Discover the soul of Southern Italy on this 10-day guided journey.
Explore Rome with a Local Expert, wander the UNESCO trulli of Alberobello, and lose yourself in Puglia’s coastal gems — Lecce, Gallipoli, and Polignano a Mare.
Explore the ancient caves of Matera, visit the white town Ostuni, share an experience in Grottole, then unwind at a luxurious Sorrento resort in the shadow of Vesuvius before sailing to the island of Capri.
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Highlights
Rome and Southern Italy Tour Highlights:
Southern Italy Tour Highlights:
- Colosseum Tour: Follow in the footsteps of gladiators for a deeper insight into life in ancient Rome when you enter the Colosseum.
- Grottole: Meet Locals for a Village Tour and aperitif
- Matera: With your Local Expert, visit the famous Sassi or cave dwellings, which were home to approximately 20,000 people until 1950s and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Capri: Cruise by jetfoil to this famous isle through beautiful blue Mediterranean waters.
- 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.
- Lecce: Visit the Florence of the South strolling this beautil baroque city.
- Galipoli: Visit this seaside town which was once a Greek center of commerce and trade.
- Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the first century
Southern Italy Tour Includes:
- 8 Nights Accommodations
- Experience the benefits of personal audio headsets
- 12 meals: 8 buffet breakfasts & 4 dinners
- 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
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Accommodations
Rome and Amalfi Coast Tours Accommodations:
- 2 Nights Rome: Room 007 Select
- 3 Nights Alberobello: Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri
- 1 Night Matera: UNAHOTELS MH Matera
- 2 Nights Sorrento: Hotel Isabella
Optional Tours
The following optional tours are available during what is otherwise free time.
Optional Tours & Excursions
Roman Dinner Party
Enjoy an evening of delicious Roman cuisine with drinks and a great Italian
ambiance.
Rome of The Ancient Christians
Uncover the origins of early Christianity with your Local Expert as you visit the Catacombs, created in the second century AD as secret burial grounds. This vast underground network of tunnels and chambers reveal how Christians gathered during Roman persecution. Continue past the Baths of Caracalla, once among the empire’s grandest, and the Pyramid of Cestius, a symbol of Rome’s
fascination with Egypt.
The White Town of Ostuni and Olive Mill
In the company of our Local Expert experience the town of Ostuni which is reminiscent of a North African Arab Medina. Admire the stark white-washed buildings,
narrow cobbled streets and arched stairways. Set against three hills and perched high above the beautiful sea; ‘The White Town’ is a photographer’s delight. Afterwards, we’ll visit a Mill to taste the renowned olive oil produced in this area that incorporates olives from the ancient groves of Puglia!
Visit Polignano a Mara
Visit the picture-perfect ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, Polignano a Mare, with our Local Expert. A quaint and delightful town built upon cliffs with breathtaking views of the turquoise Adriatic Sea below, it is also the hometown of Domenico Modugno, who sang and co-wrote Volare. Take a stroll through the historical center, where traces of the town’s Arab, Byzantine, Spanish, and Norman past still coexist.
Masseria Dinner
Puglia is a food lovers paradise, famous for its local dishes using the freshest of ingredients! Tonight it’s off to the countryside to a local ‘Masseria’, a typical ancient fortified ‘Farmhouse’ of Puglia. We enjoy an incredible, authentic Puglian style dinner in a beautiful setting! A wonderful ‘country roads’ experience all served up with great wines form this region!
Sorrento Evening
A chance to enjoy a delicious dinner of local specialties. We arrive at one of the area’s unique local restaurants for an incredible dining experience featuring some of the famous dishes of this region!
Island Tour of Capri
Experience a private, guided cruise along the beautiful southern coast to see spectacular cliffs, the famous Faraglioni Rocks and White Grotto sea cave with its small red coral. View the turquoise waters and private villas and hear the stories of Roman Emperors and famous people through history who have called Capri home before ascending to Capri town. This optional experience is weather dependent and may be replaced by a minibus tour of the Island with a visit to Anacapri and either the Villa San Michele or the Anacapri chairlift.
