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Itinerary Benevento - Avellino Harvest Tour Sample Itinerary (land only): Day 1 Alycia will greet travelers at the Rome/Naples airport and transport all via ground to the small Gothic town of Sant’Agata de Goti. There will be free time to explore the area and get acquainted. Dinner will be held at a local restaurant. Day 2 Mid-morning we’ll enjoy a walking tour of this extraordinary town. After lunch is free time to visit churches, do some local shopping (before 1pm of course!), and try your Italian at local grocery stores or restaurants. In the late-afternoon, wine tasting will be hosted by one the oldest family-owned wineries in the area with dinner and live music to follow. Day 3 After breakfast, we’re off to Dugenta where we’ll stay in luxury at a wine resort surrounded by endless acres of vineyards. Wine tasting, beautiful walking trails, swimming pool, and optional spa treatments such as, massage and wine baths are just some of the luxuries you can experience on the grounds. The early afternoon will be devoted to the Reggia di Caserta. We’ll leave early in the morning to reach this awesome, grand palace once occupied by the Borboni family, formally the King of Naples; the palace was their country estate and hunting grounds. From silk covered walls to endless sculptures and frescos, the beauty will overwhelm you. Back in Dugenta, wine tasting and a tour of the grounds will precede dinner in the formal dining room. A ceramics class for the artisans in the group is optional. Day 4 The small town of Taurasi and its local wine is on the agenda for today. Travelers will enjoy visiting a cantina, a walking tour from a local winemaker, and the pleasure of dining in this quite, but rich hilltop town. Day 5 An hour away is the breathtaking town of Calitri. We’ll have the luxury of touring some of the finest ceramic shops, and tasting Campanian cheeses locally produced by Di Cecca along with local wine called Aglianico del Vulture. This town is on the border of the region of Basilicata and Campania. The land is composed of different volcanic soil than what we’ve seen before because it’s close to Vulture, an inactive volcano located nearby in Basilicata. Travelers will lodge in a local agricolturismo, which will include a dining experience that never seems to end. Day 6 The trip has come to an end and we’ll return to Rome/Naples. The afternoon is free to discover the city. In the evening, we’ll have the last dinner, “l’ultima cena” together. Day 7 Return home with a greater appreciation for the region of Campania *Price includes all ground transportation, meals, (except Hotel & dinner in Rome), accommodations, and guided sightseeing. *Airfare is not included. *All itineraries can be custom designed to meet your needs. *If you would like more or less days on the tour, rates will be adjusted. *Transport and accommodations to the Amalfi Coast or Capri can be arranged. |
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