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Meeting and pickup
After getting your luggage, proceed through the one and only exit. Look for your escort driver holding a sign with your name on it. You are to be taken via a 1-hour drive to your hotel. It is called La Dolce Vita in Tropea. Present to the receptionist the confirmation letter you received from us. Leave your luggage with reception and return to the lobby as quickly as possible. Your escort driver should be there ready for you. We recommend you purchase lunch at this time. One of the popular restaurants in town is called Casa Romano Tropea.
We recommend you purchase lunch. One of the popular restaurants in town is called Casa Romano Tropea.
Itinerary
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1Tropea
Your tour to southern Italy starts in the village of Tropea. After getting settled in, we are taken to the dock for a boat ride. Seeing the village from the boat is quite a scenic experience. Upon the return, we are taken back to town by car. There we are provided with a guided walking tour of the town. Tropea features dramatic cliffs with a historic town perched atop, leading down to stunning white-sand beaches with crystal-clear turquoise waters, all set against the iconic backdrop of the Santa Maria dell'Isola sanctuary.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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This morning we relocate from Tropea to the beautiful mountain town of Matera. There we are provided with a guided walking tour. Matera is famous for its cave dwellings carved into the mountainside. Matera features stunning, ancient Sassi cave dwellings, making it one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Matera offers a surreal, time-travel-like experience with unique architecture, historic churches, incredible views and distinctive regional food, all set in a dramatic ravine landscape that’s also a popular film location.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Polignano a Mare
Although today we are relocating to the town of Polignano a Mare, there are many important things to see and do en route. Firstly, we are provided with another walking tour of Matera. Next, we are taken by car to the town of Alberobello. It is a magical UNESCO World Heritage town famous for its unique, whitewashed ‘trulli’. These are ancient, conical-roofed stone huts that look like something from a fairytale. There we are provided with a guided walking tour. We are then taken by car to the hotel, located in Polignano a Mare. After checking in, we are provided with a guided night tour of the town. Polignano a Mare is known for its stunning cliffside setting, iconic Lama Monachile beach nestled in a cove, charming whitewashed old town with poetic alleyways, delicious cuisine and sea caves to explore.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Sorrento
Although we are relocating to the coastal village of Sorrento, there is much fun to have before reaching it. Firstly, we are taken by car to the town of Monopoli. There we are provided with a guided walking tour. Monopoli features a stunning, whitewashed historic old town with labyrinthine alleys, a vibrant, working fishing harbor with colorful boats, beautiful beaches, ancient castles and a delicious culinary scene. Next, we are taken by car to a grotto called Grotte di Castellana. It features a vast underground world of stunning limestone formations (stalactites, stalagmites, canyons and abysses), formed over 90 million years. There we are provided with a guided tour. We are then taken back to the hotel so we can pick up your luggage. After exploring Grotte di Castellana, we are taken to Sorrento.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Capri
Today we are going on a daytrip. We are taken by car to Sorrento’s Marina Piccola Port. From there, we take the boat to Capri Island. Capri Island features breathtaking natural beauty, not least its dramatic cliffs, blue waters and towering sea stack rocks. It also features a blue grotto, beautiful gardens, chic atmosphere for luxury shopping and dining and rich history. Upon the return to Sorrento, we have free time to enjoy the partying and shopping.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Amalfi Coast
Today we explore the Amalfi Coast. This breathtaking coastal stretch is home to clear-water beaches and surrounded by verdant mountains, the Amalfi Coast features cliff-shaped coves upon which rest exotic and colorful villas. Together, these settlements form some of Italy’s most charming villages. Firstly, we are taken by car to the village of Ravello. Its primary draws are its villa gardens and its stunning and hilly landscape. Next, we are taken to the village of Atrani and then taken by foot to the village of Amalfi where we visit its cathedral and attractive, whitewashed alleyways. After Amalfi, we are taken by car to a sea cave called Grotta dello Smeraldo. There we have time to explore by boat. Next, we are taken by car to Positano. This village is arguably the trendiest most expensive of the bunch along the Amalfi Coast. Although this village offers very few conventional sites, it in itself is the site. Once we have explored it, we are taken back to your hotel by car.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Pompeii
Although we relocate today to the city of Naples, there are important places to visit beforehand. Firstly, we are taken to an archaeological site called Pompeii. Here we are provided with an extensive guided walking tour. Next, we are taken by car to another archaeological site, called Herculaneum. There we are provided with another guided walking tour. After checking into the hotel in Naples, we are taken to a local’s home. There we are provided with dinner, which is included on today’s tour. After your meal, we are taken back to your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
8Naples
We explore Naples today. We visit a square called Piazza del Gesu Nuovo, then a church complex called Santa Chiara, then a street called Spaccanapoli (lined with ancient buildings, churches, shops and restaurants), then a street called Via San Biagio dei Librai (known for its bookstores, artisan shops and vibrant atmosphere), then the cathedral, then a square called Piazza San Gaetano, then San Gregorio Armeno Church and then a square called Piazza del Plebiscite. In the evening, we recommend checking out the nightlife scene. The Vomero area and the Bagnoli waterfront are the most popular areas.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Naples
Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Naples.
1 minute • Admission ticket free
An Incredibly Underrated Coastal Destination
One of the World’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities with Rock-Cut Homes
Journeying from Ancient Stone Huts to Storybook Villages
Exploring a Natural Masterpiece Formed 90 Million Years Ago
A Slow Escape Across Open Water & Endless Blue Horizons
Ritzy, Glitzy, Breathtaking Coastal Settlements Stitched Between Rock and Sea
Echoes of a Lost Empire Buried in Ash & Having Dinner with Mama Maria
Walking the Electric Streets of Italy’s Third Largest City & Then Partying the Night Away
The Tour Ends Today
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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