Southern Italy & Sicily ft. Apulia and the Amalfi Coast

Savor a special exploration of Italy’s sun-drenched southern reaches, from striking Sicily and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where vivid history, unique architecture, and fertile plains meet sun and sea. Enjoy the ease of small-group travel as you trace layers of ancient civilizations, linger in coastal towns, and experience warm Italian hospitality, outstanding cuisine, and notable lodgings that bring la dolce vita to life.

Tour Highlights

Sicily’s intriguing cultural and historic heritage
“Valley of the Temples,” Agrigento
Mt. Etna excursion
Lunch at a working Sicilian farmhouse
Two Apulia UNESCO sites: cave dwellings of Matera and Alberobello’s medieval white-washed buildings
Neapolitan cooking demonstration and dinner
Lecce, the “Florence of the South”
Fascinating, uncrowded Apulia region
Stunning Amalfi Coast
Tour of ancient ruins at Pompeii (UNESCO site)
Day trip to Isle of Capri
Unique, well-located, small-group style hotels
Pleasing mix of touring and time at leisure

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Catania
Day 2: Taormina
Day 3: Taormina
Day 4: Taormina
Day 5: Taormina
Day 6: Matera
Day 7: Matera
Day 8: Lecce
Day 9: Lecce
Day 10: Lecce
Day 11: Sorrento
Day 12: Sorrento
Day 13: Sorrento
Day 14: Sorrento
Day 15: Depart Naples for U.S.

Operator
Odysseys Unlimited