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"Southern Italian Style" 8 day

【Monday】Day 1: Home City → Rome (Group Hotel)

Your enjoyable journey starts from the moment you land at Rome (FCO/CIA) airport. Airport pickup service: a foreign driver will pick you up according to your actual flight arrival time and send you back to the hotel to get rest.

• Note: Today is a free activity day. You can choose to go to the hotel on your own or use the airport pickup service: €55 per person (calculated for a minimum of two persons).
• Reference hotel: iH Hotels Roma Z3**** or similar

After breakfast, we will visit the ancient city of Pompei, which was buried by volcanic eruption in AD79 and rediscovered and excavated around 1800. It feels like traveling back in time to the bustling city with crowds, traffic, and colorful nightlife from two thousand years ago. Then we will go to Naples, the birthplace of pizza. In addition to visiting local attractions, we will also go to the most beautiful coffee shop of the century - Gran Caffè Gambrinus. We will stay overnight in Naples or nearby cities.

• Reference hotel: Inn Naples Airport*** or similar
• Breakfast: Hotel's restaurant
• Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice

After gathering, we will visit the famous "Italian Versailles" - Caserta Palace. Built in 1752, the palace is magnificent and the gardens are vast. Its typical baroque design is rare today, and it was listed in the "World Cultural Heritage" in 1996. After the tour, we will head to the charming and picturesque town of Sorrento, which is known for its pleasant climate and featured in the famous Neapolitan song "Torna a Surriento". We will spend the night in Naples or a nearby city.

• Reference hotel: Inn Naples Airport*** or similar
• Breakfast: Hotel's restaurant
• Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice

After breakfast, take a ferry to Capri Island (ferry ticket included, about 1 hour). This island has been favored by emperors, artists, and thinkers since ancient Roman times, no wonder it is called the "Island of the Sirens". It is a popular tourist destination for watching the sea and the sea erosion. The sea is clear like a blue diamond, full of the primitive charm of nature! If weather permits, a visit to the dreamy sea cave "Blue Grotto" can be arranged. Return trip by ferry to the next stop: Salerno, and stay overnight in Salerno or nearby.

• Reference hotel: Hotel Commercio**** or similar
• Breakfast: Hotel's restaurant
• Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice

Travel to the acclaimed most beautiful coastline – Amalfi Coast, and admire the rugged cliffs stretching along the coastline. Arrive at the town with the same name as the coastline – Amalfi, which is the largest and most important town on the Amalfi Coast and also the origin of the name 'Amalfi Coast.' Nestled beneath steep cliffs, this medieval village is built against towering cliff walls. Strolling through it, one can't help but marvel at its beauty, surrounded by leisurely cafes, winding alleys, and a quaint atmosphere that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Overnight in Salerno or a nearby city.

• Reference hotel: Hotel Commercio**** or similar
• Breakfast: Hotel's restaurant
• Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice

Aforgotten paradise – Matera – known for its ancient caves, rich historical background, diverse landscapes, unique scenery, and ancient atmosphere. Matera is famous worldwide for these features. Today, Matera is extremely attractive; it has transformed the caves into hotels, restaurants, and shops, drawing both tourists and filmmakers. It even attracted the filming of scenes for JAMESBOND 007: No Time To Die Trailer (from the British secret agent series).Its Sassi caves and ancient city center were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Later, drive to Bari and spend the night in Bari or a nearby city.

• Reference hotel:Hotel & Residence Federiciano**** or similar
• Breakfast: Hotel'srestaurant
• Lunch & Dinner: notincluded. Freedom of choice

The White Mountain City – Ostuni, has undergone the baptism of the Renaissance and Baroque art, possessing an elegant and delicate style. The winding streets of this mountain city are filled with white houses. Alberobello – much like the village of The Smurfs, is adorned with adorable mushroom-shaped houses, as if they are lifted from a fairy tale world. This distinctive stone house architectural technique, known as Trulli, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many of the old town areas have been transformed into souvenir shops, guesthouses, and restaurants. We will stay in Bari or a nearby city tonight.

• Reference hotel l: Hotel & Residence Federiciano**** or similar
• Breakfast: Hotel's restaurant
• Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice

After enjoying your breakfast leisurely, you will be transferred back to Rome. The tour ends at around 18:30 in front of Roma Tiburtina railway station. Breakfast: Hotel's restaurant Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice

Note:

• NO accommodation is included on the last day of the tour. The arrival time at Rome is for reference only, and will be based on the actual traffic situation on that day. In case of delays, it is not disputable and does not constitute any grounds for compensation claims.

• Roma Tiburtina Railway Station. Address：Piazzale della Stazione Tiburtina, 00162 Roma

• Airport or Green line group hotel - transfer service is available for an additional fee of 55 euros per person (based on a minimum of two people).

• Connection Plan: Gtour(Southern Italy tour) + transfer service (GoEuGo Green line: Rome Hotel) + Gtour(Swiss tour). When booking "Southern Italy tour", this connection plan is considerable! Please send your inquiries to info@gegeu.com