Itinerary
- Day 1
Apennine Mountains to Bari
You'll head toward the Adriatic Sea, driving through the Apennine Mountains to reach San Giovanni in Venere Abbey, an 11th-century structure worth the stop. After that, you'll get to Termoli, a coastal city where you can walk through the walled old town, see the 13th-century castle, and check out the Romanesque cathedral. From there, it's on to Bari, a historic port city with narrow streets and churches that really capture southern Italian character.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Parco Dei Principi), Hotel (Excelsior Bari)
Included Activities
- Visit San Giovanni in Venere Abbey (11th-century abbey built on ruins of ancient Roman temple)
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk and lunch in Termoli
- Explore and stroll through the old town of Bari
Landmarks San Giovanni in Venere Abbey Termoli Castle Termoli Cathedral Bari Old Town 
- Day 2
Lecce - Gallipoli
The route follows the coast to Brindisi, a walled port city where you'll see a notable Roman column and can wander the old quarter. Then you'll head inland to Lecce, often called the 'Florence of the South' because of its baroque architecture and detailed buildings throughout the city. After lunch, you'll drive to Gallipoli, a Greek-founded coastal town on the Ionian Sea with narrow streets, a historic cathedral, castle, and old walls connected to the mainland by a 17th-century bridge. You'll return to Brindisi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Virgilio)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the sea in Brindisi
- Admire the Roman column in Brindisi
- Explore the old quarter of Brindisi
- Walk through the historic center of Lecce
- Visit Gallipoli's cathedral, castle, and ancient city walls
- Walk through Gallipoli's maze of narrow streets
Landmarks Roman Column of Brindisi Brindisi Old Quarter Lecce Historic Center Gallipoli Cathedral Gallipoli Castle 
- Day 3
Matera - Naples
You'll start in Alberobello to see the unique cone-shaped trulli houses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing rural Italian architecture. From there, you'll head to Matera in Basilicata and walk through the Sassi di Matera, an ancient settlement carved into rock with thousands of years of history. After grabbing lunch in Matera, you'll drive through mountain landscapes in Basilicata and Campania, arriving in Naples by evening with free time to get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch in Matera)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Esedra), Hotel (Radisson Naples Nola), Hotel (Ramada Napoles City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit Alberobello trulli houses (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Sassi di Matera (UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient rock dwellings)
Optional Activities
- Explore Alberobello
- Explore Matera
- Walk through Naples in the evening
Landmarks Alberobello Trulli Sassi di Matera 
- Day 4
Sorrento - Salerno
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Naples port and take a ferry to Capri. Once there, the funicular takes you up to Capri town where you can walk around and take in the views. After lunch, you'll head to Sorrento, a tourist town set at the base of a cliff with free time to explore on your own. Later, you'll continue to the Gulf of Salerno and check in for the night in Salerno.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Hotel Salerno), Hotel (Mediterranea Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Island of Capri
Optional Activities
- Funicular up to Capri town
- Island of Capri organized excursion including boat trip to White Grotta, Red Grotta, Faraglioni and Marina Piccola, guided tour through Capri city, Gardens of Augustus visit, free time in Capri city, and cable car down to port (40 EUR, minimum 15 people)
Landmarks Capri Sorrento 
- Day 5
Naples - Cassino - Rome
Your day begins at Pompeii, where you'll see the remains of the ancient Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius. Then you'll drive to Naples, one of Italy's oldest cities, with time to explore the UNESCO-listed historic quarter and have lunch there. Next, you'll travel to Cassino to visit the abbey, which was the site of fierce World War II fighting. You'll arrive in Rome by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Visit Pompeii with guided tour (tickets included)
- City tour of Rome
Optional Activities
- Explore Naples historic quarter
- Visit Cassino abbey
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius Naples Historic Quarter Cassino Abbey 
- Day 6
Rome
After breakfast, your tour wraps up, and you'll head out with memories from the journey through Italy.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
