Sun, sea and Southern art
Experience sunny southern Italy, a land that is tenacious and strong, and discover its little known towns which have their own culture and history to recount.
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Experience sunny southern Italy, a land that is tenacious and strong, and discover its little known towns which have their own culture and history to recount.
New York, JFK
June 29, 2023 - July 8, 2023
Days 10
Nights 8
Price (From)
Departure from USA to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board.
Your are greeted at the airport by your Tour Leader.
Transfer to hotel accomodations via private motor coach.
Check in procedure at the Hotel.
Presentation and review of the tour with the group.
Relax on the beach and enjoy an Italian aperitivo and welcome dinner.
ore 18.30/19.00 - transfer da HOTEL in CENTRO
ore 19.30 - apericena
ore 21.00/21.30 - Transfer da CENTRO a HOTEL
Full day trip to Castellana Caves and Bari.
Caves of Castellana qualify as an unmissable opportunity to admire one of the most amazing natural heritages of a wonderful Puglia: fanciful names, canyons, deep abysses, fossils, stalactites, stalagmites, and dripstones of incredible shapes and striking colors, inspiring the imagination of children and adults alike.
Transfer to Bari and walking city tour: Castello, Cattedrale, Teatro, Palazzi, and visit Basilica di San Nicola.
Strolling among the seaside and possibility to enjoy the old city with a bike tour.
Return to your hotel and dinner.
ore 08:30 - Transfer da HOTEL a GROTTE DI CASTELLANA
ore 09.30 - INGRESSO GROTTE DI CASTELLANA, Tour parziale (circa 1 km)
Comfortable clothing and non-slip footwear are recommended.
Temperature in the cave about 16° constant – Humidity 80%.
ore 15.00 - pick up con guida: Piazza del Ferrarese
ore 19.00 - cena
ore 21.00 circa - Transfer da BARI a HOTEL
Guided tour of the caves reaching more than 70 meters depth.
Scheduled entrance fot the group inside the Basilica with a local guide.
Full day trip to Alberobello via private motorcoach. Walking tour with tour leader to discover this small town: UNESCO World Heritage site for its unusual districts of trulli, the characteristic white-washed conical-roofed houses of the area.
ENJOY A COOKING CLASS – to be scheduled for the group.
ore 08:45 - Transfer da HOTEL a NOCI
ore 10.00 - COOKING CLASS
ore 15:00 – pick up con guida: Via Viterbo (presso il Check point Bus) / Ingresso Trullo Sovrano ore 15.30
Possibilità di rientrare in hotel per rinfrescarsi prima di cena.
ore 21:30 - Transfer da CENTRO a HOTEL
Walking city tour in Lecce, in the heart of the Baroque style: Porta Napoli, Piazza Duomo, Teatro Romano, Castello, Santa Maria, Basilica di Santa Croce.
Dancing show: Pizzica or Tarantella, traditional ancient dance of Puglia region.
ore 09:00 - Transfer da HOTEL a BASILICA DI SANTA CROCE
ore 10.30 - pick up con guida: Porta Napoli
ore 15.30 - LABORATORIO DI PIZZICA presso MASSERIA CHICCO RIZZO Strada Ambrosina Chicco Rizzo, 73010 (Martignano)
Possibilità di rientrare in hotel per rinfrescarsi prima di cena.
ore 19.30/20.00 - cena
ore 21.30 - Transfer da RISTORANTE a HOTEL
Guided tour of the Basilica, one of the most representative monument of the Baroque style in Lecce.
Transfer via private motor coach to MATERA to explore the unique cave dwellings of Matera, including churches carved right from the rock that made Matera a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue to your hotel in Scalea and check-in.
ore 09:00 - Transfer da TUO HOTEL POLIGNANO a MATERA
ore 10:30 – pick up con guida: Piazza Matteotti
ore 18:45 - Transfer da HOTEL a RISTORANTE
ore 19.00 - Tour Azienda e cena
ore 21:30 - Transfer da RISTORANTE a HOTEL
In the morning half day trip to Diamante, a beautiful reality known for being the city of murals, but also that of chili. Beaches, fishermen’s houses and suggestive views, make it a fascinating destination to be discovered. A place to get inebriated with art in every corner. Diamante’s murals are a unique sight that amazes those who find themselves walking through its picturesque streets.
In the afternoon return to Scalea and enjoy its crystal clear waters and equipped beaches.
ore 10:00 - Transfer da HOTEL a DIAMANTE (hd)
ore 15:00 - Transfer da DIAMANTE a SCALEA
Da concordare orario cena in Hotel.
