Puglia, Basilicata & Calabria: Southern Italy From “Heel” to “Toe”
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- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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Hotel check-in from 03:00 p.m. Drive to the hotel is about 28 miles, approximately 1 hour from the airport.
After checking-in at the hotel and getting your room, take some time to freshen up and relax before our Orientation session. Orientation: The Group Leader...
Walking about 4 miles, approximately 2 hours in both morning and afternoon; flat terrain.
We’ll begin with a lecture at the hotel with our Group Leader focused on discovering the Baroque in Lecce. Afterwards, we will embark with our Group Leader on an walking fi...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Total driving distance is about 55 miles with stops for field trips, approximately 2 hours collectively. Walking about 3 miles total, approximately 1.5 hours in both Galatina and Gallipoli on flat terrain.
We’ll set out with our Group ...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Otranto is about 25 miles, approximately 1 hour. Walking about 2.5 miles total on flat terrain.
We will transfer to Otranto, a town of Messapian (pre-Roman origin) which, in the wars of Pyrrhus and of Hannibal, sided against R...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Egnazia is about 55 miles; approximately 1.5 hours. Walking about 1.5 miles, approximately 2 hours; cobblestone paths; some benches on which to rest. Drive to Martina Franca is about 17 miles, approximately 45 minutes.
We’ll s...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Alberobello is about 10 miles; approximately 20 minutes.Walking about 1.5 miles, approximately 1 hour, on mostly flat terrain with some steps.
We’ll begin with a lecture at the hotel with our Group Leader focused on the trulli...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Grottaglie is about 15 miles, approximately half hour. Drive to Manduria is about 17 miles, approximately 40 minutes. Walking about 1 mile, approximately 40 minutes.
After transferring via motorcoach, we’ll begin our day by vi...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Walking about 3.5 miles total on mostly flat terrain, approximately 3 hours total. The drive is approximately 47 miles total, about 1.5 hours total, with stops for field trips at various locations.
We will board the motorcoach and head...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Matera is about 46 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Walking about 2.5 miles, approximately 2 hours; Sassi is very rocky; several steps and slopes; be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Via motorcoach, we will transfer to Matera. W...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Walking about 2 miles on cobblestone streets; some steps to see the underground cistern. The drive is approximately 35 miles total, about 1.5 hours with stops for field trips.
We’ll begin with a walking field trip with our Group Leader...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Castelmezzano is about 50 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Walking about 1.5 miles, approximately 1.5 hours on cobblestone streets; hike to the mountain peak requires navigating an inclining stretch of a cobblestone path with several...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Cosenza, including a stop in Rossano Calabro is about 130 miles, approximately 3.5 hours. Walking up 2.5 miles, about 1 hour; several steps and slopes during field trip.
After checking out of the hotel, we will board our priva...
Getting on/off motorcoach. The ride from Cosenza to Reggio is about 110 miles, approximately 2.0 hours and the ride from Reggio to Scilla is about 30 minutes. Walking about 3 miles, approximately 2 hours total; some steps and inclines.
This morning we will trave...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Catanzaro, including a stop at the winery is about 62 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Walking about 1 mile, approximately 1 hours total; some steps and inclines.
We will check out of the hotel and begin our transfer to Catanza...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Santa Severina is about 40 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Walking about 3 miles, approximately 2 hours; flat terrain.
We will transfer to Santa Severina, a town with a long and rich history, is located on a rocky hill that on...
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructio...
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Cedar Lakes Conference Center
5 nights Ripley
Most Road Scholar groups at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center stay in the Holt Lodge, a graceful timber-and-fieldstone structure that echoes traditional building styles. The lodge’s motel-style rooms include two double beds, a sitting area, separate desk, and bathroom with bath and shower. Comfortable chairs around the fireplace lobby provide a cozy spot for evening gatherings. Recreational activities vary with the season, but may include swimming, hiking, horseshoes, and miniature golf. Pathways on the bucolic 450-acre campus invite strolling and taking in views of the surrounding hills. Good to know: Rooms have Wi-Fi, telephone & cable TV. Housekeeping once a week.
- Number of Breakfast: 15
- Number of Lunch: 13
- Number of Dinner: 11
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