Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
US $793 per person

Highlights of Puglia & Matera Self Drive Tour

6 days
•
From Bari to Brindisi
4.0 (183 reviews)
From
US $793 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Pay only $50 today. The rest is due 30 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
  • Tour operator

    Destination Italia

  • Private tour

    Just your group, so it runs at your pace. All ages welcome.

  • Self-guided

    No guide included, so you explore at your own pace.

  • Road Trip & Self-Drive (low intensity)

    Hit the open road and travel at your own pace

Explore our featured adventures

TourRadar earns higher commission on featured adventures here.

Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bari - Polignano a Mare

    Bari - Polignano a Mare
    Start point
    Bari, Bari, Italy (Bari)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Basilica of San Nicola
    • Explore Norman-Swabian Castle
    • Wander through Bari Vecchia's alleys
    • Stroll through historic centre of Polignano a Mare
    • Walk through Arco Marchesale (16th-century gate)
    • View Lama Monachile beach
    • Visit statue of Domenico Modugno
    • Sample seafood or Caffè Speciale
    Landmarks
    Basilica of San Nicola
    Norman-Swabian Castle
    Bari Vecchia
    Arco Marchesale
    Lama Monachile Beach
  3. Day 2

    Alberobello - Locorotondo - Ostuni

    Alberobello - Locorotondo - Ostuni
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore UNESCO trulli district of Alberobello
    • Visit Rione Monti quarter
    • Visit Aia Piccola quarter
    • Climb to trullo church of Sant'Antonio
    • Taste local cheese and salumi in Locorotondo
    • Wine tasting in Locorotondo
    • Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Ostuni
    • Sample burrata in Ostuni
    • Sample olive oil in Ostuni
    • Dine at local trattoria in Ostuni
    Landmarks
    Alberobello Trulli District
    Rione Monti
    Aia Piccola
    Sant'Antonio Church
    Locorotondo
    Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
  4. Day 3

    Matera

    Matera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sassi district
    • Visit cave dwellings
    • Tour rock-hewn churches
    • Explore ancient cisterns
    • Visit Casa Grotta
    • View frescoed rock churches
    Landmarks
    Matera Sassi
    Casa Grotta
  5. Day 4

    Lecce - Otranto

    Lecce - Otranto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lecce's baroque architecture
    • Visit Duomo square
    • Visit Piazza Sant'Oronzo
    • Walk through Porta Napoli arch
    • Visit Basilica di Santa Croce
    • Taste orecchiette in Lecce
    • Taste ciceri e tria in Lecce
    • Taste rustico leccese in Lecce
    • Visit Aragonese Castle in Otranto
    • View cathedral mosaic floor in Otranto
    Landmarks
    Piazza Sant'Oronzo
    Basilica di Santa Croce
    Porta Napoli
    Aragonese Castle
    Otranto Cathedral
  6. Day 5

    Gallipoli - Santa Maria di Leuca

    Gallipoli - Santa Maria di Leuca
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Wander through Gallipoli's old town
    • Explore Aragonese castle in Gallipoli
    • Visit fish market in Gallipoli
    • Visit Cathedral of Sant'Agata
    • Climb to lighthouse at Santa Maria di Leuca
    • Visit Basilica of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae
    • Take boat tour to sea caves
    • Visit Grotta del Diavolo
    • Visit Grotta delle Tre Porte
    Landmarks
    Aragonese Castle
    Cathedral of Sant'Agata
    Basilica of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae
    Santa Maria di Leuca Lighthouse
    Grotta del Diavolo
    Grotta delle Tre Porte
  7. Day 6

    Return North to Bari/Brindisi Area

    Return North to Bari/Brindisi Area
    End point
    Brindisi, Brindisi, Italy (Brindisi)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Baia dei Turchi beach
    • Explore historic port of Monopoli
    • Watch fishermen mending nets in Monopoli
    Landmarks
    Baia dei Turchi
    Monopoli Port

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services
Rating
4.0 (183 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy
Learn more

Reviews from other tours by Destination Italia

  • Jeffrey5.0•November 2025
    Knowledgeable guide made the tour enjoyable. Had a great group and saw a great array of sights.

