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Road Trip

Southern Italy: History, Coast & Culture

Rome • Naples • Pompeii • Sorrento • Amalfi Coast • Matera • Puglia

Experience the very best of Southern Italy on this perfectly balanced 13-day journey combining ancient history, breathtaking coastlines, charming villages, and authentic regional cuisine — all at a relaxed pace with comfortable 3★ hotels and half-board throughout.

From the grandeur of Rome to the whitewashed towns of Puglia, this tour takes you beyond the typical tourist trail into the heart of Italy’s most captivating regions.

Why Choose This Tour?

✔ Perfect balance of culture, scenery, and leisure
✔ Unique Southern Italy focus beyond the classic tourist circuit
✔ Comfortable pace with strategic multi-night stays
✔ Ideal for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike

Tour Highlights

1

What you will see

  • Ancient Rome & Vatican treasures

  • Pompeii archaeological site

  • Amalfi Coast scenic excursion

  • UNESCO-listed Matera

  • Alberobello’s trulli houses

  • Polignano a Mare & Ostuni

2

Where you will stay

  • 12 nights in comfortable 3★ or 4★  hotels with half-board

  • Centrally located accomodation

  • Meals in hotel or at local traditional Italian trattorias

3

How to get there

  • Private coach transfers

  • Air conditioned coach

  • All travel segments under 4 hours

Itinerary

​Rome – The Eternal City (3 Nights)

Your adventure begins in magnificent Rome, where centuries of history unfold before you. Walk through iconic piazzas illuminated at night, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and admire the beauty of Piazza Navona.

Explore the mighty Colosseum and Roman Forum, then step inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel — home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece. With three nights in Rome, you’ll have time to experience the city without rushing.

Naples & Pompeii – Energy and Ancient Wonders (2 Nights)

Travel south to vibrant Naples, the birthplace of pizza and one of Italy’s most authentic cities. Wander its historic center and soak in its lively atmosphere.

Step back nearly 2,000 years with a guided visit to Pompeii, the remarkably preserved Roman city frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius. For those seeking adventure, an optional visit to the crater offers unforgettable views over the Bay of Naples.

Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast – Coastal Beauty (2 Nights)

Stay in charming Sorrento, perched above the sparkling Mediterranean. Explore its picturesque streets and enjoy relaxed evenings by the sea.

A scenic excursion along the Amalfi Coast reveals dramatic cliffs, pastel-colored villages, and unforgettable panoramas in Positano and Amalfi — some of the most photographed landscapes in Italy.

Matera – A Timeless Wonder (2 Nights)

Discover one of Italy’s most extraordinary destinations: Matera. Its ancient Sassi cave dwellings, carved into stone hillsides, create a setting unlike anywhere else in the world.

Enjoy a guided exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and immerse yourself in its fascinating history and unique atmosphere.

Puglia – Trulli & Whitewashed Towns (2 Nights)

In Alberobello, wander among the iconic cone-shaped trulli houses that make this town so distinctive. Explore the charming streets of Locorotondo, admire the cliffside beauty of Polignano a Mare, and stroll through Ostuni — the “White City” shining above the Adriatic coast.

Puglia offers authentic Italian charm, regional flavors, and fewer crowds — a true hidden gem.

Return to Rome – Relaxed Finale (2 Nights)

Your journey concludes back in Rome, allowing time to relax, enjoy last-minute shopping, or savor one final Italian meal before departure — without the stress of long final-day travel.​​​

 

This is Southern Italy at its most inspiring — where history, coastline, cuisine, and charm come together in one unforgettable journey.

What’s included:
  • Breakfast and Dinner (dinners at hotel or at local restaurants)

  • Tickets to the general audience with the Pope

  • Entry Fees to sites with headsets - Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica, Catacombs, Colosseum, Montecassino Abbey

  • Private english speaking guides

  • Professional english speaking tour leader 

  • Private transfers with deluxe air conditioned coach

  • Hotel Accommodation in centrally located hotels and city tax

  • Tipping of local guides, group leaders and drivers

Not included:
  • Travel Insurance
  • Flights

  • Lunches​​

From €2,670 pps

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