Sun, sea and Southern art
Experience sunny southern Italy, a land that is tenacious and strong, and discover its little known towns which have their own culture and history to recount.
09. Sole, mare e arte del Sud – HOLY CROSS HS 2026
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Thursday - April 2, 2026
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AZ1263 03APR FCO-NAP 09.40am-10.35amDeparture from New York to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board.AZ 603 02APR JFK-FCO 05.35pm-08.15am (+ 1 day)
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DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN SORRENTO
Friday - April 3, 2026
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Hotels
HOSTEL ULISSE DELUXE- 3 stars- Via del Mare, 22 - Sorrento (NA)- +39-081-8774753- MARCELLA CARACCIOLO di SCENIC TRAVEL
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Restaurants - Dinner
TIRABUSCIO' COOKING LESSON- Via Casarlano, 19, 80067 Sorrento NA- +39 328 875 9544- info@tirabusciosorrento.it- FRANCESCO Menù: Cooking lesson PIZZA -
Dolce -
Acqua naturale
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Guides
VERSO GROUP - AURICOLARI - +39 02 39831135 cell +39 335 1858370- booking@radioguide.it
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Transportation
COOP. TORQUATO TASSO (Torres Travel)- +39-081-8771477
Your are greeted at the airport by your Tour Leader.
Transfer to hotel accomodations via private coach bus.
Check in procedure at the Hotel in Sorrento.
Presentation and review of the tour with the group.
Relax and Lunch – on your own. Tour leader available to suggest locales.
Visit Sorrento, its narrow streets, its nature and the wonderful landscape: the town overlooks the Bay of Napoli as the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula, and many viewpoints allow sight of Golfo di Napoli itself, Vesuvius and the Isola di Capri. Welcome dinner with pizza making tonight!NB. Pacco auricolari VERSO srl in hotel (da tenere restituire a fine viaggio)
ore 10.35 - transfer APT/Parking Terminal Sorrento (per cambio con 2 minibus + furgone per bagagli) e proseguimento a Hotel
ore 16.45 - transfer con minibus da Hotel Ascot (vicino Hotel Ulisse/Tirabusciò
ore 17.00 - cooking class + cena
ore 19.00/19.30 transfer Tirabuscò/Hotel UlisseTOURS INCLUDED
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How to make pizza
Demonstration of the entire process from the dough to the table.
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Hotels
HOSTEL ULISSE DELUXE- 3 stars- Via del Mare, 22 - Sorrento (NA)- +39-081-8774753- MARCELLA CARACCIOLO di SCENIC TRAVEL
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Guides
VERSO GROUP - AURICOLARI - +39 02 39831135 cell +39 335 1858370- booking@radioguide.it
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Transportation
COOP. TORQUATO TASSO (Torres Travel)- +39-081-8771477
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Restaurants - Dinner
TIRABUSCIO' COOKING LESSON- Via Casarlano, 19, 80067 Sorrento NA- +39 328 875 9544- info@tirabusciosorrento.it- FRANCESCO Menù: Cooking lesson PIZZA -
Dolce -
Acqua naturale
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DAY 3: POMPEII AND TASTING
Saturday - April 4, 2026
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Hotels
HOSTEL ULISSE DELUXE- 3 stars- Via del Mare, 22 - Sorrento (NA)- +39-081-8774753- MARCELLA CARACCIOLO di SCENIC TRAVEL
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Restaurants - Lunch
AZIENDA AGRICOLA LA SORGENTE- Via Artigiana, 18 80067 - Sorrento (NA)- +39-081-8072618- +39-333-7277819- Rosa Menù: ANTIPASTO: insalata caprese - pancetta - melanzane sott'olio - olive -
salame - pane casereccio - ricotta con il miele
PRIMO: Pasta con ricotta e sugo di pomodoro -
DOLCE della casa (dolce di ricotta bagnata con crema al limone) -
Assaggio dell’olio al limone olio all’arancia e olio speziato -
Assaggio della marmellata di limone e arancia -
Assaggi di limoncello e crema di limone (only for adults) -
Acqua della sorgente - vino locale (only for adults)
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Restaurants - Dinner
RISTORANTE PIZZERIA SANT'ANTONINO- Via Santa Maria delle Grazie, 6, 80067 - +39 081 877 1200- ristorantesantonino@gmail.com- Luisa Menù: Antipasto: Prosciutto e treccia di mozzarella -
Primo: Scialatielli con pomodorini, melanzane e caciotta -
Secondo: Arista di maiale al pepe verde e patate al forno -
Dessert: Torta delizia al limone (traditional Sorrento dessert) -
Acqua in caraffa
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Guides
TORRES TRAVEL - Armando Nava- +39 339 8492992
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Transportation
COOP. TORQUATO TASSO (Torres Travel)- +39-081-8771477
Half day trip to Pompei via private coach bus and tour of the buried city.