Sign up or log in to access your TourRadar+ savings

Dates & Prices

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 18 Nov, 2026
  • From Monday
    1 Mar, 2027
    To Saturday
    6 Mar, 2027
    English
    From:
    US$796 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • From Tuesday
    2 Mar, 2027
    To Sunday
    7 Mar, 2027
    English
    From:
    US$796 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • From Wednesday
    3 Mar, 2027
    To Monday
    8 Mar, 2027
    English
    From:
    US$796 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • From Thursday
    4 Mar, 2027
    To Tuesday
    9 Mar, 2027
    English
    From:
    US$796 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • From Friday
    5 Mar, 2027
    To Wednesday
    10 Mar, 2027
    English
    From:
    US$796 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • From Saturday
    6 Mar, 2027
    To Thursday
    11 Mar, 2027
    English
    From:
    US$796 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • From Sunday
    7 Mar, 2027
    To Friday
    12 Mar, 2027
    English
    From:
    US$796 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • From Monday
    8 Mar, 2027
    To Saturday
    13 Mar, 2027
    English
    From:
    US$796 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • From Tuesday
    9 Mar, 2027
    To Sunday
    14 Mar, 2027
    English
    From:
    US$796 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
  • From Wednesday
    10 Mar, 2027
    To Monday
    15 Mar, 2027
    English
    From:
    US$796 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Unlock exclusive TourRadar+ member savings

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Destination Italia with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.

Good to know

Tour ID: 380953

The practical details for your trip across Italy: money, plugs and flexible ways to pay, all in one place.

Have a question? Chat with a travel expert

  • Pay in installments

    Spread the cost in interest-free biweekly installments of $32.

  • Deposit only

    Book now with just a $50 deposit. The remaining balance is due 30 days before departure.

  • € - Euro

    You’ll encounter Euro in Italy.

  • Plug type L

    You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Italy.

  • Currency

    €
    Euro

    Italy

  • Plugs & adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type L.

    • Type L

      Used in Italy

  • Visa

    Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality and how long you stay. We can’t process visas for you, but here’s a quick indication for this trip.

    This is only an indication. Visa rules depend on your passport, trip length and purpose. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.

  • Payment information

    Pay now
    A $50 deposit
    Balance due
    30 days before departure
    Installments
    Interest-free, every two weeks
    Currency
    USD
    Booking fee
    None

    Book now with just a $50 deposit and pay the rest later. The remaining balance is due 30 days before departure, charged automatically to your card, or you can split it into interest-free biweekly installments of $32 at checkout. Everything is charged in USD, and TourRadar never adds a booking fee. Any trip departing before December 14th, 2026 will need to be paid in full at checkout.

    Accepted for Destination Italia tours

    • Visa
    • Maestro
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • PayPal

    TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.

  • Cancellation Policy

    Cancellation terms may vary per tour. Please check for the full cancellation policy here.

    Checking the cancellation terms for this tour…

    Your money is protected. TourRadar is an authorized agent of Destination Italia, and we handle payments so you don’t have to. Payment is securely transferred to the operator based on your departure date.

  • Insurance

    Our travel protection from our award-winning partner, XCover, means you and your travel companions can book with peace of mind knowing there’s protection available in case your trip doesn’t go to plan. At checkout you will be able to select between different options in case you or the tour are eligible for insurance. In case no option is available, you are always able to purchase travel insurance outside of TourRadar.

    Checking which travel protection options are available for you…
  • Best price guarantee

    Found a lower price for the same tour elsewhere? We work directly with every tour operator, so we can match it.

    How it works

    1. Find a lower price

      Spot the same tour cheaper on another site or agency.

    2. Send us the quote

      Contact us before you book.

    3. We match it

      If the quote qualifies, you book with us at that price.

    Your quote needs

    • Same tour and operator
    • Same start and end dates
    • Same number of travelers
    • Same inclusions and destinations
    • Same booking and cancellation terms, in the same currency
    • A link to the site or agency offering it

    What doesn’t count

    • Quotes issued more than 24 hours ago
    • Cash back or loyalty program rebates
    • Itineraries that are similar but not identical
    • Similar tours run by a different operator
    • Bookings already confirmed on TourRadar

    Every new booking also counts toward your , which unlocks extra savings.

  • Accessibility

    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

From
US $793 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Pay only $50 today. The rest is due 30 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec