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Country Roads of Southern Italy

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned coach with double the standard legroom
Gain insights into traditional Apulian life on a guided stroll through enchanting Alberobello
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sassi in Matera with a Local Expert

$4,995 pp twin share

8 nights

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Map Country Roads Southern Italy Guided Tour 2025

Departs 9 September 2026 Returns 30 September 2027

Duration8 nights

OperatorInsight Vacations

StyleStay

HighlightIndulge in Italy's finest food and views during this 9-day guided tour, exploring Rome, Sorrento, Alberobello and more

Discover Rome's classic antiquities, medieval buildings and Baroque churches with a Local Expert. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello's iconic trulli dwellings. Visit the archaeological site of Pompeii, frozen in…

Indulge in Italy’s finest food and views during this 9-day guided tour. In Rome, discover the city on a walking tour with a Local Expert and see the Vatican City. In Sorrento, settle into a luxurious resort and take in the views of Mount Vesuvius, which buried Pompeii in a sea of lava in 79 A.D. Indulge your curiosity from an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in the village of Grottole to viewing the Trulli of Alberobello UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

9 September 2026

Returns

30 September 2027

Duration

8 nights

From pp twin share

$4,995 pp

09 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026
from $5,485.50 pp twin share *
23 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026
from $6,075 pp twin share *
21 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2027
from $5,150 pp twin share *
05 May 2027 - 13 May 2027
from $5,150 pp twin share *
19 May 2027 - 27 May 2027
from $5,150 pp twin share *
02 Jun 2027 - 10 Jun 2027
from $5,150 pp twin share *
16 Jun 2027 - 24 Jun 2027
from $5,150 pp twin share *
30 Jun 2027 - 08 Jul 2027
from $5,150 pp twin share *
28 Jul 2027 - 05 Aug 2027
from $4,995 pp twin share *
11 Aug 2027 - 19 Aug 2027
from $6,025 pp twin share *
25 Aug 2027 - 02 Sep 2027
from $6,050 pp twin share *
08 Sep 2027 - 16 Sep 2027
from $5,995 pp twin share *
22 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2027
from $6,025 pp twin share *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome
Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director and getting to know your fellow travellers over a delicious dinner with wine.
2
Rome with a Local
Rome is a city of art, antiquity, piazzas and palaces. Join a Local Expert to bring millennia of history to life as you see the Vatican City and journey across the Tiber River to ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus, admire the Arch of Constantine and discover the iconic Colosseum on a guided visit. Later, perhaps continue with an Optional Experience to explore the second-century Catacombs and uncover the origins of early Christianity.
3
Alberobello
The brilliant blue sky set against the whitewashed buildings of southern Italy’s towns and villages is sure to inspire any curious traveller. After a scenic journey south from Rome, you’ll arrive in Puglia, where the iconic trulli of Alberobello await. In the late afternoon, join a Local Expert for a guided stroll through this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn how these unique, conical-roofed dwellings were ingeniously constructed without mortar, and hear the stories behind their origins and preservation. As you wander through this enchanting town, you’ll uncover the region’s rustic charm and gain fresh insights into traditional Apulian life — an experience that’s both authentic and unforgettable.
4
The Trulli of Alberobello
Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Spend the morning unwinding at your hand-picked hotel or head back into Alberobello to further explore its storybook streets at leisure. If you’re looking to uncover more of Puglia’s rural beauty, join an Optional Experience to the White Town of Ostuni and visit a traditional olive mill to learn about the region’s time-honoured cultivation practices. Later in the afternoon, there's the opportunity to venture to the Adriatic coast on an Optional Experience to Polignano a Mare, famed for its dramatic limestone cliffs and sea-view terraces — a perfect spot to savour the golden hour.
5
Discovering Lecce
Italy will enchant the most curious of travellers. Enjoy a visit with your Local Expert to one of the most beautiful cities of southern Italy, Lecce. The town is often referred to as the Florence of the South due to its dazzling architecture, ornate Baroque buildings and monuments dating back to Roman times. Amble along its spider's web of streets offering a kaleidoscope mix of long-range vistas and alluring glimpses. Next is the pretty seaside town of Gallipoli where you’ll view the Greek Fountain and medieval castle before making your way to a viewpoint looking out over the Ionian Sea. Later, deepen your discoveries joining an Optional Experience for a Masseria dinner.
6
Journey South to Matera
Visit Matera with a Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sassi — a labyrinth of cave dwellings, churches, staircases and arches, hewn out of the solid rock. You may recognise Matera as the biblical backdrop for the film ‘The Passion of the Christ’. Continue to the small village of Grottole. Once a thriving community, it has lost much of its activity and population. Meet the advocate behind a local initiative dedicated to revitalising the traditional way of living in the area. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, explore the historic old town to learn about the fascinating history of the village. Enjoy an aperitif with local snacks, supporting efforts to preserve the area's culture. This evening, reflect on your day of discoveries over dinner with your fellow travellers.
7
Pompeii and Sorrento
Buried in A.D. 79 by the historic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, discover the archaeological site of Pompeii in the region of Campania. Walk with your Local Expert through the cobbled streets to see a city frozen in time. Venture on to the picturesque resort of Sorrento, perched upon the southern cliffs of the Bay of Naples and looking over to Mount Vesuvius.
8
Capri, the Isle of Dreams
This morning, meet your Local Expert for an orientation walk through the narrow alleyways on the sun-drenched island of Capri. Explore the island with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the immaculate Gardens of Augustus with a Local Expert and admire the views over the Faraglioni Rocks. Alternatively, enjoy a tasting of limoncello, Capri’s famous lemon liqueur.
9
Depart Sorrento
This morning, wave goodbye to your fellow travellers as you depart Sorrento on a coach transfer to Rome airport.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards.
Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency.

Where you’ll stay