Sample regional delicacies in a Puglian masseria, explore rock-hewn churches in Matera and fall for the Mediterranean beauty of the Amalfi Coast on this cultural journey through Italy’s sun-drenched south.
10 days
Apr-Oct
$17,995
Rugged, rustic Puglia with its time-warp villages and sweeping countryside may seem like an unlikely pairing with the glamourous islands and resorts of the Amalfi Coast, but their respective charms offset each other perfectly in this soulful journey shaped by ancient citadels, timeless cuisine and some of the Mediterranean’s finest coastal vistas. Travel from near Bari on the Adriatic Coast to Naples on the Tyrrhenian Sea on a luxury journey tailored to your interests and accompanied by expert guides. En route, explore the UNESCO-listed city of Matera in Basilicata, the site of natural limestone caves that have been inhabited for more than 10,000 years; the piazzas and palazzos of pretty Lecce, Otranto and Ostuni; and the sumptuous island escapes and pastel-hued villages of the Amalfi Coast.
Unpack the distinctive architecture of Puglia, touring the conical trulli of Alberobello, the castle of Otranto and the cathedral of Ostuni
Savor local delicacies with standout culinary experiences – creamy burrata, curious orrechiette pasta and a cornucopia of fresh seafood await
Fall in love with the baroque bell towers and boutiques of Lecce, the Florence of the South
Explore the moving ruins of Pompeii, where preserved mosaics and frescoes shine a light on ancient lives.
Uncover 10,000 years of history in the frescoed cave-dwellings of Matera
Soak up the Amalfi Coast’s scenery by private boat, visiting the glamorous isle of Capri and swimming in secluded bays
Road trip along the Salentine coastal road to Italy’s southernmost tip, through vineyards ripe for wine tastings
Discover the charms of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello as well as lesser-visited fishing communities on the Amalfi Coast
Book a Tailormade journey to Europe by May 31 and receive a $1,500 air credit per person when you reserve your international flights with A&K.
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Bari, Italy
Trulli villages and liquid gold
Your A&K Experiences: From your base in a stylish masseria near Fasano, wander the labyrinthine streets of hilltop Locorotondo, Cisternino and quaint Alberobello, with an expert guide to put the trulli in context.
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Lecce, Italy
Baroque architecture and the Salentine coast road
Your A&K Experiences: Travel to Lecce via the dazzling ‘White City’ of Ostuni and visit a bakery that has been making focaccia in an olive wood-fired oven since the 1920s. Explore the whitewashed lanes with a private guide and taste custard-filled pasticciotti. Drive on to Otranto and follow the Salentine coastal road to a dairy farm where more than a thousand sheep graze on pastures overlooking the Mediterranean.
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Matera, Italy
Paleolithic cave dwellings and rock-hewn churches
Your A&K Experiences: Your guide will take you to the dark caves of the Murgia plateau on the opposite side of the ravine as well as the elegant streets of the Piano with their 17th-century monasteries and palaces.
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Sorrento, Italy
Ancient ruins and vertiginous sea views
Your A&K Experiences: Enjoy a guided visit to the ruins of once-opulent Pompeii. Take a ferry to Capri, a poster child for glamour since its hedonistic holiday heyday with starlets like Brigette Bardot in the 1960s, tour the iridescent Blue Grotto with an operatic rowboat. Explore the Amalfi Coast by private vehicle, from Ravello, with the magnificent garden estate of Villa Rufolo, to Amalfi and Positano.
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Bari, Italy
The flavors of Bari
Take a food tour through the lively Puglian capital of Bari, tasting creamy burrata, handcrafted salami and garden-grown vegetables sold from doorways, along with focaccia and traditional Christmas fritters known as cartellate.
Lecce, Italy
Dine like an Italian aristocrat
Savor Puglian wines in the atmospheric environs of a 16th-century castle famous for wine production, taking in the views over the vineyard and sampling local delicacies by candlelight in a grand, private room, attended to by your private butler.
Lecce, Italy
Breathtaking scenery by e-bike
Led by an experienced guide, pedal through the charming lanes of Otranto into the sweeping countryside for which Puglia is famous, taking in the Caves of Bauxite, the Torre dell'Orso and wine tasting at a renowned local vineyard.
Matera, Italy
Twilight tour of Matera’s underground city
Narrow, lantern-lit lanes offer an atmospheric setting for a history tour through the Sasso Caveoso and Civita districts, while nearby Gravina Canyon, home to prehistoric caves, is as shadowy - and story-filled - as with the dark hills of Murgia beyond.
Sorrento, Italy
Luxury private boat excursion
Cruise the coast in a private motorboat, gazing up at hillsides garlanded with lemon groves and the kaleidoscope of lagoons and coves along the shore.
Sorrento, Italy
The Amalfi Coast’s hidden villages
The picturesque beauty of Scala, Minori, Maiori and Cetara has to be seen to be believed. Explore the charms of these characterful, off-the-beaten-path communities with a private guide and driver.
Sorrento, Italy
Neapolitan pizza workshop
Uncover the proud pizza-making heritage of Naples with a historical walking tour, hands-on pizza-making workshop and traditional lunch. Pizzaiuolo, the art of Neapolitan pizza making, was enshrined by UNESCO in 2017.
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