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Italy: Amalfi Coast to Puglia

14 DAYS
$5,399 pp*
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Stray off the beaten path and explore a new side to the Italy you know and love. Sample wines created from the rich volcanic soil just outside of Pompeii. Soak up the sun with a free afternoon in Positano, home to colorful 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 trullo 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.

Your Tour Includes
  • 5 Handpicked Accommodations
  • 19 Meals
  • 2 Choice on Tour Options
Included Highlights
  • Naples
  • Pompeii
  • Wine Tasting
  • Minori

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Your Tour at a Glance

Stay

14 Days

13 Nights


Meals

19 Meals

12 Breakfasts

2 Lunches

5 Dinners


Activity

3 - Active

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Hotel Villa Romana

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Locanda di San Martino

Nights 7-8

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Grand Hotel di Lecce

Nights 9-10

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Trulli Holiday Albergo Diffuso

Nights 11-12

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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    Met the most wonderful people
    Linda Patten
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Everything was great. Very good accommodations and planned outings were very enjoyable. Tour gave some wonderful insights into Italian history that we didn't know about.
    Michael Della Posta
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Everything was wonderful. We got to see sights that wind did not know about. the tour director/manager was very helpful and her knowledge of the varies sights helped us enjoy the tour. I would recommend this tour to my friends.
    Mary Della Posta
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    All hotels were great and their locations were in middle of everything . The pace of the tour was good. Enough free time. Both our tour manager and driver were excellent. I loved 4 nights in minori. Matera was incredible, my favorite.also loved amalfi and otrano. I Martina musso was exceptional and really made the tour.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Well organised - good quality, awesome tour manager, small group.
    Roy & Lynn Harvey
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    The Explorations tour let me experience some towns and activities I wouldn’t have done on a larger tour or on my own.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    very nice of people very well organized sights were outstanding hotels were very nice included meals were very good
    Joseph Marino
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  • Trip Rating:
    3star
    There issues on this tour that made it not merit 4 or 5 stars. The dinners that were provided by Collette were mediocre at best there were days where we were left to our own devices for too long. Certain visits weren’t worth it like Alberolbello which was a tourist trap.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    It will be hard to top this trip...people, places, and tour director were outstanding.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Everything was beautiful, well planned & lots of variety.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Great places. Tour guide was perfect
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Much more than I had expected
    Robert Larson
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Excellent accommodations, knowledgeable guide
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    This was our first trip with Collette Everything exceed our expectations Our tour guide Paolo was exceptional. he even arranged transportation for us to the train station at 4:30 am and was there when the driver arrived to make sure we got off without a problem. Our favorite feature of the trip was all the allotted free time we had. Every day in every city we had hours to ourselves. Something we have not experienced with our tour companies We will definitely travel with Collette in the future.
    Anthony Sperduti
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    I had a medical emergency during the tour. Paolo Naldi our tour manager went above and beyond trying to make me as comfortable as possible. He continued to follow up on my well being even after I had left the tour. He was very knowledgeable about Southern Italy and always available during the tour if we needed anything. The Collette customer service reps answered our inquiries quickly and assisted with additional pre tour accommodations and transportation.
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    Every day was great. One suggestion would be to increase the time at Pompeii. Tour guide did not keep moving and so much was missed. Could have had a lunch break and then continue to see more. The winery could have been a stop for dinner instead. The water buffalo could have been eliminated and something better added.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    This tour was great! We especially loved the accommodations in a cave hotel in beautiful Matera and Trulli huts in Alberobello.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Too many to mention
    Elizabeth Ditrapano
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Christian went above and beyond in my opinion. Thus trip was so enjoyable because it was somewhat unique in the itinerary. Love trips that take you to unique destinations.
    Carole Sobiechowski
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    We went with 10 friends and loved it. Our guide Apollonia was top notch and our hotels were in great locations and nice. Matera is the 3rd oldest city in the world and did not disappoint We loved our hotel in Vietri and the town was charming as well. Glad we were there for 4 nights as we travelled by ferry to Amalfi and Poisitano and the highlight was spending time in Ravello which had better shopping. This tour is not for anyone with knee or hip issues as lots of stairs and uneven stone terrain. I only travel Collette’s small tours as we were 24ppl only and went to places larger groups can not Highly recommend Collette