On your way back to Sorrento Mozzarella-making factory and tasting. Enjoy a light lunch in the farm offered by SCT!
Free time in Sorrento or beach time. Dinner in Sorrento.ore 08.30 - transfer hotel Ascot/Pompei
ore 09.30 - pick up con guida Hotel Vittoria Pompei
ore 11.30 - transfer Pompei/Parking Terminal Sorrento (per cambio con minibus) e proseguimento alla Sorgente
ore 12.30 - pranzo+ tour La Sorgente
ore 14.30/15.00 - transfer con minibus La Sorgente/Hotel Ulisse
ore 18.30/19.00 - cenaTOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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Scavi archeologici di Pompei
Group entrance reservation
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Mozzarella tasting
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Hotels
HOSTEL ULISSE DELUXE- 3 stars- Via del Mare, 22 - Sorrento (NA)- +39-081-8774753- MARCELLA CARACCIOLO di SCENIC TRAVEL
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Guides
TORRES TRAVEL - Armando Nava- +39 339 8492992
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Transportation
COOP. TORQUATO TASSO (Torres Travel)- +39-081-8771477
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Restaurants - Lunch
AZIENDA AGRICOLA LA SORGENTE- Via Artigiana, 18 80067 - Sorrento (NA)- +39-081-8072618- +39-333-7277819- Rosa Menù: ANTIPASTO: insalata caprese - pancetta - melanzane sott'olio - olive -
salame - pane casereccio - ricotta con il miele
PRIMO: Pasta con ricotta e sugo di pomodoro -
DOLCE della casa (dolce di ricotta bagnata con crema al limone) -
Assaggio dell’olio al limone olio all’arancia e olio speziato -
Assaggio della marmellata di limone e arancia -
Assaggi di limoncello e crema di limone (only for adults) -
Acqua della sorgente - vino locale (only for adults)
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Restaurants - Dinner
RISTORANTE PIZZERIA SANT'ANTONINO- Via Santa Maria delle Grazie, 6, 80067 - +39 081 877 1200- ristorantesantonino@gmail.com- Luisa Menù: Antipasto: Prosciutto e treccia di mozzarella -
Primo: Scialatielli con pomodorini, melanzane e caciotta -
Secondo: Arista di maiale al pepe verde e patate al forno -
Dessert: Torta delizia al limone (traditional Sorrento dessert) -
Acqua in caraffa
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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO VIESTE AND STOP IN BENEVENTO
Sunday - April 5, 2026
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Hotels
HOTEL DEGLI ARANCI- 4 stars- Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 10 - Vieste (FG)- +39-088-4707326- info@hotelaranci.it- www.hotelaranci.it- Direttore Donato Esposito
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Restaurants - Dinner
RISTORANTE - HOTEL DEGLI ARANCI- Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 10 - Vieste (FG)- +39-088-4707326- info@hotelaranci.it Menù: Antipasto misto al piatto -
Da condividere: verdure grigliate, al vapore, uova sode, antipasti tipici ...
