Hidden Treasures of Southern Italy

Although Italy is full of wondrous gems across “the boot,” some of its greatest treasures lie closer to its heel. In the Apulia region, known for its centuries-old farmland, whitewashed towns, and miles of scenic coastline, the water is bluer, the produce is fresher, and the pace is delightfully slower. This Undiscovered tour of Southern Italy invites you to kick back and live la dolce vita as you travel from heel to ankle, vineyard to grove, and clifftop to cave. From colorful Naples to the stunning 90-million-year-old caves of Castellana, you will experience Southern Italy’s hottest sights—and some of its coolest experiences. At a special wine tasting at the Manduria wine museum, you’ll raise your glass to the many highlights of “the heel,” including its castles and conical houses, ancient ruins and fresh ricotta, and its eternal sunshine and sunny disposition.

PLUS, your tour includes your choice of an excursion in Naples so you can plan your day your way.

Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Orientation drive in Naples, introducing the highlights of Southern Italy's vibrant city
• Globus Choice excursion in Naples − included in your tour with your choice of a guided walk through the vibrant Spanish Quarter plus a complementary sfogliatella pastry, or a guided walk to see highlights of Naples including a visit to the Santa Chiara Monastery
• Guided walking tour of Matera features a visit to a Casa Grotta (cave house)
•Primitivo wine museum visit plus tasting, to learn about Apulia's renowned Primitivo wine tradition
• Guided walking tour in Lecce includes Duomo and Santa Croce Basilica
• Guided walking tour in Bari features the Old Town and San Nicola’s Church
• Guided walking tour in Alberobello to see the trulli (traditional stone conical-roof huts)
• Guided visit to the Castellana Grotte underground cave system, exploring spectacular limestone caverns filled with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites
• Orientation walks in the charming hill towns of Locorotondo and Ostuni
•Local olive oil tasting in Cisternino, sampling one of Apulia's signature regional products