Bari Tours in May 2027

This was a really enjoyable trip with an excellent leader. Highlights for me were Matera and Lecce together with the walk in Otranto and all the food tasting. AJ was an excellent leader and I really enjoyed Fabrizio's guided tours of Matera and Castel del Monte. I am glad that I added two extra nights on the end. I managed to do a day trip to Polignano a Mare and also Monopolo. The accommodation in Matera and the Trullis of Alberobello was also a highlight for me.

This tour exceeded all expectations. The walking was a substantial part of the experience with interesting and varied landscapes and the home grown, home made food and wine along the way was extraordinary. Many thanks to our tour guide, Massimo, who went out of his way to give everyone the best possible holiday.

The trip around Puglia was great. Beautiful towns full of historic places to explore, lovely food, and a real sense of regional identity. My favourite places were Matera and Lecce. Tour pace was not too hectic and allowing plenty of free time to do your own thing. Our tour leader was excellent - friendly, organised & knowledgeable. I strongly recommend adding a day or two before or after the trip to see a bit more of the area.

A great holiday, with an excellent guide and a very companionable group of fellow guests. The itinerary was a good mixture of walking and visits to culinary and cultural places. The transport and transfers worked out well and weren’t too long in distance or time. The one regret was that the last 2 nights hotel accommodation had been changed and I did not like my basement room which was very noisy from city nighttime activity and had no outlook or natural light.

The best. It suited me. Lovely walks, lovely food, historical locations, wonderful guide. I loved the local input - visits to the farms, bakery. A visit to a working Truli house would have been a plus ( very touristy visit to Alberobello) and the last walk could have been more varied scenically. Could have stayed much longer in Matera! Altogether it was the best trip I’ve done with Explore. It helped having a lovely group too. Where next?

In hindsight, this trip would be improved by doing it in reverse order. Matera was definitely the highlight and Alberobello seemed commercial in comparison.. Antongiulio was an excellent tour leader and worked hard to accommodate the different needs within the group. His restaurant choices and recommendations were always spot-on. The vegetable tasting in Alberobello was memorable.. The second wine tasting could be advertised as such rather than olive oil but I appreciate that changes happen to ensure the tour runs smoothly. Fabrizio was a fabulous guide - so much energy and enthusiasm that kept everyone interested and entertained.