UNESCO Jewels: Fantasia Rome & Puglia 9 Days / 8 Nights

Let yourself be inspired by Puglia, an amazing region with vibrant life and traditions that will forever remain in your heart. Breathtaking views, blue sea, the flavours of its cuisine, wild and breathtaking nature. The cuisine is an essential part of the Apulian regional identity: here you may find genuine and delicious olive oil! This escorted tour will bring you to visit charming villages and sleep inside a real Trullo, in the town of Alberobello. You will also visit Matera, which belongs to UNESCO heritage. This and much more awaits you: make sure you do not miss this chance!

9 Days 8 Nights
Mobile & printed vouchers accepted

Highlights

  • Local guides in Bari, Matera and Lecce
  • Private arrival transfer from Rome airport to the hotel
  • High-Speed train tickets Rome/Bari in 2nd class
  • High-Speed train tickets Lecce/Rome in 2nd class
  • Private arrival and departure transfers from & to Rome Termini train station
  • Private departure transfer from the hotel to Lecce train station
  • Small-group departure for max. 15 people
  • Sleep in the fabulous Trulli in Alberobello
  • Special dinner in a "Masseria", a typical local farm
  • Visit of Otranto and Locorotondo towns, both certified as "Borghi"
  • Accommodation and breakfast included

Includes

  • Local guides
  • Headsets to hear your guide while travelling and visiting the attractions
  • 8 overnights in hotel (standard room) in 4* hotels in Rome, Bari, Alberobello and Lecce
  • 7 breakfast meals and 5 dinners included

Excludes

  • Drinks not included in meals
  • City tax not included: it will be paid by the guest directly to the hotel
  • Optional gratuities

Please Note

  • All prices are per person
  • One piece of luggage per person is allowed
  • City taxes not included (they must be paid directly to the hotels)
  • Drinks and beverages are not included in any meal
CANCELLATION POLICY: Until 15 working days before departure: no penalty From 14 to 7 working days before departure: 10% From 6 to 3 working days before departure: 25% From 2 days to 24 hours before departure: 50% From 24 hours or for no-shows: 100% Working days: from Monday to Friday

Restrictions

  • One piece of luggage per person is allowed
  • Please note that this itinerary has a very strict schedule and it is not suitable for travellers with mobility issues.
For this reason, we do not encourage to book a group tour, rather an FIT package or a private tour (ask our team for a quotation!) to meet the travellers special needs

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Itinerary

DAY 1
Rome
Welcome to Rome! Arrival in Rome, meet with our driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free at your leisure. Overnight stay.

DAY 2
Rome >Bari (D)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before leaving Rome. Transfer to the station for the train departure to Bari. Arrival at the hotel in Bari on your own. Meet our Tour Leader in your hotel in Bari, the main city of Puglia, and from here start our tour to discover this wonderful region. 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, reach Piazza Mercantile where you will see the ancient Column of Justice. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 3
Bari > Trani > Castel del Monte > Alberobello (B, D)
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, 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 a scattered hotel, sleeping in a real “Trullo”. Dinner included.

DAY 4
Alberobello > Matera > Alberobello (B, D)
Matera will be the destination for today. After breakfast, in the "square" of the scattered hotel (consider 200 m from the Trulli), the coach will take you to this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit and learn the history of the “Sassi di Matera” (Stones of Matera), caves that have been used 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. Dinner and overnight in the “Trullo”.

DAY 5
Alberobello > Locorotondo > Ostuni > Lecce (B, D)
Breakfast in the "square" of the scattered hotel (consider 200 mts from the Trulli. Leave 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 on 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, get again on board of the coach and reach Lecce in the heart of the Salento region. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 6
Lecce > Otranto > Dinner at the “Masseria le Stanzìe > Lecce (B, D)
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, 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. Dinner with typical meals and products from the region. In the night, travel back to Lecce. Overnight stay.

DAY 7
Lecce> Rome (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. At the time indicated, transfer to the station for the train departure to Rome. Arrival at the train station and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 8
Rome (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend a leisurely day exploring the wonders of Rome at your own pace. Opportunity to choose one of our I Love Rome experiences. Overnight stay.

DAY 9
Rome (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and end of our services.

DAY 1
Rome

DAY 2
Rome >Bari

DAY 3
Bari > Trani > Castel del Monte > Alberobello

DAY 4
Alberobello > Matera > Alberobello

DAY 5
Alberobello > Locorotondo > Ostuni > Lecce

DAY 6
Lecce > Otranto > Lecce

DAY 7
Lecce> Rome

DAY 8 / 9
Rome

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