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EUROPE • ITALY
Puglia &
Basilicata
Duration • 8 days & 7 nights
Category • Superior
Small-group tour • From £2,195 (incl. flights)
Private tour • From £5,995 (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)
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
Trulli houses, Alberobello
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 tour of this UNESCOlisted
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
Sabin Cathedral and St Nicholas Basilica. This
afternoon, enjoy an excursion to the charming
seaside town of Polignano a Mare. (B)
Day 6: Ostuni • Lecce
Today, travel south to Lecce via Ostuni for a
tour of the cathedral and a visit to a masseria
(fortified farmhouse) for olive oil tastings.
Continue to Lecce for a short city tour,
including entrance to the cathedral. Stay at the
Risorgimento Resort for 2 nights. (B)
Day 7: Galatina • Otranto • Lecce
Spend the morning exploring Galatina,
renowned for its exquisite church of Santa
Caterina d’Alessandria with its medieval
frescoes. Continue to Otranto, a town of Greek
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