Puglia 8 Days / 7 Nights

BARI > BARI

4 Meals + 2 Local Food Experience + 1 Cooking Class

Bari > Trani > Castel del Monte > Alberobello > Matera > Locorotondo > Ostuni > Otranto > Lecce > Martina Franca > Monopoli > Bari

 HIGH SEASON 2026
APRIL 23

MAY 07 21

JUNE 04 18 25

JULY 02 16

AUGUST 20

SEPTEMBER 03 17 24

OCTOBER 01 08 22

NOVEMBER 05

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Bari

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

Bari (B, D)

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.

DAY 3

Bari > Trani > Castel del Monte > Alberobello (B, D)

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 Frederick II. Explore this oc-

tagonal fortress, surrounded by mystery. Continue to Alberobel-

lo, 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.

DAY 4

Alberobello > Matera > Alberobello (B, D)

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

DAY 5

Alberobello > Locorotondo > Ostuni > Lecce (B, D)

Breakfast in the hotel. Leave Alberobello by coach and reach

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.

DAY 6

Lecce > Otranto > Dinner at a Masseria > Lecce (B, D)

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.

DAY 7

Lecce > Martina Franca > Cooking Experience & Lunch at a Masse-

ria > Monopoli > Bari (B, L)

After breakfast, head to Bari, passing through the unique land-

scape of the Murge plateau. Visit Martina Franca, an elegant Ba-

roque 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.

DAY 8

Bari (B)

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. End of our

services.

INCLUSIVE FEATURES

Transfer In/Out from Bari airport to the hotel.

See the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES of Castel Del Monte,

Alberobello and Matera!

Locorotondo and Otranto: Certified “BORGHI”!

Local Guide in Bari, Matera and Lecce.

Dinner in a Masseria with 1 glass of wine included.

Entrance fees included for: Casa Grotta (Matera), Otranto

Cathedral, and the Churches of Lecce.

Shuttle to Castel del Monte.

Cooking Experience & lunch at a Masseria

HOTELS
Bari                         Excelsior Hotel Bari 4*
Alberobello             Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri 4*
Lecce                      Hotel Delle Palme 4*, Hotel Mercure President 4*

 HIGHLIGHTS
Transfer In/Out from Bari airport to the hotel.
See the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES of Castel Del Monte, Alberobello and Matera!
Locorotondo and Otranto: Certified “BORGHI”!
Local Guide in Bari, Matera and Lecce.
Dinner in a Masseria with 1 Glass of Wine Included.
Entrance fees included for: Casa Grotta (Matera), Otranto Cathedral, and the Churches of Lecce.
Shuttle to Castel del Monte.
Cooking Class and lunch at Masseria Montenapoleone.

IMPORTANT NOTES
All prices are per person.
City tax not included: it shall be paid directly at the hotel.
Drinks not included in meals unless included in the experience.

COST PER PERSON - LAND ONLY
High Season
Travel agent based on double rate from $3150.00 (US)
Companion based on double rate from $3250.00 (US)

You will be traveling with other passengers at a travel agent rate.