Escorted Tours
Welcome to Bari! Meet your driver at the Airport and enjoy your included transfer to the hotel. Check-in to the hotel and enjoy you day free at your leisure. Overnight in Bari.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before meeting your Tour Leader for a morning tour of Bari, the main City of Puglia. Visit the Old City Centre including the Basilica of San Nicola and the Norman-Swabian Castle with its breathtaking views (Castle entry at your own expense). Afterwards, we continue to Piazza Mercantile and see the Ancient Column of Justice. After our visit, you will have free time for lunch (not included). We recommend enjoying a meal at a typical local restaurant in the city centre or explore the area for some delicious street food. Dinner and overnight stay in Bari. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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After breakfast at the hotel, we depart Bari by coach to Trani, which is known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'. Discover its art, monuments, the Jewish Quarter and the stunning White Stone Cathedral. In the afternoon, visit Castel Del Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 13th Century under Frederick II. Explore this octagonal Fortress, which is surrounded by mystery. Afterwards, we continue to Alberobello, famous for its UNESCO Listed Trulli, which are dry stone cone shaped houses dating back to the 14th Century. Enjoy a welcome drink with local White Wine and Apulian Taralli. Overnight stay in Alberobello with dinner included. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Matera will be the destination for today. After breakfast the coach will take you to this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit and learn the history of the 'Sassi di Matera' (Stones of Matera), caves that have been used as houses for over 9,000 years and are part of the historic centre of the city. Admire the Romanesque Cathedral that overlooks the city, its beautiful 'Campanile' (Bell Tower) and enjoy the amazing view of the 'Sassi'. Afterwards, we will transfer back to Alberobello in the late afternoon for dinner and your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Alberobello by coach for Locorotondo. Enjoy some free time to visit this small town that is part of the 'white towns' of Puglia. Afterwards, board the coach again and travel to Ostuni, located between the Trulli Region and Salento, overlooking the coastal plain rich of ancient Olive trees. Enjoy some free time to explore another 'white town' with some free time for lunch, shopping and tasting of several local products like the world's famous Ostuni Olive Oil (all at your own expense). In the late afternoon, continue on the coach until you reach Lecce in the heart of the Salento Region. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel for dinner and your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a 3 hour guided visit of Lecce. Learn its history, explore the Old Town Centre, the 12th Century Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza del Duomo. Afterward, we depart for Otranto by coach with free time for lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring Otranto at your own pace. Otranto is known for its blend of Greek, Roman and Turkish influences. Visit the iconic Cathedral, housing the bones of 813 Martyrs and a marvellous mosaic floor. In the evening, head to Maglie for dinner at Masseria L’Uliveto, which is an Ancient Farm offering regional cuisine. Afterwards, we return to Lecce for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we head for Bari, passing through the unique landscape of the Murge Plateau. Along the way, visit Martina Franca, which is an elegant Baroque Town with Churches, Noble buildings and Piazza Plebiscito. Explore the Cathedral, Ducal Palace and Torre dell’Orologio, followed by free time. Afterwards, we continue through Valle d'Itria, filled with Olive trees and vineyards, to Masseria Montenapoleone. Here, learn to make fresh pasta like Orecchiette, Cavatelli and Strascinate while enjoying local Wines. Savour the lunch made with your creations. In the afternoon, visit Monopoli, which is a fortified Citadel by the sea. Afterwards, we then head to Bari for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, take advantage of any last minute free time for shopping or sightseeing. You will be transferred to the Airport for your onward journey. End of our services. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ca)
