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- Day 1 Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director and getting to know your fellow travelers over a delicious dinner with wine. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
- Day 2 Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director and getting to know your fellow travelers over a delicious dinner with wine. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
- Day 3 Rome with a Local Rome is a city of art, antiquity, piazzas and palaces. Join a Local Expert to bring millennia of history to life as you see the Vatican City and journey across the Tiber River to ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus, admire the Arch of Constantine and discover the iconic Colosseum on a guided visit. Later, perhaps continue with an Optional Experience to explore the second-century Catacombs and uncover the origins of early Christianity. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
- Day 4 Rome with a Local Rome is a city of art, antiquity, piazzas and palaces. Join a Local Expert to bring millennia of history to life as you see the Vatican City and journey across the Tiber River to ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus, admire the Arch of Constantine and discover the iconic Colosseum on a guided visit. Later, perhaps continue with an Optional Experience to explore the second-century Catacombs and uncover the origins of early Christianity. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
- Day 5 Alberobello The brilliant blue sky set against the whitewashed buildings of southern Italy’s towns and villages is sure to inspire any curious traveler. After a scenic journey south from Rome, you’ll arrive in Puglia, where the iconic trulli of Alberobello await. In the late afternoon, join a Local Expert for a guided stroll through this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn how these unique, conical-roofed dwellings were ingeniously constructed without mortar, and hear the stories behind their origins and preservation. As you wander through this enchanting town, you’ll uncover the region’s rustic charm and gain fresh insights into traditional Apulian life—an experience that’s both authentic and unforgettable. Locations Visited: Rome IT, Alberobello IT.
- Day 6 Alberobello The brilliant blue sky set against the whitewashed buildings of southern Italy’s towns and villages is sure to inspire any curious traveler. After a scenic journey south from Rome, you’ll arrive in Puglia, where the iconic trulli of Alberobello await. In the late afternoon, join a Local Expert for a guided stroll through this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn how these unique, conical-roofed dwellings were ingeniously constructed without mortar, and hear the stories behind their origins and preservation. As you wander through this enchanting town, you’ll uncover the region’s rustic charm and gain fresh insights into traditional Apulian life—an experience that’s both authentic and unforgettable. Locations Visited: Rome IT, Alberobello IT.
- Day 7 The Trulli of Alberobello Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Spend the morning unwinding at your hand-picked hotel or head back into Alberobello to further explore its storybook streets at leisure. If you’re looking to uncover more of Puglia’s rural beauty, join an Optional Experience to the White Town of Ostuni and visit a traditional olive mill to learn about the region’s time-honored cultivation practices. Later in the afternoon, there's the opportunity to venture to the Adriatic coast on an Optional Experience to Polignano a Mare, famed for its dramatic limestone cliffs and sea-view terraces—a perfect spot to savor the golden hour. Locations Visited: Alberobello IT.
- Day 8 The Trulli of Alberobello Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Spend the morning unwinding at your hand-picked hotel or head back into Alberobello to further explore its storybook streets at leisure. If you’re looking to uncover more of Puglia’s rural beauty, join an Optional Experience to the White Town of Ostuni and visit a traditional olive mill to learn about the region’s time-honored cultivation practices. Later in the afternoon, there's the opportunity to venture to the Adriatic coast on an Optional Experience to Polignano a Mare, famed for its dramatic limestone cliffs and sea-view terraces—a perfect spot to savor the golden hour. Locations Visited: Alberobello IT.
- Day 9 Discovering Lecce Italy will enchant the most curious of travelers. Enjoy a visit with your Local Expert to one of the most beautiful cities of southern Italy, Lecce. The town is often referred to as the Florence of the South due to its dazzling architecture, ornate Baroque buildings and monuments dating back to Roman times. Amble along its spider's web of streets offering a kaleidoscope mix of long-range vistas and alluring glimpses. Next is the pretty seaside town of Gallipoli where you’ll view the Greek Fountain and medieval castle before making your way to a viewpoint looking out over the Ionian Sea. Later, deepen your discoveries joining an Optional Experience for a Masseria dinner. Locations Visited: Alberobello IT, Lecce IT, Gallipoli IT, Alberobello IT.
- Day 10 Discovering Lecce Italy will enchant the most curious of travelers. Enjoy a visit with your Local Expert to one of the most beautiful cities of southern Italy, Lecce. The town is often referred to as the Florence of the South due to its dazzling architecture, ornate Baroque buildings and monuments dating back to Roman times. Amble along its spider's web of streets offering a kaleidoscope mix of long-range vistas and alluring glimpses. Next is the pretty seaside town of Gallipoli where you’ll view the Greek Fountain and medieval castle before making your way to a viewpoint looking out over the Ionian Sea. Later, deepen your discoveries joining an Optional Experience for a Masseria dinner. Locations Visited: Alberobello IT, Lecce IT, Gallipoli IT, Alberobello IT.
- Day 11 Journey South to Matera Visit Matera with a Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sassi — a labyrinth of cave dwellings, churches, staircases and arches, hewn out of the solid rock. You may recognize Matera as the biblical backdrop for the film ‘The Passion of the Christ’. Continue to the small village of Grottole. Once a thriving community, it has lost most of its activity and population. Meet Andrea, a local striving to reignite the traditional way of living of the area. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience explore the historic old town to learn about the fascinating history of the village. Later, enjoy an aperitif with local snacks helping to preserve the culture. This evening, reflect on your day of discoveries over dinner with your fellow travelers. Locations Visited: Alberobello IT, Grottole IT, Matera IT.
