A Private Luxury 15 Day Tour of the Amalfi Coast, Puglia and Sicily

FULL DAY PRIVATE BOAT AND SKIPPER TO ISLAND OF CAPRI INCLUDING GUIDE ON CAPRI WITH SNACKS/DRINKS ON BOARD

This morning you will be escorted to the pier to board your private boat charter for the day.  The Gozo Sorrentino boat is the perfect vessel for you to enjoy a day trip to the Island of Capri.  The services include a professional skipper, drinks and snacks on board, beach towels and all necessary fees to dock at marina Piccola on Capri.  We also include the services of an expert guide to accompany you and to inform you about the Island.  You will have the option on your tour around the island to go into the Blue Caves.

Capri, an island in Italy’s Bay of Naples, is famed for its rugged landscape, upscale hotels and shopping, from designer fashions to limoncello and handmade leather sandals. One of its best-known natural sites is the Blue Grotto, a dark cavern where the sea glows electric blue, the result of sunlight passing through an underwater cave.

FREE TIME IN SORRENTO AND A SCHEDULED PIZZA MAKING CLASS

Most of today is free for you to enjoy the hotel and its facilities and the town of Sorrento.  In the afternoon, we include a short transfer to Fattoria Terranova for a scheduled small group Pizza making Class (duration 2.5 hours approximately). Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel and the rest of the evening is at leisure.

Pizza making Class: You will learn the secrets to make an authentic Neapolitan Pizza. From how to have the best pizza-dough to making your great Pizza in a wood-fired oven. You will receive an apron, then together with our pizza chef you will learn how to prepare the pizza dough with your own hands, using creativity to top it, bake it and finally taste your masterpiece. Also included assorted appetizers made from our local products and vegetables, dessert, limoncello, water and a glass of house wine. Round trip transfers from and to your hotel to the venue are included.

PRIVATE FULL DAY AMALFI COAST TOUR WITH DRIVER

This morning meet with your driver and expert local guide in the lobby for a full day of private touring along the Amalfi Coast to see the villages of Positano and Amalfi. See this stunning region at your own pace making stops in the most beautiful villages in Southern Italy. Get a true taste of the region’s rich history, architecture, cuisine and more. Amalfi’s typically Mediterranean architecture, made up of lanes and characteristic white houses piled one upon the other, makes it one of Italy’s most famous resorts. In the late afternoon you will return to the hotel for an evening at your leisure. 

FULL DAY FROM SORRENTO TO OSTUNI VIA MATERA FOR GUIDED TOUR AND LUNCH

This morning you will check out of your hotel and a local porter will assist with your luggage to the nearest driver meeting point. Depart Positano and travel to the town of Matera where you can enjoy some time for an optional lunch before meeting with a local English speaking guide for a walking tour including entrance fees to the cave houses. You will depart Matera and travel to Ostuni where you will check in to your hotel. The evening is at leisure.

Puglia, a southern region forming the heel of Italy’s “boot,” is known for its whitewashed hill towns, centuries-old farmland and hundreds of kilometers of Mediterranean coastline. Capital Bari is a vibrant port and university town, while Lecce is known as “Florence of the South” for its baroque architecture. Alberobello and the Itria Valley are home to “trulli,” stone huts with distinctive conical roofs.

Matera is a city on a rocky outcrop in the region of Basilicata, in southern Italy. It includes the Sassi area, a complex of cave dwellings carved into the mountainside. Evacuated in 1952 due to poor living conditions, the Sassi now houses museums like the Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario, with period furniture and artisan tools. Nearby rock churches include St. Lucia alle Malve, with 13th-century frescoes.

Ostuni is a city in Italy’s Apulia region that's known for its whitewashed old town. Ostuni Cathedral combines Gothic, Romanesque and Byzantine elements, while the arched Porta San Demetrio is one of 2 remaining medieval gates. The Civic Museum and Archaeological Park houses Ostuni, the skeleton of a woman from Paleolithic times.

