Do you offer single occupancy rooms for solo travelers?

Yes! We certainly do offer solo occupancy room on this tour (and pretty much most tours). For instance, Highlights of Puglia in June of next year, the twin share option is $3520.00 AUD per person (which would mean sharing with someone of the same sex, also booked in a twin share. Or, to confirm your own room, subject to availability, the solo room option is $4520.00 AUD pe person. This is based currently on our 6 June departure, which currently has a sale on it. Running until 24 September and only requiring a10% deposit to confirm.

I am interested in the trip to Puglia and will be a solo traveler. However, I do not want to share a room. What is the additional cost? What is your payment policy? Deposit and due date of final payment?

Trip cost for Explore tour Highlights of Puglia from 16 May 2027 to Sun 23 May 2027 the cost is US$2900. Single room (optional) US$620- currently we have 2 single rooms available for this departure. A 10% deposit is required to book this trip.

What kind of transportation is used for this Puglia tour?

For this tour we use a combination of train and private mini bus.

Would airport transfers be arranged at an additional cost? I will be arriving from Catania in Sicily.

Airport arrival transfers aren't included in this tour and it is not possible to book private airport transfers but it's easy to reach our hotel in Bari. From the airport, there's a regular train service every 20-30 minutes to Bari Central Station with a journey time of around 20 minutes. Our hotel in Bari is located just five minutes walk from the station. Tickets cost €5. If you'd prefer to take a taxi, there's a rank outside the terminal building - a taxi should cost around €25-30. For departure airport transfers: There are no activities planned on the final day, so you're free to depart from Lecce at any time. If you'd like an airport transfer, you'll need to depart from Bari International Airport - Karol Wojtyla (BRI), which is just over two hours by train. If your flight is departing early, then you'll take the train to Bari Central Station with the tour leader at around 6am and then continue by train to Bari Airport. If your flight isn't departing until later, you can still travel to Bari Central Station where there are luggage storage facilities at the station. You're then free to go into the city to explore independently. Alternatively, you can choose to spend longer in Lecce in the morning and then travel by train to Bari Central and on to Bari Airport at a time of your choosing. Luggage storage facilities are available at the hotel. The tour leader will give you your train ticket for the journey to the airport and advise you on when the trains will be departing. According to the current timetable (which is subject to change), the earliest you can reach Bari Airport by train is 7.25am and the latest is 11.40pm. If your flight is departing earlier in the morning, a private road transfer can be arranged at an additional cost.

Do you fly from Manchester or Leeds Bradford?

We can book flights from both Manchester and Leeds, however there are no direct routes from those airports to Bari.

Is there availability for two travelers on the tour?

We only have 1 space available for the May 3rd 2026 departure. If your dates are flexible, we do have space for 2 on our April 12th or June 7th 2026 departures.

What is the cost of a single room on this tour?

Have you got a specific date I can check the pricing of for you?

Is the tour suitable for different age ranges, especially for visits to caves and underground locations?

Our minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.

cost for a single room

The single supplement on SEPT 21 PUL trip would be an extra $490. I would have to request to see if there was a single room still available.

Do u have anything available that would work with our dates

Unfortunately we do not have tours departing Bari during that time the closest departure we have available is 4th May 2025. Are you flexible with your dates at all? If not would Sicily interest you as we do have departures at the end of April?

