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8 days

Join us on this 8-day tour of Puglia in southern Italy. Spend seven nights in the beautiful hilltop town of Ostuni, explore the whitewashed streets of Locorotondo and enjoy an included wine tasting. See the UNESCO-listed Trulli of Alberobello, taste Puglia's renowned olive oil in Martina Franca and delve into the baroque elegance of Lecce, often called the "Florence of the South." Visit the vibrant capital of Bari and stroll through Trani, a town rich in Arab, Byzantine, and Norman influences.

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Tour Overview

Duration

8 days

Starts

Ostuni

Ends

Ostuni

Range

Handpicked

Tour Guide

Tour leader escort & local guides for sightseeing

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 45

Minimum age

No minimum age

Departs

April - October

Hotel Rating

4-star hotels

Countries

Italy

Arrival Transfer

No - can be booked on request

Departure Transfer

No - can be booked on request

Meals included

Breakfast: 7, Dinner: 7
Per person from
AUD$2,500.00
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Total From
$6,250.00
AUD$5,000.00
Deposit From
Final payment
AUD$1,000.00
$4,500.00

Tour Highlights

Ostuni - Explore the charming hilltop town with cobbled streets, local shops, beach promenade views, and cafés for gelato or espresso
Locorotondo - Visit the wine-producing village, known for its characterful streets, and enjoy a wine tasting at a local cellar
Alberobello - Discover the UNESCO-protected Trulli houses with their iconic conical roofs
Martina Franca -Experience a local olive oil tasting and sample regional flavours
Lecce - Explore the baroque city with a walking tour of the historic centre, featuring the distinctive white and gold Lecce stone
Bari - Uncover the capital of Puglia with a guided tour of the old town and visits to the churches of San Nicola and San Gregorio
Trani - Visit the picturesque town, home to traces of Arab, Byzantine, and Norman civilisations

Included

7 breakfasts & 7 dinners
7 nights in a 4-star hotel
Escorted by a professional English-speaking tour leader, with local guides for included sightseeing
All relevant transportation in private, air-conditioned vehicles
Full day guided excursion to Alberobello & Locorotondo with included wine tasting
Olive oil tasting in Martina Franca
Full day guided excursion Lecce
Full day guided excursion to Bari
Visit to Trani
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Not Included

International flights and visas
Airport transfers
Tips for your guide - this is an entirely personal gesture
Optional excursions
Hotel city taxes

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Ostuni!

You will most likely arrive in Italy via either Bari's International Airport-Karol Wojtyla or Naples International Airport. From here, make your way to Ostuni, a charming hilltop town on the Adriatic coast. After settling in, spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the cobbled streets, browse local shops, enjoy the beach promenade with views of the Adriatic, or relax at a café with a gelato or espresso.

In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at the hotel, where you’ll have the chance to get to know one another.

Overnight: Ostuni
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Exploring Locorotondo, Alberobello & Martina Franca

Ostuni - Locorotondo - Alberobello - Martina Franca - Ostuni. Today, we will enjoy a full day excursion to discover some of Puglia's highlights. We will set off from our hotel this morning for a visit to Locorotondo, a village renowned for its wine production and charming streets. We’ll enjoy an included tasting at one of the local wine cellars before heading to Alberobello, famous for its UNESCO-protected conical-shaped Trulli houses. Next, we’ll savour some more local flavours with an olive oil tasting in Martina Franca, before returning to our hotel in Ostuni.

Overnight: Ostuni
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Ostuni at Leisure

Today is a free day for you to relax and discover the charms of Ostuni. Explore the historic town centre and enjoy a coffee or a refreshing gelato while taking in the panoramic views. Your expert local guide will be happy to suggest activities and recommend must-see highlights. If you are interested in an optional excursion to Matera, you will be able to pre-book this optional excursion, and your guide will reconfirm the details locally.

Overnight: Ostuni
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Exploring Lecce

Ostuni - Lecce - Ostuni. Today, we’ll head to the baroque city of Lecce, also known as the "Florence of the South". Our included guided walking tour will take us through the historic centre, characterised by the white and gold hues of the famous Lecce stone. You’ll have some free time for lunch in Lecce (not included), and our tour leader will be happy to suggest places offering local delicacies unique to the region.

Overnight: Ostuni
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Ostuni at Leisure

You have another free day to relax, explore, and shop at your own pace. Please speak with your tour leader, who will be happy to suggest places of interest for you to visit.

Overnight: Ostuni
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - Bari & Trani

Ostuni - Bari - Trani - Ostuni. Today, we have a full-day guided excursion, starting with a visit to Bari, the capital of the Puglia region. We’ll uncover the sights of the city on a guided walking tour of the old town centre, including visits to the churches of San Nicola and San Gregorio. After some free time for lunch (own arrangements), we’ll continue our journey with a short visit to the beautiful town of Trani, where traces of Arab, Byzantine, and Norman civilisations can be found. Then it's back to Ostuni for the night.

Overnight: Ostuni
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 - Ostuni at Leisure

On this full free day, take the opportunity to relax at your hotel, unwind, or perhaps enjoy a leisurely breakfast. You can also explore the local area at your own pace, visit nearby attractions, or indulge in some souvenir shopping, picking up unique items to remember your trip.

Overnight: Ostuni
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 - Arrivederci Ostuni

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before check out. We wish you a safe onwards journey!

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Hotel Monte Sarago
Ostuni

Set on a hillside with views over the town and the Adriatic Sea, this refined, contemporary hotel is a 14-minute walk from Ostuni Cathedral and 3 km from Ostuni railway station. The understated rooms come with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks, and minibars. The hotel also features a polished restaurant, event space, and a seasonal rooftop pool and terrace offering panoramic city views.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers wanting the privacy of their own room, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by any other person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.

2025
Twin/Double
Single
15 Apr - 22 Apr
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$3,255$2,604
$4,195$3,356
29 Apr - 6 May
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6 May - 13 May
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20 May - 27 May
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27 May - 3 Jun
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10 Jun - 17 Jun
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17 Jun - 24 Jun
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24 Jun - 1 Jul
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