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Highlights of Puglia From Rome - 9 days
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Highlights of Puglia From Rome

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Duration9 days

This 9-day tour of Puglia starts and ends in the Italian capital of Rome, with free time to visit the Colosseum, the Vatican and more. With included train travel to Puglia, explore the relaxed cities of Bari and Lecce, see the traditional trulli houses in Alberobello and discover octagonal Castel del Monte. Learn how traditional pasta is made at a rural farm, visit the UNESCO-listed cave settlements of Matera and wander through the pretty white towns of Locorotondo and Ostuni.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration9 days
StartsRome
EndsRome
RangeHandpicked
Tour GuideTour leader escort & local guides for sightseeing
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 25
Minimum ageNo minimum age
DepartsThursdays
Hotel Rating4-star hotels
CountriesItaly
Arrival TransferYes. NB - Customers on the booking must travel on the same transfer.
Departure TransferYes. NB - Customers on the booking must travel on the same transfer.
Meals includedBreakfast: 8, Dinner: 5
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Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Rome - Start and end your journey in the Italian capital, with free time to explore the historic city independently
Bari - Enjoy a guided tour of the Puglia region's capital city, taking in the Basilica of San Nicola and the central square, Piazza Mercantile
Trani - Admire the whitewashed 12th-century cathedral and delve into the vibrant Jewish quarter in the city known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'
Castel del Monte - See this ancient UNESCO-listed fortress, which is octagonal in shape and shrouded in mystery
Alberobello - Spend two nights in this picturesque town, famous for its conical-shaped trulli houses, made from local Italian limestone
Matera - Explore the historic centre of the city, Sassi di Matera, which is known for its cave dwellings carved into a river canyon
Ostuni - Stroll around this pretty whitewashed town independently, see some of the 3,500-year-old olive trees and taste the local olive oil
Lecce - Join a guided tour of 'Florence of the South' to see the Baroque architecture of the Old Town and Piazza del Duomo main square

Included

8 breakfasts & 5 dinners
8 nights 4 star hotels in 2025
Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour leader with specialist guides for some sightseeing (please note you will be unescorted in Rome and on the trains)
Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 9
Transportation in Puglia by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
2nd class train tickets from Rome - Bari and Lecce - Rome
Private transfers to and from train stations in Rome, Bari and Lecce
Guided sightseeing with local guides in Bari, Matera & Lecce
Entrance tickets to the Castel del Monte
Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure.

Not Included

International flights and visas
Airport departure transfer
Additional meals and drinks unless specified
Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!