Primo a scelta tra: Spaghetti con gamberi, stracciatella OR Orecchiette con cime di rapa -
Secondo a scelta tra: Agnello OR Salmone -
Dessert -
Bevande
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Guides
Passaro Antonio- +39 3385305742
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
Transfer to Vieste via private coach bus and stop in Benevento. Guided tour of Benevento historical centre: the Roman theatre, the Trajan Arch, Benevento Cathedral and Santa Sophia church and belltower. Continue to Vieste, hotel check-in and dinner.
ore 08.00 - transfer (con 2 minibus + furgone bagagli) da Hotel/Parcheggio Lauro (per cambio con bus grande) e proseguimento per Vieste con stop in Benevento
ore 10.30 - pick up
orario da concordare - cena in Hotel
TOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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Hotels
HOTEL DEGLI ARANCI- 4 stars- Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 10 - Vieste (FG)- +39-088-4707326- info@hotelaranci.it- www.hotelaranci.it- Direttore Donato Esposito
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Guides
Passaro Antonio- +39 3385305742
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
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Restaurants - Dinner
RISTORANTE - HOTEL DEGLI ARANCI- Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 10 - Vieste (FG)- +39-088-4707326- info@hotelaranci.it Menù: Antipasto misto al piatto -
Da condividere: verdure grigliate, al vapore, uova sode, antipasti tipici ...
Primo a scelta tra: Spaghetti con gamberi, stracciatella OR Orecchiette con cime di rapa -
Secondo a scelta tra: Agnello OR Salmone -
Dessert -
Bevande
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DAY 5: DAY TRIP TO TERMOLI AND VIESTE
Monday - April 6, 2026
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Hotels
HOTEL DEGLI ARANCI- 4 stars- Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 10 - Vieste (FG)- +39-088-4707326- info@hotelaranci.it- www.hotelaranci.it- Direttore Donato Esposito
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Restaurants - Dinner
DONLÙ RISTORANTE- L.go Seggio, 8, 71019 Vieste FG- +39 0884 592264- donluvieste@gmail.com Menù: Bruschetta con rucola e caciocavallo -
Cavatelli con gamberi e pomodorini giallo -
Orata gratinata con patate al forno -
Sorbetto al limone fatto in casa
In caraffa: Acqua, Coca cola o Fanta, Vino bianco/rosso (only for adults)
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Guides
MARTULLI VIAGGI - Oscar- +39 339 650 9535 -
Guides
MARTULLI VIAGGI - Emanuela- +39 348 464 7845
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
This morning, depart Vieste for a scenic drive along the Adriatic coast to Termoli, a charming seaside town rich in history and tradition. Enjoy a guided tour of the picturesque old town, including its medieval castle and cathedral, before returning to Vieste for an afternoon guided visit and a delightful group dinner featuring local Apulian specialties.
