Overview
In Alberobello, take a tour of the traditional Trullo houses—whitewashed, circular homes, with classic conical roofs. Admire the lacy stone buildings and baroque squares of Lecce, and visit the Duomo and Santa Croce Basilica to understand why Lecce is called the “Florence of the South.” A scenic drive brings you to the rocky outcrop of Matera—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Casa Grotto to learn all about the Sassi houses, thought to be among the first human settlements in Italy.
Continue your Italian holiday to the charismatic Naples, birthplace of Neapolitan pizza. Enjoy guided sightseeing, which includes a visit to the fascinating Archaeological Museum. Join us in the off season and escape to Southern Italy’s off-the-beaten-path locales.
Itinerary
Welcome to Sorrento! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
SORRENTO: Orientation walk of the old town. Free time (B)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Sorrento with an excursion to charming Positano. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyAccount.
TRANI: Stop in the seaside resort en route to Bari. (B) 193 mi / 310 km
BARI: Guided walking tour includes the Old Town, San Nicola's Church, and (local Favourite) local focaccia tasting.
ALBEROBELLO: Guided walking tour includes visit to a Trullo, one of the conical houses famous for their unique cone design. (B/D) 81 mi / 130 km
LECCE: Guided walking tour includes Duomo and Santa Croce Basilica. Free time. (B) 93 mi / 150 km
MATERA: Guided walking tour includes visit to Casa Grotta. (B/D) 112 mi / 180 km
Scenic drive en route to Naples. (B) 162 mi / 260 km
NAPLES: Guided sightseeing includes the Galleria Umberto, Piazza Plebiscito and the Archaeological Museum. Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B/D)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 8 Breakfasts
- 4 Dinners
- Sorrento Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto (First-Class)
- Bari Grande Albergo Delle Nazioni (Superior First-Class)
- Lecce Hilton Garden Inn Lecce (Superior First-Class)
- Matera Hotel Del Campo (Superior First-Class)
- Napoli Starhotel Terminus (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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