Puglia, Basilicata & Calabria: Southern Italy from “Heel” to Toe
17 days
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Discover the “sole” of Southern Italy as you journey along the Italian “boot,” learning about diverse architecture, medieval villages and the vibrant culture of this ancient land.
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
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What's this trip about?
Discover the “sole” of Southern Italy as you journey along the Italian “boot,” learning about diverse architecture, medieval villages and the vibrant culture of this ancient land.
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
Day
2
Arrival Brindisi, Check-In, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Lecce D Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
Activity note: Hotel check-in from 12:00 noon. Drive to the hotel is about 28 miles (45 km), approximately 1 hour from the airport.
Afternoon: After checking-in at the ...
Day
3
Baroque in Lecce
Lecce B,L Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
Activity note: Walking about 4 miles, approximately 2 hours in both morning and afternoon; flat terrain.
Breakfast: At the hotel, the breakfast buffet’s choices include an egg dish, a variety of sliced col...
Day
4
Medieval Salento, Galatina, Gallipoli
Lecce B,L Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
Activity note: 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...
Day
5
Muro Leccese, Otranto
Lecce B,D Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Otranto is about 25 miles, approximately 1 hour. Walking about 2.5 miles total on flat terrain.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: We will transf...
Day
6
Egnazia, Alberobello, Puglia & Unification
Alberobello (BA) B,L,D Grand Hotel Olimpo
Activity note: 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...
Day
7
Trulli Architecture, Alberobello UNESCO Site, Locorotondo
Alberobello (BA) B,L Grand Hotel Olimpo
Activity note: Walking about 1.5 miles, approximately 1 hour, on mostly flat terrain with some steps.
Breakfast: At the hotel, we will enjoy a breakfast buffet,...
Day
8
Castel del Monte, Torrevento Winery, Cooking Demonstration
Alberobello (BA) B,L,D Grand Hotel Olimpo
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Castel del Monte is about 62 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Walking about 1 mile, approximately 1 hour.
B...
Day
9
Bari, Polignano al Mare
Alberobello (BA) B,L,D Grand Hotel Olimpo
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Walking about 3.5 miles total on mostly flat terrain, approximately 3 hours total. The drive is approximately 75 miles total, about 2.5 hours total, with s...
Day
10
Matera, Sassi, Free Time
Matera B,L,D Hotel San Domenico al Piano
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Matera is about 43 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Walking about 2.5 miles, approximately 2 hours; Sassi is very rocky; several steps and slopes;...
Day
11
Parco Murgia Materana, Metaponto
Matera B,L Hotel San Domenico al Piano
Activity note: 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 ...
Day
12
Castelmezzano, Free Time
Matera B,L,D Hotel San Domenico al Piano
Activity note: 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 mo...
Day
13
To Cosenza, Rossano, Amarelli
Cosenza B,L,D Hotel Royal
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Drive to Cosenza is about 127 miles, approximately 3.5 hours. Walking up 2.5 miles, about 1 hour; several steps and slopes during field trip.
Breakfast: Hotel ...
Day
14
Reggio Calabria, Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia, Scilla
Cosenza B,L,D Hotel Royal
Activity note: 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. Wa...
Day
15
Statti Winery, Catanzaro
Catanzaro B,L,D Hotel Palace
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Cosenza to Catanzaro is about 62 miles, approximately 1.5 hours; Walking about 2 miles, approx. 1 hour on mostly flat cobblestone terrain.
Breakfast: Hotel buffe...
Day
16
Calabria’s Art, Santa Severina, Battistero Bizantino
Catanzaro B,L,D Hotel Palace
Activity note: 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.
Break...
Day
17
Program Concludes
In Flight B
Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11.00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet depending on departure time. This concludes our program.
Morning: If you are returning home, safe ...
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Last Updated: 9/9/2021
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Meals Included
- 39 Meals
- 15 Breakfasts
- 13 Lunches
- 11 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Salt, Low Fat, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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