ore 07.00 - transfer Hotel/Termoli
ore 09.30 - pick up con guida Termoli presso Piazzale del Porto - OSCAR
ore 13.00 - transfer Termoli/Hotel
ore 16.00 - pick up con guida Vieste in Hotel - EMANUELA
ore 19.00 - cenaTOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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Hotels
HOTEL DEGLI ARANCI- 4 stars- Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 10 - Vieste (FG)- +39-088-4707326- info@hotelaranci.it- www.hotelaranci.it- Direttore Donato Esposito
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Guides
MARTULLI VIAGGI - Oscar- +39 339 650 9535 -
Guides
MARTULLI VIAGGI - Emanuela- +39 348 464 7845
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
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Restaurants - Dinner
DONLÙ RISTORANTE- L.go Seggio, 8, 71019 Vieste FG- +39 0884 592264- donluvieste@gmail.com Menù: Bruschetta con rucola e caciocavallo -
Cavatelli con gamberi e pomodorini giallo -
Orata gratinata con patate al forno -
Sorbetto al limone fatto in casa
In caraffa: Acqua, Coca cola o Fanta, Vino bianco/rosso (only for adults)
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DAY 6: TRANSFER TO BARI AND STOP IN CASTEL DEL MONTE
Tuesday - April 7, 2026
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Hotels
HOTEL AUDITORIUM- 3 stars- Via Vittoriano Cimmarrusti, 12, 70124 Bari BA- +39 080 321 0299
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Restaurants - Dinner
AL RAFFAELLO- Via Principe Amedeo 222/224- +39-080-5228138- +39-3475313764- alraffaello@libero.it- Marziale Menù: Antipasto: Sgagliozze baresi, Sformato di verdure e formaggi -
Primo piatto a scelta tra: Penne al ragù tipico locale OR Lasagna alla bolognese con carne macinata -
Secondo piatto a scelta tra: Braciola alla barese con patate al forno (Involtino di carne al sugo con Pancetta e Formaggio) OR Zampina di Sammichele con patate al forno (Rollè di salsiccia di carne) -
Dolce: Sporcamuss (dolce tipico di Bari)
Acqua minerale e Pane
PER I VEGETARIANI
Antipasto: Sgagliozze baresi, Sformato di verdure e formaggi -
Primo piatto a scelta tra: Spaghetti alle rape OR Spaghetti all'assassina (piatto divenuto tipico di Bari, piccante e bruciacchiato) -
Secondo piatto a scelta tra: Omelette ai formaggi OR omelette alle verdure -
Dolce: Sporcamuss (dolce tipico di Bari)
Acqua minerale e Pane
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Guides
MARTULLI VIAGGI - Lorenzo - +39 320 704 7343
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
Transfer to Bari via private coach bus and stop in Castel del Monte. Entrance and visit in Castel del Monte. Hotel check-in in Bari. Walking city tour: Castello, Cattedrale, Basilica di San Nicola, Teatro, Palazzi. Dinner.
ore 08.30 - transfer Hotel Vieste/Bari con stop in Castel del Monte
ore 11.30 - pick up con guida (ingresso Castel del Monte ore 12.00)
A fine tour, proseguimento per Bari
ore 16.00 - pick up con guida per Tour di Bari
ore 19.00/19.30 - cenaTOURS INCLUDED
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Entrance in Castel del Monte
Guided tour of the ancient castle.
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City Tour with english local guide
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Hotels
HOTEL AUDITORIUM- 3 stars- Via Vittoriano Cimmarrusti, 12, 70124 Bari BA- +39 080 321 0299
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Guides
MARTULLI VIAGGI - Lorenzo - +39 320 704 7343
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
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Restaurants - Dinner
AL RAFFAELLO- Via Principe Amedeo 222/224- +39-080-5228138- +39-3475313764- alraffaello@libero.it- Marziale Menù: Antipasto: Sgagliozze baresi, Sformato di verdure e formaggi -
Primo piatto a scelta tra: Penne al ragù tipico locale OR Lasagna alla bolognese con carne macinata -
Secondo piatto a scelta tra: Braciola alla barese con patate al forno (Involtino di carne al sugo con Pancetta e Formaggio) OR Zampina di Sammichele con patate al forno (Rollè di salsiccia di carne) -
Dolce: Sporcamuss (dolce tipico di Bari)
Acqua minerale e Pane
PER I VEGETARIANI
Antipasto: Sgagliozze baresi, Sformato di verdure e formaggi -
Primo piatto a scelta tra: Spaghetti alle rape OR Spaghetti all'assassina (piatto divenuto tipico di Bari, piccante e bruciacchiato) -
Secondo piatto a scelta tra: Omelette ai formaggi OR omelette alle verdure -
Dolce: Sporcamuss (dolce tipico di Bari)
Acqua minerale e Pane
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DAY 7: MATERA AND ALTAMURA
Wednesday - April 8, 2026
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Hotels
HOTEL AUDITORIUM- 3 stars- Via Vittoriano Cimmarrusti, 12, 70124 Bari BA- +39 080 321 0299
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Restaurants - Lunch
CASEIFICIO DICECCA- Via Bari 26 - 70022 Altamura- +39 333 3038348 - Vito Menù: Dimostrazione casearia -
Degustazione prodotti caseari e prodotti da forno -
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Restaurants - Dinner
MAMAPULIA Food&Drink- Via Roberto da Bari, 150, 70122 Bari BA, Italia- (+39) 0808407709- claudiaspac@gmail.com- Claudia 351/5063856 Menù: ANTIPASTO: Tagliere con affettati, formaggi e focaccine -
SCELTA TRA: Orecchiette con le cime di rapa OR Bombette pugliesi con insalata o patate -
Dolce -
Acqua minerale
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Guides
MARTULLI VIAGGI - Lorenzo - +39 320 704 7343
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
Full day trip via private coach bus to Altamura and tasting its typical and delicious bread and other local products. Continue to Matera to explore the unique cave dwellings, including churches carved right from the rock that made Matera a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Bari and dinner.