Paragon 700: Largo Michele Ayroldi Carissimo, 14, Ostuni BR

4 nights at Paragon 700 in a Suite inclusive of breakfast

Nestled in the enchanting setting of Ostuni, Palazzo Rosso stands as a symbol of elegance and tradition in the White City. Once the residence of Ostuni’s first mayor, Don Paolo Tanzarella, its walls tell centuries of local history and culture. Located just steps away from the picturesque Villa Comunale park, this stone building has always been the vibrant heart of city life. Today, Palazzo Rosso is a boutique hotel with a spa, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the authentic soul of Ostuni.

FREE MORNING IN OSTUNI AND AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO LECCE

Take some time today to relax and explore the wonderful town of Ostuni and enjoy a leisurely lunch. This afternoon, meet with your private driver for a tour south to the town of Lecce where we include a private guided tour and tasting of some local delicacies.  There will be time to wander through the street of Lecce and in the evening return to your hotel in Ostuni.

Lecce is a city in Italy’s southern Apulia region. It's known for its baroque buildings. In the central Piazza del Duomo, the Cattedrale di Lecce has a double facade and a bell tower. The Basilica di Santa Croce features sculptures and a rose window. Nearby are the Sant’Oronzo Column, a Roman column topped with a bronze statue of the city’s patron saint, and the sunken Roman amphitheater.

FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR WITH FOOD TASTINGS AND ALBEROBELLO GUIDED TOUR

We include another day with a local English-speaking guide and vehicle. This morning, you will be collected from your hotel and travel to a local cheese farm where you will learn how mozzarella cheese is made - from the stables to the tasting room. You will enjoy tasting a selection of fresh and mature cheeses and other local products such as cold meats and focaccia bread. Afterwards, you will travel to a traditional frantoio where you will see a traditional mill with a newer style cold press. You will have the opportunity to taste five different extra virgin olive oils. Later you will take a guided walk around the trulli town of Alberobello before returning to your hotel.  

The southern Italian region of Puglia is symbolized by its white-tipped, cone-shaped trulli houses—and Alberobello, where more than a thousand UNESCO-listed trulli can be found, is the perfect place to discover them. Alberobello is a fairytale place, a little gem nestled in the Itria Valley between the Apulian provinces of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto.

PRIVATE DAY TOUR TO BARI AND POLIGNANO A MARE WITH CATAMARAN CRUISE

This morning, you will meet with a local English-speaking guide and vehicle for a full day of local touring to explore the region further. Travel to Bari where you will enjoy a guided walking tour before you continue to Polignano a Mare. Enjoy a short orientation tour before you board a catamaran for a private 3-hour boat trip along the coast of Polignano a Mare which will include a light lunch on board. Return to your hotel in the early evening.

Bari is a port city on the Adriatic Sea, and the capital of southern Italy’s Puglia region. Its maze-like old town, Barivecchia, occupies a headland between 2 harbours. Surrounded by narrow streets, the 11th-century Basilica di San Nicola, a key pilgrimage site, holds some of St. Nicholas’ remains. To the south, the Murat quarter has stately 19th-century architecture, a promenade and pedestrianized shopping areas.

Polignano a Mare is a town on Italy’s southern Adriatic coast. It’s known for beaches like the white-pebble Lama Monachile, also known as Cala Porto, which is bordered by a Roman bridge. The Ponte dei Lapilli is a cove nestled at the bottom of a cliff.

PRIVATE TRANSFER TO BARI AIRPORT & TRANSFER FROM CATANIA AIRPORT TO TAORMINA

Please be ready in the lobby to meet a local driver for a private transfer to Bari airport to catch your independently booked flight to Catania Airport. You will be met on arrival at Catania Airport by a driver guide holding a sign with your name on it and privately transferred to your hotel in Taormina. The rest of the day is free to settle in and relax.

Spectacularly perched on the side of a mountain, Taormina is one of Sicily's most popular summer destinations, a chic resort town popular with holidaying high-rollers and those wanting a taste of Sicilian dolce vita.

Grand Hotel San Pietro: Via Luigi Pirandello, 50, 98039, Taormina

2 nights at Grand Hotel San Pietro in a Premium Terrace Junior Suite inclusive of breakfast

A finely restored early 1900s villa, today it is a refined 63-room Boutique Hotel that stands out for its timeless, retro elegance and the classic design of its furnishings. Suspended between sky and sea, in a in a strategic position from which it dominates Taormina, the Grand Hotel San Pietro offers the privilege of an enchanting view of the Ionian Sea, surrounded by the enigmatic majesty of Etna, the poetry of Isola Bella and its cobalt tale, the Blue Grotto.

A PRIVATE DAY TOUR TO MOUNT ETNA

Today you will enjoy a guided tour to Mount Etna. You will meet with an English-speaking driver in a luxury vehicle and travel to the Mount Etna crater line at 2000m. There will be an included stop for lunch and wine tasting on the slopes of Mount Etna before returning to your hotel in the early afternoon.

PRIVATE DAY TOUR FROM TAORMINA TO PALERMO VIA AGRIGENTO & VALLEY OF TEMPLES

Depart Taormina with a local driver and luxury vehicle and travel to Agrigento & the Valley of the Temples for some time to explore. Continue to Palermo where you will be dropped at your hotel in the early afternoon. 

Running through Agrigento's medieval core is Via Atenea, an attractive strip lined with smart shops, trattorias and bars. Narrow alleyways wind upwards off the main street, past tightly packed palazzi (mansions) interspersed with historic churches. A good range of restaurants, cafes and accommodation make the town an excellent base to explore the nearby Valley of the Temples and good beaches further west along the coast. Situated about 3km below the modern city of Agrigento, the Unesco-listed Valley of the Temples is one of the most mesmerising sites in the Mediterranean, boasting the best-preserved Doric temples outside Greece. On the travel radar since Goethe sang their praises in the 18th century, the temples now constitute Sicily's single biggest tourist site, with more than 600,000 visitors a year. As impressive as the temples are, what you see today are mere vestiges of the ancient city of Akragas, which was once the fourth-largest city in the known world.

Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vucciria, near the port.

Hotel Rocco Forte Villa Igiea: Via Belmonte, 43, Palermo, 90142

3 nights at Hotel Rocco Forte Villa Igiea in a Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast

On the coast of Palermo and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this upscale 5* hotel is 4 km from both the opulent Teatro Massimo and the Gothic Palazzo Abatellis.

FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR TO PALERMO, MONREALE, CORLEONE & MILICA ALTAVILLA

Today, we include the services of a driver and luxury vehicle and an expert English-speaking guide for local touring which will include stops at the towns of Monreale, Corleone, Milica Alta Villabefore returning to your hotel in Palermo in the afternoon.

Monreale is a town and commune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, in Sicily, southern Italy. It is located on the slope of Monte Caputo, overlooking the very fertile valley called "La Conca d'oro", a production area of orange, oliveand almond trees, the produce of which is exported in large quantities.

Corleone: Several mafia bosses have come from Corleone. It is also the birthplace of several fictional characters in 'The Godfather'. The local mafia clan, the Corleonesi, led the Mafia in the 1980's and 1990's and were the mostviolent and ruthless group ever to take control of the organisation.

FREE DAY IN PALERMO

A free day today to relax and explore Palermo, the hotel and the facilities. Your hotel concierge team can assist with recommendations and any reservations.

PRIVATE TRANSFER TO PALERMO AIRPORT, TRANSFER FROM NAPLES AIRPORT TO HOTEL 

Upon arrival at Naples airport and exiting the baggage claim area, you will be met by your driver holding a sign with your name on it and escorted to a luxury vehicle, then transferred into Naples city where you will check in to your hotel.

Naples is the regional capital of Campania and the third-largest city of Italy, after Rome and Milan. Naples' historic city centre is the largest in Europe and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A wide range of culturally and historically significant sites are nearby, including the Palace of Caserta and the Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.  

Romeo Hotel: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 45, 80133 Napoli

Overnight at Romeo Hotel in a Deluxe Harbour View Room inclusive of breakfast

Designed by the famous Japanese architect Kenzo Tange & Associates from Tokyo, Romeo hotel is the perfect balance of modern design, contemporary art and antiques expressed in the highest quality “Made in Italy”. 79 luxury accommodations, an amazing rooftop pool and a 10,000 sq ft luxury SPA, for a memorable experience of luxury and bliss. Romeo hotel’s gastronomic offer includes a refined Lobby Bar and the Michelin Star awarded gourmet restaurant Il Comandante on the 10th floor. An authentic luxury experience.

PRIVATE DEPARTURE TRANSFER TO NAPLES AIRPORT

This morning you will be met by your driver and escorted to a luxury vehicle for a private transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

We simply want you to focus on having an incredible time. It’s that simple.

All our suggested tours are created by locals, using years of country knowledge. It’s your tour though. That’s why any of our itineraries can be tailored to exactly suit your needs. And that might mean fitting it to your budget. Do you have a particular destination in mind, We can include any specific request, so please ask.

Please note that we can also use some or all 4-star hotels in great locations. We can adjust services to meet your wish list, your requirements and your budget.

The Cost for this Wonderful Private Tour to Italy as shown online based on 2 Guests sharing a room ranges from EURO €15,995 - €19,975 per person sharing.

Utilising wonderful 4-star hotels in great locations, the price range will be from EURO €12995 - €13995

Please see below for complete list of included services.

Accommodation is included for 7 nights at the following hotels including breakfast.

Accommodation

Nts        City         Hotel - Room Type

4           Sorrento   Grand Hotel Ambasciatori - Prestige Sea View 

4           Ostuni       Paragon 700 - Suite

2           Taormina  Grand Hotel San Pietro - Premium Junior Suite

3           Palermo    Hotel Rocco Forte Villa Igiea - Deluxe Room

1           Naples       Romeo Hotel - Deluxe Harbour View Room

Transport (Private services throughout)

• Private Transfer Naples Rail via Pompeii to Sorrento
• Private Full Day Amalfi Coast Tour with Driver
• Full Day from Positano to Ostuni via Matera for Guided Tour and lunch
• Free Morning in Ostuni and Afternoon Excursion to Lecce
• Full day including food tastings and Alberobello guided tour   
• Local Touring to Bari Polignano a Mare with Catamaran Cruise
• Private Transfer to Bari Airport
• Private Transfer Catania Airport to Taormina   
• Full Day Tour to Mount Etna      
• Taormina to Palermo via Agrigento & Valley of Temples
• Full Day Touring Palermo, Monreale, Corleone & Milica Altavilla
• Private Transfer to Palermo Airport
• Private Transfer Naples Airport to Naples Hotel
• Private Departure Transfer to Naples Airport   

Services

• Full day private boat and skipper to Island of Capri including guide on Capri with snacks/drinks on board - Private Service
• Small Group Pizza making Class in Sorrento with Round Trip Transfers - Group Activity

We also include hotel taxes and fees, (please note that city tax is payable locally) communication costs and the help of our local travel experts throughout your trip; 24/7.

What's Not Included

• Your flights to and from Europe
• Gratuities and tips to driver-guides and local guides
• Anything that we’ve not mentioned above

BOOKING: The proposal is subject to availability and subject to our terms and conditions available on request. To book we require a 30% deposit which is non-refundable as required to pre-book all services.  We accept payments by credit card or by bank transfer. The balance of your trip would be due 60 days prior to travel.