Country Roads
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Awards• Matera: Visit the famous ‘Sassi' or cave dwellings, which were home to about 20,000 people until 1950.
• Isle of Capri: Cruise to this famous isle and in the style of the jet-set, descend to the port by open-top taxi. • Positano: Drive along the Amalfi Coast and visit this colorful town. • Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town. • Caserta: See the Royal Palace complex at Caserta. • Alberobello: Explore the unique Trulli buildings. Join in the social ritual of ‘La Passeggiata'. •Scenic Drives: Apennines, Sorrento cliff top road, Capri corniche, Amalfi Coast. • And More! |
Accommodations• Kolbe Hotel, Rome
• La Chiusa di Chietri Hotel, Alberobello *See Photos Below! |
Price/Rates• $2795 Single
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Beautiful Accommodations
Kolbe Hotel, Rome
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Kolbe Hotel, Rome
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Kolbe Hotel, Rome
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La Chiusa di Chietri Hotel, Alberobello
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La Chiusa di Chietri Hotel, Alberobello
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Itinerary
Day 1 Your Journey Begins Board your overnight flight to Europe (not included).
Day 2 Welcome to Rome Transfers to your hotel depart from Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 09:30, 12:30 & 15:30. Later, join your Tour Director for orientation of the 'Eternal city'. Afterwards, enjoy a Welcome Reception with dinner and wine.
Hotel: Kolbe Hotel, Rome
Welcome Reception and Dinner
Day 3 Across the Apennines to the ‘Trulli’ Town of Alberobello Head south, through sun-baked landscapes to the region of Puglia and it's most spectacular trulli town, Alberobello.
Hotel: Grand Hotel La Chiusa Di Chietri, Alberobello
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Exploring Alberobello Alberobello is a UNESCO World Heritage site - its narrow streets crowded with conical, white-washed trulli, clustered together like mushrooms, constructed entirely without mortar. This region is a paradise for wine-lovers so join an expert vintner with a tasting of Puglia's most robust and structured reds wines - as rich and complex as anything you'll find in Tuscany! The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. Don't miss the opportunity this evening to break bread with your friends over a delicious dinner typical of the region.
Hotel: Grand Hotel La Chiusa Di Chietri, Alberobello
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 5 Free Time in Alberobello (Relaxed Start) The day is free for you to enjoy this extraordinary town further. Why not enjoy an optional experience to the stunning city of Ostuni? With its dazzling white-washed houses and fascinating history, it is a true delight.
Hotel: Grand Hotel La Chiusa Di Chietri, Alberobello
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 6 The Sassi di Matera and Sorrento (Relaxed Start) Visit Matera with a Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of the extraordinary ‘Sassi' - a labyrinth of cave dwellings, churches, staircases and arches, hewn out of the solid rock. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mel Gibson chose Matera as the biblical backdrop for his film 'The Passion of the Christ'. Rolling green hills and wide mountain views pave the way, as you head towards the Tyrrhenian Sea. Take the dramatic coast road to the lively clifftop resort of Sorrento. In the evening, choose your own menu, style and ambience from a handpicked selection of local restaurants.
Hotel: Hotel Conca Park, Sorrento
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dine-Around
Day 7 Capri, The Isle of Dreams Board the ferry to the sun-drenched island of Capri. Arrive at Marina Grande and take a funicular ride up to Capri town. A Local Expert escorts you to the luxuriant Caesar Augustus Gardens for views of the Faraglioni rocks and a crunchy, refreshing lemon granita - a specialty of the island. Savour the cosmopolitan mood of the Piazzetta before descending to the port by open-top taxi and returning to Sorrento. On arrival, you can investigate the art of ‘intarsio' or marquetry wood inlaying.
Hotel: Hotel Conca Park, Sorrento
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 8 The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento (Relaxed Start) Travel along Italy's finest coastline, the Amalfi Coast. Stop for a bird's-eye view of the terraced houses of Positano before boarding minibuses to the heart of the town. There's time to be tempted by the boutiques before returning to Sorrento. Enjoy this beautiful resort with its stunning views down to the clear sparkling waters of the Gulf of Naples. Sorrento's main square, Piazza Tasso, is a hub of activity; maybe relax over coffee and contemplate your options. You could stroll down to the harbour, visit the Church of St. Francis, take a swim from the foot of the cliffs or just relax beside your hotel's pool and enjoy the warm southern sunshine.
