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14-Day Rome, Amalfi Coast & Puglia

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Trip Overview

Embark on a journey around the most stunning parts of southern Italy on this two-week Rome, Amalfi Coast and Puglia tour!

Beginning in Rome, you'll explore the finest monuments of this historic city before moving on to Naples where you'll spend a large part of your trip exploring the ancient city of Pompeii, the island of Capri and the stunning Amalfi Coast.

After Naples, you'll move onto your Puglia tour during which you'll explore the towns of Lecce, Ostuni and Alberobello. After falling in love with the heel of the boot of Italy, you'll travel to the stunning coastal city of Salerno before returning to Rome!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Begin Your Rome, Amalfi Coast & Puglia Tour!

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Begin Your Rome, Amalfi Coast & Puglia Tour!

Your private driver will collect you from the airport and take you to the city centre where you'll check into your hotel for the next day. Your accommodation is close to the Colosseum so once you've dropped your bags and settled in, you'll head out on a tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - all iconic monuments of this ancient city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Aberdeen3 star

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    Activities

    Colosseo, Forum and Palatine hill with a guide

    The Colosseum

    Roman Forum

    Palatine Hill

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Hotel Aberdeen

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 2

Vatican City Tour & Pizza Making

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Vatican City Tour & Pizza Making

This morning, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the splendid Sistine Chapel, home of a beautiful ceiling painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512 - a masterpiece of High Renaissance art. Then for lunch, you'll make your own pizza and eat it! In the afternoon, you can take a walk in one of the most vibrant areas of Rome, Trastevere, a maze of small streets and squares dotted by bars and restaurants. In the early evening, you'll catch a train to Naples.

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    Accommodation

    Palazzo San Michele B&B Residence de Charme4 star

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    Activities

    Vatican Museums

    Sistine Chapel

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    Restaurants

    Cooking Lesson in a Pizza Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Walking from Hotel Impero to Stazione Termini Roma

    Train from Roma Termini to Piazza Garibaldi

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Holy See (Vatican City State)

    Naples

Day 3

Visit Positano & Amalfi on a Boat Tour from Castellammare di Stabia

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Visit Positano & Amalfi on a Boat Tour from Castellammare di Stabia

Today, you'll sail from Castellammare di Stabia to go to explore Amalfi and Positano, stunning cliffside villages well known for their pebble beachfront and narrow stone streets flanked by boutique shops and pavement cafes. Several villas built by the ancient Romans can be found in Positano close to the Church dell'Assunta. Amalfi dates back to the time of the struggle between the Romans and the barbarian population and is a wonderful town to explore.

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    Accommodation

    Palazzo San Michele B&B Residence de Charme4 star

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    Activities

    Positano

    Amalfi

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    Transportations

    Train from Naples to Castellammare di Stabia

    Boat from Castellammare di Stabia to Positano

    Boat from Positano to Amalfi

    Boat from Amalfi to Positano

    Train from Castellammare di Stabia to Naples

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Naples

    Positano

    Amalfi

Day 4

Ancient Roman Cities of Pompeii & Ercolano

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Ancient Roman Cities of Pompeii & Ercolano

This morning after a hearty breakfast, you will venture out on a full-day excursion to Pompeii and Ercolano - two ancient Roman cities. After a guided tour of Pompeii exploring the history of the Roman cities, you'll take a walk in the well-preserved fishing town of Ercolano. You'll return to Naples in the afternoon then the evening will be free for you to explore the city's exciting streets and eateries with recommendations from your guide if needed.

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    Accommodation

    Palazzo San Michele B&B Residence de Charme4 star

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    Activities

    Pompeii Archaeological Park

    Ercolano

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    Transportations

    Train from Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi to Pompeii

    Bus from Pompeii to Ercolano

    Train from Ercolano to Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Naples

    Pompeii

    Ercolano

Day 5

Day Tour to the Island of Capri

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Day Tour to the Island of Capri

Today after breakfast, you'll head out to Capri by boat to visit both villages on the island, Anacapri and Capri (named after the island itself). Here, you'll enjoy free time to wander through the small towns with their picturesque landscapes, breathtaking views and rich culture. You'll return to Naples in the afternoon and enjoy some downtime in the evening after an adventurous day.

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    Accommodation

    Palazzo San Michele B&B Residence de Charme4 star

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    Activities

    Capri

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    Transportations

    Boat from Porto di Napoli to Capri

    Boat from Capri to Porto di Napoli

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Naples

    Capri

Day 6

Travel to the First Stop on Your Puglia Tour, Lecce

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Travel to the First Stop on Your Puglia Tour, Lecce

This morning after breakfast, you'll catch a bus to Lecce. After a five-hour journey, you'll reach the Baroque city in the 'heel' of the boot of Italy also known as the Salentine Peninsula. Lecce is often referred to as the 'Florence of the south' due to its abundance of historical monuments. In the afternoon, you'll enter the home of Matilda to learn the art of pasta-making and to learn by Leece is renowned for its outstanding gastronomy.

