DMC receptive B2B tour operator, specialized in the organization of tourist packages for GROUPS in Italy and Europe.
The Colors of Southern Italy
Rome – Pompeii – Naples – Salerno – Matera – Alberobello – Polignano – Ostuni – Lecce – Bari – Royal Palace of Caserta
Code
AITCU260
Description
GROUP TOUR - ALL SERVICES INCLUDED
Included
- 7 nights with breakfast included in 4* hotels near Cassino (1 night), near Salerno (2 nights), near Bari (2 nights), and near Caserta (2 nights)
- 7 dinners at hotels
- 8 lunches in restaurants (typical Italian menus)
- Official guided tour of Rome Panoramic (4h), Pompeii (3h), Naples (3h), Amalfi Coast (6h), Salerno (3h), Matera (3h), Alberobello (3h), Bari (3h), Lecce and Ostuni (6h), and Royal Palace of Caserta (3h)
- Entrance fee to Pompeii
- Entrance fee to the Royal Palace of Caserta
- Ferry route: Salerno – Positano and Amalfi – Salerno
- Mandatory audio headsets
- GT bus from airport pickup on day one until airport return on the last day (ZTL, VAT, tolls, and parking - ALL INCLUDED)
- Drinks included with all lunches and dinners (1/2 water + 1/4 wine)
- 1 free spot for every 25 paying passengers in a double room
Excluded
- Supplement for a stay in a single room
- Airport assistance
- Basic medical and luggage insurance (mandatory)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Any other service not indicated on the itinerary and not indicated below the price includes
Itinerary
Rome – Pompeii – Naples – Salerno – Matera – Alberobello – Polignano – Ostuni – Lecce – Bari – Royal Palace of Caserta
Day 1: Welcome to Rome & Imperial Splendor 🏛️
-
- Morning/Afternoon: Arrival at Rome Airport and warm welcome by your driver in a luxurious GT Bus 🚌. Begin immediately with an official guided panoramic tour of Rome (4 hours), showcasing its most emblematic monuments with a dedicated stop to admire the majestic Colosseum. Audio headsets are included for the entire group.
- Lunch: First included lunch at a curated restaurant (Authentic Italian Menu with 1/2 l water and 1/4 l wine per person) 🍽️.
- Afternoon: Continue driving south. Arrival, check-in, and accommodation at your 4-star hotel in the Cassino area (Night 1 of 1).
- Evening: First dinner at the hotel with drinks included (water and wine).
Day 2: The Secrets of Pompeii & the Essence of Naples 🌋
-
- Morning: Breakfast and check-out. Depart for the Campania region to enjoy an official guided tour of Pompeii (3 hours), exploring the spectacular ruins of the Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius with entry tickets included.
- Lunch: Second included lunch at a restaurant (Authentic Italian Menu with drinks).
- Afternoon: Drive to the regional capital for an official guided panoramic tour of Naples (3 hours), exploring its main squares such as Piazza del Plebiscito and its breathtaking gulf views by bus and on foot. Transfer to your 4-star hotel in the Salerno area (Night 1 of 2).
- Evening: Second dinner at the hotel with drinks included.
Day 3: Cruising the Idyllic Amalfi Coast 🛥️🍋
-
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for the port of Salerno to begin a spectacular day with your official guide of the Amalfi Coast (6 hours total). Board the ferry along the Salerno – Positano route to admire the colorful cliffside houses from the sea. Enjoy free time in Positano.
- Lunch: Third included lunch at a restaurant (Authentic Italian Menu with drinks).
- Afternoon: Board the ferry to Amalfi to stroll through its charming narrow streets and contemplate its imposing St. Andrew's Cathedral. Late afternoon, return via the Amalfi – Salerno ferry and transfer by GT Bus to your hotel in the Salerno area (Night 2 of 2).
- Evening: Third dinner at the hotel with drinks included.
Day 4: The History of Salerno & the Magical "Sassi" of Matera ⛰️
-
- Morning: Breakfast and check-out. Begin the day with an official guided tour of Salerno (3 hours), discovering its medieval historic center and its famous seaside promenade.
- Lunch: Fourth included lunch at a restaurant (Authentic Italian Menu with drinks).
- Afternoon: Depart by GT Bus 🚌 toward the Basilicata region. Arrive at the breathtaking stone city for an official guided tour of Matera (3 hours), walking through the legendary UNESCO-listed Sassi (cave dwellings carved into the rock). Afterward, continue to Apulia. Check-in at your 4-star hotel in the Bari area (Night 1 of 2).
- Evening: Fourth dinner at the hotel with drinks included.
Day 5: The Trulli of Alberobello & the Seaside Charm of Bari 🛖
-
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Itria Valley for an official guided tour of Alberobello (3 hours), the world-famous village of Trulli with its unique conical stone roofs.
- Lunch: Fifth included lunch at a restaurant (Authentic Italian Menu with drinks).
- Afternoon: Return to the coast to enjoy an official guided tour of Bari (3 hours), walking through the labyrinth of alleys in Bari Vecchia, the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, and its lively maritime atmosphere. Return to your hotel in the Bari area (Night 2 of 2).
- Evening: Fifth dinner at the hotel with drinks included.
Day 6: The Baroque of Lecce & the "White City" of Ostuni 🏛️⚪
-
- Morning: Breakfast and check-out. Travel to southern Apulia on the Salento peninsula. Enjoy a combined 6-hour official guided tour covering both Lecce and Ostuni. Start in Lecce, known as the "Florence of the South" for its exquisite and ornate limestone baroque architecture.
- Lunch: Sixth included lunch at a restaurant (Authentic Italian Menu with drinks).
- Afternoon: Continue to Ostuni, the dazzling "White City," to wander its whitewashed streets overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Transfer back to the Campania region and check-in at your 4-star hotel in the Caserta area (Night 1 of 2).
- Evening: Sixth dinner at the hotel with drinks included.
Day 7: The Elegance of Trani Cathedral ⚓
-
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by GT Bus 🚌 to the beautiful coastal town of Trani for an official guided tour of Trani, famous for its spectacular Apulian Romanesque Cathedral situated right at the water's edge and its picturesque fishing port.
- Lunch: Seventh included lunch at a restaurant (Authentic Italian Menu with drinks).
- Afternoon: Free time to stroll around and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere before returning to your hotel in the Caserta area (Night 2 of 2).
- Evening: Seventh dinner at the hotel with drinks included.
Day 8: The Royal Palace of Caserta & Farewell 👑🛫
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Experience the final grand highlight of the journey: an official guided tour of the Royal Palace of Caserta / Reggia di Caserta (3 hours) with entry tickets included. Marvel at this monumental royal palace, its lavish baroque rooms, and its endless gardens inspired by Versailles.
- Lunch: Eighth and final included lunch at a restaurant (Authentic Italian Menu with drinks).
- Afternoon: Afterward, the GT Bus 🚌 will perform the final direct transfer to Rome Airport for your return flight. End of this magnificent journey through Southern Italy.
