Best of south Italy
$2,995 per person
This tour is offered from April to mid-October.
itinerary
itinerary
Day 1 - Rome
Arrive at our hotel in the historic center of Rome. Settle in and relax. Early evening, we’ll meet up to enjoy a walking foodie tour for dinner.
Accommodations: Maison D’art Collection Roma
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Rome
While Rome has too many sites to see in one day, or even a whole week, we’ll assist you in shaping a satisfying day. We’ll meet up for dinner at a local city hot spot.
Accommodations: Maison D’art Collection Roma
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Arrive at our hotel in the historic center of Rome. Settle in and relax. Early evening, we’ll meet up to enjoy a walking foodie tour for dinner.
Accommodations: Maison D’art Collection Roma
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Rome
While Rome has too many sites to see in one day, or even a whole week, we’ll assist you in shaping a satisfying day. We’ll meet up for dinner at a local city hot spot.
Accommodations: Maison D’art Collection Roma
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 - Herculaneum, sister city of Pompeii
We say goodbye to Rome, and head south for a guided tour of the historic Herculaneum, followed by a classic Neapolitan lunch. Afterwards we have free time to visit Sorrento, in the heart of the Amalfi Coast. We will meet for dinner at the marina overlooking the water.
Accommodations: Imperial Hotel Tramontano Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 - Amalfi Coast free day
Today we’ll help you decide which of the many things you can do on the coast:
Accommodations: Imperial Hotel Tramontano Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Cilento
Today we leave Sorrento and go further south to the National Park of Cilento. Castellabate is a small fishing village with lovely clear water beaches, boutique shops, cafes and eateries. We will drop off our bags and enjoy an afternoon in town. In the evening, we will visit Agropoli. There we will visit the castle and have dinner in the historic center.
Accommodations: Approdo Resort Thalasso Spa
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 - Palinuro
Today we'll head farther south down the Cilento Coast, to the sea towns that hug the cliffs and their spectacular views. We will board a boat in Palinuro and ride down the coast. Stopping in the "blue grotto" and the Beach of Arco Naturale, then the most famous Buondormire Beach, accessible only by sea. Free time to swim or enjoy a drink. Lastly, we will have a seafood feast on the beach overlooking the water before ending our day back at Castellabate.
Accommodations: Approdo Resort Thalasso Spa
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7 - Padula and Matera
We rise early to spend the day at the Monastery of Padula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a blend of Italy's religious and crusader past. Off the beaten path, this sixteenth century monastery is prized for its architectural splendor and rich collection of artistic treasures. After a tour and free time, we'll have a meal based on the famous mountain potato in a beautiful, restored villa. Our last stop is the birthplace of legendary police officer Joe Petrosino. We’ll visit his family home, and learn some mafia history. Then we travel to our final city, Matera.
Accommodations: Dimore dell Idris
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 8 - Matera
Matera is the oldest living city in the world where we are staying in “i sassi” aka the cave dwellings. We will start with a light walking tour just to figure out what Matera is all about. Free time to explore before meeting for dinner.
Accommodations: Dimore dell Idris
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 9 - Alberobello & Polignano a Mare
Today we visit the Trulli huts – unique houses for peasants once upon a time. These days most are shops and restaurants offering Puglia’s best olive oils, nuts, pastas, spices, special dried fava beans and more; free time to explore before our next stop in Polignano a Mare. Right on the Adriatic sea, this walled city is a fun place to stroll and shop looking over the water. Back in Matera for our goodbye dinner together.
Accommodations: Dimore dell Idris
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10 - Transfer day
Transfer to the Bari airport.
Meals: Breakfast
We say goodbye to Rome, and head south for a guided tour of the historic Herculaneum, followed by a classic Neapolitan lunch. Afterwards we have free time to visit Sorrento, in the heart of the Amalfi Coast. We will meet for dinner at the marina overlooking the water.
Accommodations: Imperial Hotel Tramontano Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 - Amalfi Coast free day
Today we’ll help you decide which of the many things you can do on the coast:
- Explore the Island of Capri,
- Take a boat ride,
- Visit the lemon orchards,
- Join a food tour,
- Get in on a cooking lesson,
- Hike the Path of the Gods, or
- Visit Positano and Amalfi.
Accommodations: Imperial Hotel Tramontano Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Cilento
Today we leave Sorrento and go further south to the National Park of Cilento. Castellabate is a small fishing village with lovely clear water beaches, boutique shops, cafes and eateries. We will drop off our bags and enjoy an afternoon in town. In the evening, we will visit Agropoli. There we will visit the castle and have dinner in the historic center.
