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
$3,300.00
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YOUR TRIP
Days 10
Nights 8
Price (From) $3,300.00
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: Arrival at Napoli airport and transfer to Sorrento
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.
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DAY 3: Pompei ruins and free time in Sorrento
Guided tour of Scavi di Pompei. Mozzarella-making factory and tasting.
Tour of the Pompei ruins with English local guide. -
DAY 4: Transfer to Vieste and stop in Benevento
Transfer to Vieste via private motorcoach and stop in Benevento. Guided tour of Benevento historical centre: the Roman theatre, the Trajan Arch, Benevento Cathedral and Santa Sophia church and belltower.
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DAY 5: Full day trip to Isole Tremiti
Today enjoy a wonderful day by boat to Isole Tremiti, a crowning jewel of nature in Gargano National Park.
Ferry boat departure from Termoli (2 hours from Vieste). Transfer to Termoli via private motorcoach. -
DAY 6: Transfer to Bari and stop in Castel del Monte
Transfer to Bari via private motorcoach and stop in Castel del Monte. Entrance and visit in Castel del Monte. Walking city tour in Bari: Castello, Cattedrale, Basilica di San Nicola, Teatro, Palazzi.
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DAY 7: Visit and tastings day: Matera and Altamura
Transfer via private motor coach to MATERA to explore the unique cave dwellings of Matera, including churches carved right from the rock that made Matera a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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DAY 8: Transfer to Lecce and stop in Alberobello and Grottaglie
Transfer to Lecce via private motorcoach. Stop in Alberobello and waling 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 Grottaglie and possibility to enjoy a Pottery demonstration!
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DAY 9: Lecce city tour
Walking city tour in Lecce: Porta Napoli, Piazza Duomo, Teatro Romano, Castello, Santa Maria, Santa Croce.
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: Arrival at Napoli airport and transfer to Sorrento
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.
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DAY 3: Pompei ruins and free time in Sorrento
Guided tour of Scavi di Pompei. Mozzarella-making factory and tasting.
Tour of the Pompei ruins with English local guide. -
DAY 4: Transfer to Vieste and stop in Benevento
Transfer to Vieste via private motorcoach and stop in Benevento. Guided tour of Benevento historical centre: the Roman theatre, the Trajan Arch, Benevento Cathedral and Santa Sophia church and belltower.
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DAY 5: Full day trip to Isole Tremiti
Today enjoy a wonderful day by boat to Isole Tremiti, a crowning jewel of nature in Gargano National Park.
Ferry boat departure from Termoli (2 hours from Vieste). Transfer to Termoli via private motorcoach. -
DAY 6: Transfer to Bari and stop in Castel del Monte
Transfer to Bari via private motorcoach and stop in Castel del Monte. Entrance and visit in Castel del Monte. Walking city tour in Bari: Castello, Cattedrale, Basilica di San Nicola, Teatro, Palazzi.
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DAY 7: Visit and tastings day: Matera and Altamura
Transfer via private motor coach to MATERA to explore the unique cave dwellings of Matera, including churches carved right from the rock that made Matera a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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DAY 8: Transfer to Lecce and stop in Alberobello and Grottaglie
Transfer to Lecce via private motorcoach. Stop in Alberobello and waling 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 Grottaglie and possibility to enjoy a Pottery demonstration!
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DAY 9: Lecce city tour
Walking city tour in Lecce: Porta Napoli, Piazza Duomo, Teatro Romano, Castello, Santa Maria, Santa Croce.
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
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 motorcoach
– Long distance transfer via private motorcoach
– Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking
Accomodation
– Nights: Three or four stars hotel.
(Supplement is $ 500 for single room, and $ 180 + $ 180 for double 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
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.