- Day 12 Journey South to Matera Visit Matera with a Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sassi — a labyrinth of cave dwellings, churches, staircases and arches, hewn out of the solid rock. You may recognize Matera as the biblical backdrop for the film ‘The Passion of the Christ’. Continue to the small village of Grottole. Once a thriving community, it has lost most of its activity and population. Meet Andrea, a local striving to reignite the traditional way of living of the area. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience explore the historic old town to learn about the fascinating history of the village. Later, enjoy an aperitif with local snacks helping to preserve the culture. This evening, reflect on your day of discoveries over dinner with your fellow travelers. Locations Visited: Alberobello IT, Grottole IT, Matera IT.
- Day 13 Pompeii and Sorrento Buried in A.D. 79 by the historic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, discover the archaeological site of Pompeii in the region of Campania. Walk with your Local Expert through the cobbled streets to see a city frozen in time. Venture on to the picturesque resort of Sorrento, perched upon the southern cliffs of the Bay of Naples and looking over to Mount Vesuvius. Locations Visited: Matera IT, Pompeii IT, Sorrento IT.
- Day 14 Pompeii and Sorrento Buried in A.D. 79 by the historic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, discover the archaeological site of Pompeii in the region of Campania. Walk with your Local Expert through the cobbled streets to see a city frozen in time. Venture on to the picturesque resort of Sorrento, perched upon the southern cliffs of the Bay of Naples and looking over to Mount Vesuvius. Locations Visited: Matera IT, Pompeii IT, Sorrento IT.
- Day 15 Capri, the Isle of Dreams The impossibly blue sea welcomes you to the sun-drenched island of Capri as you cruise by jetfoil. On arrival, meet your Local Expert for an orientation walk through the narrow alleyways. Explore Capri with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the immaculate Gardens of Augustus with a Local Expert and admire the views over the Faraglioni Rocks. Alternatively, enjoy a tasting of limoncello, Capri’s famous lemon liqueur. Locations Visited: Sorrento IT, Capri IT, Sorrento IT.
- Day 16 Capri, the Isle of Dreams The impossibly blue sea welcomes you to the sun-drenched island of Capri as you cruise by jetfoil. On arrival, meet your Local Expert for an orientation walk through the narrow alleyways. Explore Capri with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the immaculate Gardens of Augustus with a Local Expert and admire the views over the Faraglioni Rocks. Alternatively, enjoy a tasting of limoncello, Capri’s famous lemon liqueur. Locations Visited: Sorrento IT, Capri IT, Sorrento IT.
- Day 17 Depart Sorrento This morning, wave goodbye to your fellow travelers as you depart Sorrento on a coach transfer to Rome airport. Locations Visited: Sorrento IT, Rome IT.
- Day 18 Depart Sorrento This morning, wave goodbye to your fellow travelers as you depart Sorrento on a coach transfer to Rome airport. Locations Visited: Sorrento IT, Rome IT.
Name: Country Roads of Southern Italy
Brand: Insight
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Rome
End City: Sorrento
Location Summary: Rome, IT
Alberobello, IT
Lecce, IT
Gallipoli, IT
Grottole, IT
Matera, IT
Pompeii, IT
Sorrento, IT
Capri, IT
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 4 Dinner (D). 8 Breakfast (B).
- Well-being - Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day..
- Additional Included Highlights - Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.. From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.. Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).. If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport..
- Top Rated Highlights - Rome: Explore Rome’s storied past as you see the sweeping Circus Maximus, once the largest stadium in ancient Rome and host to thrilling chariot races. Admire the Arch of Constantine, a triumphal monument built to celebrate Emperor Constantine’s victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge and gaze up at the Palatine Hill, the most central of Rome’s seven hills and the site where, according to legend, Romulus founded the city.. Alberobello: Led by a Local Expert, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing the Trulli of Alberobello. Circular structures with conical roofs that are domed within, built from local limestone and stacked without using mortar.. Matera: With your Local Expert, visit the famous Sassi or cave dwellings, which were home to approximately 20,000 people until 1950s and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.. Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the first century.. Capri: Cruise by jetfoil to this famous isle through beautiful blue Mediterranean waters..
- Insight Experiences - Rome: Follow in the footsteps of gladiators for a deeper insight into life in ancient Rome when you enter the Colosseum.. Grottole: Meet Andrea for an aperitif and a tour of the village..
- Authentic Dining - Alberobello: Savor a freshly prepared Farm-to-Table meal featuring recipes and flavors typical of the region.. Sorrento: Embrace the essence of southern Italy at dinner with your new friends..
- Make Travel Matter - Grottole: Participate in the fascinating Wonder Grottole Project. This regeneration initiative works to rehabilitate the abandoned historic center and preserve village life. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.. Grottole: Over a delicious lunch accompanied by wine , participate in the Wonder Grottole project, a regeneration initiative that works to rehabilitate the abandoned historic center of Grottole, preserve traditional village life and create new community. Learn how the small of town of Grottole, crossed by the Appian Way, was once a crossroads of people and economies from north to south. As its former inhabitants have sought work in larger cities or abroad, the population of Grottole’s historical center decreased. Wonder Grottole is now reenergising the town through experiences with local products from honey to olive oil. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities..
- Insight Choice - Capri: Discover the luxuriant Gardens of Augustus with a Local Expert and admire views of the Faraglioni rocks.. Capri: Learn about local traditions as you enjoy a tasting of limoncello..
- Choice Highlights - Choose between two carefully selected activities. Capri: Discover the luxuriant Gardens of Augustus with a Local Expert and admire views of the Faraglioni rocks.. Capri: Learn about local traditions as you enjoy a tasting of limoncello..
