THE ITALIAN DREAM

Combined some of the not to be missed experiences such as a visit to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, a mozzarella cheese tasting on the Amalfi Coast and a swim in Apulia gorgeous sea together with some out of the ordinary activities like ice cream class in Sorrento and a wine tasting in a local Masseria!

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Ancient Rome
  • Guided tour of Pompeii
  • Ice cream class in Sorrento
  • Mozzarella Cheese tasting in Amalfi Coast
  • Private Yacht tour of Capri
  • Guided tour of Matera
  • Guided tour of Lecce
  • Wine tasting in Alberobello country side
  • Visit at Trani Cathedral
  • Guided tour of Castel Del Monte & Cisternino

The South of Italy is waiting for you! You will enjoy the visit of Lazio, Campania & Apulia regions with their markets, shops, breathtaking sea coastlines, ancient villages and luxurious countryside. Take an ice cream cooking class in Sorrento, wine tasting in the ancient wineries, guided tours to Apulia charming villages and splurge in the Roman “ Dolce Vita” with the visit of Rome highlights.

TRIP AT A GLANCE

Day 1 Rome: Tour Begins in Rome, Italy

Day 2 Rome:  Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums
Day 3 Rome:  Guided tour of The Ancient Rome and Coliseum
Day 4 Sorrento:  Depart Rome to Sorrento with guided tour of Pompeii
Day 5 Sorrento:  Visit of Ravello, Positano and Amalfi with Mozzarella & Limoncello tasting
Day 6 Sorrento:  Private Yacht tour in Capri Islands and ice cream cooking class
Day 7 Ostuni ( Apulia):  Depart Sorrento to Ostuni in Apulia Region with guided tour of Matera along the way
Day 8 Ostuni:   Visit of Lecce
Day 9 Ostuni:   Visit of Ostuni, Trani and Alberobello with wine tasting in local Masseria
Day 10 Ostuni:   Visit to Castel Del Monte and Cisternino
Day 11 Ostuni:  Depart Italy and return back home

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Discover the best of Italy on this unforgettable 11-day grand tour ( combination with Sicily program available). You’ll visit some of the most beautiful places in the country. The tour begins in the eternal city of Rome, where the entire Western World was shaped. You’ll also visit the most important site in the Christian world, the Vatican City, which holds some of the finest art collections on earth.

Next you’ll take an incredible scenic drive along the spectacular Amalfi Coast until reaching Positano & Ravello. Clinging to mountains above the sea, Positano has a charm that is unique to this part of Italy. Whitewashed houses are covered with vibrant bougainvillea while the deep blue waters beckon in the distance. From this location, you’ll visit the glamorous island of Capri.

The tour ends with the undiscovered region of Apulia, a lovely beach destination with amazing towns like Lecce, featuring the best samples of Baroque architecture. You will enjoy a visit at the famous Alberobello with its signature ancient houses called “ Trulli”, the white Cathedral in Trani and the mysterious Castel Del Monte, ancient mansion of King Frederick II.

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