Superb Amalfi
Arguably one of Italy’s most spectacular stretch of coastline, explore the surrounding coastal towns of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello, with a trip to the island of Capri.
Full of southern soul, beautifully sun-bleached, weathered and worn, this is Italy as its most ancient. Rugged mountains, fiery volcanoes and glittering coastal grottoes wait to be explored.
Arguably one of Italy’s most spectacular stretch of coastline, explore the surrounding coastal towns of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello, with a trip to the island of Capri.
Explore Puglia, known for its unusual white-washed conical-roofed houses, Matera, its cave dwellings and Lecce, its abundance of ‘Baroque’.
Take the train directly to Pompeii to gain an unparalleled glimpse into ancient Roman life.
Southern Italy is home to many of these ancient towns, including the wonderful Ostuni.
The Amalfi coast in southwest Italy is famous for Sorrento on the Bay of Naples. Rugged mountains, fiery volcanoes and glittering coastal grottoes wait to be explored. Reliable sunshine makes the relatively new region of Puglia high on the wish list of our travellers, with the unique converted Masserias (ancient farmhouses) offering relaxing holidays amongst olive groves and orchards.
Day 1
Naples - Sorrento
Day 2
Sorrento - Capri
Day 3
Sorrento
Day 4
Sorrento - Fasano
Day 5
Fasano
Day 6
Fasano
Day 7
Fasano - Lecce
Day 8
Lecce
Day 9
Lecce - Brindisi
Day 1
Naples - Sorrento
Day 2
Sorrento - Capri
The Amalfi coast is arguably one of Italy’s most spectacular stretches of coastline with charming coastal towns including Positano and Ravello.
Day 3
Sorrento
Explore the clifftop town of Sorrento with its maze of narrow alleys and sweeping views towards Mount Vesuvius.
Day 4
Sorrento - Fasano
Day 5
Fasano
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello and the picturesque winding alleys of Martina Franca.
Day 6
Fasano
Stay in a cave in Matera, famous for its cave dwelling districts.
Day 7
Fasano - Lecce
Day 8
Lecce
Explore the Baroque buildings of Lecce.
Day 9
Lecce - Brindisi
In the south-west of Italy, you will find the ‘Amalfi Coast’, a truly spectacular stretch of coastline and arguably one of Italy’s most scenic areas. From Sorrento, explore the surrounding area including a boat trip to Capri with a chair lift to the summit of Monte Solaro where there are spectacular views of the Bays of Naples and Salerno. The highlight of a boat trip is passing through the arch in the dramatic Faraglioni rock formations. Why not use Sorrento as your base to take a train excursion to Pompeii.
Puglia is a delightful part of the country which is far less-known or explored, and round every corner are hidden treasures to be found. The region is bursting with utterly charming towns that have remained virtually intact for centuries. Using Fasano as your base, visit Alberobello, a small town made a UNESCO World Heritage site for its unusual districts of trulli, the characteristic white-washed conical-roofed houses of the area. and Martina Franca, a picturesque town of winding alleys, blinding white houses and blood-red geraniums.
Full day excursion to Matera, one of the most interesting, unusual and memorable destinations in Italy. Still, pretty much undiscovered, it is a town famous for its extensive cave-dwelling districts, the Sassi. Curious visitors can stay in caves, wander the lanes alongside the picturesque cave-filled cliffs, and learn the history of this fascinating place. Stand in the right spot at a viewpoint overlooking Matera’s huddled sassi, and it’s not difficult to imagine you’ve been teleported back to the Holy Land circa 100 BC.
Nobody flies anymore, not with the premier Naples- Rome- Florence rail routes. Expect to pay around £15 to journey between the Almafi Coast and Rome, reaching the city in just over an hour. Steppes Travel can assist you to combine a holiday that incorporates city culture with beach life to create that perfect Bella Italia recipe.
Lecce is the main town on Puglia’s Salento peninsula. Its 95,000 inhabitants haven’t forgotten their roots, however, and the production and sale of olive oil, wine and ceramics continue to be the mainstay of the local economy. We recommend exploring Otranto, a historic seaside town with a lovely atmosphere. Its mix of history, architecture, views, sea-front restaurants and white sandy beach makes it one of Puglia’s most interesting, charming and picturesque towns.
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Italy’s cities are wonderful to visit at any time of the year. Coastal regions are best between June and September. Mountainous regions such as the Dolomites are wonderful for winter sports between December and March and extremely pretty for summer stays from June through to October.
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