Southern Italy Rome World Heritage 10 Days 8 Nights GOIT9733

09.00 hrs. All members gather at Suvarnabhumi Airport, International Departure Terminal, 4th floor, ITA Airways counter (ITA Airways, the national airline of Italy), with staff to check luggage and boarding passes on the plane.
12.05 hrs. Depart for Rome by ITA Airways, Flight AZ759 (direct flight).
19.20 hrs. Arrive at Fiumicino International Airport (Rome), Italy. After going through immigration and customs / Take you to your accommodation.
Stay at: HOLIDAY INN FIUMICINO HOTEL / or similar accommodation

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Take you to "Ancient City of Pompeii" (Pompei) Visit the ancient city of 2,000 years old that was destroyed by the lava of Mount Vesovius. This volcano exploded and sank into the ground in a matter of minutes in 662 AD. Tens of thousands of people were buried alive in agony, with no chance of escaping. And Pompeii was forgotten from the memory of the world. Later, the study of ancient history called Pompeii was discovered, but no one knew where it was. Until 2291 AD, traces of the ruins of the city were found. When all the soil was removed, the remains of a large city were found, built of strong stones. In some places, the remains of Pompeians and their pets that had died and turned into stone were still intact. But the picture shows the fear of death very well. Some people sit with their hands covering their faces, some people sit against the walls of their houses, some people die. Pompeii is therefore called the "Ruins of the Dead".
Lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon After lunch, travel to Sorrento, the origin of the song "Come Back to Sorrento". It is a city with beautiful scenery, especially when the sun sets. The winding roads and narrow streets allow us to see the beauty along the way to Sorrento (the car will drive slowly). Then take you to see Sorrento, a small resort town by the sea. Sorrento is located on a high cliff and gradually descends down the slope until it reaches the same level as the neatly arranged gray sandy beach. There is also the Amalfi Coast that runs along the seaside along the cliffs for 50 km. Take you to see Piazza Tasso, located in the city center. It is a square full of colors with shops lined up on both sides of the street, which is known as Sorrento's famous shopping street. You can also see the way of life of the locals who like to sit and drink coffee or sit and talk and socialize in restaurants. Take you to see the area around Tasso Square, which is full of churches and cathedrals that are uniquely beautiful with Baroque architecture. Free time for you to walk around the city or shop as you wish. Then have time for everyone to walk and see the beauty of the Bay of Naples from Villa Comunale Park, Sorrento. It is a beautiful southern Italian-style garden. It is a viewpoint of Mount Vesuvius. It is a popular spot for watching the sunset. There are benches, an opera house. This park is really suitable for all ages. It is a place to relax that you must visit when in Sorrento.
Dinner service at a restaurant / Then take you to the accommodation
Stay at: HOLIDAY INN NAPLES, BEST WESTERN PLAZA or similar accommodation

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
After breakfast, travel to the ferry port and depart for “Capri Island” / Take a boat trip to see the beautiful scenery of Capri Island amidst the blue sky and deep blue sea. Take you to see the beauty of “Blue Grotto” (BLUE GROTTO). This cave was discovered in 1826. It is 45 meters wide, 54 meters long and 15 meters high. The entrance to the cave is only a little over a meter above sea level. (In case of unfavorable weather conditions or high water levels, the Blue Grotto may be canceled. Because it is not safe, the company will take you to Anacapri instead. Take a boat to the "Marina Grande" area, a beautiful port of "Capri Island" (the car will pick up your small bags and send them to your hotel). Then take a tram (FUNICULAR) to the city center of Capri Island (Piazza Umberto). This square is the center of the bustling city. People like to walk around the square, full of restaurants, shops, famous fashion shops. There is a clock tower standing prominently in the center of the square. There is also a viewpoint of the city nearby.
Lunch at a local restaurant
Afternoon Take a walk around Capri Island, a resort for the upper class since the time of the Roman Empire (the great Emperor Augustus) and still retains its charm of beauty to this day. Famous poets and writers all said in their writings that "Heaven is just a glance away in Capri." Take you to the viewpoint at "Augustus Garden". This garden is full of rare plants. And beautiful, shady, which was created since the beginning of the 20th century to present to the Roman emperor. This garden consists of a terrace overlooking the sea. There are many ornamental plants and flowers to visit. And also see a 180-degree panoramic view of the island of Capri. / When it is appropriate, take you to the boat back to Naples.
Evening, dinner is served at the restaurant.
Stay at: HOLIDAY INN NAPLES, BEST WESTERN PLAZA or similar accommodation

