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Best of Southern Italy: Rome, Bari, Amalfi

12 days5 cities
Italy1 country
Tour rating: 4.86 / 5, Based on 299 Reviews
Private tour to Italy

Discover the treasures of Southern Italy with our custom-made private tour. Begin in Eternal Rome and spend time exploring Vatican City. Continue west to incredible towns from maze-like Bari to gorgeous Alberobello and Matera. Then on to the colorful Amalfi Coast and Sorrento highlights before the grand tour finale in Naples and ancient Pompeii.

12 days5 cities
Italy1 country
From
 $4,095 
Rome, Italy
4
days
Italy

The capital of Italy, Rome, obtains an unrivaled and unfathomable collection of historical treasures. This safe and welcoming region one of the most popular tourist destinations around the globe.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
1
day
Arrival to Rome

Welcome to Rome - one of the most charming and heritage-rich cities of Italy. Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver at the airport, who transfers you to the hotel for the check-in.

The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.

No meals included.

2
day
Highlights of Rome

After breakfast in your hotel, you meet with your private guide and have a transfer to the very heart of Rome. Today you discover the famous ancient treasures of the Eternal City.


You see the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers, as well as witness the masterpieces by Bernini, Borromini, and many others.



After the tour, your guide takes you back to the hotel and you have the evening at leisure.

Breakfast is included.

3
day
Vatican Sightseeing

In the morning after breakfast, you meet your guide and walk to a walled enclave and the world’s smallest independent state - Vatican*. When inside the Vatican, you visit private apartments of Julius II, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of Candelabra.


Next, you proceed to the Sistine Chapel, where you have enough time to admire Michelangelo's famous frescoes and learn about the intense relationship between Pope Julius II and Michelangelo that drove the artist to create the greatest work of art the world has ever known.


After a coffee break, your tour continues in the vast open spaces of St. Peter’s Basilica where you see a stunning Pieta - a world-famous work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo, and Bernini's impressive Papal Canopy, a legacy left to the Basilica by the Barberini family.


The ending point of your tour is in St. Peter’s Square, where you can admire Michelangelo's Dome and the gorgeous colonnades designed by Bernini. 


After the tour of the Vatican, you enjoy a leisurely walk to the hotel with your guide and have a photo stop at the legendary Castel Sant'Angelo, built originally as a mausoleum, and then used by the popes as a fortress, refuge and a prison.

Upon your return to the hotel, you have the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Rome on your own.


Please note: Please note: the Vatican is a sacred religious site thus the dress code for visiting it is applied just as when you visit any church in Italy: no shorts – no uncovered knees and shoulders, no backpacks. Due to religious services St. Peter’s Basilica may be spontaneously closed, thus entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may not be guaranteed.

Breakfast is included.

4
day
Discovering Ancient Rome & Train to Bari

After a delicious breakfast at the Rome hotel, you check out and meet your guide to discover the famous ancient treasures of the Eternal City on a walking tour.

Your first stop today is the iconic Roman Forum, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. Dating back to the 3rd century A.D., the landmark served as the key political and ritual center of ancient Rome.

Today you can see columns and remains of ancient temples, arches, and buildings, such as the Temple of Caesar and the Arch of Septimius Severus, as well as the adjacent Palatine Hill, which was the site of the city’s first settlements.

The next place you discover today is Rome's hallmark site - the Colosseum. Originally known by the name of Flavius amphitheater, it was the biggest and most imposing building of its kind in the Roman world, designed as an arena for the fights of Roman gladiators and could hold up to 70 thousand spectators.

After the tour your driver takes you to the railway station for a comfortable 4-hour railway ride across Southern Italy to the picturesque coastal town Bari.

Upon arrival, your driver picks you up at the railway station and transfers you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Hotel Dei Mellini, Rome
classic
$

Set within a walking distance from Saint Peter’s Square, the beautiful hotel is housed in a 19th-century building.

train
Rome
Bari
4 hrs

Traveling by train is one of the easiest and most comfortable ways to travel around Italy. The trains across the country are fast and provide with all the necessary amenities, such as air conditioning, storage compartments and power sockets for your convenience. 

Bari, Italy
1
day
Italy

Bari is a historic Italian city set on the shores of the Adriatic Sea and is noted for its well-preserved old town.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
5
day
Bari City Tour

Following breakfast at your hotel, you meet your guide and enjoy a 3-hour private guided city tour of Bari.

Bari is a sparkling resort town with a lovely historic center. During the tour you stroll the maze-like Bari Vecchia - medieval heart of the city and see its major attractions including the 11th-century Basilica di San Nicola. You enjoy views of Piazza Mercantile, Piazza Ferrarese and enter the medieval Castello Svevo. You can also make a stop for a cold lemonade or iced coffee at one of the many sidewalk cafes.

