REGULAR TOURS: Grand Tour of Southern Italy from Rome

Breakfast at the hotel and guided tour with tickets included to the most suggestive and imposing monument of antiquity, the Colosseum, one of the seven wonders of the world. Next, we will visit the archaeological area of ​​the Roman Forum, symbol of the Italian capital that shows us and teaches us the mastery of the building constructions during the Roman Empire.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION Tivoli and its magnificent villas: Hadrian's Villa and Villa D'Este

In the afternoon, there is the possibility of a half-day visit to the city of Tivoli. Walking through the ruins of Hadrian's Villa, from the Roman era, with its temples, theatres and statues, and inside the romantic Villa d'Este, from the Renaissance, with its waterfalls, pools and fountains in the garden, will be an unforgettable experience. At the end of the tour, we return to Rome.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the port to set sail for Capri, the most famous island in the Campanian archipelago. Located opposite the Sorrento Peninsula in the Gulf of Naples, Capri is undoubtedly the most famous island of all, often used as a film set or in advertising campaigns. It has enchanted and seduced emperors, artists and celebrities for centuries and continues to do so by attracting thousands of tourists every year. Sunshine almost all year round, visiting the island of Capri offers access to places that will take your breath away: secret coves, lively alleys, cliffs and mountains with spectacular views. During the visit, stop for lunch in one of the island's typical restaurants. In the afternoon, return to the hotel in Naples and overnight.

Optional boat ride and visit to the Blue Grotto.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Puglia. Before reaching Bari, stop to visit the Castle of Monte Andria, a place of secrets and magic, an ancient 13th century building built by Frederick II, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, as well as one of the greatest symbolic sites of Puglia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then transfer and accommodation at the hotel.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION Bari Vecchia, the heart of the city of Bari

Bari Vecchia is a place where time seems to stand still in its simplicity and authenticity. Walking through the narrow streets of this district, you can breathe the air of history, tradition and customs passed down from generation to generation. The style of the buildings in the old town reflects the interweaving of the different eras that have characterized the architecture and daily life of this place.

After breakfast, departure for Polignano a Mare, a wonderful medieval village situated on a high and rugged coast. A walk to discover the narrow streets of the village, between houses. White terraces and verandas overlooking the sea offer a unique and unforgettable panorama. We will continue towards Monopoli, known as the city of a hundred districts. Rehearse the charming old town, with its wonderful baroque cathedral and its seafront promenade. Return to the hotel.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Polignano Caves by boat

Boat trip lasting approximately 2 hours with embarkation and disembarkation at the small Port of San Vito in Polignano a Mare. The tour includes a visit to the main caves and most evocative views that characterize the Polignano coast. It also includes a stop for swimming in one of the places admired during the tour.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will spend the day discovering Lecce, the Baroque capital of southern Italy. A cultural and historical centre that hides ancient buildings of singular beauty, built over the centuries with the so-called “Lecce stone”. Squares, palaces, amphitheatres, sculptures carved in stone and inserted with great harmony in the urban context that, in the words of Thomas Ashe who visited it in the 18th century, is “the most beautiful city in Italy”. A visit to the Basilica of Santa Croce, with the adjacent Palace of the Celestines, the former Convent of the Celestine Fathers, where art in a magnificent triumph reaches the highest level of aesthetic expression, and the Duomo of Lecce located in the heart of its historic centre, within the square of the same name, is a must. During the excursion, lunch with typical dishes of the local cuisine. Free time and the opportunity for lovers of culture and art, who love to walk, to discover other beauties and typical places of Lecce.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Ostuni, also known as the White City for its characteristic historic center. A walk through the old town offers picturesque views of alleys, steep stairs, courtyards and small squares dominated by white houses, artisan workshops, typical restaurants and small shops. After the visit, transfer to your hotel in Bari.

Optional excursion: Bari Food Tour

Expect a full meal, or even more! The Bari Food Tour allows you to experience the city like a true local. A local cuisine expert will take you to taste the best typical dishes in establishments known only to locals. Get ready for an engaging gastronomic experience in a relaxing atmosphere!

Breakfast and departure from the hotel to Scilla with its famous Ruffo Castle, a fortification with mysterious origins that dominates the small town and guarantees a spectacular view, the churches and many prestigious works that characterize its historic center and Chianalea, the oldest and most suggestive part of Scilla. A magical place of restaurants on stilts, small boats that can be glimpsed from every alley and fishermen's houses bathed by crystal-clear waters. Lunch at leisure and transfer to Reggio Calabria to admire the famous Riace Bronzes and the other treasures kept in the National Archaeological Museum, one of the most representative museums of Magna Graecia in Calabria, the Falcomatà seafront, one of the most beautiful in Italy, with Villa Genoese Zerbi and the gigantic statues of Rabarama. Then, the Duomo, the Castle and the shopping streets. After the visit, return to the hotel.