Itinerary
- Day 1
Bari
You'll arrive in Bari and get settled at your hotel. After freshening up, take an evening walk through the winding streets of the old town and have a welcome aperitivo to kick off your food-focused trip.
Optional Activities
- City stroll through Bari's historic alleys
- Welcome aperitivo
Landmarks/POIs Bari Vecchia - Day 2
Bari
A guided tour takes you through Bari Vecchia, the historic center. You'll walk the famous orecchiette street where local women shape pasta by hand right in front of you. Throughout the day, you'll try street food, regional cheeses, and other local specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local flavors)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bari Vecchia
- Visit to orecchiette street to watch pasta-making
- Street food and local delicacies tasting
- Cheese tasting
Landmarks/POIs Bari Vecchia - Day 3
Bari to Matera to Castel del Monte
Head west to see the dramatic Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and taste the city's rustic bread. From there, you'll visit Castel del Monte with its unusual octagonal design before heading back to where you're staying.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local flavors)
Included Activities
- Visit Sassi of Matera (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Rustic bread tasting in Matera
- Visit to Castel del Monte
Landmarks/POIs Sassi of Matera Castel del Monte - Day 4
Locorotondo - Alberobello
This morning you'll walk through Locorotondo's charming narrow lanes, then travel to Alberobello to see the distinctive trulli houses with their cone-shaped roofs. Later in the afternoon, a private wine tasting introduces you to local white wines and rosés.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local flavors)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Locorotondo
- Visit Alberobello and explore trulli houses
- Private wine tasting with local whites and rosés
Landmarks/POIs Locorotondo Alberobello - Day 5
Ostuni - Lecce
Start in Ostuni, known as the White City for its bright whitewashed buildings, then continue to Lecce, famous for its baroque architecture and style. You'll get to try the area's traditional rustico, panini, and regional sweets.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local flavors)
Included Activities
- Visit Ostuni (White City)
- Visit Lecce
- Tasting of Lecce's traditional rustico, panini, and sweets
Landmarks/POIs Ostuni Lecce - Day 6
Countryside Masseria
You'll spend the day at a local masseria in the countryside where you can taste wines and olive oils paired with regional dishes. It's a chance to experience the relaxed pace and hospitality that defines this part of southern Italy.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local flavors), Lunch (Traditional meal at agriturismo with regional specialties)
Included Activities
- Visit local masseria
- Wine and olive oil tastings with regional specialties pairing
- Experience southern hospitality
- Day 7
Trani - Gargano
After exploring the elegant seaside town of Trani, you'll head inland to the Sanctuary of San Michele in the Gargano hills. Lunch happens at a traditional agriturismo where they serve food made with seasonal, local ingredients.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local flavors), Lunch (Traditional agriturismo lunch with seasonal products)
Included Activities
- Explore Trani
- Visit Sanctuary of San Michele
- Traditional agriturismo lunch with seasonal products
Landmarks/POIs Trani Sanctuary of San Michele - Day 8
Departure from Bari
You'll transfer to Bari airport or the train station for your departure. If you want to extend your trip, there's an option to spend extra days in Polignano a Mare by the sea or relax at a luxury golf resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local flavors)
Optional Activities
- Extension: seaside stay in Polignano a Mare
- Extension: luxury golf retreat in Apulia
Landmarks/POIs Polignano a Mare