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then take the ferry back to Sorrento Port along the Amalfi Coast tourist route to the paradise of southern Italy. It is the southern coast of the Gulf of Salerno in southern Italy. The Amalfi Coast has been registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. With the beautiful location of the Amalfi coast, it is one of the most charming bays in the world and one of the most beautiful coasts in Europe. The winding coastal road through the fishing villages on the steep cliffs has a beautiful view and the outstanding medieval architecture. Today, the Amalfi Coast has become a tourist attraction that attracts Italians and tourists from all over the world. Arrive at the city of "Positano". Take a walk around Positano, which is considered the most beautiful city in this area. The city is located in a semicircular bay full of beautifully painted plastered houses. It is located in a gradual manner from the hills to the sea. The center of tourists is in the Marina Grande area, which is full of shops, restaurants, and ice cream shops.
Lunch at a restaurant
Afternoon Continue to “Amalfi City”, which used to be the center of maritime trade in the Byzantine era. The city center is in the Duomo Square, where the Sant’Andrea Fontana Fountain is located. The city cathedral (Amalfi Duomo) has a bronze door from the 11th century, mosaics, and the catacombs of St. Andrew, where the body was brought from Constantinople in 1208. Around the square, there are many shops, restaurants, and souvenir shops. The seaside by the port is a good place to see the view of the houses that are gradual on the hillside. It is a beautiful sight no less than Positano. Continue to Ravello, a beautiful city on a high hill. Arrive at Ravello Village, which is beautiful and charming. With its unique architecture and art The small town square, which is different from other cities, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Italy in 1997. In addition, Ravello is also a place where famous artists such as German artist Richard Wagner once performed concerts, leading to an annual concert festival in the village. Visit “Villa Rufolo”, an old castle with a beautiful garden inside. This castle was once the historical center of the main square of Ravello. It was built luxuriously in the Moorish style around 1270. Inside the villa, it is beautifully decorated with flower gardens and an ancient tower about 30 meters high. Enjoy the atmosphere and take pictures as you wish. When it is time, we will take you to Salerno.
Dinner at the hotel.
Stay at: HOTEL NOVOTEL SALERNO EST ARECHI or similar accommodation.

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Take you to Paestum / Paestum is an ancient Greek archaeological site founded in 600 BC. In Paestum, there are many museums and outdoor archaeological sites. Take you to see the three symbolic temples of the city, "Temple of Athena, Temple of Hera and Temple of Poseidon". Take a picture of the smallest temple of Athena and stand alone. The temples are together. The Temple of Hera, which is the largest and oldest structure of the three temples, is still in good condition. It is the most complete architecture of the Greek colony in the 6th century. In addition to the temple, there are remains of houses and small mosaics, a small Amphitheater, a Forum, and others. Take you to "Castelmezzano" (Castelmezzano)
Lunch at a restaurant
Afternoon After lunch, take you to see Castelmezzano (Castelmezzano), a lovely ancient city located in the province of Potenza. In the Basilicata region, this city is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Built in a valley, it is one of the villages with unusual architecture. It was originally a settlement of Greeks around the 5th-6th century, but visiting this beautiful city is no ordinary feat. You have to go through a tunnel, cross a mountain pass to enter this fascinating land. Then take you to Matera, passing through various cities along the way, stopping to take pictures of Matera from the viewpoint. Then take you to Matera, an ancient city that has been inhabited since the Stone Age. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, comparable to Jericho. Dinner at a restaurant
Stay at: NAZIONALE HOTEL MATERA or similar accommodation

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Take a walk to see Sassi di Matera, a city that was once known as the poorest in Italy and had no electricity or tap water from the central government. Until 1950, there was an epidemic, so the Italian government built a new city and evacuated all the people from the city. Later, Matera was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1993. The Italian government came to renovate and adapt the cave houses into tourist attractions, restaurants and luxury hotels. Take you to visit the cave church of San Pietro Caveoso, see the beautiful fesco paintings that are over a thousand years old, see the beautiful squares, houses built in caves, limestone and some are built on top of each other like you have never seen before. Take a walk around the old town, starting from Piazza Vittorio Veneto to Matera's Cathedral, which is like the center of the old town. There is time for you to shop for various products as you wish.
Lunch at a restaurant
Then take you to Alberobello village (60 km). Alberobello is located in the Apulia region of Italy. It is famous for its unique architecture. Local houses have conical roofs called trulli. The houses are made of limestone and are over 600 years old. Take a walk around the lovely village of "Alberobello", which is full of shops, cafes, and souvenir shops. This city was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1996 and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in southern Italy. *** We recommend buying a clay whistle, a symbol of the Apulia people. Popular as a gift to friends or loved ones to bring good luck. ***
Dinner at a restaurant
Stay at: Hotel Colle del Sole / Grand Hotel Olimpo / or similar accommodation

