The Ultimate Italian Vacation: Amalfi

🇮🇹 To truly experience the authentic charm of Italy, you must visit southern Italy. Surrounded by the Mediterranean climate, this region is a year-round vacation paradise, as dazzling and passionate as Italian gentlemen ❤️🔥 · 🌊 Amalfi Coast: Stretching 50 kilometers along the southern edge of the Sorrento Peninsula, this coastline is celebrated as one of Italy's most beautiful. Here, you can marvel at breathtaking sea views, dramatic cliffs, charming towns, and the azure Mediterranean Sea. · 🍋 Sorrento: Perched on cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples, this town is surrounded by groves of oranges, lemons, olives, and mulberries, offering stunning scenery. · 🏛️ Pompeii: This ancient city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and is now a fascinating archaeological site. · 🍕 Naples: As one of southern Italy's largest cities, Naples boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine. Stroll through its narrow streets, admire the bay views, and savor authentic Neapolitan pizza. · 🚗 Day 1: Arrive in Rome on an early flight. Transfer to Rome city center. 🎯 City tour: Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, Spanish Steps. · In the evening, head to Naples (approx. 2.5-hour drive). 🏨 Stay at the sea-view 5-star Grand Hotel Parker's. · 🚗 Day 2: After breakfast, transfer to the port. 🚢 Take the 10:15 ferry from Beverello Port, arriving at Capri Island at 11:05. Transfer to a smaller boat to visit the Blue Grotto. · Enjoy lunch on Capri Island. · 13:45 ferry back, arriving in Naples at 16:35. Drive to Pompeii (40 minutes, open until 17:30). · Evening stay in Sorrento (50 minutes). Enjoy dinner. 🏨 Stay at the sea-view Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria. · 🚗 Day 3: After breakfast, check out and head to the stunning Amalfi Coast: Positano (30-minute drive). · 🍋 10:00 Join a lemon tour in the town, paired with a local specialty lunch. · In the afternoon, drive to the cave town of Matera (3.5-hour drive). 🏨 Stay at the cave hotel Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita. · 🚗 Day 4: After breakfast, check out and visit the "Mushroom Village": Alberobello (approx. 1-hour drive). Enjoy a relaxed lunch in the area before heading to Bari Airport (approx. 1-hour drive). · 15:40 Domestic flight from Bari to Milan. 17:05 Arrive at Milan Airport. 🏨 Stay at Park Hyatt Milan.