Bari Tours in October 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our Puglia tour. Fabio was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable, humorous, and kind. Matera was an unexpected highlight for me. The hotels in Matera and Alberobello were outstanding- a great mix of historic charm and quiet elegance. The hotel in Lecce could use some updating. Our first room was extremely dark and dingy. We requested a room change- even offering to pay a little more- but no need as Fabio and the hotel staff were very gracious to accommodate our request. The itinerary was a perfect blend of guided tours and individual time to explore independently. We appreciated contributing to a group kitty from the start and not having to worry about daily trips for the city guides and drivers. I highly recommend joining the group dinners as Fabio chose amazing local restaurants that we would not have found on our own. This tour was a great value for the experience we received!

A really enjoyable and well organised tour. This tour was all about the food with many opportunities to sample local Puglian food and wine. The days were spent exploring stunning towns, a couple of gentle walks in the countryside with stops at numerous coffee shops and restaurants. All in all a really great trip facilitated by a friendly and enthusiastic tour guide.

It was a fun experience with all the travelers in our tour group. Everybody was pleasant and nice. The tour manager was so amazing! She went above and beyond her duties to help all of us. I would definitely travel with Collette tours again. We felt very well take care of!!

An excellent experience all around. The small tour group combined with active tours was a great fit for us. Our tour manager, Apollonia (Flo) was very knowledgeable and attentive. The activities and impact events were well planned and unique. We really felt like we were getting a great taste of the regions. Our tour group gelled quickly and easily and was just the right size. Our driver was also excellent. The pace of the tour was just right for us with ample opportunity for exploring on our own and in small groups and being together as a whole tour. Instead of staying in hectic tourist areas such as Amalfi, we lodged in nearby quaint towns and drove or took boat shuttles into those busy areas for day trips. I especially liked Matera, Pompeii, and the towns along he Aegean sea. So beautiful and full of interesting history.

This was a great trip. We saw and experienced things that we would not have on our own. We enjoyed our destinations as well as excursions at these destinations in addition to stops along the way to the next stay location. Our tour manager was excellent. There were no glitches and it really ran smoothly. She gave us a lot of information at every location and while on the bus to excursions and the next location - she gave 200%. She also promptly helped address any issues and concerns that came up. We would definitely be happy to be on another tour with her.

I think the hotel rooms were too tight for 2 people sharing. The experience staying in the cave rooms and trulli houses was unique. Beautiful towns in Puglia. Great guides.