    Lynne Kelly
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Loved visiting the Lemon orchid and lemoncello tasting. Both the wine and olive oil tastings were great too. All hotels had the best locations and 4 star properties. I like traveling with Collette’s exploration product line as we were only 24 passenger's. The thermal pools and spa in Matera were a great way to relax for the afternoon Our weather in May was perfect. Love Collette!!!!
    Keith Kelly
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    Trip was well organized. We went to smalll towns that I had never seen before. Had a great time. Highly recommend!
    Thomas Wachtstetter
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    I truly enjoyed the whole trip but what stood out the most was beautiful Ravello. I couldn't believe what I was seeing! I also enjoyed Matera and Alberbello I couldn't wait to see those places. So much history there. Loved it !
    Adriana Del Giorno
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    the highlight? The highlight was the whole trip! It was all excellent!!!
    Benedict Del Giorno
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Such unique destinations off the beaten path as well as a big city, Naples. Our tour manager was fabulous and so well-organized. Loved the pace of the trip too. I love the small-group tour. Just wish we had a few more bites in each destination.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Outstanding tour!
    Debra Walsh
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Excellent tour. Amalfi Coast, Matera and Otranto were stunning. Most memorable experience were the private concert in Napoli and the Leece dancing group.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Your tour guide/manager was the best I have ever experienced. Mauro was born for the job. I cannot recommend your tour highly enough to others. I have already told everyone in my family to take the tour. Kudos on a great job!
    Andrew Witik
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    The tour was amazing and Rosario was the greatest tour guide. Our driver, Vinchenzo was spectacular as well. Overall great experience!
    James Mcparland
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    The feeling you were part of history and nature , and the people you meet also the tour manager was great with people , caring and funny made people feel safe and comfortable
    Aline Laferriere
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    Trulli and matera
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    The tour was more than I expected. Being an historian I totally enjoyed all of the history presented. Cookie (Maria Pilar) provided me with a wealthy of information. It was a part of Italy I knew little about and learned a great deal. The sights were wonderful.
    Russell Magnaghi
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Great trip. Tour guide was great. Very busy trip. We saw a lot of the Amalfi coast and it’s highlights.
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    The Matera & Trulli accommodations were amazing. The other hotels were ok. Included meals were so-so. Too many days in Naples. Would have preferred more days in more picturesque areas.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    It was a fun experience with all the travelers in our tour group. Everybody was pleasant and nice. The tour manager was so amazing! She went above and beyond her duties to help all of us. I would definitely travel with Collette tours again. We felt very well take care of!!
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    This was a great trip. We saw and experienced things that we would not have on our own. We enjoyed our destinations as well as excursions at these destinations in addition to stops along the way to the next stay location. Our tour manager was excellent. There were no glitches and it really ran smoothly. She gave us a lot of information at every location and while on the bus to excursions and the next location - she gave 200%. She also promptly helped address any issues and concerns that came up. We would definitely be happy to be on another tour with her.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    An excellent experience all around. The small tour group combined with active tours was a great fit for us. Our tour manager, Apollonia (Flo) was very knowledgeable and attentive. The activities and impact events were well planned and unique. We really felt like we were getting a great taste of the regions. Our tour group gelled quickly and easily and was just the right size. Our driver was also excellent. The pace of the tour was just right for us with ample opportunity for exploring on our own and in small groups and being together as a whole tour. Instead of staying in hectic tourist areas such as Amalfi, we lodged in nearby quaint towns and drove or took boat shuttles into those busy areas for day trips. I especially liked Matera, Pompeii, and the towns along he Aegean sea. So beautiful and full of interesting history.
    Thomas Mariano
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Wonderful alternate cities for those who have already been to Rome/Florence/Venice. Memorable music experiences; among them Pizzica Night at a museum with tarantella performance and great food and wine, as well as a private concert.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Loved the varied locations we saw and stayed. The hotel accommodations far exceeded our expectations. Very roomy. The bus portions were not excessive and plenty of comfort stops. We loved Ravello especially, beautiful and restful. Our tour director, Savio, was wonderful. Very helpful with any issues and very knowledgeable about the areas we visited. Most local tour guides were excellent.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    It was a fantastic trip from start to finish. Our tour guide was FABULOUS and provided a lot of great insight and help. The food, the sights, the laughs made this one of the best trips ever!
