Typical itinerary

1st day: Sorrento
Arrive in Sorrento. Italian Dinner at the hotel & overnight at 4 Star Grand Hotel Vesuvio or Similar

2nd day: Sorrento - Optionals: Capri, Amalfi
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at Leisure & Lunch at Leisure. Enjoy a day by the pool and exploring the small streets of the old town of Sorrento. Alternatively you can also book an optional excursion to Capri or the Amalfi Drive (not include in the package). Overnight & dinner at the hotel.

3rd day: Avellino, Bari, Selva di Fasano
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure in the morning for Apulia driving across the countryside of the Italian Peninsula. Stop in Avellino for a visit of the famous vineyards and wine cellars of Mastroberardino. Continue into Bari the second most important city in Southern Italy and capital of Apulia. Visit to the Basilica of St. Nicholas and Cathedral of St.Sebino. Free time for lunch. Continue to our hotel where we will be staying for the next 3 nights. Estimated arrival in the late afternoon. Overnight & dinner at h hotel.

4th day: Selva di Fasano, Castellana Grottoes, Alberobello.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for a morning visit of the Castellana grottoes the largest and most spectacular cave system in Europe. In the afternoon guided visit of Alberobello and its picturesque trulli houses. Free time for lunch. A chance to shop for typical Apulian products and souvenirs and time at leisure to explore this ancient civilization. Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

5th day: Selva di Fasano
Breakfast and day totally free at leisure. Optional excursions are available (not included in the package). Enjoy this free day, relax by the pool or the beach. Alternatively you can also book an optional excursion to visit to the so called white city of Ostuni, and Lecce known as the "Florence of Southern Italy" without any doubt onr of the most interesting Baroque architectural cities in the world. Overnight & dinner at the hotel.

6th day: Metaponto; Sila, San Giovanni in Fiore
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Calabria crossing the heel of Italy towards Taranto and following the arch of the Italian Boot. Stop at Metaponto one of the most important cities of Magna Grecia. Continue the journey along the coast of Ionian Sea before turning inland to a visit of the Sila National Park ­ one of the most beautiful parks covered in pine, beech, oak and chestnut forests. Overnight and dinner at the 3 Star Hotel Morgana or similar.

7th day: Cosenza, Tropea, Reggio Calabria, Villa San Giovanni
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Cosenza enjoying a panoramic drive along the Calabrian coast direction Reggio Calabria ­ capital of the omonimous region. On route stop for lunch at leisure at the seaside resort of Tropea. Whilst in Reggio Calabria   we visit the National Archeological Museum and the famous Bronze of Riace statues. Dinner and overnight in villa San Giovanni at the 4 Star Grand Hotel De La Ville or similar.

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EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS:
Sorrento: Wander through the cobbled streets in search of handicrafts.
Avellino: Visit the wine cellars of Mastrobernardino
Bari: See the Basilica of St. Nicholas & Cathedral of St.Sebino
Castellana: Guided Visit of the Caves ­ largest & most spectacular in Italy.
Alberobello: Discover the unique architecture of Apulian Trulli houses.
Metaponto: See one of the most important cities in "Magna Grecia"
Sila National Park: Explore one of Italyıs most beautiful natural reserves
Cosenza: Visit the beautiful historic centre of Calbria's cultural city.
Reggio Calabria: See the famous Bronze of Riace Statues

UNBEATABLE FEATURES OF THIS TOUR
Accommodation at quality 4 & 3 star hotels Buffet breakfast daily
Seven Dinners in Hotel
Entrance Fees to Caves of Castellano & N. Archaelogical Museum.
Sightseeing excursions with professional English speaking guide as indicated in the itinerary
Tour Leader escort throughout the tour
Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
Service charges and local taxes included

SCENIC DRIVES ON:
The magnificent Amalfi Coast drive
The contrasting Campanian and Apulian countrysides
The characteristic plains ad olive groves of Apulia
The unspoiled Calabrian coastline
The scenic mountains of Calabria region

HOTELS FOR THIS TOUR:
In Sorrento: Grand Hotel Vesuvio or similar
In Apulia: Sierra Silvana or similar
In Calabria: Hotel Magara & Grand Hotel De La Ville

2007 DEPARTURE CALENDAR:
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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

7 nights accommodations

Breakfast and dinner daily

4 cooking classes

Wine tasting

Field trip to pasta and mozzarella cheese factories

Limoncello tasting

Sightseeing tours of Amalfi, Ravello, Cetara, Vietri sul Mare and Positano

Farewell dinner celebration

Airport transfer on arrival, time set by Gabriele's Travels to Italy

Transportation throughout the tour as per itinerary

Bilingual tour manager/guide

All local taxes and charges

PACKAGE PRICE $2148 per person double occupancy
Single room occupancy $2716
Triple room occupancy $1983

We reserve the right to cancel any tour due to lack of participants or for circumstances beyond our control. In this case, a full refund of all payments will be made. Prices listed are based on tariffs and exchange rates at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice, availability and confirmation.

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Tour Code AC05

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