Amazing Amalfi - Mystical Matera - Pristine Puglia

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Amazing Amalfi, Mystical Matera and Pristine Puglia

Tour Code TUR-01924

Duration 9 days

Group Type Private

Departs From Naples

Meeting Point Naples Airport or Rail Sation

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Overview

The Amalfi Coast and Italy's Deep South are almost impossible to visit without a car. Yet, the roads in many places, the parking situation and other logistics are complicated. This is why, our Amazing Amalfi & Italy's Deep South offers our guests the opportunity to enjoy the best of these areas without having to drive and in the company of some of our best local guides and hosts.

This trip starts in Naples where over 5 days, you will get a chance to explore the Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri, Pompeii and the incredible coastal city of Sorrento where you will be based among others. From the Amalfi Coast, you will visit Pompeii and move onto the famed city of Matera (recently featured in James Bond). Matera is filled with history and an incredible undergound city you will explore with one of our top local guides.

Moving on into the region of Puglia, you will experience some of the best olive oil in Italy, the fairy-tale like small towns, the white city of Ostuni, the Baroque city of Lecce and wonderful white sand beaches for swimming.

This experience truly has it all and we will be happy to help you enjoy the best of the best in all of these regions!

Itinerary

Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento

Where We Visit: Naples Sorrento | Meeting Location: Naples Airport or Rail Sation

Upon arrival in Naples today at the airport or rail station, one of our English speaking team member's will be there to meet you and privately transfer to one of our premier properties in beautiful Sorrento.

The drive from Naples to Sorrento is spectacular and usually takes a little bit over an hour, traffic permitting. Sometimes, we might take longer, but no worries, the drive is very scenic and you will enjoy glorious views over the spectacular Bay of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius. Along the way, we will have time to stop for photos of the cliffs of Sorrento. There are numerous vantage points along the way.

Upon arrival at the hotel, you will have time to check in, relax and enjoy some wonderful free time in Sorrento. Tonight, we recommend you dine at one of our favorite restaurants among the lemon groves, where they serve a variety of local Sorrentine and southern Italian dishes. We will be happy to reserve one of the best tables in the house and provide some fantastic dining recommendations throughout the duration of this trip.

Overnight at the hotel in Sorrento.

Private Pick up at the Hotel to Enjoy the Island Capri

Where We Visit: Capri

This morning at the hotel you will enjoy a fantastic buffet breakfast that may keep you full for the duration of the day! Our breakfasts throughout this trip consist of numerous Italian baked goods, eggs, a variety of cheese, fresh fruit, waffles and cured meats, bacon, sausages and much more.

After breakfast, we will be there to pick you up at the hotel and take you down to the port of Sorrento where you will join your captain and small group of other guests who will depart today for the incredible island of Capri.

Today, you will have the chance to experience this incredible island in its entirety (weather permitting) we will sail around the entire island. You will then have time to head up to Anacapri and enjoy some free time for shopping on the island.

In the late afternoon we head back to Sorrento and back to the hotel where you will have time to relax before dinner this evening. We will provide many of our top restaurant options in Sorrento when you book this trip and in many instance we may offer free transportation to a few incredible properties complementary by the restaurant depending on the time of year.

Overnight at the hotel.

Where We Visit: Ostuni Locorotondo Martina Franca

This morning after a delightful breakfast at the hotel (By now, you are getting use to those and the incredible Italian coffee served fresh every morning!), we will be there to meet you in the lobby to begin our full day private tour of the Itria Valley, home to fairy tale like towns like Alberobello, Martina Franca and Locorotondo.

We will start our day our time in Alberobello, which is home to hundreds of Trulli, which look like they were built for gnomes or dwarfs. They are so cute and seeing so many all together to form a city is truly incredible! You will want to walk around here, take it all in and visit the shops which are home to many local traditional crafts as well as olive oil, cheese and wine. However, we will recommend you not o load up here!

By this time we will all be ready for lunch and we will head to a local Olive farm called Il Frantoio where you will get to sample olive oil, wonderful local delicacies including Burrata, various wines and numerous Pugliese dishes. This will certainly be an unforgettable lunch!

Following lunch we head to the coast to visit Monopoli or should you be tired, back to the hotel where you can catch some rest and enjoy some evening cocktails with spectacular sunset views.

Overnight at the hotel and dinner at leisure.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Excellent Photo Opportunities
Internet at All Hotels
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Visit to Pompeii with entrance fees included
Wine and Olive Oil Tastings
Small Group Tour to Capri (weather dependent)

What's Not Included

Everything not clearly specified under â€œrates includeâ€.
Food and beverages not mentioned in the program
Gratuities of any type
International Flights
Travel Insurance

Pricing & Availability

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