Puglia Explorer
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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Itinerary
Day 1 Welcome to Ostuni!
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.
Day 2 Exploring Locorotondo, Alberobello & Martina Franca
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.
Day 3 Ostuni at Leisure
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.
Day 4 Exploring Lecce
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.
Day 5 Ostuni at Leisure
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.
Day 6 Bari & Trani
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.
Day 7 Ostuni at Leisure
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.
Day 8 Arrivederci Ostuni
Day 8 Arrivederci Ostuni
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before check out. We wish you a safe onwards journey!
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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.
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