Puglia Discovery - 9 days
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Puglia Discovery

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Duration9 days

Our most comprehensive tour of Puglia in southern Italy! This 9-day trip takes in the best of the region, including Bari, Lecce, the cave dwellings of Matera and the mysterious Castel del Monte. See the traditional Trulli houses, stroll through the 'White Towns' of Locorotondo and Ostuni and sample fresh organic olive oil at an Italian farmhouse. Visit the 'Pearl of Puglia' in Trani, learn how to make traditional pasta and visit the pretty coastal towns of Monopoli and Polignano a Mare.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration9 days
StartsBari
EndsBari
RangeHandpicked
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour leader
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 25
Minimum ageNo minimum age
DepartsFridays
Hotel Rating4-star hotels
CountriesItaly
Arrival TransferNo
Departure TransferNo
Meals includedBreakfast: 8, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 5
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Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Bari - Enjoy a guided tour of the Puglia region's capital city, taking in the Basilica of San Nicola and the central square, Piazza Mercantile
Trani - Admire the whitewashed 12th-century cathedral and delve into the vibrant Jewish quarter in the city known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'
Castel del Monte - See this ancient UNESCO-listed fortress, which is octagonal in shape and shrouded in mystery
Alberobello - Spend two nights in this picturesque town, famous for its conical-shaped trulli houses, made from local Italian limestone
Matera - Explore the historic centre of the city, Sassi di Matera, which is known for its cave dwellings carved into a river canyon
Ostuni - Stroll around this pretty whitewashed town independently, see some of the 3,500-year-old olive trees and taste the local olive oil
Lecce - Join a guided tour of 'Florence of the South' to see the Baroque architecture of the Old Town and Piazza del Duomo main square
Supersano - Tuck into authentic local cuisine at a rural farm on the final night of our tour and see how pasta is made the Italian way
Gallipoli - Take a day trip to this vibrant town, known for its nightlife, pretty harbour and historic outer walls
Monopoli - Discover this fortified coastal town and nearby Polignano a Mare, known for its idyllic coves and beaches

Included

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 5 dinners (including lunch and olive oil tasting at a Masseria farmhouse and a special dinner at Masseria le Stanzie in Supersano)
6 nights 4 star hotels & 2 nights in a boutique Trulli in Alberobello in 2024 (8 nights 4 star hotels in 2025)
Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour leader with specialist guides for some sightseeing
Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
Guided sightseeing with local guides in Bari, Matera & Lecce
Entrance tickets to the Castel del Monte
Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day and spend your evenings at leisure.

Not Included

International flights and visas
Airport transfers
Additional meals and drinks unless specified
Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!