Sicilian architecture- Trulli houses in Alberobello
- 'Florence of the south'
- Historic Ostuni
- Rural Calabria
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Secrets of Southern Italy and Sicily
Italy and Sicily
2 passengers
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Half board
The secrets of unspoilt Italy are unveiled
As this enchanting tour unfolds, you'll discover the rustic charm and unique culture of the country’s ‘heel’. You'll then journey south through remote Calabria, pausing in a European Capital of Culture for 2019 – Matera, before enjoying the classic beauty of Sicily.
Including...
10 nights in hotels
20 meals: 10 breakfasts (B) and 10 dinners (D)
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Plus all this...
- Return flights and transfers
- Welcome drink reception
- Porterage at all hotels
Excursions and visits
- Visit the medieval seaport of Trani
- Guided tour of Alberobello, Martina Franca and Ostuni
- Visit to the cave dwellings at Matera
- Altomonte orientation tour
- Visit to Archaeology Museum in Reggio Calabria to Riace warriors
- Visit to Lecce
Use of audio headsets on guided tours
View Full Itinerary
- Day 1 UK to Naples to Mercogliano
- Day 2 Mercogliano-Alberobello
- Day 3 Alberobello, Martina Franca and Ostuni
- Day 4 Lecce
- Day 6 Altomonte
- Day 6 Altomonte
- Day 7 Altomonte
- Day 8 Altomonte-Giardini Naxos, Sicily
- Day 9 Giardini Naxos, Sicily
- Day 10 Giardini Naxos, Sicily
- Day 11 Catania to UK
Green Park Hotel Titino
Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri
Hotel Barbieri
Hotel Caesar Palace
Day 1 UK to Naples to Mercogliano
Fly to Naples and transfer to Mercogliano (31 miles, 40 minutes), staying overnight at the 4-star Green Park Hotel Titino (3Q). This comfortable hotel is situated in a park boasting an excellent view of Avellino, and is a 20-minute walk from the bustling centre of Mercogliano in the Monte Paternio valley. D
Day 2 Mercogliano-Alberobello
Travel to Alberobello (171 miles, four hours), visiting the medieval town of Trani, with its castle, cathedral and old town en route.
Stay three nights at the 4-star Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri (4Q). B, D
Day 3 Alberobello, Martina Franca and Ostuni
Included tour to see the unique 'trulli' houses in Alberobello; Martina Franca with its baroque old town; and Ostuni, a traditional Apulian town. B, D
Day 4 Lecce
Join a full day included excursion to Lecce, the stunning baroque city known as the ‘Florence of the south’, which includes a visit to Cathedral, which is renowned for being masterpiece of Baroque art. B, D
Day 6 Altomonte
Travel to Altomonte in Calabria (147 miles, three hours and 30 minutes), via Matera – a European capital of Culture for 2019 – to see the intriguing houses and churches carved out of rock: ‘i sassi’.
Stay at the 4-star Hotel Barbieri (4Q) for three nights. B, D
Day 6 Altomonte
Spend the day at your leisure, perhaps exploring independently, relaxing at your hotel, or joining an optional excursion to Rossano. B, D
Day 7 Altomonte
Enjoy a walking tour of Altomonte to explore its historical treasures. B, D
Day 8 Altomonte-Giardini Naxos, Sicily
Drive south to Reggio Calabria (150 miles, three hours), and pause at the National Archaeological Museum to see its famous Riace warriors. Board the ferry across the straits of Messina (25 minutes).
On arrival in Sicily - after a day of travelling totalling approximately six hours - enjoy a scenic drive to Giardini Naxos, a seaside resort at the foot of Taormina (34 miles, one hour), where you'll stay three nights at the 4-star Hotel Caesar Palace (3Q+). B, D
Day 9 Giardini Naxos, Sicily
You may like to join an optional excursion to picturesque Taormina and Mount Etna. B, D
Day 10 Giardini Naxos, Sicily
Either relax in the sun or join an optional trip to Syracuse, a city founded nearly 3,000 years ago. B, D
Day 11 Catania to UK
Transfer to the airport (37 miles, 45 minutes) for your return flight home. B
Italy and Sicily
2 passengers
Italy and Sicily
2 passengers
