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🌈 Gay Luxury Matera & Puglia Vacation – Exclusive 9-Day Tour - Discover the Best of Southern Italy with Italy Gay Travels

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  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bari

    Bari
    Start point
    Aeroporto di Bari Palese Karol Wojtyla (BRI), Viale Enzo Ferrari, Bari, Metropolitan CityBari 70128, Italy (Bari International Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner at Due Camini Restaurant, Borgo Egnazia Estate - Puglia cuisine in a luxurious environment)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner at Due Camini Restaurant, Borgo Egnazia Estate
  3. Day 2

    Monopoli

    Monopoli
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private walking tour of Monopoli historical center
    • Visit St. Francesco Church
    • Visit Castle of Charles V
    • Visit Cathedral of Maria Santissima della Madia
    • Port exploration
    Landmarks
    St. Francesco Church
    Castle of Charles V
    Cathedral of Maria Santissima della Madia
  4. Day 3

    Polignano a Mare

    Polignano a Mare
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Grotta Palazzese (set menu, wine included))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Polignano a Mare
    • Exploration of boutique shops in town alleyways
    • Dinner at Grotta Palazzese (set menu, wine included)
    Landmarks
    Grotta Palazzese
  5. Day 4

    Masseria Region

    Masseria Region
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with wine featuring dishes prepared during cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Cooking Class Puglia style at Masseria Torrecoccaro
    • Learn to make Orecchiette (fresh ear-shaped pasta)
    • Learn to make traditional Puglia bread
    • Lunch with wine featuring prepared dishes
    Landmarks
    Masseria Torrecoccaro
  6. Day 5

    Martina Franca

    Martina Franca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch in Masseria featuring Capocollo, Burrata, Cacioricotta and Bombette)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Itrian Valley starting from Martina Franca
    • Exploration of Martina Franca baroque and rococo buildings
    • Walking through old winding streets
    • Countryside tour of trulli and farmsteads
    • Lunch at typical Masseria with regional specialties
    Landmarks
    Martina Franca
  7. Day 6

    Ostuni

    Ostuni
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Ostuni
    • Visit Cathedral
    • Visit main square and Town Hall
    • Visit St. Oronzo steeple
    • Walking through old town alleyways
    • Exploration of local shops
    • Viewpoint for 180 degree ocean views
    Landmarks
    Ostuni Cathedral
    St. Oronzo steeple
  8. Day 7

    Matera

    Matera
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 8

    Matera Sassi

    Matera Sassi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with cheeses and meats typical of the region, wine included)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Sassi di Matera
    • Historical introduction and urban development analysis
    • Visit rock churches
    • Exploration of cave houses
    • Visit water collection systems
    • Exploration of cellars dug in caves
    • Lunch with cheeses and meats, wine included
    Landmarks
    Sassi di Matera
  10. Day 9

    Departure

    Departure
    End point
    Aeroporto di Bari Palese Karol Wojtyla (BRI), Viale Enzo Ferrari, Bari, Metropolitan CityBari 70128, Italy (Bari International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Tyler

    Asked on July 8th, 2024

    Is it possible to start this tour in August 2024?

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    • Italy Gay TravelsOperatorβ€’Written July 2024

      Unfortunately we operate with fixed date departure dates, so it is not possible to organise a departure in August with this late notice.

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    Ray

    Asked on June 19th, 2024

    What do you mean by "Gay"? Happy or LGBTQ? I would love to go on this trip but we are not "LGBTQ" Do you have this trip for heterosexuals also?

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    • Italy Gay TravelsOperatorβ€’Written June 2024

      With Gay we actually mean LBTQI+. Sorry about this :) Unfortunately we cater only to the LGBTQI+ Community

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