Charming Matera and Apulia Private Tour

5 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
View all 10 photos
5/5 Excellent
49 reviews  
100%
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
none

Health Safety

Private Guided
Visit the charming town of Matera, Unesco Heritage Site and European capital of Culture 2019. Discover the nearby Apulia region treasures like the picturesque Alberobello village, Castellana Caves and Polignano a Mare. Sleep in a boutique cave Hotel in the Sassi Area and in a traditional Apulian Farmhouse called Masseria, take advantage of an expert local gui...
19%
$2,460
From$2,000
See departure dates

Member Savings

Save up to $700!

Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)

Unlock Savings

Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the enchanting city of Matera
    • Explore the Trulli of Alberobello,a Unesco Site
    • Taste the authentic Apulian cuisine and local wine
    • Discover the pictureque village of Polignano a Mare
    • Enjoy a lunch in a traditional Trullo in Alberobello

What's this trip about?

    Visit the charming town of Matera, Unesco Heritage Site and European capital of Culture 2019. Discover the nearby Apulia region treasures like the picturesque Alberobello village, Castellana Caves and Polignano a Mare. Sleep in a boutique cave Hotel in the Sassi Area and in a traditional Apulian Farmhouse called Masseria, take advantage of an expert local guide and taste the local food and wines.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeUp to 2 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityBari
End CityBari

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Alberobello
  • Matera

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 4 nights in twin-share rooms at 4-star boutique hotels and Masserie.
    • Local English speaking guide from the 2nd to the 5th day of the tour
    • Daily Breakfast
    • 4 dinners with typical menu
    • Aperitif on the sea
    • Tasting of Special Coffee or Artisan Gelato
    • 1 tasting of Matera Bread in the Bakery
    • 1 Wine tasting of Apulian wines
    • 1 Street Food in Bari
    • 1 lunch in the Trullo
    • Air-conditioned private vehicle throughout the tour.
    • Arrival and departure transfers.
    • Boat Tour of the Marine Caves of Polignano a Mare with an aperitif on board.
    • Entrance to the Castellana Caves special visit to the White Cave.
    • Entrance to the Cave House of Matera.
    • Entrance to the Rupestrian Churches of Matera

Itinerary

Day 1: Matera, Arrival

Arrival at the airport in Bari / Transfer to the 4 **** hotel in Matera. Arrival at the hotel, welcome drink and check-in. Dinner at the hotel and "taste" of Matera by night. Overnight

Day 2: Matera City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel and guided tour of Matera, European Capital of Culture 2019, and one of the oldest cities in the world whose territory preserves evidence of rock settlements from the Palaeolithic to the present day.

Matera is the city of the Sassi, the o...

Day 3: Alberobello, Castellana Caves

Breakfast, departure to Alberobello (UNESCO Site), capital of the Trulli and symbol of Apulia region. Visit of the Rione Monti the Trullo Church, the Siamese Trullo and other enchanting views of this town. Lunch in the Trulli.

Follows the Castellana Caves, a jo...

Day 4: Polignano a Mare, Bari

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Bari, the great commercial city of Puglia, whose historic center is a maze: Basilica di San Nicola, Castello Svevo (ext.). Participation in local life with tasting of street food, "sgagliozze", "panzerotti", "pancakes". Fre...

Day 5: Monopoli, Departure

Accordingly to your departure time we can arrange a visit of Monopoli, with its 99 districts that stretch out on a flat territory, is reflected in the Adriatic Sea. The symbol of the city is the Carlo V Castle, followed by the renowned historical center, the Concatted...

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip

Dates & Availability

Price From $2,000
Price per day$400
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Soleto Travel.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Travelstride Gift Card
One card, thousands of extraordinary trips
Gifts Card

Soleto Travel Reviews & Ratings

5/5  Excellent
Excellent
49
Great
0
Average
0
Disappointing
0
Terrible
0
M

MikeK85

Nov 2019

Written on

Great tour in Apulia and Matera

Great experience with this company.7 unforgettable days in ...

Write a Review

Other Soleto Travel Reviews

T

Tatiana Filippini

Jun 2023

Written on

Meraviglioso tour di Malta personalizzato

Ci siamo affidati a Soleto Travel per un tour di Malta personalizzato e ritagliato su misura per noi. Eravamo in crociera in MSC. Abbiamo trovato ad attenderci al po...

K

Kirk Stephen

Jun 2023

Written on

Great Experience!

Back in February, while the skies were cold and dark in New Jersey, my wife and I had decided that we needed to take a well-deserved vacation to Sicily in May, so we...

T

Tatiana Filippini

Jun 2023

Written on

Tour guidato di Napoli a piedi

Ci siamo affidati a Soleto Travel per una visita guidata a piedi della città di Napoli. Eravamo in crociera con MSC. Ci siamo trovati splendidamente! A Napoli ci ha ...

Write a Review

Tour Operator

Soleto Travel

none
View Profile

Soleto Travel is an European DMC from 2014. Soleto Travel provides a wide range of touristic services in Italy and Malta.  We provide comprehensive travel solutions for individuals and small groups, our clients are agencies and indipendent travelers from all over the world.

Our services offered include Private and Group tours, thematic trips for instance, Food & Wine experiences, Historical and Archeological Tours. MultiDay Tours, Sightseeing Tours, and Shore Excursions, as well as beskope services accordingly to customer needs.

In addition, we have a team of expert travel designers formed of friendly and dynamic multilingual staff speaking English, Italian, and Spanish.

Mission:

Our Company’s goal is providing high quality services, worry free travel experiences for our clients before, during and after their travel. Reliability on service, customer care, and efficiency are our strong points.

Vision:

Our dedication and care to details are focused on operating our tours and excursions with the same care and attention to the customer as we always had during our activity, we promise to always be your personal travel designer.

About Travelstride

Find your perfect trip

An epic selection of pre-planned trips on every continent, for every style. Thousands of itineraries from over 1,000 trusted travel companies.

Save time

Use simple search and comparison tools to easily find the best trip. Don't sweat the logistics — travel providers plan for you.

Save money

Book directly with the operator. See inclusive packages for the best values, and get access to amazing deals.

Travel confidently

Read unbiased user reviews, pick the operator that suits your needs, and connect with them directly.

Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tips, Extras
    • Meals not specified
    • Local city tax
    • All what not mentioned in what’s included
    • International flight

Accommodation

,Boutique Hotel 4* like Dimora di Metello or Aquation in Matera, Tenuta Monacelle or similar in Apulia
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Age Requirements
Up to 2 years
Additional Information
Trip ID
soleto-ChaMatSol

Become a member

(it's free)
  • Save up to $700 per person
  • Access members-only specials
  • Personalize trip recommendations
Sign up and save
Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >
Sign in to reveal savings up to $700 per person!