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Southern Italy & Ischia
Rome, Gargano, Trulli, Alberobello, Lecce, Paestum, Naples, Ischia, Isle of Capri, Pompeii
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Rome
Gargano Peninsula
San Giovanni Rotondo
Trulli
Alberobello
Castellana Caves
Lecce
Paestum
Naples
Ischia
Sightseeing Highlights
- Rome Sightseeing with a
local guide and the use of an audio
system visits the Sistine Chapel and St.
Peter's Basilica, plus we enjoy views of
the Colosseum, Forum and more.
- Gargano Peninsula Visit the
curious site of Monte Sant Angelo.
- San Giovanni Rotondo See the
monastery where Padre Pio lived.
- Trulli Marvel at this unique
pretty region.
- Alberobello Vist this town of
'Trulli'.
- Castellana Caves Excursion to
the famous grottos. Visit the deepest
part of the grottos called the Caverna
Bianca, with thousands of hanging
stalacties.
- Leece Excursion to this
beautiful baroque city. Sightseeing
includes the Piazza Sant'Oronzio, Santa
Croce and San Matteo.
- Paestum Visit the excavations
of the well–preserved Greek Temples.
- Naples Orientation tour
including the Castel Dell'Ovo,
Mergellina and the Opera House.
- Ischia Orientation of this
elegant island includes views atop the
extinct volcano, Monte Epomeo and
Sant'Angelo village.
- Isle of Capri Excursion to
this stunning isle. Sightseeing includes
Capri town with views of the Faraglioni
Rocks and Marina Piccola plus visit the
Piazzetta.
- Pompeii Guided tour of the
excavations.
- Monte Cassino View the Abbey
- Scenic drives through the
Abruzzi Mountains and the pretty region
of the Trulli, along the Adriatic Coast,
the Gargano Peninsula, the Bailicata
region and the Bay of Naples.
Dining Highlights
- A welcome drink with your Tour
Director in Rome.
- 11 Buffet breakfasts
- 7 three–course dinners in hotels
- 1 local speciality restaurant
dinner in Manfredonia
19 meals in total
(see day–by–day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
The services of one of Trafalgar's top
professional multi–lingual Tour
Directors.
A qualified local city guide in
Rome, Lecce, Isle of Capri and Pompeii.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury
air–conditioned motorcoaches with
reclining seats and washroom.
Ferry across the Bay of Naples to Ischia
island and return.
Cruise to the Isle of Capri and return
to Ischia island.
A stylish travel bag and wallet
containing tour documents and helpful
information.
First Class Hotels
You'll stay in twin–bedded rooms with
private facilities at these superb
hotels:
Rome: Movenpick Central Park
Gargano Peninsula: Gargano
Alberobello: Astoria
Paestum: Grand Tenuta Lupo
Ischia: Continental Terme
Rome: Sheraton Golf
All hotel service charges and tips,
baggage handling fees and local taxes
included.
Airport Transfers
For passengers who book Land only, group
transfers will be provided on the
scheduled arrival and departure dates,
of your chosen tour. Please ensure your
Travel Agent reserves your flight to
coincide with the transfer times shown.
Please provide flight details at least
21 days prior to departure. For
passengers who book their Land + Air
inclusive tourpackage with Trafalgar, a
transfer will be provided outside of
these times. Rome (Fiumicino) arrival
transfer times are 9:30, 12:30 & 15:30
and departure transfer times are 7:00 &
9:30.
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Destination |
Description |
| Day 1 |
Depart USA |
Overnight transatlantic flight to Rome.
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| Day 2 |
Arrive Rome (2 nights)
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On arrival at Rome's Fiumicino airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check–in there's time to relax and unwind or your may wish to explore this exciting capital city. Tonight, we will meet with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions for a welcome drink, the perfect introduction to our tour.
