Southern Italy Tours
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.
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Things to do in Southern Italy
Southern Italy offers so many activities for the curious traveller. Here's where to begin.
Aeolian Islands
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.
Capri
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.
Amalfi Drive
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.
Things to see in Southern Italy
Head to the very base of Italy's "boot" to get a broader idea of what this Mediterranean nation has to offer.
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.
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.
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