Stray off the beaten path and explore a new side to the Italy you know and love. See the Veiled Christ statue, rumored to be created through alchemy, in Naples’ Sansevero Chapel. Sample wines created from the rich volcanic soil just outside of Pompeii. Soak up the sun with a free afternoon in Positano, home to colourful hillside houses and local posh boutiques. Spend 2 nights in a unique cave dwelling in Matera and your last 2 nights in the Puglia region in a personal converted house. Uncover the Baroque excellence of Lecce, an artisan city of limestone. Make your way through southern Italy and experience the Amalfi Coast and the Puglia region.
READ MORE
14 Days
13 Nights
19 Meals
12 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
5 Dinners
Explorations
What's This?Activity Level
Activity Level
Ever wanted to travel the world but were not sure how? Piecing together a comprehensive journey can be an overwhelming task given all the details with airlines, accommodations, transportation, meals, sightseeing and more. Leave behind the stress of planning and let Collette’s innovative tours make your travel dreams come true.
Know before you goMust-See Inclusions:
Cultural Experiences:
Culinary Inclusions:
* With Insurance Purchased
You may choose to upgrade your room at the Hotel Royal Continental in Naples to a frontal sea-view room for your 2-night stay. Wake up to admire the sparkling waters of the Bay of Naples and the Castel dell’Ovo fortress. Please inquire about this upgrade at time of booking.
Description | Room | Night | *Price |
---|---|---|---|
Frontal Sea View | 1 | 2 | $110.00 |
Standard | 1 | 2 | Included |
*Total for all passengers
During your visit in Ravello you have the choice between two activities offering spectacular views over the Amalfi Coast. Your first choice is to visit the cliffhanging Romantic gardens of Villa Rufolo, known also as the "Garden of the Soul" and credited with inspiring the great German composer Richard Wagner. Your second choice is to challenge yourself on a hike to the remote Villa Cimbrone.* Located on a rocky outcrop below the village of Ravello, these Mediterranean gardens were a favourite haunt of the likes of Virginia Woolf, E. M. Forster, D. H. Lawrence, T. S. Eliot, Gore Vidal, Humphrey Bogart and Greta Garbo.
Hotel-Royal Continental Hotel
Leave the town of Lecce behind and journey through Salento’s wine country. Pass rows of vines and olive groves until you reach Otranto. Nestled in Puglia’s easternmost corner, this quaint seaside town unveils a rich history: Greek, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, Spaniards, French all vied for control of this strategic port – Italy’s gateway to the Levant and the Holy Land. The city’s Aragonese Castle inspired Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto (1764), recognized as the first Gothic novel. Soak in the mysterious atmosphere during a guided walking tour of Otranto’s treasures: the fortified walls, the mosaic-rich churches, the sudden views over the Mediterranean Sea. Your day continues at a local winery, featuring a tasting of Salice Salentino wine. This intense and full-bodied wine comes from the region’s dark-purple grapes wine, known by the locals as “negroamaro” (which translates to "black-bitter"). Learn about the traditional techniques and productions as you sample the wine, followed by a delicious lunch.
Venture through Naples' historic city centre (UNESCO) overflowing with local life and eccentric monuments.
Explore a sfusato lemon grove and hike the Amalfi Coast's ancient Path of Lemons.
Make the most of a free afternoon in the popular resort town of Positano.
IncludedZoom through Ostuni like a local - in the backseat of a 3-wheeled Ape Calessino car.
Experience the Italian landscape like never before and spend 2 nights in a unique cave-dwelling accommodation.
Impact Moment: Discover traditional Neapolitan songs and music during a private performance at a local social enterprise.
IncludedSample wines just outside of Pompeii, created from the fertile volcanic countryside.
Make your way through Lecce's city centre with a multi-stop dinner.
Gaze out at the deep blue Bay of Naples and looming Mt. Vesuvius as you dine on regional specialties.
Included
Pre Night: Royal Continental Hotel
From $175 per night
Nights 1-2
Nights 3-6
Nights 7-8
Nights 9-10
Nights 11-12
Live, Unedited, & Independent Traveler Reviews
Rating
Guaranteed
Sold Out
Special Event |
|
Double Single |
|
Special Event |
Not seeing the date you want? We can help!
Call our Customer Care Team to inquire about dates beyond what's currently listed and to make an advanced reservation. You can find our full terms and conditions here.
By filling out this form, you are giving us your express permission to have a Collette Expert call or email you.
Once you've found the perfect Collette tour, your local travel agent can assist you in making reservations. To find a preferred travel agent in your area, please enter your 6-digit postal code, then click Search.
Enter a Whole or Partial Postal Code
(Please note: entering a partial POSTAL CODE will expand the search criteria and possibly return many results.)
We really value your feedback, please be open an honest. Tell us where we can improve, how we can get better. This feedback is anonymous, but if you would like us to get in touch with you regarding an issue provide your email address as part of your feedback and we will get right back to you.
By filling out this form, you are giving us your express permission to have a Collette Expert call or email you.