Discovering the South of Italy
Classical antiquity mingles with splendid views of the sea, while the islands off the coast pull visitors in with their stunning beauty.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: MORNING ARRIVAL AT Napoli AIRPORT
Visit Sorrento, its narrow streets, its nature and the wonderful landscape: the town overlooks the Bay of Napoli as the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula, and many viewpoints allow sight of Napoli itself, Vesuvius and the Isola di Capri.
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DAY 3: Half day trip to Napoli
The path along the seaside is one of the most characteristic avenues in Napoli. From the San Carlo Theatre to Piazza del Plebiscito and then to Piazza Martini you can see the Basilica di San Francesco of Paola and the Palacio Real then, through via Caracciolo along the seaside, you arrive at the Castel dell’Ovo.
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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO MATERA
Explore the unique cave dwellings of Matera, including churches carved right from the rock that made Matera a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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DAY 5: ALTAMURA AND ALBEROBELLO
Full day trip to ALTAMURA for visiting city, its typical bread and “Caciocavallo” cheese tasting.
Your tour continue to ALBEROBELLO, and walking tour with tour leader to discover this small town: UNESCO World Heritage site for its unusual districts of trulli. -
DAY 6: BARI
Walking city tour.
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DAY 7: TRANSFER TO SICILY
Transfer to Taormina, Sicily via private motor-coach with stop in Reggio Calabria (Please note: 500 km – 5/6 hours) to admire the famous BRONZI DI RIACE. In the afternoon take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina and continue to your hotel in Taormina.
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DAY 8: TAORMINA
In the morning visit the Greek Theatre and the city.
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DAY 9: TAORMINA BEACH DAY
Enjoy a relaxing day on the beach.
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DAY 10: TRANSFER TO PALERMO AND STOP IN AGRIGENTO
You will visit the Valle dei Templi, (Valley of the Temples), an archeological site and one of the main attractions of Sicily, as well as a national monument of Italy.
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DAY 11: PALERMO
Panoramic tour of the city stopping at the most important historical buildings: the Palace of the Normans with its Palatina Chapel, the great Cathedral built in 1184 and the Church of the Martorana. Also admire the most beautiful Public Park in Palermo: the Garibaldi Garden.
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DAY 12: CEFALÙ
Walking tour with your tour leader and enjoy the town and the seaside.
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DAY 13: DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
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DAY 2: MORNING ARRIVAL AT Napoli AIRPORT
Visit Sorrento, its narrow streets, its nature and the wonderful landscape: the town overlooks the Bay of Napoli as the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula, and many viewpoints allow sight of Napoli itself, Vesuvius and the Isola di Capri.
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DAY 3: Half day trip to Napoli
The path along the seaside is one of the most characteristic avenues in Napoli. From the San Carlo Theatre to Piazza del Plebiscito and then to Piazza Martini you can see the Basilica di San Francesco of Paola and the Palacio Real then, through via Caracciolo along the seaside, you arrive at the Castel dell’Ovo.
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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO MATERA
Explore the unique cave dwellings of Matera, including churches carved right from the rock that made Matera a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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DAY 5: ALTAMURA AND ALBEROBELLO
Full day trip to ALTAMURA for visiting city, its typical bread and “Caciocavallo” cheese tasting.
Your tour continue to ALBEROBELLO, and walking tour with tour leader to discover this small town: UNESCO World Heritage site for its unusual districts of trulli. -
DAY 6: BARI
Walking city tour.
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DAY 7: TRANSFER TO SICILY
Transfer to Taormina, Sicily via private motor-coach with stop in Reggio Calabria (Please note: 500 km – 5/6 hours) to admire the famous BRONZI DI RIACE. In the afternoon take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina and continue to your hotel in Taormina.
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DAY 8: TAORMINA
In the morning visit the Greek Theatre and the city.
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DAY 9: TAORMINA BEACH DAY
Enjoy a relaxing day on the beach.
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DAY 10: TRANSFER TO PALERMO AND STOP IN AGRIGENTO
You will visit the Valle dei Templi, (Valley of the Temples), an archeological site and one of the main attractions of Sicily, as well as a national monument of Italy.
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DAY 11: PALERMO
Panoramic tour of the city stopping at the most important historical buildings: the Palace of the Normans with its Palatina Chapel, the great Cathedral built in 1184 and the Church of the Martorana. Also admire the most beautiful Public Park in Palermo: the Garibaldi Garden.
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DAY 12: CEFALÙ
Walking tour with your tour leader and enjoy the town and the seaside.
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DAY 13: DEPARTURE
PACKAGE PRICE INCLUSION
Transportation
– Flight New York – Italy – New York
– Departures from other cities will incurr additional add-on fee.
– Transfer from Airport to and from Hotel via private motorcoach
– Long distance transfer via private motorcoach
– Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking
Accomodation
– Nights: Three or four stars hotel.
(Supplement is $ 500 for single room, and $ 180 + $ 180 for double room).
– Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included).
Touring
– Entrance fees to museums specified in tour
– Specialized English local guides for entrance to specified museums. The guides are certified by the Association of Professional Guides
School visit
– School visits are free and offered on request
Security
– Accompanying Tour Leader for duration of the tour 24/7.
– Basic travel insurance
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single or double
– Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance
– Excess baggage fee
– Lunch and beverages other than water
– Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote.
– Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar
FLIGHT
Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher.