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9-Day Hidden Treasures of Southern Italy Tour from Naples Tour Code: 245-8461

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Naples, Italy
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Visit Alberobello, Andria, Bari, Castellana Grotte, Lecce, Naples, Ostuni, Otranto, Sorrento, Paestum.
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Day 1: Naples

Welcome to Naples! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

  • Naples, ITALY

    Naples, ITALY
    is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy, after Rome and Milan. In 2015, around 975,260 people lived within the city's administrative limits.
Standard Hotel: Starhotel Terminus or similar
Dinner: Included

Day 2: Naples

Discover the major sites of this fascinating city during your guided sightseeing this morning. See the remarkable Triumphal Arch of the New Castle, St. Charles Theater, Galleria Umberto, and the semicircular Piazza Plebiscito. The highlight is a visit to the magnificent Palazzo Reale. Afternoon and evening at leisure; join an optional excursion to make the most of your stay.

  • Naples, ITALY

    Naples, ITALY
    is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy, after Rome and Milan. In 2015, around 975,260 people lived within the city's administrative limits.

    Castel Nuovo

    Castel Nuovo
    First erected in 1279, this castle in the heart of Naples stands at an impressive, domineering size. There is a triumphal arch embedded into the main gatehouse, built in the 15th century.

    Duration: Approx. 10 Hours

    Galleria Umberto I

    This public shopping gallery in Naples was built in the late 19th century and the key construction during the effort to restore Naples. The interior ceilings are quite high, and a glass dome joins four walkways in the center.

    Piazza del Plebiscito

    A large public square in central Naples, Italy. It is bounded on the east by the Royal Palace and on the west by the church of San Francesco di Paola with colonnades extending to both sides. Other surrounding buildings include the Palazzo Salerno and, its mirror, the Prefecture Palace.
Standard Hotel: Starhotel Terminus or similar
Breakfast: Included

Day 3: Naples - Andria - Bari (221 km)

Enter the region of Apulia, the heel of Italy's "boot". Enjoy a guided visit of the 13th-century, octagonal citadel Castel Del Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and considered by some as the most fascinating castle built by Emperor Frederick II. Arrive in the capital of Apulia, Bari, a port on the Adriatic Sea.

  • Andria, ITALY

    Andria is a city and comune in Apulia. It is an agricultural and service center, producing wine, olives and almonds. It is known for the 13th-century Castel del Monte.

    Castel del Monte

    A 13th-century citadel and castle situated on a hill in Andria in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. Described by the Enciclopedia Italiana as "the most fascinating castle built by Frederick II", the site is protected as a World Heritage Site. It also appears on the Italian version of the one cent Euro coin.
Standard Hotel: Grande Albergo Delle Nazioni or similar
Breakfast: Included

Day 4: Bari - Ostuni - Cellino San Marco (4937 km)

Sightseeing with a local guide features a walk through the Old Town, and a taste of the local focaccia. Next is attractive Ostuni. Its Old Town is located on top of a hill and fortified by ancient walls. Stay overnight on the beautiful and peaceful Tenute Al Bano Carrisi estate, situated in the Salento countryside. Savor local produce and wine from the estate's vineyards, as well as olive oil and homemade pasta.

  • Bari, ITALY

    This city sits on Italy's Adriatic coast. It's Murat Quarter is home to exquisite 19th century architecture. The Palazzo della Provincia is a rationalist building from the 1930s that lines the promenade on the waterfront.

  • Ostuni, ITALY

    Ostuni, often called the “White Town,” a charming example of Mediterranean architecture. With some excellent restaurants, stylish bars and swish yet intimate places to stay.
Standard Hotel: Tenute Al Bano Carrisi or similar
Breakfast: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 5: Cellino San Marco - Lecce - Otranto - Cellino San Marco

Arrive in Lecce, the "Florence of the South", to discover the lacy stone buildings and baroque squares during your guided walking tour. Taste local pasticciotto and almond coffee. Enjoy time to explore the streets of the lovely center, before continuing to picturesque Otranto, an historic seaside town and port, surrounded by its imposing defensive walls and dominated by its romanesque cathedral. Return to Cellino San Marco.

  • Lecce, ITALY

    Lecce is the capital of the province of Lecce. Because of the rich Baroque architectural monuments found in the city, Lecce is commonly nicknamed "The Florence of the South".

  • Otranto, ITALY

    A town and comune in the province of Lecce (Apulia, Italy), in a fertile region once famous for its breed of horses.
Standard Hotel: Tenute Al Bano Carrisi or similar
Breakfast: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 6: Cellino San Marco - Alberobello - Castellana Grotte

In Alberobello, follow your Local Guide for a visit to a Trullo, one of the conical houses famous for their unique characteristics. The structure assures excellent indoor climate control, cool in summer and warm in winter. Continue to Castellana Grotte, where a visit to the underground caves, one of the most important attractions of the region, is included before heading to your hotel.

  • Alberobello, ITALY

    A small town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy. It has 10 735 inhabitants and is famous for its unique trullo buildings. The trulli of Alberobello have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996.

  • Castellana Grotte, ITALY

    A town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy. Grotte means "caves" in Italian. One of the most important attractions in Apulia are the caves of Castellana Grotte, a complex of underground cavities of karst origin.
Standard Hotel: Semiramide Palace or similar
Breakfast: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 7: Castellana Grotte - Paestum - Sorrento

Paestum, or Poseidonia, named in honor of the Greek god of the sea, was founded in the 6th century. During your visit of the archaeological site with a local guide, see the ancient Greek temples dating back to 600-400 BC. Arrive in the charming, seaside resort of Sorrento.

  • Paestum, ITALY

    A major ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Magna Graecia (southern Italy). The ruins of Paestum are famous for their three ancient Greek temples in the Doric order, dating from about 600 to 450 BC, which are in a very good state of preservation.
Standard Hotel: Grand Hotel Vesuvio or similar
Breakfast: Included

Day 8: Sorrento

On an orientation walk with your tour director, see the old town's characteristic lava-stone streets, the 14th-century Sedil Dominova building, the ancient bell tower, and St. Antonio Church, dedicated to Sorrento's patron Saint. There is the opportunity to join an optional excursion to the Amalfi Coast. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate your vacation.

  • Sorrento, ITALY

    Sorrento, ITALY
    This Italian town overlooking the Bay of Naples is a popular tourist destination. It has been settled since Roman times and been visited by many famous writers like Lord Byron, Henrik Ibsen, and John Keats.

    Amalfi Coast

    A popular tourist destination for the region and Italy as a whole, attracting thousands of tourists annually.In 1997, the Amalfi Coast was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Standard Hotel: Grand Hotel Vesuvio or similar
Breakfast: Included

Day 9: Sorrento

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Naples).
Breakfast: Included

Price Includes

  • 8 nights hotel accommodations with breakfast
  • Local Guides for city sightseeing. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring(Level 2: semi-guided tour)
  • Motorcoach with free wifi

Price Excludes

  • Naples: Ercolano Archaeological Site and Dinner on the Volcano:$51 - $100 USD
  • Bari: Polognano a Mare, a picturesque fishing village on the sea:$50 USD and under
  • Sorrento: 1. Unforgettable Analfi:$50 USD and under 2. Neapolitan Experience:$51 - $100 USD
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  • Optional tours, tips to guides, driver, and tour manager.
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, water, beverages, food other than the table d'hote menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, airport taxes and fees, and foreign port taxes unless specifically indicated in the package inclusions

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