Itinerary
Day 1 Rome
Meet & greet your driver at the airport and take private transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight stay in Rome at St. Martin Hotel or similar.
Day 2 Rome Bari
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before leaving Rome. This morning you will transfer from your hotel to the station for the train departure to Bari. Upon arrival in Bari make your own way to your hotel where you will meet your Tour Leader and begin your tour to discover this wonderful region.
Enjoy a walking tour in the afternoon to learn about the city's history and its most relevant monuments. Walk through the charming narrow alleys of the old city center, admire the Basilica of San Nicola where the remains of Saint Nicholas of Myra are preserved and the Norman-Swabian Castle, a 12th century fortress built by Roger the Norman and rebuilt by Frederick II of Swabia. Be amazed by the astonishing view that you can enjoy from the fortress (admission fee for the Castle at own expense). After the visit, continue to Piazza Mercantile where you will see the ancient Column of Justice.
Dinner is included at the hotel or in a close bye restaurant.
Overnight stay in Bari at The Nicolaus or similar.
Day 3 Bari Trani Castel del Monte Alberobello
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before leaving Bari by coach to reach Trani.
Known as the 'Pearl of Puglia', the medieval town of Trani is one of the most remarkable cities of Southern Italy. Discover its art and monuments, visit the Jewish quarter and the wonderful white stone Cathedral.
In the afternoon, you'll reach Castel Del Monte, one of Puglia’s most acclaimed landmarks. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 13th century under Roger the Norman, one of the most enlightened kings in history. The building is a harmonious geometrical complex, shaped as an octagon and surrounded by a still unsolved mystery.
Your journey will continue towards Alberobello: a world-known UNESCO World Heritage Site made famous by the “Trulli”. These drystone cone-shaped houses were built in the 14th century from local limestone and this village is really unique, with a fairytale-like atmosphere. The town of Alberobello gets its name from the ancient oak forest of “Arboris Belli” (beautiful trees) that once covered the area. It is possible to see these typical buildings all over the Itria Valley.
Overnight stay in Alberobello at Grand Hotel Olimpo or similar.
Day 4 Alberobello Matera Alberobello
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Matera will be the destination for today the coach will take you to this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit and learn the history of the “Sassi as houses for over 9.000 years! that are part of the historic
center of the city. Admire the Romanesque Cathedral that overlooks the city, its beautiful “Campanile” (Bell Tower) and enjoy the amazing view of the “Sassi”. Transfer back to Alberobello in the late afternoon.
Overnight stay in Alberobello at Grand Hotel Olimpo or similar.
Day 5 Alberobello Locorotondo Ostuni Lecce
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
This morning you will depart Alberobello by coach and reach Locorotondo. Enjoy some free time to visit this small town that is part of the “white towns” of Puglia.
Board the coach again and travel to Ostuni: located between the “Trulli” region and Salento, overlooks the coastal plain rich of ancient olive trees. Free time at your disposal to explore another “white town” with free time for lunch, shopping and tasting of several local products like the world’s famous ostuni olive oil (all at your own expenses).
In the late afternoon, you will board the coach again and continue on to Lecce in the heart of the Salento region.
Overnight stay in Lecce at Delle Palme Hotel or similar.
Day 6 Lecce Otranto Lecce
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a 3 hour guided visit of the city, learn the history of Lecce, visit the old town center, the 12th century Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza del Duomo. After the visit, board on the coach and leave Lecce.
You will reach Otranto where you will have some free time at your disposal for lunch. Spend the afternoon visiting the wonderful city of Otranto at your pace. Over the centuries, the city has been invaded by an
impressive number of populations, amongst the others we can find traces of Greek, Roman and Turkish cultures. Wander around the old quarters to see how these cultures have blended together. Don’t forget to visit the iconic Cathedral where the bones of 813 martyrs are displayed in a glass case behind the altar. See its marvelous mosaic floor which rivals the well-known mosaics of Ravenna in its richness and significance.
In the early evening, you will reach Supersano where you will have dinner at the “Masseria le Stanzìe”. Visit this ancient farm, learn about the history and culture of Puglia. See how homemade pasta is made and visit the medieval tombs that are part of the farm. Following dinner you will return to Lecce.
Overnight stay in Lecce at Delle Palme Hotel or similar.
Day 7 Lecce Rome
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
At the time indicated, transfer to the station for the train departure to Rome. Upon your arrival at the train station in Rome you will be meet and transferred to the hotel.
Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Rome at St Martin Hotel or similar.
Day 8 Rome
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Spend a leisurely day exploring the wonders of Rome at your own pace.
Overnight stay in Rome at St. Martin Hotel or simlar.
Day 9 Rome
Breakfast at the hotel.
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