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EUROPE • ITALY
Puglia &
Basilicata
Duration • 8 days & 7 nights
Category • Superior
Small-group tour • From £1,895 (incl. flights)
Private tour • From £5,140 (incl. flights)
This group tour features…
No single supplement on
selected departure dates
(limited availability)
Small group size – average 12
people (max 18)
4- & 5-star accommodation
Flexible – extensions, room & flight
upgrades available
Direct international flights with
British Airways
Transfers in air-conditioned
vehicles
Experienced local tour manager
7 breakfasts & 2 dinners
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
Welcome drink
Weather
Lecce
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 13 13 15 18 23 27 30 30 27 22 17 14
B 6 6 7 10 13 17 20 20 17 14 10 7
C 81 65 73 43 32 22 16 31 57 87 90 82
A: Maximum average temperature (°C)
B: Minimum average temperature (°C)
C: Average rainfall (mm)
Known as ‘the heel of Italy’, the region of
Puglia offers some of the country's most
remote coastline and countryside, dotted
with ancient sites and whitewashed towns.
The neighbouring Basilicata region is a
rustic area with both historic centres and
fine beaches. Over the centuries, both
regions have been influenced by ancient
Greek, Roman and Norman rule, which is
noticeable in the varied architecture and
historic remains that you will see on
this tour.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Stay in a 5-star boutique hotel in Lecce
Wine, cheese and olive oil tasting
View the exquisite frescoes of the
Crypt of the Original Sin in Matera
Explore the renowned trulli houses
of Alberobello
Enjoy an aperitif at a private Palazzo
in Lecce
Day 1: Fly to Bari • Fasano
Fly from London (regional connections
available) to Bari and transfer to Fasano.
Stay at the Casale Del Murgese for 5 nights.
(D)
Matera
Day 2: Altamura • Matera
This morning, drive to Altamura to visit the
celebrated Romanesque cathedral. Continue
to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Matera.
The Sassi district is divided into two parts:
the Sasso Caveoso and the Sasso Barisano,
each with countless churches and their own
distinctive features. Your tour includes a
visit to Casa Grotta, a typical Sassi dwelling,
the Rupestrian churches and the Crypt of the
Original Sin with its magnificent frescoes. (B, D)
Day 3: Castel del Monte • Trani
Embark on a full-day excursion with a visit to
Castel del Monte. Built in the 13th century,
this octagonal fortress is isolated on a hill 540
metres above sea level and a masterpiece of
medieval architecture. Continue to Trani, a
whitewashed port of Jewish origin, famous
for its exquisite cathedral as well as its sweet
Moscato wine. (B)
Day 4: Alberobello • Martina Franca •
Locorotondo
Drive through the Itria Valley to Alberobello.
You arrive for a morning city tour of this
UNESCO-listed town, famous for its traditional
conical trulli dwellings. In the afternoon, visit
Martina Franca, a small town with elegant
palaces and monumental churches, typical
of baroque architecture. Visit the hamlet
of Locorotondo and enjoy tastings of local
produce among the trulli houses. (B)
Day 5: Bari • Polignano a Mare
This morning, visit Bari, the capital of Puglia.
Explore the old town quarter including St
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