The De Simone family wanted to explore their Italian heritage, so they traveled all the way from Orange County, California and set off on a 10 day trip to Rome, Sorrento and the Amalfi coast. As it was there first time in Italy, they packed their itinerary with as much as they could see and eat! They even took a special trip to the small town of Meta (near Sorrento) where the De Simones originated.

Who: The DeSimone Family from Orange County, California.
What: Italian American family discovers their roots.
When: March 29th - April 6th 2005
Where: Rome, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast.
Why: David Desimone wanted to take his family to the magical country where his ancestors originated from.
How: EIS organized all of the Desimone's details around their week in Italy: hotels, transportation, meals, rental cars and tours. In Rome, the family visited monuments like St. Peters, the Coliseum, the Catacombs and much more. They then headed south for the weekend where they toured the impressive ruins of Pompei, stopped in the charming town of Sorrento and drove along the famous Amalfi Coast. On their way, the made a special trip to the town of Meta, near Sorrento. Here they visited the house where David's great grandparents once lived. It was an emotional week that the De Simones will remember and cherish forever.

The Vatican a day before the Pope died

David's first real cappucino

A tour of Ancient Rome

Luke takes a rest at the Roman forum

First time seeing a Smart car...and Luke is almost bigger than it!

The De Simones get a tour of Pompei

A pose on the Amalfi coast

Pit stop in Postiano

A visit to "La Grotta dello Smeraldo" cave in Positano