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Puglia - Alberobello, Lecce, Matera

The conical trulli of Alberobello, baroque Lecce and Matera's ancient cave dwellings, plus whitewashed Ostuni and Bari's basilica.
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Tour Summary

Discover the charm of southern Italy on a journey through Puglia, a region famed for its whitewashed hill towns, baroque architecture, and stunning coastline.

Explore the unique Trulli houses of Alberobello, the beautiful baroque city of Lecce, and the ancient cave dwellings of Sassi di Matera. You will also visit Ostuni, known as the “White City”, wander through olive groves and vineyards and enjoy cultural delights along the way.

Deposit: £350pp

Single Supplement: £210pp

Included in This Tour

  • Return flights with hold luggage*
  • Transport required for itinerary
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 7 evening meals
  • Visits to Ostuni, Locorontondo, Bari, Polignano a Mare, Lecce, Gallipoli, Sassi di Matera, Alberobello, Marina Franca and Grottaglie
  • Basilica San Nicola, Bari
  • Bari Cathedral
  • Lecce Cathedral
  • Castel del Monte
  • Visit a local Trulli
  • Visit and tasting at an Olive Oil Mill
  • Vineyard tour & wine tasting
  • Local guide for tours

Tour Itinerary

Day 01

Depart from the UK, arrive at Bari Airport and transfer by private coach to the hotel in Alberobello, the enchanting UNESCO town of the trulli. Check-in, and enjoy a welcome dinner.

Day 02

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day excursion with guide. Visit Ostuni, the dazzling “White City” with winding alleys, stone staircases and magnificent views towards the Adriatic Sea. Continue to Locorotondo, one of the most beautiful villages of Italy, with its circular old town and charming balconies. A highlight of the day: olive oil tasting at a traditional masseria, learning about the ancient art of olive growing in Apulia. Return to your hotel for dinner.

Day 03

After breakfast, enjoy a morning guided visit of Bari Vecchia: Basilica San Nicola, Cattedrale di San Sabino, and the atmospheric lanes where women prepare handmade orecchiette pasta. Afternoon excursion to Polignano a Mare, perched dramatically on cliffs above the sea, perfect for a walk and a gelato by the Adriatic. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 04

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided excursion. In Lecce, the “Florence of the South”, admire the Basilica di Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo, Roman amphitheatre, and visit the Cattedrale di Lecce. In the afternoon, discover Gallipoli, a picturesque fishing town on an island connected by a bridge. Stroll along the old quarter and harbour. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 05

After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Matera in Basilicata. Guided walking tour of the Sassi districts, with their cave dwellings, rupestrian churches and breathtaking panoramas.Free time to explore, shop for local crafts, or enjoy a caffè in the historic centre. Return to hotel for dinner.

Day 06

After breakfast, journey across the Alta Murgia plateau to Castel del Monte, the iconic octagonal fortress built by Emperor Frederick II. Guided visit inside the castle. Afternoon return through the scenic Murgia landscapes dotted with dry stone walls and olive groves. Return to hotel for dinner.

Day 07

After breakfast, start the day with a walking tour of Alberobello, admiring its UNESCO listed quarters of trulli. Continue to Martina Franca, known for its refined baroque palaces and narrow alleys.In the afternoon, visit Grottaglie, the Apulian capital of ceramics: explore artisan workshops and perhaps purchase unique handmade souvenirs. Return to the hotel for your final dinner.

Day 08

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Have free time at the hotel before transferring to Bari Airport for your return flight to the UK.

Accommodation

7 Nights

Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri

Situated in the Apulian Murgia, the Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri is an ideal choice for a relaxing Italian holiday. The hotel hosts both modern rooms and traditional trullis. Enjoy incredible views in beautiful surroundings.

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