Highlights of Puglia

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5 Based on 2 Reviews
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-36105
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Bari, Italy
  • Ends Lecce, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover sunny Puglia's whitewashed towns, delicious cusine and a stunning coastline
  • Stay in Matera's UNESCO-Listed ancient troglodyte sassi quarter
  • Sleep in Alberobello's unique beehive-shaped trulli houses
Start in Bari and end in Lecce, the "Highlights Of Puglia" tour is a guided food tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Alberobello, Altamura and Bari in Italy. "Highlights Of Puglia" is a small group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

The 'heel of Italy' is more densely populated by olive trees than by people; it has a relaxed atmosphere, sunny climate and rolling countryside. This trip offers the perfect balance of culture, food and the Adriatic coastline.



Matera - In Basilicata discover the fascinating UNESCO-Listed ancient troglodyte sassi quarter

Alberobello - Explore the beehive-shaped trulli houses that are unique to Puglia and enjoy a wine tasting

Lecce - See the Baroque architecture in the 'Florence of the south' including the magnificent cathedral square.
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Join trip in Bari
  • Day 2 : Food tasting in Altamura and visit to the medieval Castel del Monte
  • Day 3 : Guided tour of the caves and rock carved churches of Matera
  • Day 4 : Cheese and wine tasting; walk through the trullis of Alberobello
  • Day 5 : Free day in Alberobello; chance to visit the Castellana Caves
  • Day 6 : Visit an ancient olive oil press; continue to Otranto and chance for a coastal walk
  • Day 7 : Walking tour of Lecce; free afternoon to visit the Museo Faggiano
  • Day 8 : Trip ends in Lecce
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
Accommodation
  • Hotel Adria (1 night)
  • Hotel Sassi (2 nights)
  • Hotel Trullidea (2 nights)
  • Hotel Eos (2 nights)
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • Train
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Local Guide(s)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Bari and from Lecce are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Highlights of Puglia tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
  • Hellen
  • On Dec 10 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
I thought it was very varied and interesting, from castles to making mozzarella, and churches to bakeries. I very much enjoyed the coastal walk to the bauxite quarry which some previous reviewers had criticised. The restaurants... Read more
  • Ewan
  • On Jun 10 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Sonia was an excellent tour leader and was always available for any questions or requirements we had. She was always friendly and outgoing am made the trip very pleasurable.
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of Puglia tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Highlights of Puglia tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Highlights of Puglia tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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