7 Day South Italy Tour Packages

South Italy Itineraries for 7 days

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• 7 Days in Puglia, incl. Lecce and Alberobello

  South Italy's cultural mosaic stretches from Brindisi to Santa Maria di Leuca over 7 days. Eight historic towns, including Otranto with its 11th-century cathedral and Gallipoli's medieval center, dot the journey. An organic olive farm provides accommodation, cooking classes, and tastings, earning 50+ positive reviews.

  

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  • Day 1

    Brindisi & Olive Country

    Arrive at Brindisi Airport and drive south into olive country (1 hour). A recent guest shared: "The masseria is picturesque, with olive orchards, fresh fruit trees and a lovely garden - even in May we enjoyed fresh fruit and basil with our meals." Your afternoon includes a tour of a traditional olive mill to learn about organic oil production. End your day with a farm-fresh dinner featuring local vegetables.

    
  • Day 2

    Adriatic Coast & Castro

    Get an early start to avoid crowds on the Adriatic coast. Visit Marina Serra's natural pools and Castro's historic center before 11 AM when tour buses arrive. Stop for lunch at a local trattoria in Castro. Continue to Santa Maria di Leuca at Italy's easternmost point. Bring water shoes for the limestone rocks near the Ciolo bridge viewpoint.

    
  • Day 3

    Gallipoli & Lecce

    Start in Gallipoli at 9 AM to see the historic island center in cooler hours. A visitor noted: "The guided tour of Gallipoli's old town was fascinating, especially learning about the underground olive oil cellars that once fueled the city's economy." Spend your afternoon in Lecce exploring baroque architecture with a local guide. Note that most shops close between 1-4 PM.

    
  • Day 4

    Alberobello & Ostuni

    Drive north to Valle d'Itria (2 hours). Visit UNESCO-listed Alberobello before 10 AM to beat the crowds. Take photos of the unique trulli houses. After lunch, visit Ostuni. A fellow traveler suggests: "Visit Ostuni in late afternoon when the setting sun makes the whitewashed buildings glow golden - it's magical for photos."

    
  • Day 5

    Food Artisans of Maglie

    Focus on Puglia's food heritage today. Visit a family pasta factory in the morning and watch mozzarella makers craft fresh burrata. Sample wines at a historic cellar in the afternoon. Your day ends with a cooking class where you'll learn to make traditional orecchiette pasta.

    
  • Day 6

    Otranto & Coast

    Start in medieval Otranto with a climb up the Aragonese Castle for Adriatic views. Visit the beaches at Porto Badisco and Porto Miggiano. The Zinzulusa Cave is worth seeing but requires an early start to avoid summer lines. Your final dinner features local seafood specialties.

    
  • Day 7

    Departure

    Enjoy breakfast at the masseria before leaving. Plan for a 90-minute drive if flying from Brindisi. Travelers continuing through Italy can take trains from Lecce to major cities.

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• Exploring the Amalfi Coast

  Southern Italy beckons for 7 days at total costs around $2,000, beginning in Naples' historic Spaccanapoli. The 8.6km Path of the Gods leads to Positano, while Sorrento offers limoncello tastings and ancient Pompeii lies beneath Mt. Vesuvius. Suitable for ages 12+, including 6 hotel nights and daily breakfast.

  

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  • Naples Italy

    16 mi

  • Sorrento Italy

    11 mi

  • Amalfi Italy

    22 mi

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• Magical Sicily - 7 Days

  Sicily's cultural treasures shine throughout this 7-day adventure. Palermo's 3000-year-old streets, Europe's largest active volcano Mount Etna, and Ragusa Ibla's baroque architecture await discovery. Wine tasting in Marsala and ancient Greek ruins round out the experience.

  

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  • Palermo Italy

    6 mi

  • Monreale Italy

    38 mi

  • Erice Italy

    18 mi

  • Marsala Italy

    70 mi

  • Agrigento Italy

    68 mi

  • Ragusa Italy

    18 mi

  • Noto Italy

    59 mi

  • Mount Etna Italy

    17 mi

  • Taormina Italy

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