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| Day 3 |
Rome sightseeing & at leisure
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Today it's an early start as we make our way to the world–famous Sistine Chapel in the Vatican city, where with a local guide using our excellent audio system, we are able to enjoy an explanation as to how Michelangelo painted the Pope's ceiling. After we continue our sightseeing tour into St. Peter's Basilica where we see the Pieta and then on to ancient Rome with views of the Colosseum and the Forum. Later, there's time to relax or sightsee further – 'Roma non basta una vita' – a lifetime is not enough to see all Rome has to offer! (Buffet breakfast)
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| Day 4 |
Rome – Gargano Peninsula (Manfredonia)
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This morning after breakfast, we leave the 'Eternal City' and travel into the Abruzzi Mountains to the Adriatic Coast. Soon we reach the Gargano promontory, a popular seaside resort with the locals, and drive along its pretty coast. Next we make our way to the curious site of Monte Sant Angelo before arriving in Manfredonia, guarded by its 13th century castle. This evening, we will enjoy a dinner of fresh firsh specialities in a seaside restaurant. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 5 |
Gargano Peninsula – San Giovanni Rotondo – Alberobello (3 nights)
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Behind the Monte Sant Angelo we drive to what is known as the Forest of Shadows and to San Giovanni Rotondo, where the monastery in which Padre Pio lived for over fifty years till his death in 1968 is located. Padre Pio was known for receiving the stigmata and for having the ability to appear before cardinals of Rome, while his body was still sleeping back in the monastery! From here we continue our journey to the pretty region of the Trulli in sunny Puglia and to the town of Alberobello (where there are over 1,000 Trulli – white, conically shaped houses) and where we will spend the next three nights. Tonight, dinner is served at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 6 |
Castellana Caves Excursion
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This area is not only known for its pretty white towns and its 'trulli', but also for their famous 'grottos' at Castellana. Here we will visit the deepest part of the grottos called the Caverna Bianca – a glistening wonderland hung with thousands of Glassy stalactites – probably the most spectacular of their kind in Italy. Later, we return to Alberobello where the remainder of your day is at leisure perhaps to shop for souvenirs, relax or write your postcards. This evening we have dinner at the hotel. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 7 |
Leece Excursion
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After breakfast this morning we enjoy a full day excursion to nearby Lecce which is Italy's most beautiful baroque city. Here our sightseeing tour with a local guide will show us among other great sites – the Piazza Sant'Oronzio and the very baroque churches of Santa Croce and San Matteo as well as the Piazza del Duomo. There's time on your own perhaps to enjoy a 'cappucciono' and sweet southern Italian pastry before we make our way back to Alberobello for the night. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 8 |
Alberbello – Paestum
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Today we travel on a scenic route via Matera and Potenza in the Basilicata Region to the ancient Greek site of Paestum. Here we will visit the excavations of the only well–preserved Greek Temples north of Sicily. We also have time to admire the Cilento Coast with its fine long beaches. Dinner is at our hotel in Paestum this evening. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 9 |
Paestum – Naples – Ischia (3 nights)
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Our journey today take us along the coast and north to Naples, where an orientation tour show us the Castel dell'Ovo, Mergellina and the Opera house. Next we board our ship for the crossing across the Bay of Naples to the green mountainous and volcanic island of Ischia, where we spend the next three nights. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 10 |
Ischia orientation & at leisure
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After breakfast, an orientation tour explores this elegant island with its superb beaches, radio–active springs and pretty villages. We will visit the beautiful gardens, admire the stunning views form atop the extinct volcano, Monte Epomeo, and stop at the pretty fishing village of Sant'Angelo. Later, you will have time on your own perhaps to relax on the beach or shop for souvenirs. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 11 |
Isle of Capri Excursion
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Today we take a ferry to the sister island of Capri, where and sightseeing tour takes us up to Capri town where we enjoy views over the Faraglioni Rocks and Marina Piccola. Then we will visit the Piazzetta, where the rich and famous sip their cappuccions, followed by free time to perhaps ascend to Anacapri. At the end of the afternoon we take a ferry and cruise back to Ischia for the night. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 12 |
Ischia – Pompeii – Rome
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We cruise back to Naples and re–board our coach for the short drive to Pompeii. Here with a local guide we will visit the excavations of the city literally petrified by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Then, as we make our way back to Rome, we see the Abbey of Monte Cassino, site of a bloddy battle in World War II. This evening, why not go out for a final dinner in a friendly Roman trattoria, with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions? (Buffet breakfast)
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| Day 13 |
Rome – USA
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Time ot say 'arrivederci Roma' as Trafalgar transfers you to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet breakfast)
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