Southern Italy

The Primary Tour Itinerary Includes:

Day 1

Independent arrivals to our hotel in Sorrento Welcome cocktail meeting

Dinner together this evening at a nearby “ristorante”

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Day 2

Today we will enjoy an informative guided tour of Pompeii, followed by four course wine tasting lunch at Bosco di Medici at the base of Mount Vesuvius. After lunch we will visit the ancient ruins of Herculaneum. Dinner is on your own this evening, lots of options!
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Day 3

This morning, we will visit a multi-generation family owned and operated farm where we will learn about cheese making, visit the winery and olive oil mill, have a limoncello demonstration, and finally make our own pizzas!

We will return in the late afternoon, and you will be free to enjoy dinner on your own this evening.

Day 4

Meet our driver and depart for Matera, UNESCO heritage site and 2019 “European Capital of Culture”

Upon arrival, we will enjoy a light lunch at Café Italiano Matera before our private guided walking tour of with professional guide, Vito

This evening you are free for dinner and to wander this amazing city at night!

Day 5

Free day to explore fascinating Matera! Options: hike across the gorge to Murgia park, explore the “sassi”, wine tour, cooking class (reservations required)

Tonight we will walk to dinner together at a local “Ristorante”

Day 6

Depart for Monopoli with a stop in the UNESCO village of Alberobello, known for its ancient dry stack stone conical roofed dwellings

Guided walking tour of Alberobello with local guide, Guido followed by free time for lunch and more exploring before departing for Monopoli

Check into our “Masseria”, beautifully renovated ancient farmhouse

Cocktail and welcome reception and dinner at Masseria

Day 7

Depart for Bari and a guided walking tour of the ancient labyrinth alleyways of Bari Vecchia with “street food” stops along the way

The afternoon will be free, options to tour the towns of Monopoli or Polignano al Mare, lounge by the pool, spa services, etc

This evening we will regroup for a cooking class at our Masseria followed by the dinner we prepared!

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Day 8

Guided visit of an olive oil farm followed by a tasting at Azienda Agricola Savoia. Afterward we will enjoy a winery tour and tasting lunch in the heart of the Valle D’Itria

Return to our Masseria to relax before our final aperitivo and dinner at Ristorante Sale Blu on the beach

Day 9

Tour ends after breakfast

Independent departures to Bari train station or airport. Grazie e Arrivederci!

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Pricing per Person Double Occupancy: $ 5,400

Single Supplement: $1,400

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