ore 08.45 - transfer Hotel/Altamura
ore 10.00 - degustazione presso Caseificio Di Cecca + antico forno
ore 12.30/13.00 - transfer Altamura/Matera
ore 13.00/13.30 - pick up con guida
ore 17.30 - transfer Matera/Piazza Eroi del Mara (circa 11min a piedi dal ristorante)
ore 19.00 - cenaTOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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Bread tasting
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Hotels
HOTEL AUDITORIUM- 3 stars- Via Vittoriano Cimmarrusti, 12, 70124 Bari BA- +39 080 321 0299
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Guides
MARTULLI VIAGGI - Lorenzo - +39 320 704 7343
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
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Restaurants - Lunch
CASEIFICIO DICECCA- Via Bari 26 - 70022 Altamura- +39 333 3038348 - Vito Menù: Dimostrazione casearia -
Degustazione prodotti caseari e prodotti da forno -
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Restaurants - Dinner
MAMAPULIA Food&Drink- Via Roberto da Bari, 150, 70122 Bari BA, Italia- (+39) 0808407709- claudiaspac@gmail.com- Claudia 351/5063856 Menù: ANTIPASTO: Tagliere con affettati, formaggi e focaccine -
SCELTA TRA: Orecchiette con le cime di rapa OR Bombette pugliesi con insalata o patate -
Dolce -
Acqua minerale
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DAY 8: TRANSFER TO LECCE AND STOP IN ALBEROBELLO
Thursday - April 9, 2026
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Hotels
MERCURE HOTEL PRESIDENT LECCE- 4 stars- Via Antonio Salandra, 6, 73100 Lecce LE- +39 0832 456111
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Restaurants - Dinner
GUSTI PROIBITI- Via Cesare Battisti, 13, 73100 Lecce - +39 388 049 9366- Federico Menù: Benvenuto dello Chef -
Flun di Zucchine, Gamberoni e Menta -
Orecchiette di Grano arso in salsa di Datterino giallo, Ciliegino rosso e Pizzutello della Campania, con ciuffo di Stracciatella "homemade" -
Bombette di Martina Franca in panura con Patate al forno e Misticanza -
Dolce dello Chef -
Acque
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
Transfer to Lecce via private coach bus. Stop in Alberobello and walking tour with tour leader to discover this small town: UNESCO World Heritage site for its unusual districts of trulli, the characteristic white-washed conical-roofed houses of the area. Continue to Lecce, hotel check-in and dinner.
