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8-Day Southern Highlights of Italy

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Overview

The sun and the sea, the breathtaking landscapes; delicious fresh food, a glass of limoncello and humbling hospitality will seduce you from the very beginning as you tour southern Italy.

You will stay in the heart of Rome’s dolce vita, walk the ancient ruins of Pompeii with a local guide and
enjoy the stunning Amalfi Coast and Capri. From there you’ll travel inland to discover Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will discover the many secrets of this unique town.

Finally, you’ll visit the picturesque Trulli village of Alberobello and end your tour in Bari.

This unique experience takes you to the heart of the culture of southern Italy. Blending history with stunning landscapes; ancient cities with modern masterpieces to give you a true understanding of life in the sun-kissed south.
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Outdoors & Nature
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Rome

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Arrival in Rome

Benvenuto in Italia! You'll tour southern Italy beginning in Rome, the heart of the ancient Roman Empire, the cradle of rich history and the birthplace of the Italian dolce vita. A private car with driver will pick you up at the airport to take you to your hotel. The rest of the day will be at your leisure, so that you can rest after your long trip.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Forte3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Rome

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 2

Rome and the Vatican

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Rome and the Vatican

The great architecture of Michelangelo and Bernini, the elegant art of Rafael and several other artists will be the protagonist of your day. A local designer guide will guide you around Rome center and in the afternoon to the main rooms of the Vatican museum, to the Sistine Chapel and to the majestic Saint Peter's Basilica. As alternative afternoon activity, you can decide to visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum instead.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Forte3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Private Guided Walk of Rome

    Spanish Steps

    Trevi Fountain

    Vatican City Tour

    Vatican Museums

    Sistine Chapel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Holy See (Vatican City State)

Day 3

Pompeii and Amalfi

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Pompeii and Amalfi

In the morning, hop on a high-speed train to Naples and from here a private driver will take you to Pompeii, where a guide will meet you. You will start an exciting exploration of the ruins of this fascinating Roman town destroyed by a volcano eruption. After the visit and some time at your leisure
for lunch, your driver will take you to Amalfi where you will have the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. We'll provide suggestions on what to do.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Amalfi3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pompeii Archaeological Park

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Rome to Naples

    Private Driver from Naples to Pompei

    Private Driver from Pompeii Archaeological Park to Amalfi

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Pompeii

    Amalfi

Day 4

Day Trip to Capri Island

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Day Trip to Capri Island

This morning you’ll continue to tour southern Italy on the Island of Capri, travelling the section of the sea where the mythological hero Ulysses heard the mermaids singing. You will have some free time to swim and explore the exclusive Capri Island on foot. You might walk the colourful alleyways to the heart of the island and the spectacular Natural Arch, or take a cab to Anacapri, higher up on the island. The boat will pick you up in the afternoon to head back to The Amalfi Coast.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Amalfi3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Day Trip to Capri Island

    Blue GrottoOptional Activity: AU$ 31 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

    Capri

    Campania

Day 5

Free Day on the Amalfi Coast

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Free Day on the Amalfi Coast

Enjoy a full day at your leisure in the Amalfi Coast. Relax by the pool of your hotel, visit the hill villages, Ravello and Positano, or take an excursion to the Emerald Grotto. There are many activities you can do and we will provide plenty of suggestions. Some of the exclusive optional activities we can arrange are wine tasting, cooking class, guided walk of the Path of Gods and much more.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Amalfi3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    RavelloOptional Activity

    PositanoOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

    Ravello

    Positano

Day 6

Matera

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Matera

Matera is a secret gem that only few travellers have the chance to see. Over the centuries, churches, dwellings, gardens and terraces were built, digging into the rock of the local canyon walls and challenging gravity! In the morning a private car with a professional driver will take you from Amalfi fo Matera. An expert local guide will lead you on a journey to discover this magical place, revealing its many secrets and showing you the famous movie sets that you may recognise.

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    Accommodation

    Giardini di Pietra3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Private Guided Walk of Matera

    Sassi di Matera

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Amalfi to Matera

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

    Matera

Day 7

Alberobello and Bari

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Alberobello and Bari

Today you will discover another Italian wonder: the Trulli of Alberobello. In the morning you will travel here by private car. You’ll enter an ancient village with narrow alleyways and the most picturesque buildings: white huts with conical roofs of the Trulli. Here you will have free time to explore some Trullo. After some time at your leisure in Alberobello, your driver will take you to Bari, where after check-in, a guide will meet you and show you the centre of this beautiful city.

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    Accommodation

    Palace Hotel Bari4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trulli of Alberobello

    Bari

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Matera to Bari

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Matera

    Alberobello

    Bari

Day 8

Depart

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Depart

Your tour has come to the end. We hope you'll take home amazing memories. A private car with driver will take you to Bari airport in time to board your flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bari to Bari International Airport-Karol Wojtyla

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bari

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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