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Discover an exceptional itinerary through Southern Italy, blending history, culture and breathtaking landscapes. The journey begins in Naples, gateway to the legendary island of Capri, renowned for its turquoise waters and spectacular rock formations. You will continue to the splendid Amalfi Coast, with its picturesque villages perched above the sea.

The adventure continues in Paestum, famous for its beautifully preserved Greek temples, then on to Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its fascinating cave dwellings.

Then head to Puglia, with Lecce, the “Florence of the South,” Otranto and its medieval charm, and Santa Maria di Leuca, where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas meet. Gallipoli and Ostuni, the famous “white city,” will charm you with their authenticity. You will also explore the impressive Castellana Caves before marvelling at Alberobello’s iconic trulli.

The journey ends in Bari, a lively coastal city, as well as in Polignano a Mare and Trani, where heritage and the good life intertwine. As a grand finale, discovering Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii will immerse you in the fascinating history of this volcanic region.

  • Naples
  • Capri
  • Amalfi Coast
  • Paestum
  • Matera
  • Puglia
  • Lecce
  • Otranto
  • Gallipoli
  • Ostuni
  • Alberobello
  • Polignano a Mare
  • Bari
  • Trani
  • Vesuvius
  • Pompeii

Includes

  • Flight from Montreal to Naples
  • Naples – Capri
    • 3 nights’ accommodation in a 4★ hotel in the Naples region
    • 3 breakfasts at the hotel
    • 1 pizza lunch
    • 3 dinners at the hotel
    • Guided tour of Naples
    • Guided tour of Capri by minibus
    • Visit to Villa San Michele in Anacapri (including entrance fees)
  • Amalfi Coast – Paestum
    • 2 nights in a 4★ hotel in the Paestum region
    • 2 breakfasts at the hotel
    • 1 light lunch featuring local specialties
    • 2 dinners at the hotel
    • Guided tour during the excursion to the Amalfi Coast
    • Visit to the village of Amalfi and its Cathedral (including entrance fees)
    • Boat trip from Amalfi to Salerno
    • Visit to a farm renowned for buffalo farming and mozzarella production
    • Visit to the Paestum site (including entrance fees)
  • Matera
    • 1 night in a 4★ hotel in the Matera/Taranto region
    • 1 breakfast at the hotel
    • 1 dinner at the hotel
    • Half-day guided tour of Matera
    • Visit to the Casa Grotta (including entrance fees)
  • Lecce – Otranto
    • 1 night in a 4★ hotel in the Lecce region
    • 1 breakfast at the hotel
    • 1 dinner at the hotel
    • Guided tour of Lecce, nicknamed “the Florence of the South”
    • Discover the Porta Napoli and exterior monuments
    • Guided tour of Otranto and its majestic Cathedral (including entrance fees)
  • Santa Maria di Lunca – Gallipoli
    • 1 night in a 4★ hotel in the Lecce region
    • 1 breakfast at the hotel
    • 1 dinner at the hotel
    • Visit to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae
    • Visit to the historic centre of Gallipoli
    • Visit to an underground oil mill (frantoi ipogei)
  • Ostuni – Alberobello
    • 2 nights in a 4★ hotel in the Alberobello region
    • 2 breakfasts at the hotel
    • 1 lunch; tasting of traditional handmade pasta and seasoning sauces prepared during the cooking class
    • 2 dinners at the hotel
    • Enjoy a unique culinary experience: a cooking class to learn the secrets of local gastronomy.
    • Visit the ”White City”, a picturesque town perched on the hills of Puglia.
    • Visit the Castellana Caves, a vast network of natural underground cavities with limestone formations (including entrance fees).
    • Visit Alberobello, capital of the ”Trulli”: dry-stone houses typical of the region.
  • Polignano – Bari
    • 1 night in a 4★ hotel in the Alberobello region
    • 1 breakfast at the hotel
    • 1 dinner at the hotel
    • Boat excursion to visit the coast and caves of Polignano
    • Guided tour of Bari’s historic centre, known as “Bari vecchia” (the old town)
  • Trani – Naples – Vesuvio – Pompei
    • 2 nights in a 4★ hotel in the Naples region
    • 2 breakfasts
    • 1 typical light lunch at a winery
    • 2 dinners
    • Visit to Trani, a charming coastal town famous for its magnificent cathedral (including entrance fees)
    • Guided tour of Pompeii, one of Italy’s largest archaeological sites (including entrance fees)
    • Stop at a winery for a typical lunch with a tasting of Lacrima Christi wine
  • Transfers according to the program
  • Visits, excursions and entrance fees to sites according to the program
  • ½ litre of mineral water per person per meal
  • Headsets
  • Protection provided by the Compensation Fund for Customers of Travel Agents
  • Services of a local French-speaking tour guide throughout the tour
  • Services of a Gendrontours group leader
  • Baggage fees for 1 checked bag of 23 kg

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Meals and beverages other than those mentioned
  • Excursions and entrance fees other than those mentioned
  • Baggage fees with the airline
  • Tourist taxes

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Important information

Deposit required of 10% at the moment of booking.
Final payment due before March 6, 2027.

First 10 seats at this price.

Introduction of Mandatory ETIAS Permit for Travels to Europe

Starting at the end of 2026, every Canadian traveler planning to visit Europe will be required to possess an ETIAS permit. This is the European Travel Information and Authorization System, implemented by the European Union.

For more information about this permit, you can visit the official website at the following address: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en.

Please note that this permit costs 7 euros per person, and the process can take up to 30 days for approval.

