MATERA
A UNESCO site with ancient cave dwellings and rock churches, offering a unique blend of history and stunning landscapes, best explored on foot.
Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, is one of Italy’s most unusual and arresting places. The Sassi, with their cave dwellings and rock churches, reveal a settlement whose origins reach back to prehistory and whose streets still carry the marks of long use. The city feels at once inhabited and ancient, shaped by erosion, faith and necessity. It is a place best understood by walking slowly through it.
LAKE MAGGIORE
Explore stunning islands with palaces and terraced gardens, vibrant exotic flora, and enjoy a delightful lunch in a picturesque setting.
ARRIVING AT THE LAKESIDE TOWN OF COMO
We fly from Heathrow to Milan before continuing to the lakeside town of Como, where we stay at the 4-star Hotel Terminus for the duration of the tour.
Venice
A unique city of islands, canals, and bridges, offering historic churches, palaces, intimate neighborhoods, and diverse accommodations for tailored stays.
Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello)
Explore stunning Byzantine mosaics, including a remarkable Last Judgment, and admire the marble pavements and iconostasis in this historic lagoon monument.
Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna
A 6th-century marvel with an octagonal design, featuring intricate mosaics of Justinian and Theodora, showcasing Byzantine art's influence in western Europe.
Florence
Set by the Arno and Tuscan hills, this Renaissance city offers iconic art, quieter spots, and great trattorie. Timed Uffizi entry avoids long queues.
Rome
A city of unmatched historical depth, offering iconic ancient sites, stunning Baroque architecture, and diverse dining experiences off the beaten path.
MATERA
A UNESCO site with ancient cave dwellings and rock churches, offering a unique blend of history and stunning landscapes, best explored on foot.
Trulli of Alberobello
Distinctive limestone dwellings with conical roofs, built without mortar, offer a unique architectural experience and insight into local traditions.
Ostuni
A hilltop town with narrow lanes and whitewashed buildings, offering stunning views of olive groves and the Adriatic, plus vibrant festivals year-round.