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JOIN US ON A HOLIDAY TO SOUTHERN ITALY

Comprising the stretch of peninsula encompassing the regions that form the lower end of Italy's "boot", Southern Italy is a dream destination for many.

Brimming with rich history, striking architecture and wild beauty, this wonderfully photogenic corner of Europe has plenty to offer visitors. With the addition of the warm Mediterranean climate, superb cuisine and famously friendly and expressive locals, it's not difficult to see why Southern Italy tours are so coveted.

Southern Italy holidays provide the chance to explore a wonderfully diverse mix of destinations, from rugged mountainous landscapes and rustic villages to bustling cities and elegant coastal resorts. Explore unspoilt countryside in Calabria, relax on a picture-perfect beach in Puglia or discover ancient ruins in Campania. Whether you opt for the historic grandeur of Sicily, the elegant resorts of Sardinia or the national park-filled landscapes of Abruzzo, our Southern Italy escorted tours offer the very best of the region's history, scenery, attractions and cuisine.

Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast

4.01 (930 reviews)
Italy

3 excursions included
14 meals included
Spend a week in the blissful surroundings of the Neapolitan Riviera
Embrace time to meander around delightful Sorento
Visit the extraordinary ruins of Roman Pompeii

Puglia & the South - Undiscovered Italy

4.19 (243 reviews)
Italy

3 excursions included
14 meals included
Spend seven nights beside the brilliant blue Adriatic Sea
Discover the UNESCO-listed wonders of Matera's Sassi cave-dwellings
Witness hilltop Ostuni’s white walls gleaming in the Italian sun

Calabria - Italy's Southern Jewel

Italy

3 excursions included
14 meals included
Discover the exquisite, cliff-top Tropea, its dazzling beaches and island church
Wander down to the water’s edge in delightful Chianalea di Scilla
Explore pretty, fortified Gerace and Locri’s ancient ruins

Things to see in Southern Italy

Pay a visit to the former Roman city of Pompeii. Wander through the ruins of its once bustling streets and buildings and imagine what life was like for its residents before the disastrous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

The city of Lecce is filled with historic and grand architecture. Its old town boasts several architectural gems, including ornate churches, elegant courtyards and the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre.

A popular stop on several of our Southern Italy escorted tours, the town of Matera is home to an ancient labyrinth of cave dwellings named Sissi, inhabited as recently as 40 years ago and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Southern Italy Tour Highlights

Things to see and places to visit on your escorted holiday to Southern Italy

Capri

The summer playground to society's most sophisticated individuals since Roman times, Capri is one of the Mediterranean's most striking islands.

Puglia

Famed for its olive oil production and for boasting the longest coastline of any mainland Italian region, Puglia holidays offer ample opportunity to eat well and to unwind in the sun.

Amalfi Coast

Known throughout the world as the "Divine Coast" (Divina costiera), Italy’s Amalfi Coast endures as an alluring combination of history, sophistication, and sunshine.

Pompeii

Pompeii tours allow you to see just what else this historical area has to offer, from gorgeous sacred pieces of architecture that are considered pilgrimage sites by many, to the looming bell tower that delivers panoramic views.

Things to do in Southern Italy

Set sail on a boat tour around the stunning Aeolian Islands. This volcanic archipelago located in the Tyrrhenian Sea near Sicily is home to seven islands, all offering their fair share of beaches, caves, and culinary traditions.

A highlight of many Southern Italy tours is a visit to the island of Capri. Here you can stroll around the beautiful Augustus Gardens, explore the mysterious Blue Grotto and take a cable car to the top of Mount Solaro.

Take in the sights on one of the world's most scenic coastal routes: the Amalfi Drive. This Roman-built stretch of road between Sorrento and Amalfi is lined with olive groves, plunging rock faces and stunning sea views.

Food and Drink in Southern Italy

Few Italian holidays would be complete without sampling the local cheeses.

While hard cheeses such as provolone and caciocavallo are the most common in the region, there are exceptions, such as the famous Campania mozzarella.

With influences from Greece, Spain, and the Middle East, Southern Italian cuisine has been perfected over centuries of migration. In terms of traditional dishes, look out for melanzane ripiene al forno, a Southern Italian favourite composed of baked aubergines stuffed with capers, tomatoes and olives.

Don't miss the opportunity to get a caffeine fix at a coffee bar with the locals. The coffee in Southern Italy is rich and bitter in flavour, and best enjoyed with a pastry such as a cornetto, a croissant-like treat often filled with cream, jam or chocolate.

Southern Italy Tours for Solo Travellers

Be inspired to travel solo. Newmarket Holidays welcomes solo travellers on all our group tours. In fact, many of our customers choose to join our tours on their own. And the best part is: you won’t really be alone. With a group of like-minded travellers and a friendly, informative tour manager (as well as incredible locals all over the world!), you will love your holiday experience. Joining a tour as a solo traveller is also a guaranteed way to feel safe and confident when travelling alone. While you can join any of our regular tours on your own, we also have a range of tours designed exclusively for solo travellers.