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bari
Bari
Start point
Via Luigi Zuppetta, 10, 70121 Bari BA, Italy (Hotel Adria, Hotel reception, 18:30)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Excelsior Bari)
Optional Activities
- Welcome dinner in Bari (optional)
Landmarks
Basilica of San Nicola
Bari Vecchia
Lungomare
Day 2
Altamura - Castel del Monte - Matera
Altamura - Castel del Monte - Matera
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Sassi)
Included Activities
- Food tasting at Forno di Gesù including Pane di Altamura bread, taralli savory biscuits with fennel seeds, focaccia, and pizza
- Locally guided tour of Castel del Monte
Optional Activities
- Shopping at small shops and artisan boutiques in Matera
- Aperitivo at a local bar in Matera
Landmarks
Castel del Monte
Sassi
Gravina River
Day 3
Matera
Matera
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Sassi)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Sassi Quarter (Sassi Caveoso and Sassi Barisano)
Optional Activities
- Taxi trip to Gravina and Gravina Sotterranea underground labyrinth tour (must be booked with Tour Leader the previous day; minimum 7 participants required)
Landmarks
Sassi Quarter
Matera Cathedral
Gravina
Gravina Sotterranea
Day 4
Putignano - Alberobello
Putignano - Alberobello
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Trullidea)
Included Activities
- Cheese tasting and farm tour at agriturismo in Putignano
- Guided tour and wine tasting at Cantina Albea Winery and Museum
- Walking tour through Alberobello and trulli district
Optional Activities
- Lunch (free time in Alberobello)
- Dinner and exploration of restaurants and shops on Largo Martellotta
Landmarks
Cantina Albea Winery and Museum
Alberobello Trulli
Trullo Sovrano
Trullo Church
Rione Aia Piccola
Rione Monti
Day 5
Alberobello
Alberobello
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Trullidea)
Optional Activities
- Visit Monopoli by taxi
- Explore Castellana Caves
- Day trip to Locorotondo by train
Landmarks
Castellana Caves
Monopoli
Locorotondo
Day 6
Alberobello - Otranto - Lecce
Alberobello - Otranto - Lecce
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Eos)
Included Activities
- Visit to Masseria Frantoio Ipogeo underground olive press
- Guided tour of Otranto Cathedral and 'Tree of Life' mosaic
- Orientation walk through Otranto
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Otranto cafés or trattorias
- Visit to Castello Aragonese
- Shopping in artisan shops
- Aperitivo or gelato by the harbor
- Dinner in Lecce
Landmarks
Masseria Frantoio Ipogeo
Otranto Cathedral
Castello Aragonese
Otranto
Day 7
Lecce
Lecce
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Eos)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lecce including Basilica di Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo, and Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit to Museo Faggiano
- Exploration of Roman amphitheatre
- Visit to statue of Saint Oronzo
- Visit to Triumphal Arch
Landmarks
Basilica di Santa Croce
Piazza del Duomo
Lecce Cathedral
Roman Amphitheatre of Lecce
Statue of Saint Oronzo
Triumphal Arch
Museo Faggiano
Day 8
Lecce to Bari Airport
Lecce to Bari Airport
End point
Viale Vittorio Alfieri, 11, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy (Hotel Eos, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Lecce independently before departing

Landmarks
Basilica of San Nicola
Bari Vecchia
Lungomare

Landmarks
Castel del Monte
Sassi
Gravina River

Landmarks
Sassi Quarter
Matera Cathedral
Gravina
Gravina Sotterranea

Landmarks
Cantina Albea Winery and Museum
Alberobello Trulli
Trullo Sovrano
Trullo Church
Rione Aia Piccola
Rione Monti

Landmarks
Castellana Caves
Monopoli
Locorotondo

Landmarks
Masseria Frantoio Ipogeo
Otranto Cathedral
Castello Aragonese
Otranto

Landmarks
Basilica di Santa Croce
Piazza del Duomo
Lecce Cathedral
Roman Amphitheatre of Lecce
Statue of Saint Oronzo
Triumphal Arch
Museo Faggiano

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Excelsior Bari
Hotel 3*
day 1
Hotel Sassi
Hotel 3*
Days 2, 3
Hotel Trullidea
Hotel 3*
Days 4, 5
Hotel Eos
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7

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Accommodation
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Food
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LESA3.7•September 2026
Excellent local guided in Matera, Lecce and castle de Monte.
Traveled in August 2026
Janice4.8•April 2025
Having previously visited Matera and Alberobello but not Lecce, that has to be the best highlight.
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Paul5.0•April 2025
Matera, visit to the local organic farm and Alberobello. it was very special to stay in the caves of Matera and the...
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Deborah5.0•April 2025
The stay at the caves in Matera was fabulous. Such an unusual place. Loved it.
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Gavin4.5•April 2025
Matera and some of the bard experiences (bread, wine and olive tasting etc.)
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Maureen4.8•April 2025
Amazing Tour guide Fabio. He was so attentive and forward thinking to every person in our group. He was very aware of...
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Jennifer4.3•April 2025
The stay at Matera was amazing staying in rock caves, unusual but still comfortable. Cantina Albee winery was both...
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Karen4.8•April 2025
Staying in unique accommodations in Matera and Alberrobello was a definite highlight. Also - Fabio recommended and...
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Bridget4.5•May 2025
Alberobello, Locorotonda and Lecce
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Michelle5.0•May 2025
Matura and the Trully's. The Explore guide. Wine tasting.
Traveled in May 2025
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Audrey
Asked on September 11th, 2026
Do you offer single occupancy rooms for solo travelers?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2026
  Yes! We certainly do offer solo occupancy room on this tour (and pretty much most tours).
  For instance, Highlights of Puglia in June of next year, the twin share option is $3520.00 AUD per person (which would mean sharing with someone of the same sex, also booked in a twin share.
  Or, to confirm your own room, subject to availability, the solo room option is $4520.00 AUD pe person.
  