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    Accommodation

    Palazzo Rollo4 star

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    Activities

    Lecce

    Matilde e Guido's Cooking Class

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    Transportations

    Bus from NAPOLI GARIBALDI STAZIONE to Lecce

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Naples

    Lecce

    Apulia

Day 7

Free Day in Lecce

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Free Day in Lecce

Today, you'll have the entire day to relax and reflect back on the fun-filled week you've had so far! Today will be a chance to explore Lecce at your own pace and delve into its natural raw beauty, centuries-old cultures and outstanding gastronomy. Some of the highlights include the Basilica di Santa Croce, the Porta Napoli and the cathedral as well as wondering the narrow golden streets and enjoying a long lunch in the many wine bars.

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    Accommodation

    Palazzo Rollo4 star

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    Activities

    Lecce

    Basilica of Santa CroceOptional Activity

    Roman Amphitheatre of LecceOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lecce

    Apulia

Day 8

Otranto Sightseeing

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Otranto Sightseeing

Otranto is renowned for its 15th-century Aragonese Castle and the beautiful 11th-century Otranto Cathedral. On the harbour, you can climb the Torre Matta Tower to be greeted with panoramic views of the sea. Otranto has a rich and vibrant past as a Greek settlement, a Roman port and later being ruled by the Byzantines, the Normans and the Aragonese. Otranto manages to preserve its ancient atmosphere which you can enjoy as you stroll its maze of alleyways and whitewashed buildings.

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    Accommodation

    Palazzo Rollo4 star

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    Activities

    OtrantoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Bus from Palazzo Rollo to OtrantoRequest to Book

    Bus from Otranto to Lecce

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lecce

    Otranto

Day 9

Lecce to Ostuni and Alberobello

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Lecce to Ostuni and Alberobello

Ostuni is known as the White City because of the characteristic colour of its houses. The historic centre of Ostuni, defined by its inhabitants "La Terra", was once entirely painted with white lime, which is only partly preserved today. The houses climb on the steep slopes of a hill and the village is characterised by winding streets, a succession of small squares, alleys and courtyards. After exploring Ostuni, you'll continue to Alberobello to stay in one of the quaint Trullo houses.

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    Accommodation

    Charming Trulli

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    Activities

    Ostuni

    Cathedral of Ostuni

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Palazzo Rollo to Ostuni

    Private Driver from Ostuni to Alberobello

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lecce

    Ostuni

    Alberobello

Day 10

Trulli Sightseeing

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Trulli Sightseeing

Today, you'll continue your Puglia tour to Alberobello, a small UNESCO World Heritage inland village renowned for its historic centre of interesting white cone-roofed houses which have made its landscape unique and one of the most interesting in Italy. These limestone dwellings are remarkable examples of prehistoric buildings in this region. They feature two layers of walls to provide insulation, a gutter system to collect rainwater and fireplaces and ovens built into the walls.

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    Accommodation

    Charming Trulli

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    Activities

    Trulli of Alberobello

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Alberobello

Day 11

Continue Your Italy Tour to Matera

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Continue Your Italy Tour to Matera

Matera is renowned for its ancient cave dwellings known as 'sassi' and is one of Italy's most fascinating icons. Situated on a rocky outcrop, Matera is made up of a series of caves carved into the mountainside which now house museums, restaurants and bars. One of the most unique and spectacular places in Italy, Matera's remote location has kept it away from the masses which means it maintains its beauty.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Sassi Matera3 star

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    Activities

    Sassi di MateraOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Alberobello to Matera

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Alberobello

    Matera

Day 12

Travel to Salerno

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Travel to Salerno

Today, you'll travel by bus to Salerno. Often overshadowed by its bigger and more fancier neighbour, Naples, the port city of Salerno is a beautiful destination in its own right. Salerno is home to its own wealth of beautiful architecture, gardens and a lovely tree-lined promenade to wander along. Within the historic centre of the city, you can learn about its history through its medieval churches and local trattorias.

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    Accommodation

    B&B Romantica Salerno3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Salerno

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    Transportations

    Bus from Ferrandina Scalo to Salerno

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Matera

    Salerno

Day 13

Workshop in Vietri and Travel to Rome

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Workshop in Vietri and Travel to Rome

In the morning, you'll catch the bus to Vietri sul Mare, near Salerno. The local artcraft is maiolica, a type of pottery used all over the world to decorate kitchens and bathrooms. This morning, you'll attend a clay workshop before having some free time to explore Vietri sul Mare. Later, you'll catch the bus to the train station and then catch a train back to Rome, where you began this wonderful Amalfi Coast and Puglia tour.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Aberdeen3 star

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    Activities

    Play with Clay in Vietri sul Mare

    Vietri sul Mare

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    Transportations

    Bus from Salerno to Vietri sul MareRequest to Book: AU$ 7 per person

    Bus from Vietri sul Mare to SalernoRequest to Book

    Train from Salerno to Roma Termini

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Salerno

    Vietri Sul Mare

    Rome

Day 14

Transfer to the Airport

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Transfer to the Airport

Today marks the end of your trip. Depending on your flight time, you might have some free time to explore Rome one last time before your driver takes you to the airport for your flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rome to Fiumicino

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

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What’s included?

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 18 activities
  • 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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