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Puglia, Matera, Amalfi Coast

9 days, 8 nights

Private

From $6,884 per person

Fully Customizable

Experience the legendary tastes, textures, and traditions of Southern Italy coast to coast. From Puglia’s olive groves and white hill towns to the ancient stone city of Matera and the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, you’ll connect with this storied region through wine, food, sea, and history on a fully-customized adventure that unfolds at a leisurely pace. Come and taste la dolce vita at the far end of the boot!

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Why You'll Love It
  • Authentic culinary experiences from a private wine tasting at a Puglian farm to hands-on cooking classes with local chefs.
  • Iconic Southern Italy highlights including the UNESCO-listed sassi of Matera and the dazzling coastal vistas of the Amalfi Coast.
  • Flexible activity options—choose from boat tours, bike rides, hiking the Path of the Gods, or exploring timeless hill towns.
  • Seamless private transfers and personalized service throughout—arrive relaxed and leave with memories to last a lifetime.
Day 1

Welcome to Puglia

Arrive at Bari (BRI) and be greeted with a private transfer to your charming accommodations in northern Puglia. Unwind with an aperitivo and settle into your first taste of Southern Italian life.

Day 2

Masseria Visit & Wine Tasting

Enjoy an insider’s visit to an historic masseria—an iconic Apulian farmhouse—where you’ll sip off-the-beaten path local wines (like Primitivo and Negroamaro) and savor a light lunch of regional specialties grown right on site.

Day 3

Leisure & Optional Adventures

Today is yours: relax poolside, stroll whitewashed villages, or choose from unforgettable experiences. You might opt for a half-day boat tour along the Adriatic to explore sea grottoes and the dramatic coastline, embark on an olive grove bike tour through centuries-old trees with tastings of local delicacies, or enjoy an Ostuni excursion to wander the famed White City with a private driver at your disposal.

Day 4

Alberobello & Culinary Delights

Depart Puglia for Matera, stopping in Alberobello to dive into Southern Italian cooking with a hands-on class and lunch set within an authentic trullo home. Learn to craft orecchiette and other Apulian favorites, then feast on the fruits of your labor and continue to your Matera hotel.

Day 5

Matera’s Ancient Charm

Wander through Matera’s extraordinary sassi cave dwellings on a private walking tour through this UNESCO World Heritage site carved into limestone ravines. The afternoon is yours to explore hidden corners, artisan shops, and dramatic viewpoints in this unforgettable town.

Day 6

Journey to the Amalfi Coast

Take in the changing landscapes as you journey toward the Amalfi Coast. Upon arrival, settle into your cliff-side hotel overlooking the glittering Tyrrhenian Sea.

Day 7

Discover the Amalfi Coast

Enjoy your choice of touring excursion in the Amalfi Coast today: you can experience the Best of the Amalfi Coast on a driving tour with stops in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello; participate in a hands-on cooking class featuring spectacular sea views; or opt for a boat tour of the coastline and Capri (additional cost applies).

Day 8

Free Day on the Coast

Enjoy a day at leisure—relax on a beach, explore postcard-perfect towns, or take another curated excursion.

Day 9

Farewell to Southern Italy

Private transfer to Naples (NAP) Airport for your departure flight home. Arrivederci—and carry Southern Italy’s colors with you wherever you go next!

Our Guides

We partner with local guides, drivers, chefs and artisans of the highest caliber across all 20 regions of Italy. Every Ciao Andiamo expert is hand-selected by our team and passionate about sharing the best of Italy with our travelers.

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Cooking is my passion. I love introducing travelers to local flavors and ingredients at my restaurant and in hands on cooking classes

Getting Around

In Italy, getting around isn’t always easy, which is why we design each trip to flow as seamlessly as possible. From private transfers to expert guidance and assistance with public transportation, we’ll make sure you get from point A to point B without the stress.

Luxury Car Service

Across all cities and regions of Italy we work with trusted local drivers who provide reliable private transfers using best-in-class luxury vehicles, such as Mercedes E Class and Mercedes Viano.

Where You'll Stay

Where you call home when you are away from home can make all the difference. Whether you seek out full-amenity luxury properties, boutique art hotels, or charming B&Bs, our partner hotels are service oriented, conveniently located, comfortable and full of local character (you want to feel like you’re in Italy, not Idaho).

Luxury Hotels

Perfect for traveler seeking the finest in luxury accommodations. From boutique to grand, and classic to modern, our favorite 5-star properties blend service and Italian design with the highest level of comfort and amenities.

Classic Hotels

For those who care about charm and aesthetic, but don’t need the full 5-star experience. We work with wonderful properties that offer a mix of Italian hospitality, character, comfort and value from B&Bs, countryside castles, seaside inns and beyond.

What's Included

8 nights accommodations with daily breakfast

Private car service from Bari (BRI) Airport to Northern Puglia hotel

Private guided tour of masseria with wine tasting, light lunch and private round-trip car service

Private transfer from Northern Puglia to Matera, with stop en route in Alberobello for a hands-on cooking class with meal and drinks

Half-day private guided tour of Matera

Private transfer from Matera to Amalfi Coast

Choice between full-day private Amalfi Coast driving tour with private driver for up to 8 hours or hands-on cooking class with roundtrip private car service

Private transfer from Amalfi Coast hotel to Naples (NAP) airport

Ciao Andiamo’s dedicated planning services and on-the-ground support while traveling

What's Not Included

Airfare, hotel city taxes (2-10 EURO per person per day), travel insurance, personal expenditures, meals and transfers not specified, and optional guide gratuities.

The Ciao Difference

Every Ciao Andiamo Trip Includes
Hand Selected Hotels

Hand-Selected Hotels

Expert Local Guides

Private Tours

Insider Access

One-On-One Expert Planning

Personal Concierge in Italy

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