Tour Description

Indulge in Italy’s finest food and views during this 9-day guided tour. In Rome, discover the city on a walking tour with a Local Expert and see the Vatican City. In Sorrento, settle into a luxurious resort and take in the views of Mount Vesuvius, which buried Pompeii in a sea of lava in 79 A.D. Indulge your curiosity from an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in the village of Grottole to viewing the Trulli of Alberobello UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Priced From:

$ 5065pp ^*

From: 2025-05-21

To: 2025-09-24

Start Location: Rome, Italy

End Location: Rome, Italy

Trip Type: Country Roads

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome

2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a centre of celebration. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director and getting to know your fellow travellers over a delicious dinner with wine.

Vatican City and Rome with a Local

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome

Rome is about art, antiquity, piazzas and palaces. Join a Local Expert for an in-depth experience bringing millennia of history to life. Journey from the Vatican City across the Tiber river to ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus. Admire the beautifully preserved Arch of Constantine and discover the history, the construction and the legends of the iconic Colosseum on a guided visit. As you stroll with your Local Expert, imagine the gladiatorial battles and roaring spectators around the arena. Later, perhaps continue your exploration of Rome to see the Pantheon and the stunning piazzas and fountains of Rome.

Alberobello

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, Alberobello

The brilliant blue of the sky set against the white of the buildings of the southern Italian towns and villages will inspire the mind of any curious traveller. A photographer's paradise around every corner from Field Marigolds in early spring to date palm trees, figs and pomegranates with groves of olive trees for a picture perfect setting. Exploring the southern part of Italy is a chance to enter a world away from the throng of tourists and discover how Italians live and enjoy life. Rub shoulders with UNESCO World Heritage sites and friendly locals who will enchant you with their hospitality.

The Trulli of Alberobello

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, Alberobello

Admire another of Italy's record number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a Local Expert. The Trulli of Alberobello are circular structures with conical roofs that are domed within, built from local limestone and stacked without using mortar. Get up close learning the insights behind these unique structures. Relax this afternoon with your time at leisure or take the opportunity to join an optional experience to explore more of the Puglian countryside and heritage. Later, deepen your discoveries joining an optional experience for a Masseria dinner.

Discovering Lecce

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, Alberobello

Italy will enchant the most curious of travellers. Enjoy a visit with your Local Expert to one of the most beautiful cities of southern Italy, Lecce. The town is often referred to as the Florence of the South due to its dazzling architectural, beautiful Baroque buildings and monuments dating back to Roman times. Amble along its spider's web of streets offering a kaleidoscope mix of long-range vistas and alluring glimpses. Next is the pretty seaside town of Gallipoli where you’ll view the Greek Fountain and medieval castle before making your way to a viewpoint looking out over the Ionian Sea.

Journey South to Matera

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: MH Matera Hotel

Visit Matera with a Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sassi — a labyrinth of cave dwellings, churches, staircases and arches, hewn out of the solid rock. You may recognise Matera as the biblical backdrop for the film ‘The Passion of the Christ.’ Continue to the small village of Grottole. Once a thriving community, it has lost most of its activity and population. Meet Andrea, a local striving to reignite the traditional way of living of the area. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience explore the historic old town to learn about the fascinating history of the village. Later, enjoy an aperitif with local snacks helping to preserve the culture. This evening, reflect on your day of discoveries over dinner with your fellow travellers.

Pompeii and Sorrento

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Isabella, Sorrento

Buried in A.D. 79 by the historic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, discover the archaeological site of Pompeii in the region of Campania. Walk with your Local Expert through the cobbled streets to see a city frozen in time. Venture on to the picturesque resort of Sorrento, perched upon the southern cliffs of the Bay of Naples and looking over to Mount Vesuvius.

Capri, the Isle of Dreams

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Isabella, Sorrento

The impossibly blue sea welcomes you to the sun-drenched island of Capri as you cruise by jetfoil. On arrival, meet your Local Expert for an orientation walk through the narrow alleyways. Explore Capri with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the immaculate Gardens of Augustus with a Local Expert and admire the views over the Faraglioni Rocks. Alternatively, enjoy a tasting of limoncello, Capri’s famous lemon liqueur.

Depart Sorrento

Day 9

Duration: 1

This morning, wave goodbye to your fellow travellers as you depart Sorrento on a coach transfer to Rome airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-05-21

End Date: 2025-05-29

twin

Child Price: 5205

Adult Price: 5725

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5725

triple

Child Price: 5075

Adult Price: 5595

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6695

Start Date: 2025-07-02

End Date: 2025-07-10

twin

Child Price: 4775

Adult Price: 5295

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5295

triple

Child Price: 4645

Adult Price: 5165

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6235

Start Date: 2025-08-13

End Date: 2025-08-21

twin

Child Price: 4675

Adult Price: 5195

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5195

triple

Child Price: 4545

Adult Price: 5065

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6025

Start Date: 2025-08-27

End Date: 2025-09-04

twin

Child Price: 4805

Adult Price: 5325

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5325

triple

Child Price: 4675

Adult Price: 5195

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6185

Start Date: 2025-09-10

End Date: 2025-09-18

twin

Child Price: 4955

Adult Price: 5475

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5475

triple

Child Price: 4825

Adult Price: 5345

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6445

Start Date: 2025-09-24

End Date: 2025-10-02

twin

Child Price: 4930

Adult Price: 5450

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5450

triple

Child Price: 4800

Adult Price: 5320

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6420

Country Roads of Southern Italy

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices