Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast April 19-29, 2017 {Capri and the Blue Grotto Pompeii Ravello and Amalfi town Venosa and Melfi Matera Locorotondo Lecce scenic, authentic Campania, Basilicata, and Puglia}
Itinerary Highlights: April 19 Fly from the US to Italy (overnight) April 20 Continue flight connection, Rome (FCO) to Brindisi in the region of Puglia April 20 22 Lecce (2 nights); Locorotondo / trulli houses April 22 24 Matera (2 nights) / Montescaglioso April 24 25 Venosa / Monticchio Lakes / Melfi (1 nights) April 25 28 Amalfi Town / Ravello / Sorrento (3 nights) April 28 29 Pompeii / Fiumicino (1 night) April 29 Fly to the US boats gathered to explore the Blue Grotto, Island of Capri
Exploration Highlights: Lecce notable architecture / historic core / Roman amphitheatre Locorotondo unique trulli stone houses / whitewashed historic core Matera stunning sassi architecture (cliff-carved homes) Monticchio Lakes region lovely natural beauty / fine wines of the Vulture area / Roman ruins at Venosa Amalfi Town / Ravello stunning setting and views / Amalfi coast Sorrento gateway to Island of Capri / the Blue Grotto / lovely cliff-top setting and ambiance Pompeii top shelf archaeological site roads less traveled the Basilicata countryside
Travel Style Highlights: small group travel limited to 8 travelers relaxed-pace approach the right balance of structured group activities and down time to enjoy on your own breakfast and one additional meal included each day backroads exploration we love to travel on the small roads that take us to authentic Italy lodging in boutique, family-owned hotels; meals at locally-owned restaurants and agriturismos the Amalfi coast
Trip Pricing Information: $3599 / person (double occupancy; single supplement, $750); price includes 9 nights lodging in Italy, all breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners, all touring / entrances, ground transportation in Italy by comfortable touring van. Hotels: Palazzo dei Dondoli, Lecce http://www.palazzodeidondoli.it/ Ai Terrazini, Matera http://www.aiterrazzini.it/ Grand Hotel Garden, Melfi area http://grandhotelgarden.com/ Hotel Palazzo Guardati, Sorrento http://www.hotelpalazzoguardati.com/ [hotel in Fiumicino TBA] Photographic Highlights: Lecce s Roman amphitheatre
the Puglia coast trulli roof-tops and whitewashed Locorotondo
Monticchio Lakes and monastery Isle of Capri; entrance to the Blue Grotto
terrace in Ravello, overlooking the Amalfi coast entrance to the lovely duomo, Amalfi Town [Registration form, next page]
Trip Registration Form Exploring Southern Italy April 19 29, 2017 Please print this form, fill out, and mail to: Explore Up Close, LLC 613 Poplar St. Spartanburg, SC 29302 1. Name: 2. Mailing Address: 3. Home Telephone Number: 4. Email Address: 5. Will a spouse / friend / guest accompany you on this trip? Yes No Name of person(s) traveling with you: ; How to contact this person: email
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