Leaving Rome will, indeed, be a sad time; but dry your tears with the knowledge that what awaits you in neighboring Campania is nothing short of exquisite!
If you want an authentic taste of southern Italian culture, Sorrento is as good a destination as any on the peninsula. Walking through Sorrento you'll be surrounded by the thrilling energy of Campania, complemented by the constant drone of Vespa motorbikes tearing through the city and rugged Italian men conversing heatedly in the cafés. Just like that of Naples, Sorrento's fare is mainly based on the holy culinary trinity of tomato, basil, and mozzarella, and the resulting dishes are any food lover's dream. And as the city pulsates with vivacity, Sorrento's cliffs invite you to admire a panoramic view of the Mediterranean, either hand-in-hand with your significant other or in solitary contemplation with a glass of wine.
From cosmopolitan Sorrento, we enter the ancient capital of Puglia.
We in America should find it easy to connect with and appreciate Bari and its culture. This city, one of the truly great and beautiful centers of southern Italy, is the very epitome of a "melting pot" society so valued in the United States. As a strategic port during the Crusades, Bari was invaded on several occasions by different cultures, some coming from as far away as northern France and Arabia. A vacation to Bari throws you right in the middle of this compelling heritage, the signs of which will be recognizable in everything from the features of its people, to its unique architecture, language, and cuisine.
This is a Suggested Vacation.
This suggested vacation is all about you and your independence. If you like what we’ve put together just the way it is, just click and your vacation is all planned; if not, amend, add, and replace anything you like. You may change the number of days in each city, add or remove options, even change our suggested means of transportation between cities. Do whatever you'd like, after all, it's your Italy Vacation!
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