Southern Italy & Sicily featuring Apulia and the Amalfi Coast

St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy

Southern Italy & Sicily featuring Apulia and the Amalfi Coast

March 24 - April 07, 2027

Length: 15 days

Region(s): Europe

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Land, Small Group Tours

Savor a special exploration of Italy’s sun-drenched southern reaches, from striking Sicily and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where vivid history, unique architecture, and fertile plains meet sun and sea. Enjoy the ease of small-group travel as you trace layers of ancient civilizations, linger in coastal towns, and experience warm Italian hospitality, outstanding cuisine, and notable lodgings that bring la dolce vita to life.

Operated by Odysseys Unlimited

not including airfare, airline taxes/fees, or transfers

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Tour Highlights

Enjoy a walking tour of medieval Taormina with its ancient Greek theater.
Visit the “Valley of the Temples” in Agrigento, with its many temples and sanctuaries dating to Greek rule in the 5^th century BCE.
Venture to Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, and enjoy lunch at a family-run working farm, a tour highlight.
On Italy’s mainland stay in Matera, whose troglodyte churches and dwellings have been designated a UNESCO site.
Explore the city of Matera on a guided walking tour.
Visit Alberobello, with its hundreds of trulli houses that have earned UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
In Lecce, one of the oldest cities in Apulia, take a walking tour and admire the many ornate sandstone carvings that adorn local buildings.
Take an excursion to the walled town of Otranto, overlooking the Adriatic and boasting an imposing 15^thcentury castle and an impressive Romanesque cathedral.
Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at a local winery.
Stay in lovely Sorrento, overlooking the Bay of Naples and your base for exploring the stunning Amalfi Coast.
Take a guided tour of the excavated ruins of Pompei, another UNESCO site.
Gather for a hands-on Neapolitan cooking lesson—and then savor the fruits of your labors.
Travel by hydrofoil to the Isle of Capri, where you’ll visit its namesake town and enjoy free time for personal exploration.
Embark on a breathtaking cliff-top drive along the Amalfi Coast between Sorrento and Amalfi, with many photo opportunities.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 3

What to expect: These trips feature long touring days with travel via motor coach, ship, zodiac, all-terrain vehicle, or train. Travelers are required to board transportation without assistance as well as stand and walk over uneven terrain for extended periods of time. Some tours may include optional higher-intensity activities and travel at higher altitudes with steep ascents and descents. Outings last four to six hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk four to six miles, or 6,900–9,200 steps, each day.