  This is based currently on our 6 June departure, which currently has a sale on it. Running until 24 September and only requiring a10% deposit to confirm.
S
Shane
Asked on August 16th, 2026
I am interested in the trip to Puglia and will be a solo traveler. However, I do not want to share a room. What is the additional cost? What is your payment policy? Deposit and due date of final payment?
Payments
Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2026
  Trip cost for Explore tour Highlights of Puglia from 16 May 2027 to Sun 23 May 2027 the cost is US$2900. Single room (optional) US$620- currently we have 2 single rooms available for this departure. A 10% deposit is required to book this trip.
D
David
Asked on July 4th, 2026
What kind of transportation is used for this Puglia tour?
Transport
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2026
  For this tour we use a combination of train and private mini bus.
J
Juan
Asked on May 5th, 2026
Would airport transfers be arranged at an additional cost? I will be arriving from Catania in Sicily.
Flights / Transfers
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2026
  Airport arrival transfers aren't included in this tour and it is not possible to book private airport transfers but it's easy to reach our hotel in Bari. From the airport, there's a regular train service every 20-30 minutes to Bari Central Station with a journey time of around 20 minutes. Our hotel in Bari is located just five minutes walk from the station. Tickets cost €5. If you'd prefer to take a taxi, there's a rank outside the terminal building - a taxi should cost around €25-30.
  
  For departure airport transfers: There are no activities planned on the final day, so you're free to depart from Lecce at any time. If you'd like an airport transfer, you'll need to depart from Bari International Airport - Karol Wojtyla (BRI), which is just over two hours by train. If your flight is departing early, then you'll take the train to Bari Central Station with the tour leader at around 6am and then continue by train to Bari Airport. If your flight isn't departing until later, you can still travel to Bari Central Station where there are luggage storage facilities at the station. You're then free to go into the city to explore independently. Alternatively, you can choose to spend longer in Lecce in the morning and then travel by train to Bari Central and on to Bari Airport at a time of your choosing. Luggage storage facilities are available at the hotel. The tour leader will give you your train ticket for the journey to the airport and advise you on when the trains will be departing. According to the current timetable (which is subject to change), the earliest you can reach Bari Airport by train is 7.25am and the latest is 11.40pm. If your flight is departing earlier in the morning, a private road transfer can be arranged at an additional cost.
J
Jamie
Asked on April 17th, 2026
Do you fly from Manchester or Leeds Bradford?
Flights / Transfers
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2026
  We can book flights from both Manchester and Leeds, however there are no direct routes from those airports to Bari.
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  Jamie
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  It seems that I will have to fly to Gatwick on one of the London airports from Manchester or Leeds Bradford. Would this incur extra charges?
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2026
  Our tours do not include flights, so we would find the best flight option for you from your preferred airport. If you want to fly direct the only option is from Gatwick, however we can find stopover routes from Manchester.
M
Melissa
Asked on January 18th, 2026
Is there availability for two travelers on the tour?
Group size
Price / Availability
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2026
  We only have 1 space available for the May 3rd 2026 departure. If your dates are flexible, we do have space for 2 on our April 12th or June 7th 2026 departures.
K
Kyle
Asked on December 2nd, 2025
What is the cost of a single room on this tour?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2025
  Have you got a specific date I can check the pricing of for you?
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2025
  3rd May is currently on sale until the 2nd December for Black Friday. You can check pricing of the single supplement by pressing "check availability" and then "confirm dates" and then choose the single supplement room. After today the Black Friday sale will be finished and the prices will revert back to normal.
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Stephen
Asked on May 22nd, 2025
Is the tour suitable for different age ranges, especially for visits to caves and underground locations?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2025
  Our minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.
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Anne
Asked on April 26th, 2025
cost for a single room
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2025
  The single supplement on SEPT 21 PUL trip would be an extra $490. I would have to request to see if there was a single room still available.
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Frank
Asked on January 17th, 2025
Do u have anything available that would work with our dates
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2025
  Unfortunately we do not have tours departing Bari during that time the closest departure we have available is 4th May 2025. Are you flexible with your dates at all? If not would Sicily interest you as we do have departures at the end of April?

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