ore 09.30 - transfer Hotel/Alberobello
ore 11.00-14.00 - tempo libero in Alberobello
ore 14.30 - transfer Alberobello/Lecce (con arrivo ore 16.00/16.30)
ore 19.00/19.30 - cena-
Hotels
MERCURE HOTEL PRESIDENT LECCE- 4 stars- Via Antonio Salandra, 6, 73100 Lecce LE- +39 0832 456111
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
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Restaurants - Dinner
GUSTI PROIBITI- Via Cesare Battisti, 13, 73100 Lecce - +39 388 049 9366- Federico Menù: Benvenuto dello Chef -
Flun di Zucchine, Gamberoni e Menta -
Orecchiette di Grano arso in salsa di Datterino giallo, Ciliegino rosso e Pizzutello della Campania, con ciuffo di Stracciatella "homemade" -
Bombette di Martina Franca in panura con Patate al forno e Misticanza -
Dolce dello Chef -
Acque
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DAY 9: LECCE
Friday - April 10, 2026
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Hotels
MERCURE HOTEL PRESIDENT LECCE- 4 stars- Via Antonio Salandra, 6, 73100 Lecce LE- +39 0832 456111
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Restaurants - Dinner
MASSERIA STALI- Via vicinale, Via Cisterna Vecchia, 8, 73010 Caprarica di Lecce LE Menù: Selezione di antipasti: Pittule tradizionali e condite, Polpette di carne, Crocchette di patate, La frisa a “cialletta” con brunoise di verdure, Sformato goloso (pitta di patate), Tagliere di salumi e formaggi -
PRIMO PIATTO: Ciceri e tria (piatto tipico leccese di pasta e ceci) -
Torta pasticciotto (con crema e amarena) -
Acqua naturale e frizzante
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
Walking city tour in Lecce, the baroque city. Porta Napoli, Piazza Duomo, Teatro Romano, Castello, Santa Maria, Santa Croce. In the afternoon enjoy a Dancing Show: Pizzica lesson, a tradition ancient dance in Puglia region.
Farewell dinner in Lecce.ore 10.00 - pick up con guida in Hotel
ore 17.00 - transfer Hotel/Masseria Stali
ore 17.30 - lezione di pizzica
ore 19.30 - cena in MasseriaTOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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Pizzica lesson
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Hotels
MERCURE HOTEL PRESIDENT LECCE- 4 stars- Via Antonio Salandra, 6, 73100 Lecce LE- +39 0832 456111
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
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Restaurants - Dinner
MASSERIA STALI- Via vicinale, Via Cisterna Vecchia, 8, 73010 Caprarica di Lecce LE Menù: Selezione di antipasti: Pittule tradizionali e condite, Polpette di carne, Crocchette di patate, La frisa a “cialletta” con brunoise di verdure, Sformato goloso (pitta di patate), Tagliere di salumi e formaggi -
PRIMO PIATTO: Ciceri e tria (piatto tipico leccese di pasta e ceci) -
Torta pasticciotto (con crema e amarena) -
Acqua naturale e frizzante
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
Saturday - April 11, 2026
× AZ1620 11APR BDS-FCO 06.20am-07.35am
AZ 602 11APR FCO-JFK 09.30am-01.15pm
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Guides
VERSO GROUP - AURICOLARI - +39 02 39831135 cell +39 335 1858370- booking@radioguide.it
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
Transfer to the airport, via private coach bus.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.NB. Restituire pacco auricolari VERSO srl in hotel.
ore 04.00 - transfer Hotel/APT BDSAZ1620 11APR BDS-FCO 06.20am-07.35am
AZ 602 11APR FCO-JFK 09.30am-01.15pm-
Guides
VERSO GROUP - AURICOLARI - +39 02 39831135 cell +39 335 1858370- booking@radioguide.it
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Transportation
MARTULLI srl - Michele- +39 388 353 8849
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Departure from New York to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board. -
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN SORRENTO
Your are greeted at the airport by your Tour Leader.
Transfer to hotel accomodations via private coach bus.
Check in procedure at the Hotel in Sorrento.
Presentation and review of the tour with the group.
Relax and Lunch – on your own. Tour leader available to suggest locales.
