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Tropea
We take care

the Aeolian islands and the closest to the the great panoramic views across this of everything...
Sicilian mainland. Here, we make a stop stunning landscape. B D
for a swim or mud bath. Departure to Day 11 Bari and Castel del Monte
Lipari, the largest and the most popular Included excursion to Bari, the capital of Recline, unwind and
of the Aeolian islands. Here, you can the Apulia region, whose centre consists watch the world go by
enjoy the finest sand beaches and the of two contrasting sections: an old town Fully escorted as you drive through
charming town’s old centre. We continue with winding streets is found next to coach travel beautiful scenery.
by boat to Stromboli and cruise around the new town with elegant, landscaped
the island to admire the famous ‘Sciara di checkerboard commercial districts and
Fuoco’. fine boutiques. In the afternoon, drive Leave the heavy lifting
to us – we deliver your
This excursion is operated by a local coach and must to the famous Castel del Monte, built by No lugging your bags straight to your
be pre-booked. B D Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in the luggage hotel reception.
Day 8 Tropea, Capo Vaticano, and Pizzo 13th century. It is a striking octagonal
Enjoy a scenic drive around Calabria’s fortress with eight octagonal towers. B D
hilly landscapes and coastline passing Day 12 Day at Leisure or Lecce and Look out for 'B' or 'D' –
they're the secret code
crystal-clear bays, seaside towns and Otranto Join our optional excursion for when breakfast or
meals
lush highlands. We head first to Tropea, which takes us first to Lecce, the pearl Included dinner is included!
known as the ‘Pearl of Calabria’. Here of the Apulian Baroque. The impressive
we can visit the cathedral, the colourful buildings and unquestionable beauty
centre and admire, from the terraces that of its churches have given Lecce the Included memory makers
overlook the sea, the Church of Santa nickname ‘Florence of the South’. We Sorrento Pisa
Maria dell’Isola and visit Capo Vaticano, a continue towards the southern tip of Italy Pompeii with Guided Tour
rocky promontory of cliffs and secluded to Otranto. A natural bridge between the Plus more!
bays. We end the day at the fishing town Mediterranean and the East, Otranto is a
of Pizzo, where you can sample its fabled magical town boasting the Cathedral of Your home away from home
‘tartufo’. B D Santa Maria Annunziata. B D You will the stay for three nights at the
Day 9 Matera After breakfast, departure Day 13 We leave Puglia and head north Grand Hotel Oriente in Vico Equense,
to the Puglia region. On the way, we stop to the Fano/Pesaro area in the Marche or similar in the Neapolitan Riviera.
in Matera (Basilicata region) and visit region, where we stay overnight. B D You will then stay for three nights in
the historic town to discover its ancient Calabria at the Sunshine Club Hotel or
Day 14 Bologna After breakfast, we
“sassi” district of cave dwelling. Carved similar, and then four nights in Puglia
continue our journey northwards. We
from soft rock 9,000 years ago, the at a hotel such as the Hotel Sierra
make a stop in Bologna and include a
UNESCO-listed caves were inhabited until Silvana in Selva di Fasano.
walking tour of the beautiful old town.
the mid-1900s. Continue to the Selva di
Visit the huge Gothic Basilica of St. Overnight stays in Italy will be in
Fasano area for four nights. B D
Petronio and the Piazza Maggiore, minimum 3-star hotels. Overnight
Day 10 Alberobello and Ostuni the heart of the town with its medieval stays in northern France will be in city-
Today, we head to the picturesque and buildings and palaces. We stay overnight style hotels.
iconic town of Alberobello, a UNESCO in northern Italy. B D
World Heritage Site for its quaint ‘trulli’
Day 15 Continue into France and to our Want to pay in parts? See page 9
houses. In the afternoon, we drive to the
overnight hotel. B
White City of Ostuni. Take a walk through Code W16IPU
Day 16 Return home. B
the beautifully preserved old town with JUN 14 2025 £1,939 JUN 13 2026 £2,039
its quaint winding streets and enjoy SEP 27 2025 £1,939 SEP 26 2026 £2,039
Single Room Supplement from £559

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