It is also mandatory to have a passport that remains valid for at least 3 months after your departure date from Europe. Without this, entry at the European border will be denied.

Itinerary:

Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Naples
  • Group arrival at Naples airport.
  • Welcome by the tour escort and bus transfer to the hotel located in the Naples area.
  • Check-in to the rooms.
  • Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Tour of Naples
  • Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for Naples.
  • Welcome by the local guide.
  • Day dedicated to visiting the city of Naples: discover historic and monumental Naples through age-old alleyways, majestic churches and imposing castles, where art, history and tradition come together.
  • During the tour, lunch at a restaurant featuring pizza.
  • Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Excursion to Capri
  • Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the excursion to Capri.
  • Welcome by the local guide at the port and boat crossing to Capri, the most famous island in the Gulf of Naples.
  • Lunch at leisure ($).
  • Tour of the island by minibus and visit to Villa San Michele in Anacapri.
  • Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
  • Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
Amalfi Coast & boat to Salerno
  • Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the Amalfi Coast.
  • Panoramic discovery of the Amalfi Coast (UNESCO), renowned for its spectacular Mediterranean scenery.
  • Photo stop at Positano Alta.
  • Continue to Amalfi: visit the village and its Cathedral.
  • Lunch at leisure ($).
  • In the afternoon, boat trip to Salerno.
  • Transfer to the hotel located in the Paestum area.
  • Check in to the rooms, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Paestum: buffalo farm & Greek temples
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • In the morning, visit a farm renowned for its buffalo breeding: discover the modern stables, with the possibility of watching the milking and observing the artisanal mozzarella-making process.
  • Light lunch featuring local specialties.
  • In the afternoon, guided tour of the Paestum site (admission included), famous for its remarkably well-preserved Greek temples.
  • Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 6
Matera: Sassi & Casa Grotta
  • Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Matera. Arrival late morning.
  • Lunch at leisure ($).
  • Meet the local guide and visit Matera, a spectacular city in southern Italy, perched on a rocky spur overlooking arid plateaus and hills dotted with white villages.
  • Visit Casa Grotta.
  • Check in at the hotel in the area.
  • Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
Lecce & Otranto
  • Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a guided tour of Lecce, nicknamed “the Florence of the South.”
  • Discovery (exterior views of the monuments): Porta Napoli, Via Palmieri, the Baroque Basilica of Santa Croce, the Roman theatre and museum, Piazza San Oronzo, and Piazza del Duomo surrounded by Baroque buildings.
  • Lunch at leisure ($), then departure for Otranto.
  • In the afternoon, guided tour of Otranto, a gem of the Adriatic coast, including a visit to its Cathedral.
  • Transfer to the hotel in the Lecce area.
  • Check in to the rooms, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8
Santa Maria di Leuca & Gallipoli
  • Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Santa Maria di Leuca, on the promontory where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet.
  • Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae (“the end of the world”).
  • Lunch at leisure ($) and continue to Gallipoli.
  • Visit the historic centre, located on an island connected by a brick bridge and surrounded by Roman and Byzantine fortifications.
  • Visit an underground olive oil mill (frantoi ipogei).
  • Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 9
Cooking Class & Ostuni
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • In the morning, culinary experience: cooking class to learn the secrets of local gastronomy, preparation of traditional handmade pasta and sauces, cooking and tasting with table service.
  • Lunch featuring the products prepared.
  • In the afternoon, departure for Ostuni.
  • Visit the “White City,” a picturesque town perched on the hills of Puglia, with narrow, winding streets and dazzling white houses.
  • At the end of the day, check in at the hotel in the region.
  • Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10
Castellana Caves & Alberobello
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Departure for the Castellana Caves, a network of natural underground limestone cavities, renowned for the vastness of its galleries and the richness of its concretions.
  • Continue to Alberobello. Lunch at leisure ($).
  • In the afternoon, guided tour of Alberobello, capital of the “Trulli”: dry-stone houses with conical domes. The historic centre is listed as a national monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 11
Polignano a Mare by Boat & Bari
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • In the morning, departure by coach to Polignano a Mare.
  • Welcome by the local guide and boat excursion around Polignano, famous for its panoramic views and sea caves.
  • Continue to Bari. Lunch at leisure ($).
  • In the afternoon, guided tour of the historic centre, “Bari Vecchia”: a walk through a maze of narrow, irregular alleyways.
  • At the end of the day, transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 12
Trani & return to Naples
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • In the morning, departure by coach to Trani, a coastal city renowned for the San Nicola Pellegrino Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture on the shores of the Adriatic.
  • Lunch at leisure ($).
  • In the afternoon, departure by coach to Naples.
  • Check-in at the hotel in the Naples area.
  • Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 13
Pompeii & ascent of Mount Vesuvius
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Departure for a day combining history and nature: Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.
  • Guided tour of Pompeii, one of Italy’s greatest archaeological sites, with an on-site guide.
  • Stop at a winery for a typical light lunch with a tasting of Lacrima Christi wine.
  • In the afternoon, coach ride up to 1000 m, then continuation by shuttle; climb on foot to the summit for a splendid view of the Gulf of Naples.
  • Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 14
Departure from Naples
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Bus transfer to Naples Airport.
  • Group departure. End of our services.

15 days | 13 nights | Flight | 30 meals

7,295 $6,895 $/ pers.
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Flight schedule

Departure from Montréal

May 15 to 16, 2027 | AC 882
19 h 40 - YUL
09 h 40 - NAP
May 29, 2027 | AC 883
11 h 25 - NAP
14 h 35 - YUL

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