8 Days Fantasia Puglia

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Rome, Bari, Trani, Castel del Monte, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Lecce, Otranto


Day 1

Bari Arrival

Welcome to Bari! Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy your included transfer to the hotel. Check in at the hotel and day at your leisure. Overnight.


Day 2

Day 2

Bari

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and meet our Tour Leader for a morning tour of Bari, the main city of Puglia. Visit the old city center, including the Basilica of San Nicola and the Norman-Swa Bian Castle, with its breathtaking views (Castle entry at your own expense). Continue to Piazza Mercantile and see the ancient Column of Justice. After the visit, you'll have free time for lunch. While not included in the package, we recommend you enjoy a meal at a typical local restaurant in the city center or explore the area for some delicious street food. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)


Day 3

Bari - Trani - Castel del Monte - Alberobello

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing Bari by coach to Trani, known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'. Discover its art, monuments, the Jewish Quarter, and the stunning white stone Cathedral. In the afternoon, visit Castel Del Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the 13th century under Roger the Norman. Explore this octagonal fortress, surrounded by mystery. Continue to Alberobello, famous for its UNESCO-listed Trulli, dry-stone cone shaped houses dating back to the 14th century. Enjoy a welcome toast with local white wine and Apulian taralli. Overnight stay and dinner included. (B,D)


Day 4

Day 4

Alberobello - Matera - Alberobello

Matera will be the destination for today. After breakfast, the coach will take you to this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit and learn the history of the “Sassi di Matera” (Stones of Matera), caves that have been used as houses for over 9.000 years, that are part of the historic center of the city. Admire the Romanesque Cathedral that overlooks the city, its beautiful “Campanile” (Bell Tower) and enjoy the amazing view of the “Sassi”. Transfer back to Alberobello in the late afternoon. Din ner and overnight. (B, D)


Day 5

Day 5

Alberobello - Locorotondo - Ostuni - Lecce

Breakfast in the hotel. Leave Alberobello by coach and reach SMALL GROUP SLOW TRAVEL Locorotondo. Enjoy some free time to visit this small town that is part of the “white towns” of Puglia. Board on the coach again and travel to Ostuni: located between the “Trulli” region and Salento, overlooks the coastal plain rich of ancient olive trees. Free time at your disposal to explore another “white town” with free time for lunch, shopping and tasting of several local products like the world’s famous Ostuni olive oil (all at your own expenses). In the late afternoon, get again on board of the coach and reach Lecce in the heart of the Salento region. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)


Day 6

Day 6

Lecce - Otranto - Dinner at the “Masseria L’Uliveto - Lecce

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a 3-hour guided visit of Lecce. Learn its history, explore the old town center, the 12th-century Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Croce, and Piazza del Duomo. Afterward, depart for Otranto by coach, with free time for lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring Otranto at your own pace, known for its blend of Greek, Roman, and Turkish influences. Visit the iconic Cathedral, housing the bones of 813 martyrs and a mar velous mosaic floor. In the evening, head to Maglie for dinner at Masseria L’Uliveto, an ancient farm offering regional cuisine. Return to Lecce for overnight. (B, D)


Day 7

Day 7

Lecce - Martina Franca-Cooking Experience & Lunch at a Masseria - Monopoli - Bari

After breakfast, head to Bari, passing through the unique land scape of the Murge plateau. Visit Martina Franca, an elegant Baroque town with churches, noble buildings, and Piazza Plebiscito. Explore the Cathedral, Ducal Palace, and Torre dell’Orologio, followed by free time. Continue through Valle d'Itria, filled with olive trees and vineyards, to Masseria Montenapoleone. Here, learn to make fresh pasta like orecchiette, cavatelli, and strasci nate, while enjoying local wines. Savor the lunch made with your creations. In the afternoon, visit Monopoli, a fortified citadel by the sea, then head to Bari for the overnight stay. (B, L)


Day 8

Bari

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, take advantage of any last-minute free time for shop ping or sightseeing. Transfer to the airport is included. (B)

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Services Included:

  • Private transfers on arrival from Bari Airport to Hotel 
  • 7 nights first class hotel accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and 5 dinners
  • Transportation by deluxe motor coach
  • English speaking Tour guide throughout the journey
  • See the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES of Castel Del Monte, Alberobello and Matera!.
  • Locorotondo and Otranto: Certified “BORGHI”!.
  • Local guides in Bari, Matera and Lecce
  • Entrance fee include as per itinerary
  • Cooking Experience & Lunch at a Masseria

Services Not Included:

  • Airfare & Departure taxes
  • Porterage service
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned
  • City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules) It shall be paid directly at the hotel

 

 

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