Discover the best of Puglia this summer

Italy is a fascinating country with so much to offer: beautiful scenery, art, history, food, wine and culture.

It’s a shame not to see as much as you can while you’re there, but many people don’t enjoy whistle-stop tours, with all the packing and unpacking that they bring. With this in mind, the new Explorer Holidays provided by specialist tour operator, Inghams Italy, are based in one or two hand-picked hotels for their duration and give you the chance to get to know a region of Italy in depth, whilst still leaving you time to relax and unwind. They include 7 night accommodation on a half board basis (with flights and transfers), as well as all excursions, entrance fees and local guides to make sure you get the most out of your visit, and throughout you have the assistance of an expert Inghams Explorer Guide.  Each holiday is limited to a select group of just 25 participants, meaning you have more personal attention and the whole experience is more comfortable.

Inghams Italy have a great range of Explorer Holidays on offer with departures in the best months of the year for visiting Italy – take a look at some of our favourites.

Glorious Tuscan countryside

Treasures of Tuscany – discover the very best of the region and explore the timeless cities of Florence and Siena. See the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and enjoy a day out in the beautiful Chianti countryside, followed by a wine tasting in the famous vineyards.

The atmospheric cave-town of Matera

The Best of Puglia gives you the chance to relax beside the sandy shores of the Adriatic and take a few trips to dip into the culture of this unspoilt region of Italy. Most famous for its trulli, unusual conical roofed houses, Puglia also has magnificent baroque architecture as well as a beautiful coastline with whitewashed port towns. The tour also includes a wine tasting and a visit to the fascinating prehistoric cave dwellings in Matera.

Montalbano’s fictional Police Station in the town of Scicli

For any fans of the Inspector Montalbano series on BBC 4, the wonderful destinations included in the Wonders of Eastern Sicily will seem familiar. Experience the mix of cultures, traditions and cuisines as you explore the south east of the island, with its fine Greek ruins, astonishing cathedrals and flamboyant baroque architecture. Relax in beautiful Taormina and enjoy the Sicilian wine and specialities.

One of the most beautiful coastlines in the world

Amalfi Coast Splendours gives you the chance to enjoy a relaxing week on this stunning coastline and includes boat trips and visits to the legendary island of Capri and the picturesque towns of Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. You will also spend a day at the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the fascinating volcano Vesuvius.

For more information about the Explorer Holidays and tailor-made Italian getaways, please visit www.inghamsitaly.co.uk or call your Inghams Italy travel consultant on 01483 345 816.

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