Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in Rome. After you've settled in, the rest of the day is free to relax and get oriented.
- Day 2
Rome to Bari
Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to the train station for the journey to Bari. Once there, your Tour Leader will meet you at the hotel. The afternoon includes a walking tour of the old city center where you'll visit the Basilica of San Nicola and the Norman Swabian Castle. Before evening, you'll see the Column of Justice at Piazza Mercantile.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bari old city center
- Visit Basilica of San Nicola
- Visit Norman Swabian Castle (exterior/courtyard viewing)
- Visit Piazza Mercantile and Column of Justice
Optional Activities
- Norman Swabian Castle admission fee (at own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of San Nicola Norman Swabian Castle Piazza Mercantile Column of Justice - Day 3
Trani - Castel Del Monte - Alberobello
After breakfast, a coach takes you to Trani, known locally as the Pearl of Puglia. You'll explore the Jewish quarter and see the white stone Cathedral before continuing to Castel Del Monte, a UNESCO site with an octagon shape. Later, you'll arrive in Alberobello to see the cone-shaped Trulli houses and spend your night in one of these unique structures.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Trani
- Visit Jewish quarter in Trani
- Visit Cathedral in Trani
- Visit Castel Del Monte UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Alberobello and Trulli houses
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Trani Castel Del Monte Alberobello - Day 4
Matera - Alberobello
You'll travel by coach to Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cave dwellings called Sassi, inhabited for thousands of years, are the main draw. You'll visit the Romanesque Cathedral and its bell tower, taking in the views of the Sassi below. By late afternoon, you'll return to Alberobello to sleep in your Trullo again.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sassi di Matera (Stones of Matera)
- Visit Romanesque Cathedral in Matera
- View Bell Tower (Campanile)
- Coach transfer to and from Matera
Landmarks/POIs Sassi di Matera Cathedral of Matera - Day 5
Locorotondo - Ostuni - Lecce
After breakfast, the coach heads to Locorotondo, one of Puglia's white towns where you'll have time to wander around. Next is Ostuni, another white town with olive groves stretching below it. You'll have free time there for lunch and to try local olive oil products before traveling to Lecce in the Salento region by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Locorotondo
- Visit Locorotondo
- Coach transfer to Ostuni
- Visit Ostuni
- Coach transfer to Lecce
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Ostuni (at own expense)
- Shopping in Ostuni (at own expense)
- Tasting of local products including Ostuni olive oil (at own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Locorotondo Ostuni - Day 6
Otranto - Maglie - Lecce
A 3-hour guided tour takes you through Lecce's old town center, including the 12th-century Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Croce, and Piazza del Duomo. You'll then travel to Otranto where you can grab lunch and explore this historic city with its blended Greek, Roman, and Turkish influences. The Cathedral here has a noted mosaic floor. In the evening, you'll head to Masseria L'Uliveto near Maglie for dinner at this traditional farm.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Dinner at Masseria L'Uliveto with typical Puglian meals and regional products)
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided tour of Lecce old town center
- Visit 12th century Cathedral in Lecce
- Visit Basilica of Santa Croce
- Visit Piazza del Duomo
- Coach transfer to Otranto
- Visit Otranto Cathedral
- Coach transfer to Masseria L'Uliveto
- Dinner at Masseria L'Uliveto with typical regional meals and products
- Learn about history and culture of Puglia at Masseria L'Uliveto
- Coach transfer back to Lecce
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Otranto (at own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Lecce Basilica of Santa Croce Piazza del Duomo Cathedral of Otranto - Day 7
Lecce to Rome
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer to the train station for your return journey to Rome. Upon arrival at Rome's train station, a driver will take you back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Day 8
Rome
You have a leisurely day to explore Rome on your own terms. If you'd like a guided experience, there are I Love Rome activities available to choose from.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- I Love Rome experience (optional guided activity)
- Day 9
Rome
After breakfast at your hotel, your tour services end.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
