Overview
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Continue your Italian vacation to the charismatic Naples, birthplace of Neapolitan pizza. Here, 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.
Highlights
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant, orientation walk
TRANIStop in the seaside resort
BARIGuided sightseeing, visit Bari Vecchia, San Nicola’s Church; taste LF focaccia
ALBEROBELLOGuided walking tour, visit a Trullo
LECCEGuided walking tour, visit the Duomo and Santa Croce Basilica
MATERAGuided walking tour, visit Casa Grotta
NAPLESGuided sightseeing, visit the archaeological museum; farewell dinner
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN SORRENTO, ITALY
Day1
Welcome to Sorrento! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner at one of Sorrento’s excellent restaurants.
Meals included:
- Dinner
SORRENTO
Day2
On an orientation walk with your Tour Director see the Old Town’s characteristic lava-stone streets and the Sedil Dominova building, the ancient bell tower, and Sant’Antonino Church dedicated to Sorrento’s patron saint.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SORRENTO–TRANI–BARI
Day3
Travel from the Tyrrhenian coast to the Adriatic coast and stop in the seaside resort of Trani before arriving in Bari, capital of Apulia, in the heel of Italy’s “boot.”
Today’s Distance: 236 mi / 380 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BARI. EXCURSION TO ALBEROBELLO
Day4
Discover BARI VECCHIA, the city’s oldest district, on a pleasant walk with a Local Guide. Visit stunning SAN NICOLA’S CHURCH and taste LF a delicious focaccia. Next is Alberobello, where a Local Guide will take you for a walking tour and a visit to a traditional TRULLO—a whitewashed, stone, circular house with a pinnacled, conical roof. Return to Bari.
Today’s Distance: 81 mi / 130 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BARI–LECCE
Day5
Drive further south past Brindisi, which was the end of the Appian Way from where the Romans went to Greece. Arrive in Lecce and meet your Local Guide to admire the lacy stone buildings and baroque squares during your walking tour. Visit the DUOMO, a masterpiece of Baroque art, and SANTA CROCE BASILICA. Discover why this city is called the “Florence of the South.”
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LECCE–MATERA
Day6
A scenic morning drive along the coastline of the Gulf of Taranto brings you to Matera, a city on a rocky outcrop, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided walking tour, and visit CASA GROTTA to learn all about the sassi houses, which are thought to be among the first human settlements in Italy.
Today’s Distance: 149 mi / 240 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MATERA–NAPLES
Day7
Enjoy the scenery as you drive towards Naples. This bustling city is full of atmosphere and history. It is also famous for its gastronomic specialties including pizza, which was invented here.
Today’s Distance: 162 mi / 260 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NAPLES
Day8
Discover the major sites of this fascinating city during your guided sightseeing this morning. See the remarkable Triumphal Arch of the New Castle, St. Charles Theater, Galleria Umberto, and the semicircular Piazza Plebiscito. Highlight is a visit to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM with a collection of treasures from Herculaneum and Pompeii. This evening, a farewell dinner is prepared for you to celebrate your Southern Italy Escape.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
NAPLES
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto
First-Class
Set in its own lush garden, the hotel features 120 air-conditioned guestrooms complete with safe, satellite TV, and mini-bar. Amenities include a contemporary restaurant with international and regional menus and panoramic roof-top terrace with swimming pool and snack bar.
Location
Via Degli Aranci, 108, Sorrento, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
Grande Albergo Delle Nazioni
Superior First-Class
Located in one of the most elegant areas of Bari seafront, the Grande Albergo Delle Nazioni blends tradition and modernity. This stylish resort is an established luxury landmark in the Levantine city and combines history and spirituality building a bridge between East and West. It offers a spectacular rooftop swimming pool with hydro-massage tub and a panoramic view over the sea, and two restaurants which stand out for their refined cuisine that combines the traditional Mediterranean diet with the most innovative trends of contemporary international cuisine. Overlooking the Adriatic sea, this property has its own access to a private beach and it is the ideal place to enjoy an unforgettable stay in Bari.
Location
Lungomare Nazario Sauro, 7/9, Bari, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Phone
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
Superior First-Class
Set in a quiet residential area in the heart of the Salentine Peninsula, just a short distance away from the stunning attractions of Lecce's historic city center also known as 'The Florence of the South'. This contemporary hotel boasts a complimentary 24-hour fitness center, Beauty & Spa facility and a seasonal rooftop outdoor swimming pool with views of the city skyline. All 143 rooms are designed for extra comfort with self-adjusting Garden Sleep System® beds, air-conditioning, coffee/tea making facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi access. A full-service restaurant offers inspired Italian cuisine in a contemporary and refined atmosphere, a variety of snacks and refreshments can be found at the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry and the trendy looking bar offers drinks and light bites in stylish surroundings.
Location
Via Cosimo De Giorgi 62, Lecce, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
Hotel Del Campo
Superior First-Class
Set in a former 18th century aristocratic residence with beautiful ancient gardens, this charming property is located just outside the centre of Matera within easy reach of the Sassi UNESCO site. It offers large rooms, all of which are located in a new wing and feature parquet floors, air conditioning, and Free Wi-Fi. The hotel Restaurant serves delicious local specialities in the historic dining room together with an extensive choice of traditional wines from Basilicata.
Location
Anngolo Via Lucrezio and Via Gravina , Matera, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
MH Matera
First-Class
Set in a countryside location, the property is 10 minutes' drive from Matera's Cathedral and the Sassi ancient cave dwellings. The air-conditioned rooms have free WiFi, minifridge, and a tea/coffee maker. Southern Italian dishes are served at the on-site restaurant, and there is a convenient Pantry Store with snacks and drinks. Other amenities include a spa with indoor pool, a wellness center complete with sauna, Turkish bath, relaxation area, and a seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by a palm grove.
Location
Via Germania, 10, Matera, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Phone
Starhotel Terminus
First-Class
The Terminus hotel offers a 4 star retreat from everyday life in the midst of lively Naples. It is located in a strategic location just steps from the metro L1 stop Garibaldi, which offers easy transport to reach the main attractions of the city.
Location
Piazza Garibaldi 91, Napoli, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Beauty Salon
- Free WiFi
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
