14 days tour

Italy: Amalfi Coast To Puglia (Naples To Alberobello) (2024

Italy: Amalfi Coast To Puglia (Naples To Alberobello) (2024

This tour includes:

Transport

To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

Guide

Local guide

Accommodation

Day 1 to 2: Royal Continental Hotel Day 3 to 6: Hotel Villa Romana, Minori Day 7 to 8: Locanda di San Martino Hotel Day 9 to 10: Santa Chiara Suite Hotel, Lecce Day 11 to 12: Trulli Holiday Albergo Diffuso, Alberobello

Meals

12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners

Others

Included activities

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Italy: Amalfi Coast To Puglia (Naples To Alberobello) (2024

  • Day 1 Day 1: Overnight Flight
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Overnight Flight

      In a country of renowned cuisine, iconic coastlines, and ancient roots, stray off the beaten path and explore a new side of the Italy you know and love. Make your way through southern Italy and experience the Amalfi Coast and the Puglia region.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Naples, Italy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Naples, Italy

      Arrive in Naples, a vibrant mecca for locals and travelers alike. Volcanic landscapes give way to medieval architecture and Grecian lanes, creating a unique culture exclusive to Naples. Settle into your new home for the next 2 nights and admire the view of crashing waves and bobbing boats. Toast to the start of your Italian getaway over dinner, looking out over the deep blue Bay of Naples to Mt. Vesuvius looming in the distance.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Naples
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Naples

      Explore Naplesโ€™ exuberant historic city center (UNESCO) and underground ancient ruins with a local guide. Visit the Sansevero Chapel, home to the Veiled Christ statue, rumored to be created by alchemy due to its carved flowing cloth. During your afternoon at leisure, consider visiting the nearby National Archeological Museum and peruse relics from Pompeii. Tonightโ€™s Impact Moment comes in the form of a private concert, performed by the Napulitanata social enterprise, which supports Italian heritage and abates the cityโ€™s high unemployment.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Naples - Pompeii - Minori
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Naples - Pompeii - Minori

      Feel the ghosts of the past as you wander through Pompeii with a guide. After youโ€™ve explored the public baths and private villas, get a new perspective on the volcanic countryside with a visit to a nearby winery. Layers of ash have transformed the timeworn soil into a fertile vineyard. Enjoy a wine tasting with lunch before continuing to the beloved Amalfi Coast. Watch the sun fade along the horizon in coastal Minori, your new home for the next 4 nights.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Minori - Maiori - Minori
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Minori - Maiori - Minori

      A fishing village of terraced lemon groves, Minori exudes the quintessential Amalfitana vibe. Start your morning in a garden and learn about sfusato lemons, used in limoncello. Sample this fragrant liqueur in a pastry shop before hiking* along the coast. Youโ€™ll trek the rugged Path of Lemons - an ancient, hilly route that links Minori with the nearby town Maiori. Explore on your own before returning by boat. The remainder of the day is yours.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Minori - Amalfi - Positano - Minori
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Minori - Amalfi - Positano - Minori

      Journey by boat** to Amalfi, the rocky coastโ€™s namesake town. Formerly a maritime republic, Amalfi puts a historic spin on the seaside hubs, containing cobblestone piazzas and towering mosaicked cathedrals. After a few hours on your own, ferry past tumbling cliffs and pastel-colored houses on your way to Positano. Enjoy a free afternoon in this resort town, perhaps browsing the posh boutiques or resting along the beach. Return to Minori by ferry.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Minori - Ravello - Minori
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Minori - Ravello - Minori

      Look down upon the Amalfi Coast from Ravello, a picturesque village with the best vantage point of the winding coastline. Then, itโ€™s your choice! Visit the gardens of Villa Rufolo, making your way through a latticework of hedges and flowers to gaze out at the azure waves below -OR- hike the half-mile trail down to the remote gardens of Villa Cimbrone*** before returning to Minori for an afternoon at leisure.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Minori - Matera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Minori - Matera

      This morning, discover one of Italyโ€™s delectable cheese products during a visit to a dairy farm. Taste freshly made mozzarella for lunch before continuing south to Matera (UNESCO), whose inimitable scenery has been featured in blockbuster films. Experience the townโ€™s cave dwellings, your home for the next 2 nights. Each cave is unique, half-excavated and half-carved from the land. In these unparalleled accommodations,**** connect with the Italian landscape like never before.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Matera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Matera

      Hike into Materaโ€™s 9,000-year-old history on a guided walking tour along its hillside caves, narrow passages and steep alleys known to locals as the Sassi. The afternoon is yours to explore more of Materaโ€™s heritage. Perhaps youโ€™ll visit the remarkable Palombaro Lungo underground water cistern or head out of town for a hike through the surrounding countryside dotted with prehistoric caves and medieval rock churches.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Matera - Lecce
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Matera - Lecce

      Cross into the Puglia region and pause at an olive grove to learn about the different kinds of oil before continuing to Lecce, a Baroque powerhouse of limestone. Get to know the city with a local expert and take in its iconic architecture and papier-mรขchรฉ craftsmanship. Dine your way around Lecce in the evening with a multi-stop dinner in the city center.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Lecce - Otranto - Lecce
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Lecce - Otranto - Lecce

      Today enjoy an excursion to the picturesque village of Otranto and enjoy its characteristic winding lanes and hidden cafes. Take your time for a relaxing lunch along the sea and enjoy your time at leisure in one of the pearls of Salento. Reconvene in the evening for a private folk music and dance performance, highlighting the traditional pizzica e taranta. According to legend, spider bites cause the women to dance with feverish energy.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Lecce - Ostuni - Alberobello
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Lecce - Ostuni - Alberobello

      Stop in Ostuni, a whitewashed town surrounded by olive trees. Zoom through the town like a local in the backseat of an open-air Ape Calessino, a traditional 3-wheeled car, before continuing to Alberobello, a whimsical city that hosts a collection of cone-shaped trulli homes. Make your way to your personal room,**** a converted house that will serve as your home for the next 2 nights. Early this evening discover the townโ€™s secrets with a local guide and enjoy free time for dinner on your own.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Alberobello
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Alberobello

      Today experience a tour of an olive oil mill and taste different kinds of extra virgin olive oil. Back in Alberobello, enjoy your free time meandering through a labyrinth of these gnomish houses, sometimes featuring symbols with superstitious connotations. The afternoon is yours to explore. As the day draws to a close, wish Italy goodbye at a farewell dinner.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Alberobello - Tour Ends
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Alberobello - Tour Ends

      Depart for home with treasured memories of rocky shores and cobblestone streets.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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