Country Roads of Southern Italy (Classic)

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Indulge in Italy’s finest food and views during this 9-day guided tour. In Rome, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain during a walking tour with a Local Expert and visit the Vatican Museums. In Sorrento, settle into a luxurious resort and take in the views of Mount Vesuvius, which buried Pompeii in a sea of lava in 79 A.D. Indulge your curiosity from an insigh...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators.
    • Capri: Discover the luxuriant Gardens of Augustus with a Local Expert and admire views of the Faraglioni rocks.
    • Capri: Cruise by jetfoil to this famous isle through beautiful blue Mediterranean waters to meet your Local Expert.
    • Alberobello: Led by a Local Expert, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing the Trulli of Alberobello. Circular structures with conical roofs that are domed within, built from local limestone and stacked without using mortar.
    • Matera: With your Local Expert, visit the famous Sassi or cave dwellings, which were home to approximately 20,000 people until 1950 and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    • Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.
    • Grottole: Meet Andrea for a light lunch with wine and a tour of the village.
    • Grottole: Participate in the fascinating Wonder Grottole project. This regeneration initiative works to rehabilitate the abandoned historic center and preserves traditional village life.
    • Rome: Savor regional flavors and embrace Rome's rich culinary heritage as you toast to the Eternal City at Ristorante Di Rienzo, nestled beside the Pantheon.
    • Capri: Enjoy a tasting of limoncello, Capri's traditional lemonliqueur.

What's this trip about?

    Indulge in Italy’s finest food and views during this 9-day guided tour. In Rome, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain during a walking tour with a Local Expert and visit the Vatican Museums. In Sorrento, settle into a luxurious resort and take in the views of Mount Vesuvius, which buried Pompeii in a sea of lava in 79 A.D. Indulge your curiosity from an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in the village of Grottole to viewing the Trulli of Alberobello UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityRome
End CityRome

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Activities

  • Culture
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome

Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Your transfer departs from Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport for your hotel. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Directo...

Day 2: Vatican City and Rome with a Local

Your day is devoted to the Eternal City. Join a Local Expert for an in-depth visit to the Vatican Museums, full of priceless art treasures collected by the Popes. Visit the Sistine Chapel, where Popes are elected, to admire Michelangelo’s famous ceiling. Continue to S...

Day 3: Monopoli

The brilliant blues against the white of the buildings of the classic southern Italian town of Monopoli will inspire the mind of any curious traveler. Get your bearings on an orientation tour led by your Travel Director. In the old town, see the cathedral of Maria San...

Day 4: The Trulli of Alberobello

Admire another of Italy's record number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a Local Expert. The Trulli of Alberobello are circular structures with conical roofs that are domed within, built from local limestone and stacked without using mortar. Get up close learning t...

Day 5: Discovering Lecce

Italy will enchant the most curious of travelers. Enjoy a visit with your Local Expert to one of the most beautiful cities of southern Italy, Lecce. The town is often referred to as the Florence of the South due to its dazzling architectural, beautiful Baroque buildin...

Day 6: Journey South to Matera

Visit Matera with a Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sassi — a labyrinth of cave dwellings, churches, staircases and arches, hewn out of the solid rock. You may recognise Matera as the biblical backdrop for the film ‘The Pa...

Day 7: Pompeii and Sorrento

Buried in A.D. 79 by the historic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, discover the cobbled streets of Pompeii in the region of Campania. Walk with your Local Expert through the cobbled streets to see a city frozen in time. Venture on to the picturesque resort of Sorrento, perched upon the southern cliffs of the Bay of Naples and looking over to Mount Vesuvius.

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Day 8: Capri, the Isle of Dreams

The impossibly blue sea welcomes you to the sun-drenched island of Capri as you cruise by jetfoil. On arrival, ascend to Capri Town and meet your Local Expert for an orientation walk through the narrow alleyways. Explore Capri with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the ...

Day 9: Depart Sorrento

This morning, wave goodbye to your fellow travelers as you depart Sorrento on a coach transfer to Rome airport.

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Kolbe Hotel Rome. Hotel Isabella, Sorrento.,
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Meals Included
  • 2 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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