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Tropea

We take care
Day 8 Tropea, Capo Vaticano, and Day 12 Day at Leisure or Lecce and
Pizzo Enjoy a scenic drive around Otranto Join our optional excursion of everything...
Calabria’s hilly landscapes and coastline which takes us first to Lecce, the pearl
passing crystal-clear bays, seaside towns of the Apulian Baroque. The impressive
and lush highlands. We head first to buildings and unquestionable beauty Recline, unwind and
watch the world go by
Tropea where we can visit the cathedral, of its churches have given Lecce the as you drive through
the colourful centre and admire the nickname ‘Florence of the South’. We Fully escorted beautiful scenery.
coach travel
Church of Santa Maria dell’Isola and visit continue towards the southern tip of Italy
Capo Vaticano, a rocky promontory of to Otranto. A natural bridge between the
cliffs and secluded bays. We end the day Mediterranean and the East, Otranto is a Leave the heavy lifting
at the fishing town of Pizzo, where you magical town boasting the Cathedral of to us – we deliver your
can sample its fabled ‘tartufo’. B D Santa Maria Annunziata. B D No lugging your bags straight to your
luggage hotel reception.
Day 9 Matera After breakfast, departure Day 13 We leave Puglia and head north
to the Puglia region. On the way, we stop to the Fano/Pesaro area in the Marche
in Matera (Basilicata region) and visit region, where we stay overnight. B D 15xB; 13xD
the historic town to discover its ancient Day 14 Bologna After breakfast, we Look out for 'B' or
'D' to find out when
“sassi” district of cave dwelling. Carved continue our journey northwards. We Included breakfast or dinner is
from soft rock 9,000 years ago, the make a stop in Bologna and include a meals included!
UNESCO-listed caves were inhabited until walking tour of the beautiful old town.
the mid-1900s. Continue to the Selva di Visit the huge Gothic Basilica of St. Included excursions
Fasano area for four nights. B D Petronio and the Piazza Maggiore,
Day 10 Alberobello and Ostuni Today, the heart of the town with its medieval Sorrento
we head to the town of Alberobello, a buildings and palaces. We stay overnight
Pompeii with Guided Tour
UNESCO World Heritage Site for its in northern Italy. B D
Tropea Capo Vaticano
quaint ‘trulli’ houses. In the afternoon, we
drive to the White City of Ostuni. Take a Pizzo Matera Alberobello
walk through the beautifully preserved Ostuni Bari
old town with its quaint winding streets Your hotels
Castel del Monte Bologna
and enjoy the great panoramic views You will the stay for three nights at
across this stunning landscape. B D the Royal Hills Hotel, or similar in the
Day 15 Continue into France and to our
Day 11 Bari and Castel del Monte Neapolitan Riviera. You will then stay
overnight hotel. B
Included excursion to Bari, whose centre for three nights in Calabria at the
Day 16 Return home. B
consists of two contrasting sections: Sunshine Club Hotel, or similar and
an old town with winding streets and then four nights in Puglia at a hotel
a new town with elegant, landscaped such as the Hotel Sierra Silvana in Bag it with just a deposit!
chequerboard commercial districts and Selva di Fasano. See page 3
fine boutiques. In the afternoon, drive
Overnight stays in Italy will be in Code W16IPU
to the famous Castel del Monte, built by
minimum 3-star hotels. Overnight JUN 13 2026 £2,039 JUN 12 2027 £2,149
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in the
stays in northern France will be in city- SEP 26 2026 £2,039 SEP 25 2027 £2,149
13th century. It is a striking octagonal
style hotels. Single Supplement from £559
fortress with eight octagonal towers. B D

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