Itinerary
- Day 1
Bari
You'll land in Bari and get picked up at the airport for the drive to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to get settled and rest up after your travels.
- Day 2
Bari
After breakfast, your tour leader takes you on a walking tour through Bari's old center. You'll see the Basilica of San Nicola, the 12th-century Norman-Swabian Castle with its Aragon walls, and the Column of Justice at Piazza Mercantile. The castle costs extra if you want to go inside. The afternoon is free, and dinner happens at your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided morning tour of Bari historic city centre
- Visit Basilica of San Nicola
- See 12th-century Norman-Swabian Castle exterior
- Visit Piazza Mercantile and Column of Justice
Optional Activities
- Entry to Norman-Swabian Castle interior and panoramic views (at own expense)
Landmarks Basilica of San Nicola Norman-Swabian Castle Piazza Mercantile Column of Justice - Day 3
Bari - Trani - Castel del Monte - Alberobello
Your coach heads out after breakfast toward Trani, known as the Pearl of Puglia. You'll walk through the Jewish Quarter and see the white stone cathedral from the 12th century. From there, you continue on to Castel del Monte, that unusual octagonal castle from the 13th century and UNESCO site that's on the Italian one-cent coin. By afternoon you're in Alberobello with its cone-shaped Trulli houses. The day wraps up with local white wine and taralli to welcome you to the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel by coach to Trani, Castel del Monte, and Alberobello
- Explore Jewish Quarter in Trani
- Visit 12th-century cathedral in Trani
- Visit Castel del Monte UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Alberobello and Trulli houses
- Welcome toast with local white wine and taralli
Landmarks Trani Cathedral Castel del Monte Alberobello 
- Day 4
Matera
Today takes you to Matera for a day trip. With a local guide, you explore the Sassi di Matera, ancient cave dwellings cut into rock around 9,000 years ago by the Gravina River. These caves are still lived in and used as homes, pubs, hotels, and shops. You'll also see the cathedral overlooking the city. By evening you head back to Alberobello for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Matera cave dwellings with local guide
- Visit Roman Catholic cathedral in Matera
Landmarks Sassi di Matera Matera Cathedral - Day 5
Alberobello - Locorotondo - Ostuni - Lecce
You'll drive through Puglia's white towns starting with Locorotondo, a hilltop spot with countryside views. Next comes Ostuni, a coastal town with whitewashed buildings and ancient olive trees some over 3,500 years old. Lunch gives you a chance to try the local olive oil from these trees on restaurant menus. You'll reach Lecce in the Salento region by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Locorotondo with free time to explore
- Visit Ostuni with free time to explore
Landmarks Locorotondo Ostuni 
- Day 6
Lecce - Otranto - Maglie
A local guide leads you on a 3-hour tour through Lecce, known as the Florence of the South for its Baroque buildings. You'll check out the old town, 12th-century cathedral, the Basilica di Santa Croce, and Piazza del Duomo. After that you travel to Otranto, a city with a multicultural past under Greek, Roman, and Turkish rule. The cathedral here has a famous mosaic floor and holds the remains of 813 martyrs. Your final evening brings a special dinner at Masseria L'Uliveto, a farm restaurant in Maglie serving regional specialties. You'll sleep back in Lecce.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner at Masseria L'Uliveto, a rustic farm and restaurant showcasing local produce and Puglia's food and history)
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided sightseeing tour of Lecce with expert local guide
- Visit Lecce Old Town
- Visit 12th-century cathedral in Lecce
- Visit Basilica di Santa Croce
- Visit Piazza del Duomo
- Visit Otranto with free time to explore
- Special dinner at Masseria L'Uliveto farm restaurant in Maglie
Optional Activities
- Visit Otranto cathedral interior with mosaic floor and martyr bones (free time activity)
Landmarks Lecce Cathedral Basilica di Santa Croce Piazza del Duomo Otranto Cathedral - Day 7
Lecce - Martina Franca - Monopoli - Bari
After breakfast you head back toward Bari across the Murge plateau. Stop in Martina Franca, an elegant Baroque village where you have free time to see Piazza Plebiscito, the Cathedral, Ducal Palace, and clock tower. Later you drive through Valle d'Itria's olive groves and vineyards, stopping at a masseria for lunch and an olive oil tasting of organic extra virgin oil. Before returning to Bari for your final night, you visit Monopoli, a fortified coastal town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Masseria Zona Fasano with olive oil tasting)
Included Activities
- Visit Martina Franca with free time to explore
- See Piazza Plebiscito in Martina Franca
- See Cathedral in Martina Franca
- See Ducal Palace in Martina Franca
- See Torre dell'Orologio in Martina Franca
- Lunch and olive oil tasting at a masseria
- Visit Monopoli with free time to explore
Landmarks Martina Franca Piazza Plebiscito Monopoli - Day 8
Bari
Have breakfast at your hotel, then depending on your flight time, use any extra hours for shopping or a quick look around before your included airport transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