Amalfi Coast Drive & Positano Visit
Drive along the clear blue waters and picturesque resorts of the Amalfi Coast, arguably the most glamorous and scenic stretch of coast in Europe. Minibuses wind their way down serpentine roads to the exclusive artists’ paradise, Positano. Explore elegant shops, watch artists at work, or enjoy an aperitivo in a beachside cafe.
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Rome and Amalfi Coast Tours Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Depart USA for Italy Vacation
Day 2 Rome, Italy – Tour Begins
Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director and getting to know your fellow travelers over a delicious dinner with wine.
Meals: Dinner
Day 3 Rome
Rome is a city of art, antiquity, piazzas and palaces. Join a Local Expert to bring millennia of history to life as you see the Vatican City and journey across the Tiber River to ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus, admire the Arch of Constantine and discover the iconic Colosseum on a guided visit.
Later, perhaps you will join an optional tour to explore the second-century Catacombs and uncover the origins of early Christianity.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – Alberobello
The brilliant blue sky set against the whitewashed buildings of southern Italy’s towns and villages is sure to inspire any curious traveler.
After a scenic journey south from Rome, you’ll arrive in Puglia, where the iconic trulli of Alberobello await. In the late afternoon, join a Local Expert for a guided stroll through this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn how these unique, conical-roofed dwellings were ingeniously constructed without mortar, and hear the stories behind their origins and preservation. As you wander through this enchanting town, you’ll uncover the region’s rustic charm and gain fresh insights into traditional Apulian life — an experience that’s both authentic and unforgettable.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5 – Alberobello
Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace.
Spend the morning unwinding at your hand-picked hotel or head back into Alberobello to further explore its storybook streets at leisure.
If you’re looking to uncover more of Puglia’s rural beauty, join an Optional Experience to the White Town of Ostuni and visit a traditional olive mill to learn about the region’s time-honored cultivation practices.
Later in the afternoon, there’s the opportunity to venture to the Adriatic coast on an Optional Experience to Polignano a Mare, famed for its dramatic limestone cliffs and sea-view terraces — a perfect spot to savor the golden hour.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 – Lecce & Galipoli
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 architecture, ornate Baroque buildings and monuments dating back to Roman times. Amble along its spider’s web of streets offering a kaleidoscope mix of long-range vistas and alluring glimpses.
Next is the pretty seaside town of Gallipoli where you’ll view the Greek Fountain and medieval castle before making your way to a viewpoint looking out over the Ionian Sea.
Later, deepen your discoveries joining an Optional Experience for a Masseria dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 – Matera
Visit Matera with a Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sassi. This labyrinth of cave dwellings, churches, staircases and arches, hewn out of the solid rock enchants all visitors.
You may recognize Matera as the biblical backdrop for the film ‘The Passion of the Christ’.
Afterward, continue to the small village of Grottole. Once a thriving community, it has lost much of its activity and population. Meet the advocate behind a local initiative dedicated to revitalising the traditional way of living in the area. Explore the historic old town to learn about the fascinating history of the village. Enjoy an aperitif with local snacks, supporting efforts to preserve the area’s culture.
This evening, reflect on your day of discoveries over dinner with your fellow travelers.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8 – Pompeii & Sorrento
Buried in A.D. 79 by the historic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, discover the archaeological site 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.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 – Capri
This morning, meet your Local Expert for an orientation walk through the narrow alleyways on the sun-drenched island of Capri.
Explore the island with a choice to visit the immaculate Gardens of Augustus with a Local Expert and admire the views over the Faraglioni Rocks. Alternatively, enjoy a tasting of limoncello, Capri’s famous lemon liqueur.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 – Sorrento to Rome Airport Tour Ends
This morning, wave goodbye to your fellow travelers as you depart Sorrento on a coach transfer to Rome airport.
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