Hotel: Hotel Conca Park, Sorrento
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 9 On to ill-fated Pompeii and Rome Drive to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, eerily preserved by the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Walk with a Local Expert through cobbled streets to explore some of the shops, villas and temples. Witness colourful frescoes hidden for centuries. Continue beneath the brooding hilltop monastery of Monte Cassino back to Rome where your journey reaches its zenith in the evening. In the heart of the Eternal City, you are treated to the quintessential Italian experience – fine food, wine, music and a private performance of enchanting operetta!
Hotel: Kolbe Hotel, Rome
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Celebration Dinner
Day 10 Arrivederci Roma Departure transfers arrive at Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07:00 & 09:30.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 2 Welcome to Rome Transfers to your hotel depart from Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 09:30, 12:30 & 15:30. Later, join your Tour Director for orientation of the 'Eternal city'. Afterwards, enjoy a Welcome Reception with dinner and wine.
Hotel: Kolbe Hotel, Rome
Welcome Reception and Dinner
Day 3 Across the Apennines to the ‘Trulli’ Town of Alberobello Head south, through sun-baked landscapes to the region of Puglia and it's most spectacular trulli town, Alberobello.
Hotel: Grand Hotel La Chiusa Di Chietri, Alberobello
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Exploring Alberobello Alberobello is a UNESCO World Heritage site - its narrow streets crowded with conical, white-washed trulli, clustered together like mushrooms, constructed entirely without mortar. This region is a paradise for wine-lovers so join an expert vintner with a tasting of Puglia's most robust and structured reds wines - as rich and complex as anything you'll find in Tuscany! The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. Don't miss the opportunity this evening to break bread with your friends over a delicious dinner typical of the region.
Hotel: Grand Hotel La Chiusa Di Chietri, Alberobello
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 5 Free Time in Alberobello (Relaxed Start) The day is free for you to enjoy this extraordinary town further. Why not enjoy an optional experience to the stunning city of Ostuni? With its dazzling white-washed houses and fascinating history, it is a true delight.
Hotel: Grand Hotel La Chiusa Di Chietri, Alberobello
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 6 The Sassi di Matera and Sorrento (Relaxed Start) Visit Matera with a Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of the extraordinary ‘Sassi' - a labyrinth of cave dwellings, churches, staircases and arches, hewn out of the solid rock. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mel Gibson chose Matera as the biblical backdrop for his film 'The Passion of the Christ'. Rolling green hills and wide mountain views pave the way, as you head towards the Tyrrhenian Sea. Take the dramatic coast road to the lively clifftop resort of Sorrento. In the evening, choose your own menu, style and ambience from a handpicked selection of local restaurants.
Hotel: Hotel Conca Park, Sorrento
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dine-Around
Day 7 Capri, The Isle of Dreams Board the ferry to the sun-drenched island of Capri. Arrive at Marina Grande and take a funicular ride up to Capri town. A Local Expert escorts you to the luxuriant Caesar Augustus Gardens for views of the Faraglioni rocks and a crunchy, refreshing lemon granita - a specialty of the island. Savour the cosmopolitan mood of the Piazzetta before descending to the port by open-top taxi and returning to Sorrento. On arrival, you can investigate the art of ‘intarsio' or marquetry wood inlaying.
Hotel: Hotel Conca Park, Sorrento
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 8 The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento (Relaxed Start) Travel along Italy's finest coastline, the Amalfi Coast. Stop for a bird's-eye view of the terraced houses of Positano before boarding minibuses to the heart of the town. There's time to be tempted by the boutiques before returning to Sorrento. Enjoy this beautiful resort with its stunning views down to the clear sparkling waters of the Gulf of Naples. Sorrento's main square, Piazza Tasso, is a hub of activity; maybe relax over coffee and contemplate your options. You could stroll down to the harbour, visit the Church of St. Francis, take a swim from the foot of the cliffs or just relax beside your hotel's pool and enjoy the warm southern sunshine.
Hotel: Hotel Conca Park, Sorrento
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 9 On to ill-fated Pompeii and Rome Drive to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, eerily preserved by the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Walk with a Local Expert through cobbled streets to explore some of the shops, villas and temples. Witness colourful frescoes hidden for centuries. Continue beneath the brooding hilltop monastery of Monte Cassino back to Rome where your journey reaches its zenith in the evening. In the heart of the Eternal City, you are treated to the quintessential Italian experience – fine food, wine, music and a private performance of enchanting operetta!
Hotel: Kolbe Hotel, Rome
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Celebration Dinner
Day 10 Arrivederci Roma Departure transfers arrive at Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07:00 & 09:30.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
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