12-Day Southern Pearls Discovery Tour in Italy

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Rome - Rome (H)
7 stops
1
The Baths of Caracalla were built by the will of the emperor Caracalla, the work began in 212 AD These famous public baths were the most impressive ever built in the Roman Empire until the inauguration of the Baths of Diocletian. Inside this gigantic rectangular enclosure, the spas were surrounded by libraries, gyms, gardens, animated by spectacular jets of water and rooms that offered various services. Currently in the Baths of Caracalla important music and opera performances are held, confirming the great fame they enjoyed in antiquity.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
2
The Circus Maximus is located near the River Tiber, this strategic location allowed and facilitated trade and socialization with other peoples. Here the race of small horse-drawn carts was held for seven laps.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
The Vittoriano is the Altar of the Fatherland, it is located in the area of ancient Rome, it has great architectural and artistic value focused on the Risorgimento. During Fascism the Vittoriano became one of the stages of the regime led by Benito Mussolini.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Trajan's Market was the first Roman commercial center. This brick structure consisted of six floors with 150 commercial premises. The Imperial Forums were monumental squares considered the center of the political activity of ancient Rome, which over the centuries has been enriched with structures and buildings.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is a beautiful monument, a rectangular swimming pool famous all over the world and one of the symbols of Rome. In addition to becoming a scenario of Italian fashion, we must mention the important scene in the 1960 film by Federico Fellini - La Dolce Vita! and also the famous and well-known scene, with the beautiful Anita Ekberg who dives into the tub and invites Marcello Mastroianni to do the same.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Piazza di Spagna is beautiful and famous in the world of fashion, it is a gala dress because in July the famous Women Under the Stars parade is celebrated there. It is located in one of the best areas of Rome, in the streets famous for shopping and the designer.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
The Flavian Amphitheatre "Il Colosseo" is the most famous monument in Rome and represents the first and largest stable masonry amphitheatre in the world. Construction was begun for Emperor Vespasian and concluded by Emperor Flavian. It hosted amphitheater games including: animal fights, the killing of condemned by ferocious animals or other types of executions and the famous gladiator fights.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Rome - Rome (H)
7 stops
8
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums hold one of the largest art collections in the world, a huge collection of works of art accumulated over the centuries by the Popes. This visit includes a visit to the Sistine Chapel and the frescoed rooms, masterpieces by masters such as Leonardo Da Vinci, the gloomy Caravaggio, the imposing Titian and the grandiose Michelangelo. They house works of art and masterpieces from all centuries, from Renaissance artists such as Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini and da Vinci, as well as contemporary works of art by Van Gogh, Dalí and Picasso. You can also see ancient statues, sculptures, Egyptian art and more.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
9
At the center of the square stands the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi riding his horse, is located on a hill overlooking the right bank of the Tiber, on top of one of the oldest neighborhoods in Rome from which you can enjoy the most suggestive panorama. At noon you can watch the characteristic cannon shot.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Over the years it has become famous and a destination for many tourists, it is undoubtedly one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of Rome, with narrow streets and narrow colored alleys, full of Roman trattorias, craft breweries, markets, shops and artisan shops but also simple B & Bs cheap hotels.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Piazza Navona
Formerly it was a stadium dedicated to athletic competitions, today it is one of the most famous monumental squares in Rome which represents the Baroque style of the city, built by the Pamphili family
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Pantheon
The Pantheon is a world famous monument, a temple dedicated to the worship of all the gods. Its circular shape and its characteristic portico at the entrance supported by sixteen Corinthian columns of gray and pink granite have made it immortal over time.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Campo de 'Fiori is one of the most famous squares in Rome, full of charm and history, it is the only square where there is no church and which has a double soul: in the morning it is a popular market where the voices of the Romans resonate. they sell fruit and vegetables; in the evening it is a lively square, especially for tourists, attracted by the small clubs surrounding the square.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Built as a tomb of Emperor Hadrian, it is another symbol of Rome which over the years has had different functions: a prison, a fortress, a residence and is currently a museum and venue for cultural events.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Rome - Abbey of Montecassino - Amphitheatre of Santa Maria Capua Vetere - Naples (H)
2 stops
15
