b"YOUR ITINERARY12 DAYSFROM ITALYDays 1-2London to Lyon and Rome2,795At London St Pancras, we take the Eurostar to Paris. We continue to2023 DEPARTURES IN:Lyon, a vibrant riverside city, where we spend the night. On Day 2 weMAY, JUN, SEP, OCTtravel to the Eternal City of Rome, for the next two nights. Once the centre of the powerful Roman Empire, the citys architecture charts the passage of time through wonderfully preserved Roman monuments as well as Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque buildings. UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES Days 3-4Rome and Santa Maria al BagnoWe discover many famous sights of Rome on a guided tour - theUncover the secrets of the ancient Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia and the Pantheon. Later,city of Rome and discover the you're free to experience Rome's beauty at your own pace. BesidesBaroque wonders of Lecce on world-class museums and galleries, walking through the atmosphericguided tours.streets is a treat. Maybe stop for an alfresco slice of crispy pizza alVisit the intriguing 'Sassi' cave taglio and a glass of local wine, or sample the diverse street food.dwellings in ancient Matera. Days 4-5Lecce See the 'Trulli' conical houses of Alberobello on a guided tour.Leaving Rome, we travel along the gorgeous Italian-Adriatic coastline([plore the towns of *alatina, by rail. We travel into Puglia, the rural 'heel' of Italy to the town ofone of Puglias hidden gems, and Lecce, then transfer by coach to our seafront hotel in the unspoilthistorical *allipoli.fi shing town of 6anta Maria al %agno, our base for four nights. 7heres time to settle in at our lovely surroundings, maybe take a refreshingStay in the historic heart of swim in the hotel pool or at the private beach. On Day 5 we have aMonopoli, a wonderful guided walking tour of Lecce, visiting the Chiesa di Santa Croce andwhite-washed townPiazza del Duomo. Our tour ends in a traditional caf, with a Leccese co ee \x0bmade with almond milN and poured over ice\x0c and pasticciotto,WHAT'S INCLUDEDa Southern Puglian pastry; you then have a free afternoon to explore.Days 6-7Free day, Galatina & Gallipoli UK Tour Manager from start tonishfiOn Day 6 you are at leisure. Maybe explore the town of Santa Maria alFirst Class Rail and all transfers,Bagno or relax at your hotel. With its beautiful coastline and beaches,Eurostar Standard Premierthe town buzzes with holidaymakers at the height of summer, but remains unspoilt. The town centre is just a short walk from the hotel,Complimentary luggage serviceand overlooked by four medieval fortress towers known as the four11 nights' 4-Star hotel columns. 2n 'ay \x1a we fi rst visit *alatina, one of the regions hiddenaccommodationgems, with an impressive domed cathedral. After some free time here we continue to the historical town of *allipoli which we e[plore with a19 meals including 11 breakfasts, local guide, then have free time before returning to our hotel.1 lunch and 7 dinners Days 8-9Monopoli and Alberobello All tour excursionsToday we travel to Monopoli, an old whitewashed harbour town, where we spend the next three nights. A local guide takes us on a walking tour of the town. On Day 9 we visit the unique town of Alberobello, known for its 'Trulli' - cone-shaped, limestone houses built in a style dating to prehistoric times. We meet our knowledgeable and friendly guide, Mimmo Palmisano. We sit down to a delicious lunch in1 1 TO TURINFROMhis family's restaurant before a guided tour, with Mimmo's unique andLYONfascinating insights.Rome 2Days 10-12 - Matera, Turin and London ITALY MonopoliOn Day 10 we enjoy a highlight of our tour, an excursion to Matera inAlberobello 3 LecceBasilicata - famous for its 'Sassi', a collection of ancient cave dwellingsMaterawhich has earned the town UNESCO World Heritage status. We exploreSanta Maria al Bagno 4the maze of winding streets and fascinating Paleolithic-era abodes, some of which date back to the 8th century and were inhabited untilNights in hotel First Class Rail Coachas recently as the \x14\x1c\x18\x13s. Matera has fl ourished in recent years and there are many boutiques, craft shops, bars and cafs to discover inTour Code: PBS|per person based on your free time after our tour. We leave Monopoli on Day 11, travelling2 sharing. Deposit from 450 per person. north to Turin for the night. On Day 12 we take the train from Turin toSupplement for solo travellers from 545.Paris where we board the Eurostar to London St Pancras. For the latest guidance on entry requirements, please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-adviceCall us on 01904 527231 or visit greatrail.com for more details 51"