THE LAND OF THE SAMNITES
The Land of Samnites
8 days / 7 nights
Flexible
flexible program and duration customized on client request
*Sea Holidays Plus - Termoli
*Car Rental Service
Program
1
Termoli
Arrival and meeting with *assistant.
Transfer from the airport to Termoli.
Accomodation, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Free time at your disposal.
2
Termoli
Termoli, a bathing resort of Molise, lying on the Adriatic Sea, is renowned for the quality of its beaches, its waters, it's also wellknown for its characteristic fishing port and connections to beautiful Tremiti Island and Croatia. Its Borgo Antico preserves historical treasures.

City tour with guide - walk in the picturesque "Borgo Antico", the old town shaped as a fortified citadel from which you may enjoy a suggestive view on Sea and on "Trabucchi" typical wooden structures for fishing. Among main sights worthy to be mentioned, the Swabian Castle "Castello Svevo" dating back to the Norman age (9th century) but renovated and fortified by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, hence the name of the castle itself. The Cathedral "Duomo"in Romanesque-Gothic style (13th-14th century), dedicated to "Santa Maria della Purificazione".
Typical dinner at restaurant.
Free time at your disposal.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
3
Tremiti Islands
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the marina and departure for the Tremiti Islands. The Islands are a natural paradise for diving, bathing, trekking and strolling, They offer amazing sea view and nature in all its intensity and variety beauty. Full day excursion including assistance at the marina, a boat ride, lunch at a typical restaurant. Free time at your disposal. Transfer to the marina.
Back to Termoli. Free time at your disposal.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
4
Larino - Campobasso
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Campobasso.
Stop along the way in Larino, guided tour to the ancient Roman Theatre, and following to an oil mill nearby. Lunch with delicious products tasting at the typical Italian holiday farm, "agriturismo". Arrival in Campobasso, accomodation, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Free time at your disposal.
5
Campobasso
City Tour with guide - Walk in the medieval old town of the regional capital of Molise. In a real labyrinth of alleys, squares and stairways, you climb up to the Monforte Castle which dominates the whole city. Along the way you can admire, among other things, the Cathedral, remains of the walls, the ancient access doors and valuable Romanesque churches. Visit to the Samnite Museum. One of the best ways to get to know the Samnites, an ancient and warlike Italic population capable of humiliating the Roman army during the wars fought against them.
Typical lunch at restaurant,
free time at your disposal.
Back to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay.
6
Saepinum Altilia - Matese - Isernia
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Isernia. Along the way, a guided tour to the archaeological area of Saepinum Altilia.
In an area of Samnite origin, the Romans founded the city of Saepinum - Altilia (2nd century BC). Inside the walls, you can distinctly admire the remains of the Forum, the Theater, the Basilica, the Temples, the Baths, the Macellum, the various access doors and other important buildings, private (the Domus), public (the workshops) and sacred buildings.
Following, transfer to Campitello Matese, famous ski resort throughout central and southern Italy. Photo stop for enjoying breathless views. Lunch break along the way. Arrival in Isernia. Accomodation, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Free time at your disposal.
7
Isernia - Castel San Vincenzo
City Tour with guide - stroll in the Borgo Antico.
Visit to the Paleolithic Museum.
The finds preserved in the museum and dating back to 700,000 years ago, come from the archaeological area of the Pineta and testify the prehistoric human existence in the area, " Homo Aeserniensis", a close relative of "Homo Erectus" and "Homo Sapiens".
Lunch at the restaurant. In the afternoon the guided excursion to Castel San Vincenzo and its archaeological area, to admire in particular, the Benedictine Abbey, the frescoes (IX century) into the Crypt of Epiphanius, among the most important examples of European medieval painting.
The excursion then proceeds towards the homonymous lake up to its belvedere by enjoying an amazing view. Back to Isernia.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Free time at your disposal.
8
Isernia
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer (free /with *assistant) to the airport.
* Sea holidays plus from day 8 in Termoli (flexible)
• Hotels 4* - Accomodation in DBL
(Double Room - standard)
HB - Half Board service (Full Board on request)
• Beach services
The Price includes
  • *Transfer r/t - Airport - Hotel - Airport
    (assistance included) min 6 pax
  • Hotel 4* Accomodation in DBL
    (double room - standard)
    HB - Half Board service
  • Lunches, dinners, included as in program
  • Guided tours
    Termoli / Larino / Campobasso / Altilia / Isernia
  • Excursion to the Tremiti Islands - full day
    Transfers - assistance at the marina
    boat ride, lunch (services included)
  • Excursion with guide to Castel San Vincenzo
  • Entrance fees as in program
  • Guide service in English language,
    (assistance - transport as in program)
*Closest Airports - Naples / Pescara / Rome
* Car Rental Service on request
* Best flight connections and fares - partner agencies
* On Demand - extra services available
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