It is the largest monastery in the world in size and the second oldest in Italy after that of Santa Scolastica. It is located at 516 meters. Currently there are 25 monks, including young novices, who live their total consecration to God in prayer and work: famous teaching of St. Benedict: "ora et labora." During the visits the monks rarely cross paths, but their presence is strongly felt. On February 15, 1944 at about 9.30 a.m. the bombing of the Abbey began, 230 aircraft of various types dropped 380 tons of bombs and unfortunately the target was hit in full even though many bombs fell outside the area causing losses to allied troops. Later from 1948 to 1956 it was rebuilt for a famous engineer who made a reconstruction of the interior of the abbey with blind and mute spaces between the cornices of the vaults, opposed by some art historians.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Santa Maria Capua Vetere, is a small ancient town near Naples, home to the Campania Amphitheatre or Capuano Amphitheatre that was built in the Flavian age between the first and second centuries AD.C., restored and decorated with columns and statues by Emperor Hadrian, and inaugurated by his successor Antoninus Pius. It was a Colosseum for shows, able to accommodate up to 60,000 spectators. It probably served as a model having been, probably, the first amphitheater in the Roman world. It was the site of the first and most renowned gladiator school.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Naples - Pompeii Excavations - Salerno (H)
2 stops
17
Naples is beautiful and panoramic, with a dominant view of the gulf and with an imposing tradition in the field of figurative arts, it is truly enchanting! the charm of its people and the city, makes you fall in love with the place, makes you dream, makes you philosophize. This city has many cultural, artistic and monumental resources. To see the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola in Piazza del Plebiscito, the new Castel (medieval fortress) with 5 towers and triumphal Renaissance arch "Castel Nuovo or Maschio Angioino" and the Royal Palace of Naples
4 hours • Admission ticket free
18
The archaeological excavations of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city corresponding to the current Pompeii, was in fact buried by lava following the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.C. Lava and ash have been a sort of cover that has allowed the city to maintain itself over the centuries and to be protected from the elements; for this very reason the city has remained intact. Strangely, walking through the excavations, leads us to relive the past of this ancient Roman city.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Salerno - Bari (H)
1 stop
19
The historic center of Salerno retains traces of its rich past, has ancient palaces and narrow streets, perfect for those who love the historic atmosphere and proximity to shops and restaurants. A lively city, rich in cultural initiatives, embellished with works by great archistars. There is nothing missing in the province of Salerno: sea, art and culture, natural beauty, an urban center rich in history and services, food and traditions. Famous for the Crypt of the Duomo, the gardens of the Minerva and the Castle of Arechi. In short, it is an ideal destination for those who want to discover the charm of Campania beyond the borders of the most famous Naples. On the program we have a visit to a traditional farm to see the buffalo and taste the delicious Mozzarella di Salerno.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Bari - Bari (H)
1 stop
20
Bari is located at the mouth of a plain called Conca di Bari and consists of an old town (ancient Bari), a primitive urban center with important monuments and new neighborhoods along the coast. You won't be able to say you've really seen Bari if you haven't lost yourself in its narrow streets, letting yourself be conquered by the clothes hanging, the numerous votive altars, the smell of dirty clothes and the smell of good food that characterize the Old City. The city of Bari is also well known for being the place where the relics of St. Nicholas rest, this has made Bari one of the favorite destinations of believers of the Orthodox Church in the West. The Apulian capital also has a very important port that consolidates a long commercial and entrepreneurial tradition. Among the main attractions of Bari we have: the Basilica of San Nicola, the old town, the promenade and Murat, the Cathedral of San Sabino, the Petruzzelli Theatre, Piazza Ferrarese and the Norman Swabian Castle.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Bari - Polignano al mare - Monopoli - I Trulli di Alberobello (H)
2 stops
21
Polignano a Mare (until 1863 Polignano) is a small Italian town in the metropolitan city of Bari in Puglia. The oldest part of the city stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Adriatic Sea. A crystal clear sea and rock embroidered by imposing cavities dug by the sea are the hallmarks of Polignano a Mare, known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic". To visit: the historic center of Polignano (and a poetic treasure hunt), the caves of Polignano, hidden paradise, the Bourbon bridge over Lama Monachile, silent belvedere, the Lama Monachile, the beach of desire, the Belvedere Domenico Modugno, in tribute to the Master. This small town, home to one of the most exclusive and most beautiful restaurants in the world, located inside a famous Apulian cave offers a majestic and infinite view of the sea. Only on request and well in advance we can arrange lunch for you.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
22
Monopoli is a "comune" (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Bari in the Italian region Apulia. Its characteristic old town of early medieval origin, superimposed on the remains of a Messapian fortified settlement already in the fifth century BC.C.C., dominates the sea surrounded by high walls. The city is known worldwide for being the city that offers its visitors an extraordinary natural heritage. In its depths, in fact, one of the largest karst cave complexes in Italy was discovered in the last century. Among the main attractions of Monopoli we have: the old town, the lido Sabbiadoro, the Cathedral Basilica Maria Santissima della Madia, the water park Egnazia, the castle of Charles V, the lido Cala Cerasa. Cala Porta Vecchia and the famous ancient port of Monopoli.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