Visit Sorrento, its narrow streets, its nature and the wonderful landscape: the town overlooks the Bay of Napoli as the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula, and many viewpoints allow sight of Golfo di Napoli itself, Vesuvius and the Isola di Capri. Welcome dinner with pizza making tonight! -
DAY 3: POMPEII AND TASTING
Half day trip to Pompei via private coach bus and tour of the buried city.
On your way back to Sorrento Mozzarella-making factory and tasting. Enjoy a light lunch in the farm offered by SCT!
Free time in Sorrento or beach time. Dinner in Sorrento. -
DAY 4: TRANSFER TO VIESTE AND STOP IN BENEVENTO
Transfer to Vieste via private coach bus and stop in Benevento. Guided tour of Benevento historical centre: the Roman theatre, the Trajan Arch, Benevento Cathedral and Santa Sophia church and belltower. Continue to Vieste, hotel check-in and dinner.
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DAY 5: DAY TRIP TO TERMOLI AND VIESTE
This morning, depart Vieste for a scenic drive along the Adriatic coast to Termoli, a charming seaside town rich in history and tradition. Enjoy a guided tour of the picturesque old town, including its medieval castle and cathedral, before returning to Vieste for an afternoon guided visit and a delightful group dinner featuring local Apulian specialties.
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DAY 6: TRANSFER TO BARI AND STOP IN CASTEL DEL MONTE
Transfer to Bari via private coach bus and stop in Castel del Monte. Entrance and visit in Castel del Monte. Hotel check-in in Bari. Walking city tour: Castello, Cattedrale, Basilica di San Nicola, Teatro, Palazzi. Dinner.
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DAY 7: MATERA AND ALTAMURA
Full day trip via private coach bus to Altamura and tasting its typical and delicious bread and other local products. Continue to Matera to explore the unique cave dwellings, including churches carved right from the rock that made Matera a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Bari and dinner.
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DAY 8: TRANSFER TO LECCE AND STOP IN ALBEROBELLO
Transfer to Lecce via private coach bus. Stop in Alberobello and walking tour with tour leader to discover this small town: UNESCO World Heritage site for its unusual districts of trulli, the characteristic white-washed conical-roofed houses of the area. Continue to Lecce, hotel check-in and dinner.
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DAY 9: LECCE
Walking city tour in Lecce, the baroque city. Porta Napoli, Piazza Duomo, Teatro Romano, Castello, Santa Maria, Santa Croce. In the afternoon enjoy a Dancing Show: Pizzica lesson, a tradition ancient dance in Puglia region.
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport, via private coach bus.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
PACKAGE PRICE INCLUSION
Transportation
– Flight New York – Italy – New York
– Departures from other cities will incurr additional add-on fee.
– Transfer from Airport to and from Hotel via private coach bus
– Long distance transfer via private coach bus
– Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking
Accomodation
– 8 Nights: Three or four stars hotel.
(Supplement is $ 500 for single room).
– Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included).
Touring
– Entrance fees to museums specified in tour
– Specialized English local guides for entrance to specified museums. The guides are certified by the Association of Professional Guides
School visit
– School visits are free and offered on request
Tasting
– 2 tastings are included
– 1 Pizza making is included
Gadgets
– Superciao tour logo backpack, cap, bracelets
– ITALIA IN TASCA: pocket travel guide
Security
– Accompanying Tour Leader for duration of the tour 24/7.
– Basic travel insurance
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single or double
– Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance
– Excess baggage fee
– Lunch and beverages other than water
– Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote.
– Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar
FLIGHT
Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher.
TERMS&CONDITIONS
Please read carefully the complete Terms&Conditions at the following link: https://www.superciaotour.com/terms-conditions/
TOUR PROGRAM
The Programs on the website are sample descriptions only.
Superciao Tour will insert the final Program and details in your website area, 30 days prior to departure and will inform the Group Leader and all the participants of all the Tour details: the DAY BY DAY. The Day by Day will provide all information pertinent to your trip.