After the tour you return to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.

  • Optional tour: Tour to Trani, Italy
    Located outside of Bari, Trani attracts visitors with its lovely marina, bold Norman cathedral and piazza overlooking the sea. See the city's main landmark - the medieval Castel del Monte (Unesco World Heritage) and the amazing old town of Trani, often referred to as the 'Pearl of Puglia'.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Bari Palace Hotel, Bari

The Bari Palace Hotel is a great place to stay during your grand Bari adventure. The property is set right in the city center and provides comfortable well-furnished guestrooms as well as an excellent on-site dining option, the Murat Restaurant, offering a nice variety of local and international dishes.

car
Bari
Matera
50 min

A comfortable car ride with a driver is a great option to get to the Italian city of Matera, known as the cave city. On your way there, you will pass numerous beautiful landscapes and small Italian villages.

Matera, Italy Gallery
2
days
Italy

The Southern Italian city Matera is a one-of-a-kind cave town with famous Sassi di Matera cave dwellings.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
6
day
Trip to Alberobello

In the morning after breakfast at your Bari hotel, you check-out. Your driver transfers you to the fascinating countryside town Alberobello.

Alberobello is a charming city famous for its unique beehive-shaped houses which were built by peasants in the mid-14th century under the rule of the Earls of Conversano. Constructed out of limestone found in the soil or in caves, the whitewashed cone-shaped dwellings are now UNESCO-listed treasures.

Together with your guide, you enjoy the views of Basilica Santi Medici and enter one of Alberobello's ‘trulli’ houses built from traditional Apulian stone. You then get a unique chance to indulge into the local experience with local products and wine tasting. Sip on glasses of Puglian wine, and learn about the local grapes as you drink.

After the sightseeing tour, your driver transfers you to Matera. Upon arrival you check-in your hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Breakfast is included.

7
day
Matera Tour

After breakfast in your hotel, you meet your private guide, who takes you on a comprehensive private sightseeing tour around Matera.

Together with your guide you visit the UNESCO-listed World Heritage ancient cave dwellings called Sassi di Matera. You wander the lanes alongside the picturesque cave-filled cliffs and learn the history of this fascinating place. During the tour you also explore the city's fascinating architecture, pay a visit to the Casa Grotta Museum that shows a traditional cave dwelling, and enjoy a stroll through its baroque area.

After the tour your return to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Palazzo Viceconte Hotel, Matera

If you are looking for a property, offering fantastic views, take a closer look at the grand Palazzo Viceconte Hotel. Overlooking the ancient Sassi of Matera, the hotel boasts comfortable guestrooms with en-suite bathrooms and great in-house facilities.

car
Matera
Sorrento
3 hr 10 min

Enjoy the scenic views of Southern Italy as your personal driver takes your from Matera to Sorrento. On your way, you’ll pass several authentic Italian cities and numerous beautiful landscapes. 

Sorrento, Italy
2
days
Italy

Situated on the shores of the Bay of Naples, Sorrento is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful colorful places both in the Amalfi Coast region and in Italy.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
8
day
Transfer to Amalfi & Coastal Exploration of Amalfi

Following breakfast in your Matera hotel you check-out and your private driver takes you to Amalfi. When you arrive in the Amalfi coast you meet your private guide and start the scenic sightseeing tour through the coastline.

Today you get to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Amalfi Coast and the surrounding area. You also discover the picturesque towns of Positano and Amalfi from a local perspective and take in the local history and culture. During the tour, you enter to the Cloister of Paradise, an open-air cloister which presents an influence which both Arabs and Romans had on Amaili.

After the tour you are transferred to the hotel on the Amalfi Coast (or Sorrento) for check-in.

Breakfast is included.

9
day
Free Day in Sorrento

Today following breakfast at your hotel you have a free day to continue enjoying fascinating Sorrento at your leisure. You can join one of our carefully planned optional tours.

  • Optional tour: Trip to Capri Island
    Cruise along the Sorrento coast, before crossing to Capri to marvel at some of the most dramatic rock formations. Navigate your way to Faraglioni to see the unique caves and grottoes of the White, Blue, and Green Grotto, each illuminated in different colors by the reflection of the sunlight hitting the seawater.
     
  • Optional tour: Gastronomic Tour, Sorrento
    Mozzarella, Pizza, Ice cream, Baba and other local cakes…Wine & Limoncello! These are just some of the local delights that you will get to try on the Gastronomic tour of the area. Spend 8 hours learning about the local gastronomic traditions and history. A must for all food lovers!

