Puglia Discovery - 9 days
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Overview
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 a Trulli, a traditional conical-shaped house made from local Italian limestone
- Matera - Explore the historic centre of the city, 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 - Join a guided tour of 'Florence of the South' to see the Baroque architecture of the Old Town and Piazza del Duomo main square
- Supersano - Tuck into authentic local cuisine at a rural farm on the final night of our tour and see how pasta is made the Italian way
- Gallipoli - Take a day trip to this vibrant town, known for its nightlife, pretty harbour and historic outer walls
- Monopoli - Discover this fortified coastal town and nearby Polignano a Mare, known for its idyllic coves and beaches
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Trip includes
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 5 dinners (including lunch and olive oil tasting at a Masseria farmhouse and a special dinner at Masseria le Stanzie in Supersano)
- 6 nights 4 star hotels & 2 nights in a boutique Trulli in Alberobello
- Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour guide with specialist guides for some sightseeing
- Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
- Guided sightseeing with local guides in Bari, Matera & Lecce
- Entrance tickets to the Castel del Monte
- Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The maximum group size on this tour is 15 travellers.
Itinerary
Welcome to Bari, capital of the Puglia region of southern Italy, located in the 'heel' of Italy's 'boot'! Arrive in the city independently and meet your Tour Leader at the hotel for our 14:00 walking tour with an expert local guide. We discover the charming narrow ...
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 sto...
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 9,00...
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 ...
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. ...
Today we visit the coastal town of Gallipoli, unrelated to its Turkish namesake! The town has good beaches and historic outer walls, and there are always some nice yachts to see in the port. We enjoy some free time to explore before returning to Lecce for an evening at leisure.
Lecce - Bari. Today we make the return journey to Bari, with plenty of sightseeing enroute. We see the town of Martina Franca, home to a number of beautiful Baroque churches. There's free time in the town, we also recommend taking a look at the Cathedral and perhaps e...
Departing Bari after breakfast we make our first stop in the fortified citadel of Monopoli. This town developed rich trading links with Constantinople (now Istanbul) in the 16th and 17th centuries. Our second stop of the day is in Polignano a Mare, an idyllic cliff...
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before our tour comes to an end.
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What's excluded
- International flights and visas
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- Additional meals and drinks unless specified
- Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!
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