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Itineraries
Day 1
Bari
Benvenuto! Welcome to Puglia – the heel of Italy’s boot. Your adventure kicks off in the coastal city of Bari, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Nicolaus or similar (1 night)
Meals: Dinner (D)
Included activities: Bari – Dinner in a Local Restaurant; Arrival transfer
Day 2
Bari
Leave the coastline behind as you travel inland by private vehicle to the little town of Alberobello.
Accommodation: Hotel Nicolaus or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Included activities: Bari – Alberobello and Polignano a Mare – Half Day Trip
Day 3
Nardo
This morning, visit a local olive oil producer on a farm that’s been active since Roman times.
Accommodation: Relais Monastero Santa Teresa (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Included activities: Nardo – Lunch in Ostuni; Nardo – Olive Oil Tasting; Nardo – Walking Tour
Day 4
Nardo
Before breakfast, you may like to take a walk through your Feature Stay’s historic ‘secret garden’ where it seems as if figures from days gone by could walk around the corner at any minute.
Accommodation: Relais Monastero Santa Teresa (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Dinner (D)
Included activities: Nardo – Cooking class
Day 5
Matera
Enjoy a final morning at your Feature Stay hotel, sitting back with a coffee and soaking up the scenery.
Accommodation: La Suite Hotel & Spa or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Included activities: Matera – Winery Visit with Lunch
Day 6
Matera
Today, dive into Matera’s Old Town, made famous by sassi – more than 3000 stone houses formed from natural grottoes and tufo cliffs, some dating back as far as the 8th century.
Accommodation: La Suite Hotel & Spa or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Included activities: Matera – Ipogeo Underground Cistern Visit
Day 7
Naples
Begin the day by driving to the storied town of Pompeii, home to one of Europe’s most well-known archaeological sites – the ruins of Pompeii, caused by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Accommodation: Culture Hotel Centro Storico or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Dinner (D)
Included activities: Naples – Pompeii Visit; Naples – Dinner in Naples
Day 8
Rome
This morning, you will catch a train to Italy's iconic capital city, Rome.
Accommodation: The Republic Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals: Dinner (D)
Included activities: Rome – Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant; Arrival transfer
Day 9
Rome
From ancient monuments to romantic restaurants, Rome is a city of great beauty and diversity.
Accommodation: The Republic Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Included activities: Rome – Coffee Granita; Rome – Guided walking tour; Rome – Nobleman’s home visit & lunch
Day 10
Siena / Monteriggioni / San Gimignano Region
Today you’ll take a private vehicle to the city of Siena, where your leader will show you the most interesting sights on an orientation walk.
Accommodation: Borgo San Luigi (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Dinner (D)
Included activities: Siena – Orientation Walk; Monteriggioni – Orientation Walk; Chianti Region – Gourmet Dinner
Day 11
San Gimignano Region
Start the day with a visit to San Gimignano – the 'Town of Fine Towers'.
Accommodation: Borgo San Luigi (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Included activities: San Gimignano – Agriturismo Winery Tour & Tasting
Day 12
Pisa / Lucca / Florence
Today you’ll visit Pisa. It’s not always possible to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa due to its precarious state, but as your leader shares the history of this legendary building, you’ll have the opportunity to take a photo from the ground.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Included activities: Florence – Orientation Walk; Pisa – Visit & Orientation Walk; Lucca – City Walls Walk
Day 13
Florence
This morning, join a private guided walk of Florence, including a visit to the Galleria dell‘Accademia – an art museum renowned for its collection of sculptures, including the iconic statue of David by Michelangelo.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Included activities: Florence – Galleria dell’Accademia admission; Highlights of Florence guided walk
Day 14
Venice
In the morning, head to the railway station and take a high-speed train to Venice. When you arrive, your leader will take you on an orientation walk so you can get acquainted with the city’s maze of canals and learn about its unique history.
Accommodation: Hotel Ca dei Conti or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Dinner (D)
Included activities: Venice – Traghetto boat ride; Farewell dinner at local restaurant; Water taxi; Palazzo Pisani; Academy of Music visit
Day 15
Venice
With no activities planned for today, your trip comes to an end after breakfast. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent to arrange additional accommodation.
13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
Private vehicle
Comfortable Hotel (10 nights), Feature Stay (4 night)
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