With more olive trees than people, the heel of Italy is as relaxed as it is sun-drenched. Spend a week exploring the highlights of Puglia, from the cave dwellings of Matera to the Baroque architecture of Lecce. Our itinerary combines the perfect balance of culture, food and the Adriatic coast. Matera - Discover the fascinating UNESCO-listed ancient troglodyte Sassi quarter in Basilicata. Alberobello - Explore the beehive-shaped trulli houses unique to Puglia and sample local wine. Lecce - Visit the Florence of the South to see the Baroque and the magnificent cathedral square.
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General information
Tour ID124796
Tour length8days
LanguageEnglish
Group size16
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
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Starting point
Via Luigi Zuppetta, 10, 70121 Bari BA, Italy
Hotel Adria, Hotel reception
18:30
End point
Viale Vittorio Alfieri, 11, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Hotel Eos, Hotel reception
09:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip in Bari
Day 2: Food tasting in Altamura and visit to the medieval Castel del Monte
Day 3: Guided tour of the caves and rock carved churches of Matera
Day 4: Cheese and wine tasting walk through the Trullis of Alberobello
Day 5: Free day in Alberobello chance to visit the Castellana Caves
Day 6: Visit an ancient olive oil press continue to Otranto and chance for a coastal walk
Day 7: Walking tour of Lecce free afternoon to visit the Museo Faggiano