11 Day Southern Italy, Puglia & Campania 2018 Itinerary

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Historical walking tour of the revitalized narrow lanes of Bari’s Old City (Bari Vecchia)
    • Tour Castel del Monte, an extraordinary medieval fortress celebrated for its octagonal design
    • Walk the seaside town of Trani with its picturesque harbor and 12th century Cathedral
    • Lunch at a beautiful Masseria (local farmhouse) featuring regional specialties and wine
    • Stroll along 300 year old cobblestone streets in Lecce named the “Florence of the South”
    • In Alberobello, view the traditional dry stone huts known as trulli
    • Tour Matera’s mysterious Sassi (ancient stone dwellings), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit the archaeological site of Pompeii, a 2,000 year old city that was frozen in time
    • Spend time in idyllic Sorrento, strikingly beautiful with its coastal setting and soaring cliffs
    • Drive along the Amalfi coast, undoubtedly one of the most spectacular drives in the world

What's this trip about?

    3 Bari, 2 Lecce, 1 Matera, 3 Sorrento

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Matera
  • Sorrento

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Bari, Naples-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • 9 nights First Class accommodations 3 nights Bari 2 nights Lecce 1 night Matera 3 nights Sorrento Coast Italian city hotel taxes, fees, and service charges
    • Hotel porterage
    • All transfers
    • 14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners with wine
    • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
    • Services of local guides in all major cities
    • Entrance fees per itinerary
    • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy

DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Bari
Welcome to Puglia, a spectacular expanse of land that juts out into the turquoise Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Arrive in the energetic port city of Bari and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to get acquainted with this fascinating city on your own. T...
DAY 3, Friday - Bari's Old City
The exploration of Bari starts in the revitalized narrow streets of the Old City (Bari Vecchia). View Bari Cathedral and the stunning Romanesque Basilica of San Nicola, housing the relics of St. Nicholas, known as Father Christmas. Next, your historical walking tour reve...
DAY 4, Saturday - Castel del Monte, Seaside Trani
Today, travel to gorgeous Castel del Monte, an extraordinary medieval fortress celebrated for its unique octagonal design. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 13th-century castle, built by Frederick II, is considered one of the best preserved medieval castles in ...
DAY 5, Sunday - Masseria Lunch, Lecce
Begin your day with a visit to a beautiful local farmhouse Masseria to enjoy lunch with regional specialties including local wine. Afterward, in Lecce, stroll along 300 year old cobblestone streets past exquisite Baroque architecture. You'll understand why Lecce is fondl...
DAY 6, Monday - Full Day in Lecce
Today, spend the day at leisure to explore Lecce on your own or choose to participate in the optional tour through the Salento Peninsula. A picturesque drive will take you all the way to Santa Maria di Leuca, the end of the tip of the Italian heel, where the Adriatic Sea...
DAY 7, Tuesday - Alberobello, Matera
Today, a visit to the delightful town of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, introduces you to the Apulian traditional dry stone huts known as Trulli. In existence since the 14th century, these unusual structures featuring pyramidal, domed, or conical roofs are re...
DAY 8, Wednesday - Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii, Sorrento
A morning drive takes you to the remarkable archaeological site of Pompeii at the base of Mount Vesuvius, a city that was frozen in time under a thick carpet of volcanic ash almost 2,000 years ago. The tragic vestiges of people attempting to escape with their children an...
DAY 9, Thursday - The Gorgeous Amalfi Drive
A fantastic day as you drive along the rugged Amalfi coast, undoubtedly one of the most spectacular drives in the world, with its dramatic landscapes and amazing panoramas. Nestled into mountains which rise thousands of feet above the sea, you’ll see enchanting villages,...
DAY 10, Friday - Full Day on the Sorrento Coast
A leisure day in the strikingly beautiful Sorrento Coast. Don't miss the optional full day tour to the enchanting Isle of Capri by boat. Once there, walk through the narrow lanes of Anacapri, with its chic boutiques and shops offering tastings of the island's famous Limo...
DAY 11, Saturday - Depart Italy
Morning transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast *For the May 23 departure, the overnight stay will be in Vietri Sul Mare, Salerno instead of Castellammare, Sorrento Coast and the dinner will be served on day 9 instead of day 10.

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Last Updated: 8/29/2018

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Optional Activities
Olive Oil Tasting with Local Specialties Enjoy a panoramic drive on the seaside, through a landscape drenched in history, with its olive trees that date back centuries. Oil has ancient ties with this land and visitors will discover a passion for good food with roots in traditions passed down over the ages. It is a must to taste the "green gold" (extra-virgin olive oil) that enhances the flavor of almost any Mediterranean dish! Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $59 Full Day Salento & Otranto with Lunch A full day tour will take you all the way to Santa Maria di Leuca, the end of the tip of the Italian heel, where the Adriatic Sea meets the Ionian Sea. Rocky coastline, beaches, fishing villages, watchtowers are waiting to be experienced in the most remote area of Puglia region. Enjoy a lunch of local delicacies, before continuing along the coast to reach Otranto, the Easternmost Italian town. Stroll through the historical town center surrounded by its ancient walls, check out the tiny shops or savor a gelato in an outdoor café, before returning to Lecce. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $99 Full Day Capri Enjoy a full day journey to the colorful Isle of Capri by boat. Visit the lovely Anacapri and explore the charming shops and chic boutiques as you stroll the island's narrow streets. Continue to see "La Piazzetta," the social heart of the island, on your way to the open-air Gardens of Augustus, from where you will appreciate breathtaking views of the famous Faraglioni rocks. Tour includes: local guide, round trip transportation to port, round trip transportation by fast boat, minibus or cable car transportation on the island. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 7 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $115
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