    Stephen Alfieri
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Pompeii
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Trip of a lifetime! Experienced places, food, wonderful people and things I would have never dreamed of planning on my own. Absolutely magical trip!
    Nanette Gozowsky Fabrey
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    A once-in-a-lifetime experience! So many surprises and excellent locations. The best tour manager I could have asked for.
    Craig Barnes
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Loved Minori the lemon grove and being there 4 days. We felt like we were part of the town. The moving around every 2 days was not a good thing. We Loved Matera and Lecce aand Ostunia and Alberibello. Savio made the trip so special telling us where to eat and the private concert and dance! The rooms were fabulous and different and put us in the culture ….food was amazing and I can’t describe it only that the best Italian restaurant here can’t compare .however we were robbed of Positano! Why drop us off at the shopping district? It was body to body crowded. Please eliminate this and take the tour to a beautiful place in Positano! Also Pompeii ruins was too crowded but thank goodness for the winery afterwards.! a day at Ravello was beautiful. Stop the 2 days exhaustion and do 4 days at each site . The trip otherwise ( except for the awful stop selected by Collette in Positano) was unforgettable
    Joann Rude
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    J'ai beaucoup aimé tout le tour, et particulièrement Pompéi et Ravello Les concerts privés, j'ai adoré !
    Maryse Leduc
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    The entire tour covered a multitude of areas on the Amalfi Coast and the Puglia area, and we were so pleased and happy with the experience.
    Cheryl Topping
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    outstanding itinerary, Metara and Alberbello were real hidden gems!
    Stephan Martin
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Wonderful tour to some less publicized areas of Italy. Staying in Matera and a trulli house in Alberobello were wonderful surprises and the beauty of the Amalfi coast exceeded my expectations.
    Peg Martin
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Everything was wonderful. We got to see sights that wind did not know about. the tour director/manager was very helpful and her knowledge of the varies sights helped us enjoy the tour. I would recommend this tour to my friends.
    Mary Della Posta
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Everything was great. Very good accommodations and planned outings were very enjoyable. Tour gave some wonderful insights into Italian history that we didn't know about.
    Michael Della Posta
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    Met the most wonderful people
    Linda Patten
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    All hotels were great and their locations were in middle of everything . The pace of the tour was good. Enough free time. Both our tour manager and driver were excellent. I loved 4 nights in minori. Matera was incredible, my favorite.also loved amalfi and otrano. I Martina musso was exceptional and really made the tour.
Reviewed on
  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Well organised - good quality, awesome tour manager, small group.
    Roy & Lynn Harvey
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    very nice of people very well organized sights were outstanding hotels were very nice included meals were very good
    Joseph Marino
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  • Trip Rating:
    3star
    There issues on this tour that made it not merit 4 or 5 stars. The dinners that were provided by Collette were mediocre at best there were days where we were left to our own devices for too long. Certain visits weren’t worth it like Alberolbello which was a tourist trap.
Reviewed on
  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    The Explorations tour let me experience some towns and activities I wouldn’t have done on a larger tour or on my own.
Reviewed on
  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    It will be hard to top this trip...people, places, and tour director were outstanding.
Reviewed on
  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Everything was beautiful, well planned & lots of variety.
Reviewed on
  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Great places. Tour guide was perfect
Reviewed on
  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Much more than I had expected
    Robert Larson
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Excellent accommodations, knowledgeable guide
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    This was our first trip with Collette Everything exceed our expectations Our tour guide Paolo was exceptional. he even arranged transportation for us to the train station at 4:30 am and was there when the driver arrived to make sure we got off without a problem. Our favorite feature of the trip was all the allotted free time we had. Every day in every city we had hours to ourselves. Something we have not experienced with our tour companies We will definitely travel with Collette in the future.
    Anthony Sperduti
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    I had a medical emergency during the tour. Paolo Naldi our tour manager went above and beyond trying to make me as comfortable as possible. He continued to follow up on my well being even after I had left the tour. He was very knowledgeable about Southern Italy and always available during the tour if we needed anything. The Collette customer service reps answered our inquiries quickly and assisted with additional pre tour accommodations and transportation.

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