b"YOUR ITINERARY UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCESITALYTRULLI HOUSES, ALBEROBELLO, DAY 7Days 1-3 - London, Lyon and Rome Uncover the secrets of ancientAfter meeting at London St Pancras, we take the Eurostar to Paris,Rome and Baroque Lecce.continuing to Lyon for the night. On Day 2 we travel to the 'EternalAdmire the intriguing 'sassi' cave City' of Rome, where we spend two nights. Rome's architecture chartsdwellings in Matera. the passage of time through its preserved Roman monuments andSee the 'trulli' on a guided tour medieval buildings, which we discover on a guided tour on Day 3. Wewith 'Mr Alberobello'.pass the incredible Colosseum, Italy's most famous classical sight, and the Roman Forum, the ancient power centre of Rome, as well asCruise the Gargano Peninsula.Piazza Venezia and the Pantheon. Later, you're free to savour Rome's beauty at your own pace. The city is rich in world-class museums and galleries, though simply walking through the atmospheric streets is a treat. Perhaps find an alfresco cafe and enjoy a slice of pizza and1 1 TO TURINglass of local wine, or sample the excellent street food.FROMLYONDays 4-6 - Puglia, Lecce and Otranto Rome 2 2 ViesteWe travel by rail to Lecce in Puglia, the rural 'heel' of Italy, enjoyingFoggiaa walking tour on Day 5. We visit the Chiesa di Santa Croce andITALY Alberobello LeccePiazza del Duomo, the main square dominated by Lecce's cathedral,Matera 5ending with some Leccese coffee, made with almond milk over ice,Otrantoand 'pasticciotto', a local custard pastry, in a traditional cafe. YourNights in hotel First Class Rail Coachafternoon is free to explore. Perhaps visit the Roman amphitheatre, an archaeological treasure excavated in 1938. On Day 6, we travel PUGLIA ANDto Otranto with its palm tree-lined promenade, pretty harbour, andWHAT'S INCLUDED 15th-century walls. We take a guided tour before free time. Later, we BASILICATA visit an olive mill, gaining an insight into how the oil is created, beforeUK Tour Manager throughoutenjoying a tasting of some authentic local produce.First Class rail travel, Standard 12 DAYS FROM 2,495 BY FIRST CLASS RAIL Days 7-8 - Alberobello and Matera Premier Class on Eurostar We visit Matera, in Basilicata, which sits in a small canyon and isjourneysImmerse yourself in culture on the unspoilt 'heel' of Italy, exploring ancientfamous for its 'sassi', a collection of ancient cave dwellings that haveFlight from Bari to London UNESCO World Heritage status. We explore the maze of winding(air return only)Rome before travelling to Puglia in Italy's rich agricultural heart. Admire Baroquestreets and Paleolithic-era abodes, some of which date back to the architecture and UNESCO-listed ancient dwellings, see through the eyes of a local8th century and were inhabited until as recently as the 1950s. WeComplimentary luggage servicecontinue to Alberobello, a town unlike any other. The town is packed11 nights' hotel accommodationon a unique guided tour and enjoy a taste of Italy as we try delicious local produce. with hundreds of 'trulli' - cone-shaped, limestone houses built in a style that dates to prehistoric times. We meet our guide, Mimmo19 meals including 11 breakfasts, Palmisano, also known as 'Mr Alberobello'. We sit down to a delicious1 lunch and 7 dinners lunch in his family's restaurant before a guided tour, with Mimmo's unique and fascinating insights. Day 8 is free to spend as you wish.All tour excursions Days 9-12 - Vieste, Turin and London YOUR HOTELS LECCE, DAY 5 ROME, DAY 2We travel along the coast to the old town of Vieste for two nights. On Day 10, we explore the Gargano Peninsula by boat, admiring many ofDays 1-2the picturesque villages perched on the cliff tops on a relaxing cruise.Overnight stay in Lyon4We transfer to Turin on Day 11 for the night, continuing our journeyDays 2-4to London St Pancras on Day 12. Massimo D'Azeglio, Rome4Days 4-9 Grand Hotel di Lecce, Lecce42022 TOUR DATES Max 25 people Days 9-11Palace Hotel, Vieste4Rail Return Air Return Rail Return Air Return Days 11-12Apr 22 2,495 2,195 Jun 3, 10 2,795 2,495 Overnight stay in Turin 429 2,595 2,295 17 2,895 2,595May 6 2,595 2,295 Sep 2, 9 2,895 2,595 FLY RETURN OPTION13 2,695 2,395 16 2,795 2,495 On all departures of this tour, you can fly 20 2,795 2,495 23 2,695 2,395 back to the UK on Day 11, saving 300 per person. Call for more details. Tour Code: PBS| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 500 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 415.50 ITALY Call us on 01904 521995 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 51Visit your local Travel Agent"