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
After the meal, enter the village of Ostuni (Ostuni), a beautiful city and municipality in the Apulia region. This city has a population of about 200,000 people, which is considered the main tourist attraction in Apulia. It is a producer of burrata cheese, also known as mozzarella, high-quality olive oil and wine. Ostuni is located on a hilltop covered with olive trees. It is nicknamed "La Città Bianca" because of the white houses. The city has a history of more than a thousand years, with settlements from ancient tribes to the Normans. The current buildings are from 1400 to 1700. See the Gothic cathedral, a Roman Catholic cathedral built to honor the Ascension of the Virgin Mary. Take a walk on the medieval streets. Enjoy the panoramic view across the countryside to the Adriatic Sea. Visit the production process of Burrata Cheese Farm, a delicious fresh cheese from the Apulia region. Burrata cheese is a fresh cheese, a semi-soft cheese, but it is made only from cow's milk. The texture and the first step of making it are very similar to Mozzarella, but the special thing is that they put cream inside. You will have the opportunity to taste the delicious fresh cheese from the farm.
Lunch is served at a restaurant.
Afternoon Visit the city of Lecce, which is like a hidden gem of the Apulia region. Take a walk around the old city of Lecce, which is considered a beautiful Baroque city. There are still traces of Greek culture throughout the city. The tall and luxurious buildings made of limestone are lined up. Experience the long history. Visit "The Celestini Palace" or Palazzo dei Celestini, an old palace built in the 16th century in the Baroque architecture style. It is currently preserved by the government, so both the interior and exterior structures are still strong. It is also used as the city hall of Lecce. Take a picture of the Basilica di Santa Croce, the most important point of Lecce. It is beautiful and grand. It is a favorite place for art historians. This basilica was built from 1549 to 1582. It is outstandingly beautiful with beautiful stone carvings. The front facade is decorated with strange animal statues. You will see a large window in the middle carved into the shape of a rose, which was inspired by Greco-Roman art. Take you to see The Roman Amphitheater, an outdoor amphitheater built since the 2nd century of Roman. It is a large amphitheater and a performance area in the middle. It was used as a place for gladiator fights, as well as competitions and other performances in the past. It can be called an entertainment area for the people of Lecce in ancient times. This amphitheater is half buried because there are other monuments built in later centuries, making it impossible to dig it all out. / Have time for everyone to walk around the city or shop as you wish.
Evening, dinner is served at a restaurant.
Stay at: LE CLUB BOUTIQUE, DELLE PALME HOTEL or similar accommodations

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
After the meal, travel to Polignano a Mare, a lovely old town located on the coast. Founded by Greek settlers and flourishing under Roman rule, take you to Via Traiana, built between 108-110 AD. You will be impressed by the beauty of the white cliffs with many houses and mansions of the Puglian people. Then take you to the city. Have time to see the beautiful beach and bay of the city from the Ponte Borbonico su Lama Monachile bridge. Today, Polignano a Mare attracts tourists from all over the world with its old town with winding alleys and lovely local shops. When the time is right, take you to Bari.
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant.
Take you to see Bari. Bari is the capital of the Apulia region. It is one of the most important economic centers in southern Italy. It has a port and a university. Bari is divided into different districts. To the north is the old town built on the seafront between two modern ports with the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the Cathedral of San Sabino and the Hohenstaufen Castle built for King Frederick II. To the south is the Murat district, a modern city with a major shopping area. Take a walk into the old town at the Piazza Mercantile, a bustling area with locals and tourists. This area is also the port for ferries to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Take a photo of the Basilica of San Nicola, built in 1197, a sacred place for sailors. Take a photo of Castello Svevo, the main landmark of Bari. The castle is located on the Adriatic Sea and is surrounded by defensive walls. It was originally a Roman and Byzantine fortress. And was restored by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. Later it was further built and renovated by the King of Aragon.
Evening Dinner at the restaurant
Stay at: NICOLAUS HOTEL BARI or similar

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant / Time to depart for Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport
11.20 hrs. Fly to Rome (Fiumicino) Airport by ITA Airways Flight No. AZ1612
12.30 hrs. Arrive at Rome (Fiumicino) Airport, wait for connecting flight
15.15 hrs. Fly back to Suvarnabhumi Airport by ITA Airways Flight No. AZ758

07.05 hrs. Arrive in Bangkok...safely and with good impressions.