The Trulli of Alberobello - Ostuni - Brindisi (H)
2 stops
23
Alberobello is famous for being the capital of the trulli, the stone buildings with a conical roof that, like no other, represent in the imagination the entire region of Puglia. Inserted among the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy", Alberobello is characterized by the trulli of Rione Monti, aligned uphill to form a wonderful and unique village, where time seems to stand still. The trulli were built with roughly worked limestone, extracted during excavations for the construction of underground cisterns, stones collected in the countryside and from the surrounding rock outcrops. The cornice protruding from the roof had the function of collecting rainwater in special cisterns, while the external steps allowed the cones to be filled from above with straw and wheat. To visit: the House of Love, the legend of the Siamese Trulli, the only Trullo church in the world, the Aia Piccola district. walk along the Corso, to the church of SS. Admire the horizon.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
24
Ostuni, an Italian city in Puglia, in the province of Brindisi, rises with its white splendor on three hills, at the ends of the Murge at 299 m. above sea level. Its territory covers about 206 square kilometers. This small medieval village in the province of Brindisi is one of the most beautiful and characteristic villages of Puglia. White and picturesque, it is a tangle of cobbled streets, steep stairs, pretty gates, courtyards, shops, restaurants and nightclubs. Ostuni is the name of a white wine from Puglia. You can visit: the Plaza de la Libertà and the Obelisk of Sant'Oronzo, the old town and the Aragonese walls, the cathedral and the Diocesan museum, the church of Santiago de Compostela, very famous and rich in religious history and the civic museum of Ostuni.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Brindisi - Gallipoli - Taranto (H)
2 stops
25
It is a town and "comune" in the province of Apulia, Italy, located 13 m above sea level. It has one of the most populated centers of Salento, the city plays an important commercial and cultural role, thanks to its fortunate strategic position on the Adriatic Sea. Brindisi is famous for several reasons and walking through the historic center we could appreciate the Regina Margherita promenade, the Cathedral of Brindisi, the Swabian castle, the Roman column, the Virgiliana staircase, Piazza della Vittoria, the church of San Giovanni al Sepolcro and the Verdi Theatre.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
26
Italian town in the province of Lecce, Puglia. Gallipoli is located 12 m above sea level. The city has been a bishopric since the sixth century, and is located along the west coast of Salento, which extends to the Ionian Sea. Gallipoli is the "Beautiful City" with a double soul: the sun, the sea, the beautiful coast and the famous nightlife on one side, its historic center that has seen centuries of history alternate on the other. Gallipoli is known for the crystal clear waters of its sea and its beautiful beaches of fine sand. During the walk we will appreciate many unique situations and attractions of the place. From the Greek fountain to the castle, from the ramparts of the ancient walls to the suggestion of the Cathedral of Sant'Agata called Pinacoteca. And again noble palaces, underground oil mills, the typical houses with patios and the historic pharmacy, the churches of the brotherhoods, the library and the museum. A charming little town.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Taranto - Taranto (H)
1 stop
27
Taranto is located in the Ionian Sea in the gulf of the same name and is known as the “city of the two seas” for its peculiar position between the Big Sea and the Small Sea. The origins of its name are already manifest of the mythological and epic echo of the city. "Taranto" derives from "Taras", a Greek mythological figure born from the union between Poseidon and the nymph Satyria. The city still proudly preserves the vestiges of that splendid past and is rich in wonders and history, not only preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto, called MARTA, but also admired walking in the historic center. For example, in the central Piazza Castello there are the remains of the Doric Temple, also called the Temple of Poseidon: the oldest in Magna Graecia. The visit includes: The old town of Taranto, the Cathedral of San Cataldo, the Convent and Church of San Domenico Maggiore, the MUDI Diocesan Museum and the Ethnographic Museum. We know very well that this city is wonderful.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Taranto - Matera - Salerno (H)
1 stop
28
4-star or 3-star Superior hotels
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Salerno - Royal Palace of Caserta - Rome (H)
1 stop
29
The city of Caserta is famous internationally for the wonderful Bourbon Palace, also called the Versailles of Italy, in the eighteenth century, Charles VII new King of Naples and Sicily, decided to build a large palace outside Naples equal to that of Versailles. His project was grand and included: the Royal Palace, the arrangement of the palace in front, a large and vast park, the city around the royal palace and the aqueduct. Then, it was not possible to carry out the whole project, due to lack of funds and also following the departure of Charles VII from Naples to assume the crown of Spain under the name of Charles III. The Royal Palace has the shape of a Violin, around the sixteenth century, alchemists and luthiers gave rise to such harmonious and well-studied forms, giving greater prominence to art in constant change; in fact, during the visit inside the Royal Palace, Music, you can appreciate walking and observing shop windows or places of art.
3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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