇮🇹
Currency Calculator
Currency Exchange
Foreign currency exchange is the act of exchanging one type of currency for another. For example, if you’re planning an international trip to Europe, you may want to plan ahead and exchange U.S. dollars for Euros so that you are prepared to cover cash expenses as soon as you arrive without having to stop at an exchange office at your destination. Two hundred euros should get you through until you get to an ATM.
Making ATM Withdrawals – USE A BANK ATM!
The best way to get cash in Italy is to make an ATM withdrawal when you arrive. The Visa or Mastercard exchange rate applies and is better than any rate you’re likely to get exchanging currency at an exchange office or a bank.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to select the option for conversion by your bank. It’s a good idea to check with your bank for specific details about their foreign ATM conversion fees and any other charges that might apply.
Italian bank ATMs are called bancomats and some don’t charge a local ATM operator fee — but avoid using independent ATMs. These third-party ATMs charge like a wounded bull, and it’ll be obvious which ATMs are affiliated with a bank and which aren’t.
Cash and Currency Tips for Europe by Rick Steves
Foreign Currency Exchange Services (pnc.com)
How long does it take to receive foreign currency bank notes that are ordered at a PNC branch?
Standard foreign currency orders entered before 4:30 p.m. ET will be delivered to the branch by the end of the next business day. (during business travel season please allow 1 – 2 additional business days)
Customers may request overnight delivery for a $15 charge. Overnight delivery foreign currency orders entered before 4:30 p.m. ET will be delivered to the branch by noon the next business day. Overnight delivery is only available Monday through Friday and isn’t available on bank holidays.
Foreign Currency Exchange | Fifth Third Bank (53.com)
Fifth Third customers can buy and sell foreign currency at their local branch with competitive exchange rates. And when you return from your trip, Fifth Third can buy back any unused foreign currency, exchanging it back into U.S. dollars. Contact your local branch if you have questions about a particular currency carried.