PROGRAM CHANGES
SCT reserves the right to make any necessary changes pertaining to activities closures, or for reasons that jeopardize the safety of participants. SCT may cancel a Tour due to insufficient participants.
LAND ONLY
Participants may choose to purchase only the land portion of the trip. Participants must then make their own round trip travel arrangements and join the group at the first hotel accommodation. When a participant is not with the main group, SCT is not responsible for the participant in any way. Domestic or international flights or transfers of any kind outside SCT are responsibility of client: Tour participants who choose land only must arrange transportation from airport to the first hotel and vice versa on their own.
SCT will deduct $ 1000.00 from the package price quote.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
The cancellation policies outlined below take into consideration the costs SCT incurs long before groups ever depart.
Notice of cancellation from a tour will only be accepted from the participant, his or her legal guardian or the group leader.
The date of cancellation will be determined by the date on which SCT receives written notice to the following email addresses:
federica.protti@superciaotour.com
tour@superciaotour.com
Cancellation refunds can only be made to the person whose name appears on the account; monies cannot be transferred to another account.
The refunds will be made within 50 days from the request.
- SUPERCIAO TOUR STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY
90 days or more prior to departure: Full refund minus a $250 cancellation fee*.
89 to 66 days prior to departure: Full refund minus a $450 cancellation fee*.
65 to 30 days prior to departure: Refund 50% of the Program Fee*.
29 days or less prior to departure: No refund will be issued. - CANCELLATION WITH REPLACEMENT**
90 days or more prior to departure- Full refund less the non-refundable $250 cancellation fee*.
89 – 66 days prior to departure – Full refund less a $ 350 substitution fee*.
65 days or less prior to departure- Replacement can no longer be accepted.
* Non-refundable fees are also deducted from refunds.
** When a participant cancels the reservation but finds a person to replace him or her for the same Program.
PASSPORTS, VISAS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
A valid US passport is required for travel for US citizens. If you do not have a valid passport please contact your closest passport office. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the return date. US citizens do not need to obtain visas for Italy. When and if visa is required it is passenger’s responsibility to obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate travel documents will incur usual penalties.
PASSPORT NAME
Participant’s name must be registered EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON ONE’S PASSPORT!
Upon receipt of the airline ticket, the passenger is responsible to check the itinerary, spelling of his/her name, dates, times to insure its validity. If the airline allows, it will charge a $ 250 change fee each time the ticket is altered. Once a ticket is issued, it belongs to person in whose name it was issued.
The participant will be responsible for any fees applied by the airline if exact information has not been provided. Should the ticket have any errors, it is the passenger’s responsibility to contact Superciao Tour srl immediately.
BAGGAGE
Each tour participant is advised to bring one suitcase and one small carry-on bag (8”x14”x22”). The Airlines New Baggage Regulations are as follows:
* For passengers travelling in Economy-Class: 1 piece at 50lb (23kg) maximum dimensions of 45 in. (158 cm); the sum of the 3 dimensions must not exceed 62 in. (158 cm) for each bag.
* Carry on Items: 1 piece maximum weight 18lb (8kg), maximum dimensions 22x15x8 in (55x40x20 cm).
Please check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight allowances.
Superciao Tour is not responsible for any loss, delay of or damage to luggage or its contents and for any event during the time the participants are not on board.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
- Civil Liability Insurance – Nobis 203118346
(2.100.000 € casualty – 2.100.000 € person – 2.100.000 € damages of personal belongings/animals). - Accident and Personal Injury Policy – Zurich 653A3115
- Guarantee Fund, Multi-risk Travel Policy, Cancellations and Bankruptcies – Nobis 203111335
(50.000 € death – 50.000 € permanent disability – 1000€ medical expenses – 50€ daily hospital allowance). - American insurance for the cancellation of the trip is optional at additional cost.