Accommodations: Approdo Resort Thalasso Spa
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 - Palinuro
Today we'll head farther south down the Cilento Coast, to the sea towns that hug the cliffs and their spectacular views. We will board a boat in Palinuro and ride down the coast. Stopping in the "blue grotto" and the Beach of Arco Naturale, then the most famous Buondormire Beach, accessible only by sea. Free time to swim or enjoy a drink. Lastly, we will have a seafood feast on the beach overlooking the water before ending our day back at Castellabate.
Accommodations: Approdo Resort Thalasso Spa
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7 - Padula and Matera
We rise early to spend the day at the Monastery of Padula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a blend of Italy's religious and crusader past. Off the beaten path, this sixteenth century monastery is prized for its architectural splendor and rich collection of artistic treasures. After a tour and free time, we'll have a meal based on the famous mountain potato in a beautiful, restored villa. Our last stop is the birthplace of legendary police officer Joe Petrosino. We’ll visit his family home, and learn some mafia history. Then we travel to our final city, Matera.
Accommodations: Dimore dell Idris
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 8 - Matera
Matera is the oldest living city in the world where we are staying in “i sassi” aka the cave dwellings. We will start with a light walking tour just to figure out what Matera is all about. Free time to explore before meeting for dinner.
Accommodations: Dimore dell Idris
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 9 - Alberobello & Polignano a Mare
Today we visit the Trulli huts – unique houses for peasants once upon a time. These days most are shops and restaurants offering Puglia’s best olive oils, nuts, pastas, spices, special dried fava beans and more; free time to explore before our next stop in Polignano a Mare. Right on the Adriatic sea, this walled city is a fun place to stroll and shop looking over the water. Back in Matera for our goodbye dinner together.
Accommodations: Dimore dell Idris
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10 - Transfer day
Transfer to the Bari airport.
Meals: Breakfast
This tour includes:
- 9 Breakfasts Continental
- 3 Lunches, including wine
- 6 Dinners, including wine
- 9 Nights in 3- & 4-star accommodations:
- 2 nights each in Rome, Sorrento, & Cilento,
- 3 nights in Matera
- All admission to sites
- English speaking guide throughout your stay
- 1st class motor coach or minivan
Frequently asked questions
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How many hours a day will we be walking or on a bus?
Every day we will be walking a minimum of 3 hours. There will also be uphill streets and stairs. The bus rides vary in time for 20 minutes to 2 hours. I am traveling alone, will I be the only one? No, on average we have about half the group that are singles. Is there a single supplement? And why? Yes, there is. It's $895 for a private room. The reason we have a single supplement is because some hotels do not offer a single rate. So as a single person you are paying a full rate of the room instead of it being divided by two. How can I avoid paying the single supplement? We can match guests with same-sex roommates. We will connect you by email and you can see if you are compatible to share a room. Is my deposit of $400 refundable? No, we have limited space and need a commitment from each guest. Please note that the deposit of $400 per guest is NON-REFUNDABLE except in the case that the trip does not meet the minimum number of participants. The trip's go-status will be confirmed no later than 90 days before departure. How do I book my flights? As soon as the group is formed we will be sending out a confirmation email with all necessary information. You can contact our agent or if you are booking your own airfare, departure dates and airports will be listed in the confirmation email. How do we pack? We have a Zoom conference with the group before the trip to explain packing and general information; plus a packing list. Do I need Travel Insurance? Where can I purchase Insurance? We highly recommend Travel Insurance. Travel insurance is based on many factors and the price varies from person to person. You can get a quote from our agent Carol Symington, csymington@AAASJ.COM . Please mention your tour, the dates, price and that it is Tierno Tours. |
Is my flight included?
No, This is a land package only. If booking your own airfare: Departure from USA or Canada no later than 24 hours before the tour begins. Is an upgrade possible? Yes, in some of our accommodations upgrades are possible. Many times they are limited and we recommend that you contact us to reserve the room as soon as possible. You will be given a price and charged at the time of booking. All upgrades are non-refundable. Where are we staying? Will be confirmed soon. How do I get from the airport to the Hotel? There are many transfer companies. We will help you book your transfer as soon as you purchase your airfare. How much is the cost of the Transfer? A private transfer is about 150 Euro. |
