Itinerary
- Day 1
Bari
- Start point
- Via Luigi Zuppetta, 10, 70121 Bari BA, Italy (Hotel Adria, Hotel reception, 18:30)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Adria), Hotel (Hotel Excelsior Bari (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Lungomare seaside promenade
- Explore Bari Vecchia old town
- Visit Basilica of San Nicola
- Dinner out in Bari
Landmarks Basilica of San Nicola Lungomare seaside promenade - Day 2
Altamura - Castel del Monte - Matera
- Meals
- Lunch (Free lunch in Altamura)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sassi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Forno di Gesù and tasting of Pane di Altamura with regional specialties (taralli, focaccia, pizza)
- Guided tour of Castel del Monte (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Browse small shops and artisan boutiques in Matera
- Enjoy an aperitivo overlooking the Sassi
Landmarks Forno di Gesù Castel del Monte Sassi 
- Day 3
Matera
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sassi), Hotel (Hotel Sassi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Matera's Sassi Quarter including Sassi Caveoso, Sassi Barisano, and the cathedral
- Exploration of rock-carved churches and caves
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Gravina and the underground Gravina Sotterranea (must be booked with Tour Leader previous day; minimum 7 participants required for English-speaking guide)
Landmarks Matera Sassi Quarter Gravina Sotterranea 
- Day 4
Matera to Alberobello
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Trullidea), Hotel (Hotel Trullidea (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cheese tasting at agriturismo farm
- Guided tour and wine tasting at Cantina Albea Winery and Museum
- Walking tour of Alberobello trulli with tour leader
Landmarks Alberobello Trullo Sovrano Trullo Church 
- Day 5
Alberobello
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Trullidea (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Monopoli on the Adriatic coast (taxi approximately 30 minutes)
- Explore Castellana Caves with stalactites, stalagmites, and ancient fossils
- Day trip to Locorotondo by train (approximately 10 minutes each way)
Landmarks Monopoli Castellana Caves Locorotondo 
- Day 6
Altamura - Otranto - Lecce
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Eos (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Masseria Frantoio Ipogeo underground olive press
- Guided tour of Otranto cathedral to see 'Tree of Life' mosaic floor
- Orientation walk through Otranto's narrow alleys
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a café or trattoria in Otranto
- Stroll along the seafront promenade in Otranto
- Swimming in crystal-clear waters near the old town walls
- Enjoy an aperitivo or gelato at the harbour
- Visit artisan shops showcasing ceramics, food specialties, and handmade crafts in Otranto
- Explore Castello Aragonese for panoramic Adriatic views
- Explore Lecce city at leisure
- Dinner at a restaurant in Lecce
Landmarks Masseria Frantoio Ipogeo Otranto Cathedral Castello Aragonese Lecce 
- Day 7
Lecce
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Eos), Hotel (Hotel Eos (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lecce
- Visit Basilica di Santa Croce
- Visit Piazza del Duomo and cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Roman amphitheatre
- Visit statue of Saint Oronzo
- Visit Triumphal Arch
- Visit Museo Faggiano
Landmarks Basilica di Santa Croce Piazza del Duomo Roman amphitheatre Statue of Saint Oronzo Triumphal Arch 
- Day 8
Lecce to Bari
- End point
- Viale Vittorio Alfieri, 11, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy (Hotel Eos, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
