Treasures of Southern Italy

Spend the day exploring Sorrento – a compulsory stop on the ‘Grand Tour’ immortalised by the poet Byron. The famous resort hugs plunging cliffs, its fine hotels and villas facing the sparkling expanse of the Bay of Naples. Wander through Piazza Tasso, stopping to enjoy a cup of coffee or an ice-cold limoncello; visit the old town and the cathedral – or alternatively join a cookery class to learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine, either privately or in a small group (additional cost). Overnight Sorrento.

Transfer to Positano by car or take an optional boat tour via the Island of Capri, where you will have a private guide to introduce you to this beautiful island. From Roman nobles to celebrities in super yachts, the idyllic island of Capri has long been an irresistible beauty spot.

抵达这个传奇的镇，以其戏剧性的，克利夫队的设置 - 排成一排粉彩粉红色和黄色房子，似乎堆叠在另一个上。陡峭，狭窄的街道和楼梯带您前往餐厅，咖啡馆，精品店和画廊。在波西塔诺的三个晚上。

享受波西塔诺的两个完整的日子，您将有时间进行观光和放松的混合 - 通过借助于良好的衡量标准徒步旅行。在波西塔诺本身，参观Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta的美丽教堂，并与其珐琅彩色圆顶和13世纪的拜占庭图标的处女玛利亚。波西塔诺的古代历史在博物馆罗马诺博物馆揭示，而该镇的海滩 - 斯波基亚格兰德 - 是热点或名人。

你的一个日子里,我们建议探索alfi Coast. A coastal road snakes along the mountainside, offering spectacular views of cliffs, hidden beaches and fishing villages. You can travel with a private guide or take a scheduled bus from the main road. Visit fashionable Praiano and the main resort of Amalfi before reaching Ravello, which has the best views along the entire coastline – especially from the gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo.

You can also stretch your legs on the Amalfi Coast by hiking the Path of the Gods – a rewarding way to appreciate the breathtaking scenery. Walk up the 1,600 steps from Positano to Nocelle to reach the starting point of the hike, or take a local bus or taxi. The trail takes you high into the mountains with glorious views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. When you reach Bomerano, enjoy a well-deserved drink and lunch before heading back (downhill) to Nocelle. Allow 3-5 hours for the round trip. Although there are some steep uphill sections, the hike is suitable for anyone of average fitness. Both nights in Positano.

私人接送今天早上通过巴斯利卡塔的偏远和狂野地区来到大马泰拉的偏远和狂野地区，你花了以下三个晚上。马泰拉的边缘栖息在山沟的边缘，具有分裂的个性：巴萨诺的上部，繁华的地区和萨西的较低，“沉默”社区，以其洞穴居民遗产而闻名。您将有两个完整的日子来探索这个非凡的地方，作为联合国教科文组织世界遗产，并于2019年宣布欧洲文化资本。

山洞的独特复杂的雕刻成the river canyon at Sassi di Matera was home to people for thousands of years. From as early as the 8th century, monks are thought to have taken refuge here from the Byzantine empire. Chapels were carved out of the rock and many cave dwellings gradually evolved into fine houses and convents. By the mid-1950s, however, poverty led to Sassi’s inhabitants being rehoused and the district fell silent. Some of the dwellings have now been either preserved as museums or renovated as restaurants, hotels and small shops. Overnight Matera.

On your first full day in Matera, explore the cave settlements of Sasso Caveoso and the Sasso Barisano, where rock-hewn palaces, caves and churches form terraces that act as roofs for the building below. Learn about the history and archaeology of Sassi di Matera’s subterranean world and how people adapted to cave life through the centuries.

Your second day, perhaps visit the Palombaro Lungo, a huge water cistern gouged from the rock in the 16th century directly beneath Piazza Vittorio Veneto. To understand the old way of life in Matera, visit Casa Grotta del Barisano, a preserved cave dwelling that was inhabited until 1960. Both nights in Matera.

加入您在普利亚之旅的私人指南。这个迷人的石灰岩山，橄榄树林，果园和葡萄园的迷人地区藏了意大利的脚跟，充满了惊喜。也许最逮捕的视线是alberobello超过1,000个trulli的斯巴巴 - 微小的圆锥形屋顶房子从狭窄的街道上发芽，如石头汤。乘坐洛克洛顿的美妙山顶城市山顶山上山谷景色，您将享受奥斯图尼的令人眼花缭乱的“白色城市”，并将其粉刷的房子和狭窄的街道迷宫在Cisternino。在巡回赛结束时，您的指南将您将您转移到莱切市，在那里您花在以下两晚的地方。

Dubbed the ‘Florence of the South, Lecce boasts some fine architecture. Today, you will want to explore the old town centre, admiring the bishop’s palace (Pallazzo Vescovile) and adjacent cathedral (Santa Croce) – adorned with a stunning rose window surrounded by intricately sculpted columns and friezes. Don’t miss the ancient Roman amphitheatre and a chance to sample the famous ice cream and pastries at Gelateria Pasticceria Natale. In the early evening, join local families on the traditional Italian passeggiata, when streets, cafés and bars fill with people enjoying the cool evenings and meeting up with friends. Overnight Lecce.

Begin your homeward trip north by taking the train to Bologna. The seven-hour journey is a chance to relax and reflect as you follow the Adriatic coast, passing historic Puglian ports like Bari and Trani. On through the provinces of Abruzzo and Le Marche, still hugging the Adriatic, you pass close to San Marino before heading inland to Bologna. Wander into the city’s historic centre where grand piazzas are flanked by churches and palaces. Overnight Bologna.

Alternatively, fly back to the UK from Bari or Brindisi.

Continuing to Zürich, via Milan, today’s 6.5-hour train journey passes through some of Europe’s most beautiful mountain and lake scenery. In Zurich, stroll along the River Limmat, soaking up the history and culture of the old town, where you will also find an excellent choice of restaurants and bars. Overnight in Zurich.

从苏黎世到巴黎的铁路旅程只需四个小时。抵达Gare de Lyon乘坐Paris Paris To Gare du Nord，您可以在午餐或下午零食之前登上欧洲之轨回到伦敦St Pancras。