Highlights
Cassino - Visit Montecassino Abbey, a working monastery and pivotal Second World War battle site with cloisters and sweeping views
Benevento - Discover Roman and Longobard heritage in this historic city enriched by legends of witchcraft and folklore
Trani - Explore the harbour town with its Romanesque cathedral, medieval churches and atmospheric old quarter
Alberobello - Admire over 1,500 trulli, the unique whitewashed stone dwellings with conical roofs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gallipoli - Wander the island old town linked by bridge and surrounded by turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea
Matera - Explore ancient cave dwellings and rock-hewn chapels in this remarkable UNESCO-listed city
Castelmezzano - Uncover the medieval mountain village dramatically perched among the Lucanian Dolomites
Amalfi Coast - Journey along winding cliff roads and by boat between Sorrento, Positano and historic Amalfi
Pompeii - Walk the preserved Roman streets, houses and temples buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE
Florence - Enjoy Renaissance art, architecture and piazzas in Tuscany’s celebrated capital
Matera - Explore ancient cave dwellings and rock-hewn chapels in this remarkable UNESCO-listed city
Castelmezzano - Uncover the medieval mountain village dramatically perched among the Lucanian Dolomites
Amalfi Coast - Journey along winding cliff roads and by boat between Sorrento, Positano and historic Amalfi
Pompeii - Walk the preserved Roman streets, houses and temples buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE
Florence - Enjoy Renaissance art, architecture and piazzas in Tuscany’s celebrated capital
Itinerary
Set off on a 13-day journey from Rome through Italy’s most captivating regions. Begin at Montecassino and moving WWII sites, then continue into Apulia with stops in Trani, Polignano a Mare, and the UNESCO-listed trulli of Alberobello. Discover Baroque Lecce, coastal Otranto, and Gallipoli before exploring Matera’s cave dwellings and Castelmezzano’s dramatic peaks. From Salerno, sail the Amalfi Coast to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi. Hike Mount Vesuvius, uncover Pompeii, and pause for a day in Rome. Continue to medieval Orvieto, discover Florence's history, and see the thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni. Discover the towns of Sovana and Capodimonte before ending back in Rome.
day 1Rome to Cassino, Benevento & Ariano Irpino
Rome - Cassino - Benevento - Ariana Irpino. This morning, you will be picked up from the designated meeting point at 08:15 AM before we travel south from Rome to Cassino. At Montecassino Abbey, a working monastery that was once a centre of learning and later the site of a decisive Second World War battle, we explore the cloisters and take time to reflect on its remarkable past, with entry included.
You will then have time in Cassino for lunch before we continue to San Pietro Infine. The haunting ruins of this village remain as a memorial to the destruction of war and the endurance of its people.
Our journey then takes us through mountain landscapes and traditional hilltop towns on the way to Benevento. This city carries layers of history from the Samnites, Romans, and Longobards, and folklore adds to its mystique with tales of witches gathering at a walnut tree near the river.
By evening, we arrive in Ariano Irpino, where we spend the night. The town offers wide views over the surrounding countryside and plenty of local charm. Your evening is free — you may wish to take a gentle walk at sunset or enjoy dinner in a trattoria with a glass of regional wine.
Meeting point: Hotel American Palace Rome, Via Laurentina, Rome, 00143, Italy at 08:15 AM.
Please note: To arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the pickup time, as the tour will depart at 08:30 AM. The itinerary and sightseeing are subject to change depending on operational or local factors. On some departures, the itinerary for this tour runs in a different order, with days 1 - 6 becoming days 8 - 13 and days 8 - 13 becoming days 1 - 6. All information and Tour Inclusions remain the same. If you wish to know which order a specific departure runs in, please contact us.
day 2Trani, Trulli & Baroque Lecce
day 3Otranto & Gallipoli
day 4Matera, Castelmezzano & Salermo
day 5Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi
day 6Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii & Transfer to Rome
day 7Rome at Leisure
day 8Orvieto, Siena & Florence
day 9Exploring Florence
day 10La Spezia, Cinque Terre & Pisa
day 11Pisa, Lucca, Volterra & Montepulciano
day 12Pienza, Val d'Orcia, & Montepulciano
day 13Sovana, Lake Bolsena, & Return to Rome
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