Puglia Explorer - 8 days

You will most likely arrive in Italy via either Bari's International Airport-Karol Wojtyla or

Naples International Airport. From here, make your way to Ostuni, a charming hilltop town on the Adriatic coast. After settling in, spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the cobbled streets, browse local shops, enjoy the beach promenade with views of the Adriatic, or relax at a café with a gelato or espresso.

In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at the hotel, where you’ll have the chance to get to know one another.

Tour Style: On this tour you will stay in the same hotel throughout, with included excursions and free time to spend at leisure. On the excursions the maximum group size is 45. A tour leader is on hand at the hotel to provide information and assistance throughout your stay.

Ostuni - Locorotondo - Alberobello - Martina Franca - Ostuni. Today, we will enjoy a full day excursion to discover some of Puglia's highlights. We will set off from our hotel this morning for a visit to Locorotondo, a village renowned for its wine production and charming streets. We’ll enjoy an included tasting at one of the local wine cellars before heading to Alberobello, famous for its UNESCO-protected conical-shaped Trulli houses. Next, we’ll savour some more local flavours with an olive oil tasting in Martina Franca, before returning to our hotel in Ostuni.

Today is a free day for you to relax and discover the charms of Ostuni. Explore the historic town centre and enjoy a coffee or a refreshing gelato while taking in the panoramic views. Your expert local guide will be happy to suggest activities and recommend must-see highlights. If you are interested in an optional excursion to Matera, you will be able to pre-book this optional excursion, and your guide will reconfirm the details locally.

Ostuni - Lecce - Ostuni. Today, we’ll head to the baroque city of Lecce, also known as the "Florence of the South". Our included guided walking tour will take us through the historic centre, characterised by the white and gold hues of the famous Lecce stone. You’ll have some free time for lunch in Lecce (not included), and our tour leader will be happy to suggest places offering local delicacies unique to the region.

You have another free day to relax, explore, and shop at your own pace. Please speak with your tour leader, who will be happy to suggest places of interest for you to visit.

Ostuni - Bari - Trani - Ostuni. Today, we have a full-day guided excursion, starting with a visit to Bari, the capital of the Puglia region. We’ll uncover the sights of the city on a guided walking tour of the old town centre, including visits to the churches of San Nicola and San Gregorio. After some free time for lunch (own arrangements), we’ll continue our journey with a short visit to the beautiful town of Trani, where traces of Arab, Byzantine, and Norman civilisations can be found. Then it's back to Ostuni for the night.

On this full free day, take the opportunity to relax at your hotel, unwind, or perhaps enjoy a leisurely breakfast. You can also explore the local area at your own pace, visit nearby attractions, or indulge in some souvenir shopping, picking up unique items to remember your trip.

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before check out. We wish you a safe onwards journey!