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Highlights
Bari - Enjoy a guided tour of the Puglia region's capital city, taking in the Basilica of San Nicola and the central square, Piazza Mercantile
Trani - Admire the whitewashed 12th-century cathedral and delve into the vibrant Jewish quarter in the city known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'
Castel del Monte - See this ancient UNESCO-listed fortress, which is octagonal in shape and shrouded in mystery
Alberobello - Spend two nights in this UNESCO-listed picturesque town, famous for its conical-shaped trulli houses, made from local Italian limestone
Locorotondo and Otranto - Discover these historic Borghi towns and see the iconic Otranto cathedral
Matera - Explore the historic centre of the city, UNESCO-listed Sassi di Matera, which is known for its cave dwellings carved into a river canyon
Ostuni - Stroll around this pretty whitewashed town independently, see some of the 3,500-year-old olive trees and taste the local olive oil
Lecce - Explore the 'Florence of the South' on a guided tour and see the Baroque architecture of the Old Town and Piazza del Duomo main square
Maglie - Tuck into authentic local cuisine at a rural farm
Martina Franca - Stop to visit this elegant Baroque village and enjoy lunch and olive oil tasting at a masseria in the picturesque Valle d’Itria
Matera - Explore the historic centre of the city, UNESCO-listed Sassi di Matera, which is known for its cave dwellings carved into a river canyon
Ostuni - Stroll around this pretty whitewashed town independently, see some of the 3,500-year-old olive trees and taste the local olive oil
Lecce - Explore the 'Florence of the South' on a guided tour and see the Baroque architecture of the Old Town and Piazza del Duomo main square
Maglie - Tuck into authentic local cuisine at a rural farm
Martina Franca - Stop to visit this elegant Baroque village and enjoy lunch and olive oil tasting at a masseria in the picturesque Valle d’Itria
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Accommodation
7 nights 4 star hotels
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch at Masseria Zona Fasano and 5 dinners including a special dinner at Masseria L’Uliveto in Maglie
Transport
Airport arrival and departure transferTransportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
Guide
Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour leader with expert guides for some sightseeing
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Guided tour of Bari, Matera & LecceShuttle to Castel del MonteNote: This tour is operated by a trusted partner and you will join travellers who booked through different operators, not solely On The Go Tours.
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Take in the highlights of picturesque Puglia on this 8-day journey through southern Italy. Begin with a guided walking tour of Bari and marvel at the UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte. Wander through the charming port town of Trani, known as the 'Pearl of Puglia', and explore the fascinating cave dwellings of Matera. Admire the iconic conical Trulli houses in Alberobello and enjoy time at leisure in the whitewashed hill towns of Locorotondo and Ostuni. Explore Lecce, often called the 'Florence of the South', and visit the elegant village of Martina Franca. On your return to Bari, stop at the coastal citadel of Monopoli to round off this unforgettable Italian adventure.
day 1 - Bari
Welcome to Bari, capital of the Puglia region of southern Italy, located in the 'heel' of Italy's 'boot'! You will be met by a driver at Bari airport and transferred to our hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
OverNight:Bari
day 2 - Bari sightseeing
After breakfast meet your Tour Leader at the hotel for a morning tour of Bari.
We discover the charming narrow alleyways of the historic city centre, and admire the Basilica of San Nicola, an important pilgrimage destination for Christians. We also see the 12th-century Norman-Swabian Castle, surrounded by a moat and known for its impressive Aragon walls. We'll see the castle from the outside and there is free time to explore inside the castle and enjoy the panoramic views offered if you choose (castle entry at your own expense). We continue to Piazza Mercantile and see the ancient Column of Justice. After our morning tour there's free time to enjoy a leisurely lunch and independently explore. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Bari
day 3 - Trani, Castel del Monte & Alberobello
Bari - Trani - Castel del Monte - Alberobello. After breakfast at the hotel, we leave Bari by coach and travel to Trani, known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'. We'll explore the vibrant Jewish Quarter and see the historic 12th-century cathedral, made from beautiful white stone.
After our stop in Trani we continue to Castel del Monte, a 13th-century citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This octagonal castle features on the Italian one-cent coin and is shrouded in mystery, as its exact historical purpose remains unknown.
Our final destination today is Alberobello, best known for its traditional conical houses made from local limestone - these are called Trulli. The village has a true fairy-tale feel! Upon arrival at the hotel, enjoy a welcome toast with a glass of local white wine and a taste of the famous Apulian taralli.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Alberobello
day 4 - The cave dwellings of Matera
We visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site today with a day trip to Matera. The historic centre of this city is known as Sassi di Matera and is unique due to the large number of cave dwellings that were carved into the canyon created by the Gravina River, around 9,000 years ago! In this long history, Matera has been occupied by Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, and many other groups.
Many of the caves are still used today, as houses, pubs, hotels, and other businesses. We'll enjoy sightseeing with a local guide to take in the best of the cave dwellings. And we will also see the Roman Catholic cathedral which overlooks the city. We then transfer back to Alberobello for dinner.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Alberobello
day 5 - 'White towns' & Lecce
Alberobello - Locorotondo - Ostuni - Lecce. Today we visit two of the iconic 'white towns' of Puglia. Our first stop is Locorotondo, a town of around 14,000 people perched on a hill. There's free time to explore this small town and enjoy the view over the surrounding countryside.
Then we travel on to Ostuni, a coastal town popular with Italian tourists in summer. Ostuni is known for its ancient olive trees as well as its whitewashed buildings - many of the trees have been carbon-dated and are known to be more than 3,500 years old. Despite this age, they still produce the famous Ostuni olive oil. If you find a restaurant for lunch, you are sure to be served dishes that use this delicious local product!
After visiting these two towns, we reach Lecce, in the heart of the Salento region.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Lecce
day 6 - Lecce sightseeing & Otranto
This morning we enjoy a 3-hour guided sightseeing tour of Lecce with an expert local guide. Known as the 'Florence of the South' thanks to its treasure trove of Baroque architecture, highlights of our tour include the historic Old Town and the 12th-century cathedral. We also see the beautiful Basilica di Santa Croce and Piazza del Duomo, the city's main square.
After our tour we depart for Otranto, a city known to have been ruled at times by the Greeks, Romans and Turks. Because of this, Otranto has a wonderfully diverse mix of cultures, and there is free time to explore the town and find somewhere for lunch. We recommend visiting the iconic cathedral to see its well-preserved mosaic floor, and the bones of 813 martyrs eerily displayed behind the altar.
As it is the last evening of our tour, a special dinner takes place tonight in the town of Maglie. We will be dining at Masseria L’Uliveto, a rustic farm and restaurant that is Puglia at its finest. Learn more about the food and history of the region before enjoying a dinner made using the finest local produce. Then it's back to Lecce for the final night of our trip.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Lecce
day 7 - Martina Franca & Monopoli
Lecce - Martina Franca - Monopoli - Bari. After breakfast, we make our way back to Bari, driving through the unique Murge plateau. En route we visit Martina Franca, an elegant Baroque village with churches, noble buildings, and squares. Enjoy free time in the village and see Piazza Plebiscito, the Cathedral, Ducal Palace, and Torre dell’Orologio. Our journey continues through Valle d’Itria, a rural area of olive trees and vineyards. We enjoy lunch and olive oil tasting at a masseria, where organic food and excellent extra virgin olive oil are produced.
This afternoon, we stop to explore Monopoli, a fortified citadel overlooking the sea. Then it's a short drive back to Bari for our final night.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
OverNight:Bari
day 8 - Bari
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, take advantage of any last-minute free time for shopping or sightseeing before an included transfer to the airport.
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