Italian Jewels - Naples, Amalfi and Puglia

Day 1 - Naples
Check-in to the Hotel Grand Vesuvio, a historic luxury hotel overlooking the Bay of Naples.

Day 2 - Naples
Join your personal guide for a private walking tour through the historic center of Naples. Stroll through the Piazza del Plebescito, one of the city’s grandest squares, past the Palazzo Reale - the impressive royal palace built in the 1600’s. Visit the Archaeological Museum, filled with treasures excavated from Pompeii. Meals B

Day 3 - Naples / Pompeii / Sorrento
Your car and driver will pick you up this morning for the leisurely, scenic drive to Sorrento. Along the way, you’ll stop to explore the awe-inspiring ruins of Pompeii. In Sorrento, we’ve reserved a room for you at the luxurious Hotel Bellevue Serene, a picture-perfect 19th century jewel perched above the bay with stunning views of Mt. Vesuvius. Meals B

Day 4 - A FreeStyle Day in Sorrento
Italy is revered for its traditions of food and wine, and today you can customize your holiday to your own personal tastes. Choose one of these carefully planned, prepaid excursions:

•A private car journey into the lush hills of Sorrento, including wine tasting at a local estate winery.
•Join our expert chef for a cooking class in Sorrento. Lunch, of course, is included!

Day 5 - Sorrento / Caserta / Fasano, Puglia
Inspired by the glory of Versailles, Bourbon king Charles II constructed the Reggia in the 18th century. Your car and driver will stop here so you can explore this opulent palace at your own pace. Then travel by first class rail the short distance to Bari, where you’ll be met and driven to your masserie in the beautiful countryside town of Fasano in Puglia. TThe Hotel Torre Coccaro, an historic farm estate dating to the 16th century, is now an intimate luxury hotel, not far from the sea surrounded by vineyards and ancient groves of olive and almond trees. Meals B

Day 6 - A FreeStyle Day in Puglia
Tailor your stay in southern Italy with the included excursion of your choice:
• Private excursion along the Apulian coast to a local estate for a tasting of their wines and cheese.
• Join the esteemed chefs of the Hotel Torre Coccaro for a cooking class and sampling of the regional fare.
• Learn about the ceramic traditions of the region at a local artisans pottery class and try your hand; your creation is yours to keep!
Meals B

Day 7 - Puglia
Take advantage of a free day to do just as you wish. Enjoy the pool and lovely grounds of your masserie, or venture forth at your own pace. Meals B

Day 8 - Puglia
Your program finishes this morning. Or, extend your stay with our unique and flexible FreeStyle Travel. Meals B

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/1/2010 - 4/30/2010	$4,299
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