Southern Italy

DAY 1
Arrival in Naples
Arrival in Naples, the vibrant capital of Southern Italy. Meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel. Time to settle in and soak up the city’s energy. Welcome dinner featuring classic Neapolitan cuisine.
Overnight stay in Naples.

DAY 2
Naples Sightseeing & Pompeii
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of Naples, including:
Historic city center
Piazza del Plebiscito and Royal Palace
Castel Nuovo and scenic viewpoints over the Bay of Naples
Continue to Pompeii for a guided visit of the remarkably preserved ancient Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Return to Naples. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 3
Capri Island Excursion
Breakfast. Transfer to the port and ferry to the glamorous island of Capri.
Visit the town of Anacapri and Mount Solaro area
Free time to explore Capri town and the famous Piazzetta
Optional boat ride around the island or visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting)
Return by ferry to Naples. Overnight stay.

DAY 4
Amalfi Coast Drive – Positano & Amalfi
Breakfast and check-out. Scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast, one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world.
Stop in Positano, known for its colorful cliffside houses and boutiques
Continue to Amalfi, historic maritime republic with its stunning cathedral
Free time to explore, shop, or enjoy the coastline.
Continue to the hotel on the Amalfi Coast or nearby area. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 5
Matera – The Stone City
Breakfast and check-out. Travel east to Matera, one of Italy’s most unique destinations.
Guided tour of the Sassi di Matera, ancient cave dwellings carved into limestone cliffs
Visit rock churches and panoramic viewpoints
Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location for international movies.
Hotel check-in, dinner, and overnight stay in Matera.

DAY 6
Alberobello & Puglia Countryside
Breakfast. Continue into the Puglia region.
Visit Alberobello and its iconic trulli houses with cone-shaped roofs
Scenic drive through olive groves and traditional countryside villages
Optional local tasting of olive oil or regional specialties.
Hotel check-in in the Puglia area. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 7
Polignano a Mare & Bari
Breakfast. Visit Polignano a Mare, famous for its dramatic cliffs and crystal-clear Adriatic waters.
Free time to enjoy the views and historic old town
Continue to Bari, the capital of Puglia:
Walk through Bari Vecchia (Old Town)
Basilica of Saint Nicholas
Return to the hotel. Farewell dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 8
Departure
Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the airport. Departure from Italy.