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Stray off the beaten path and explore a new side to the Italy you know and love. See the Veiled Christ statue, rumored to be created through alchemy, in Naples’ Sansevero Chapel. Sample wines created from the rich volcanic soil just outside of Pompeii. Soak up the sun with a free afternoon in Positano, home to colourful hillside houses and local posh boutiques. Spend 2 nights in a unique cave dwelling in Matera and your last 2 nights in the Puglia region in a personal converted house. Uncover the Baroque excellence of Lecce, an artisan city of limestone. Make your way through southern Italy and experience the Amalfi Coast and the Puglia region.
*Advertised price based on per person twin share on 8 November 2025 departure, correct as of 1 September 2025. Solo pricing available, surcharges apply.
Inclusions
Accommodations & Meals
5 Handpicked Accommodations: You’ll stay at carefully selected places that give you the best of each destination.
18 Meals: Enjoy local cuisine throughout your trip, offering a real taste of Italy.
Must-See Inclusions
Naples: Explore the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, packed with life and fascinating monuments.
Amalfi Coast: Hike the Path of Lemons and visit a sfusato lemon grove—famous for its unique lemon variety.
Positano: Free afternoon to explore this iconic resort town at your leisure.
Cultural Experiences
Ostuni: Take a fun ride through the town in an Ape Calessino, an iconic 3-wheeled car, for a unique local perspective.
Cave-Dwelling Accommodation: Spend 2 nights in a fascinating cave dwelling, experiencing Italy’s ancient landscape in an unforgettable way.
Neapolitan Music: Enjoy a private performance of traditional Neapolitan songs at a local social enterprise, highlighting local culture and traditions.
Culinary Delights
Pompeii Wine Tasting: Sip wines made from the fertile volcanic soil surrounding Pompeii.
Lecce Dinner: Embark on a culinary journey through the city’s center with a multi-stop dinner, sampling local dishes.
Bay of Naples: Dine with a view of the stunning Bay of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius, while savoring regional specialties.
Highlights & Activities
Naples
Impact Moment
Pompeii
Wine Tasting
Minori
Amalfi
Positano
Ravello
Choice on Tour
Matera
Lecce
Tarantella Folk Music & Dance Performance
Ostuni
Ape Calessino Tour
Alberobello
Itinerary
Day 1: Naples, Italy
Arrive in Naples, a vibrant mecca for locals and travellers 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.
Accommodation: Royal Continental Hotel Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Naples, Italy
Explore Naples’ exuberant historic city centre (UNESCO) and underground ancient ruins with a local guide. During your afternoon at leisure, consider visiting the nearby National Archeological Museum and peruse relics from Pompeii. Tonight’s Impact Moment comes in the form of a private concert, performed by the Napulitanata social enterprise, which supports Italian heritage and abates the city’s high unemployment.
Accommodation: Royal Continental Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Naples - Pompeii - Minori
Feel the ghosts of the past as you wander through Pompeii with a guide. After you’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.
Accommodation: Hotel Villa Romana Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: 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 before hiking* along the coast. You’ll travel 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.
Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Minori - Amalfi - Positano - Minori
Journey by boat** to Amalfi, the rocky coast’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.
Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Minori - Ravello - Minori
Look down upon the Amalfi Coast from Ravello, a picturesque village with the best vantage point of the winding coastline. Then, it’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.
Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Minori - Matera
This morning, discover one of Italy’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 town’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 accommodation,**** connect with the Italian landscape like never before.
Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Matera
Hike into Matera’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 Matera’s heritage. Perhaps you’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.
Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Matera - Lecce
Cross into the Puglia region and continue your journey to Lecce, a Baroque powerhouse of limestone. Get to know the city with a local expert and take in its iconic architecture and papier-mâché craftsmanship and later enjoy 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.
Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: 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. In the evening, enjoy a typical Apulian dinner in Lecce.
Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11: 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. Enjoy time on your own in Ostuni before continuing to Alberobello, (UNESCO), a whimsical city known for its trulli, stone huts with cone-shaped roofs. Meander with your guide through a labyrinth of these gnomish houses, some adorned with symbols carrying religious or astrological meanings. Make your way to your personal room**** in one of these peculiar houses that will be your home for the next two nights.
Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12: Alberobello
Today, take a tour of an olive oil mill and taste a variety of extra virgin olive oils. Back in Alberobello, enjoy free time to further explore the city on your own. As the day draws to a close, gather to wish Italy goodbye at a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Activity Level: 3 - Active
Day 13: Alberobello - Tour Ends
Depart for home with treasured memories of rocky shores and cobblestone streets.
Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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