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Hotel Plaza, Sorrento

The beautiful Hotel Plaza is set near the Piazza Tasso and offers spacious air-conditioned guestrooms, equipped with flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests are invited to take advantage of the hotel’s swimming pool, several restaurants, and the Plaza Cafe.

car
Sorrento
Naples
50 min

Taking a car is definitely one of the most convenient ways to travel through Italy. Relax and enjoy the breathtaking views while one of our experienced drivers takes you on a memorable journey through Italy's countryside.

 

Naples, Italy
3
days
Italy

The third largest city in Italy, Naples is a truly epic tourist destination. Having been a sight of fierce battles and historic events, Napoli, Italy has gained a plethora of unique sights that attract people from all over the world.

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Hotel
Day-by-day program
10
day
Pompeii Day-trip

Following breakfast in your Sorrento hotel you check-out, meet your private guide and driver and start an exciting tour to the ancient city of Pompeii.

Set near the foot of a picturesque mountain are the archaeological sites of Pompeii, one of the greatest and richest cities of the Roman age that was tragically completely destroyed in 79 AD as a result of the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Today you see the excavated finds of the remnants of this ancient city, buried alive under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash almost 2000 years ago.

During the tour of this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site you see artifacts, city walls, the Pompeii amphitheater and other almost perfectly preserved objects that give a detailed insight into the life of the city.

After the tour you are transferred to your centrally-located hotel in Naples and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast is included.

11
day
Naples City Tour

Following breakfast your private guide takes you on a touring program around the best sights of charming Naples, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Its towering palaces, narrow streets, ancient churches and underground passages dating to different time periods are making Naples city center probably the most unchanged one in Europe.

Start your tour in the Monumental Area of the city and see Plebiscito Square, Galleria Umberto I, San Carlo Opera House and the Royal Palace of Naples (from outside). Proceed to the UNESCO-listed historic center of Naples. Walk along Via San Gregorio Armeno, the crib-alley with the shops exclusively dedicated to the famous Neapolitan Crib, and see the churches of Gesù Nuovo and Santa Chiara. The highlight of the tour is a visit to Sansevero Chapel Museum to admire the masterpieces of the world artistic heritage.

Why not to get acquainted with the culture of Neapolitan street food in the city that booasts to be the motherland of pizza? You can choose to try fried pizza or neopolitan cuoppo with fried fish. Sfogliatella pastry - the most famous neapolitan pastry - is naturally in the tasting too!

You then continue to the Dante Metro Station which features modern installations by internationally renowned artists. You ride one stop and arrive at the Toledo Metro Art Station, designed around the themes of light and water. Built at 50 m (164 ft) deep, the station extends below the ground water. After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast is included.

12
day
Departure

This is the final day of your amazing tour in Italy! After breakfast your driver meets you at the hotel lobby and takes you to Naples airport or Naples train station. We wish you a safe flight home and hope to work on your future vacations!

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Hotel Royal Continental, Naples

Situated in a quiet neighborhood not far from Naples' center, The Royal Continent Hotel invites guests to enjoy a seasonal rooftop pool as well as the stunning panoramas across the Gulf of Naples.

What's included

  • Accommodation at remarkable centrally located 4-star hotels in Rome, Bari, Matera, Amalfi Coast (or Sorrento) & Naples;
  • Delicious breakfasts at your hotels;
  • All land transportation according to the itinerary with private drivers;
  • 1st class railway tickets Rome - Bari;
  • Sightseeing tours with private professional English-speaking guides;
  • Private driver airport/railway station transfers;
  • Entrances to Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Castello Svevo, Trullo Sovrano, Cave Church, Casa Grotta Museum, Cloister Amalfi & Sansevero Chaper Museum;
  • Wine tasting in Alberobello;
  • Support line during the trip.

Note: we include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.

Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses, as well as all tourist fees & taxes.

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Tour Highlights

  • Fully tailor-made program according to your interest;
  • Your own professional local guides and drivers;
  • Full flexibility of hotel options;
  • Comprehensive city tour of Rome with guided tours inside Colosseum and Vatican City;
  • Guided tour to the Capello Sansevero, also known as Alchemical Chapel, with world-famous veiled sculptures;
  • Guided tour to the famous Pompeii - a town destroyed and preserved at the same time by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius;
  • Scenic sightseeing tour along the Amalfi coastline including Positano and Amalfi;
  • Tour to one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world - Matera and UNESCO World Heritage Site - town Alberobello;

What To Know

  • You can expect to find some shops and restaurants closed from 1-4 p.m. as it is "Riposo" time, Italy’s midday siesta. Most places will be also closed on Sundays
  • Most restaurants won’t open until 7 p.m. or later
  • Tipping in restaurants is included in the bill, the cover charge is called ”coperto”. A charge from $1 to $3 will be noted on the menu
  • Make sure you have coins, in Italy you will be typically charged from 1 to 2 Euros to enter a public restroom