Transfer to Tropea via private motorcoach and hotel check-in.
Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Maria: a structure with a particular appearance, halfway between a church and a castle, located in Tropea. The peculiarity is that this is placed above a fragment of sandstone, the Island of Tropea, which rises between the beach and the Tyrrhenian Sea, considered one of the precious stones along the fascinating setting of the Costa degli Dei.
ore 09:30 - transfer da SCALEA a HOTEL TROPEA
Ingresso libero per il Santuario di Santa Maria - dalle ore 09.00-13.00/16.00-20.00
ore 19.30/20.00 - cena
Enjoy the last day in Tropea with its crystal clear waters. Tropea is famous for its red onions, for the festival of blue fish and for the nduja. Take a walk in the historic center of Tropea getting lost in the colors of the buildings, souvenir shops and restaurants where you can stop to taste the delicacies of the place.
Transfer to the airport, via private motor coach.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
Ore 07:30 - Transfer HOTEL a APT di Lamezia Terme
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
– 8 Nights: Three or four stars hotel.
– Double occupancy for adults group. Single room on request.
– Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included otherwise specified in the daybyday menu).
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
Security
– Accompanying Tour Leader for duration of the tour 24/7.
– Basic travel insurance
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single
– 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.
Please read carefully the complete Terms&Conditions at the following link: https://www.superciaotour.com/terms-conditions/
TOUR PROGRAM
The Programs on the website are sample descriptions only.
Superciao Tour will insert the final Program and details in your website area, 30 days prior to departure and will inform the Group Leader and all the participants of all the Tour details: the DAY BY DAY. The Day by Day will provide all information pertinent to your trip.
PROGRAM CHANGES
SCT reserves the right to make any necessary changes pertaining to activities closures, or for reasons that jeopardize the safety of participants. SCT may cancel a Tour due to insufficient participants.
LAND ONLY
Participants may choose to purchase only the land portion of the trip. Participants must then make their own round trip travel arrangements and join the group at the first hotel accommodation. When a participant is not with the main group, SCT is not responsible for the participant in any way. Domestic or international flights or transfers of any kind outside SCT are responsibility of client: Tour participants who choose land only must arrange transportation from airport to the first hotel and vice versa on their own.
SCT will deduct $ 1000.00 from the package price quote.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
The cancellation policies outlined below take into consideration the costs SCT incurs long before groups ever depart.
Notice of cancellation from a tour will only be accepted from the participant, his or her legal guardian or the group leader.
The date of cancellation will be determined by the date on which SCT receives written notice to the following email addresses:
federica.protti@superciaotour.com
rinascimento.educational@gmail.com
Cancellation refunds can only be made to the person whose name appears on the account; monies cannot be transferred to another account.
The refunds will be made within 50 days from the request.
* Non-refundable fees are also deducted from refunds.
** When a participant cancels the reservation but finds a person to replace him or her for the same Program.
PASSPORTS, VISAS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
A valid US passport is required for travel for US citizens. If you do not have a valid passport please contact your closest passport office. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the return date. US citizens do not need to obtain visas for Italy. When and if visa is required it is passenger’s responsibility to obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate travel documents will incur usual penalties.
PASSPORT NAME
Participant’s name must be registered EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON ONE’S PASSPORT!
Upon receipt of the airline ticket, the passenger is responsible to check the itinerary, spelling of his/her name, dates, times to insure its validity. If the airline allows, it will charge a $ 250 change fee each time the ticket is altered. Once a ticket is issued, it belongs to person in whose name it was issued.
The participant will be responsible for any fees applied by the airline if exact information has not been provided. Should the ticket have any errors, it is the passenger’s responsibility to contact Superciao Tour srl immediately.
SPECIAL TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO COVID-19
SCT will inform and support the group with all the necessary information for the procedures to be implemented according to the pandemic situation at the time of travel. Each participant must complete and sign a WAIVER OF LIABILITY form.
BAGGAGE
Each tour participant is advised to bring one suitcase and one small carry-on bag (8”x14”x22”). The Airlines New Baggage Regulations are as follows:
* For passengers travelling in Economy-Class: 1 piece at 50lb (23kg) maximum dimensions of 45 in. (158 cm); the sum of the 3 dimensions must not exceed 62 in. (158 cm) for each bag.
* Carry on Items: 1 piece maximum weight 18lb (8kg), maximum dimensions 22x15x8 in (55x40x20 cm).
Please check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight allowances.
Superciao Tour is not responsible for any loss, delay of or damage to luggage or its contents and for any event during the time the participants are not on board.
TRAVEL INSURANCE