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- Silver Operator
- Carrani Tours
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 25
- Age range 3 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Bari's historic sites and castles
- Visit Trani and the unique Castel Del Monte
- Stay in a traditional Trullo in Alberobello
- Discover the ancient Sassi of Matera
- Tour Lecce's baroque architecture and Otranto
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Rome
- Day 2 Rome > Bari
- Day 3 Bari > Trani > Castel del Monte > Alberobello
- Day 4 Alberobello > Matera > Alberobello
- Day 5 Alberobello > Locorotondo > Ostuni > Lecce
- Day 6 Lecce > Otranto > Dinner at the “Masseria L’Uliveto > Lecce
- Day 7 Lecce > Rome
- Day 8 Rome
- Day 9 Rome
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
Operated by
Carrani Tours
Number of tours
17
Age Range
1 to 85 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
96%
Since 1925, Carrani Tours has been offering products and services throughout...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingRather poor
- ItineraryBad
- GuideRather poor
- TransportBad
- AccommodationAverage
- FoodAverage
- CRCraig· July 3rd, 2023This was without doubt the worst tour I have ever been on and in fifty years of travel that is a lot! A lack of organisation and support beginning with little or no communication and no vouchers for transfers so I was constantly concerned I would not be met, or helped with luggage on and off the train, which is what happened. The only communication was a Booking confirmation to my agent (who had to phone for that) only five days before the actual tour. It indicated the tour operator was I Love Rome, which it wasn't - it was Carrani Tours. My own emails to Tour Radar for more information and vouchers promised replies that never eventuated. On my return to Rome from Lecce the driver put me off outside the station to handle my own baggage. On my arrival in Rome, it took a time for me to get myself and luggage off the train and walk to the meeting point from the last carriage, by which time the driver had gone and 'gone off duty' and I had to find a taxi, an extra 10 euros and much trauma, as I am no longer young. The so called '9-day tour' included two days train journeys to and from Rome and two days 'Rome at your leisure'. That meant no guide, no maps, no help and the hotel nowhere near the centre of Rome; more than a km walk to the hop-on-hop-off bus that was the best and cheapest option, that should have been proper city tour with a bus and a guide. This is, in my opinion, false advertising. It was in effect a five-day tour. Others with the same tour but different initiating companies had vouchers as well as an extra two days in Puglia. In view of my experience on my Rome termini arrival from Puglia, and no indication the transfer to the airport I had paid for would happen, I hired a taxi to make sure I would be on time, an extra 50 euros. Food was so poor in Alberobello our group refused a second evening meal at the same restaurant and we found our own. The two breakfasts there also were absolutely sub-standard. Our tour guide, although cheerful and helpful, had inadequate English. All of us found it difficult to understand her, and she found it difficult to understand our questions. Two stars is actually more than this tour and this company deserves. I will go out of my way to make sure as many people as possible get to know this.Show more
Carrani Tours commented on this reviewDear Craig - we sincerely apologize for the delayed response to your review. While we know this comes late and cannot change your experience, we still want to acknowledge your feedback and let you know that every guest’s voice matters to us. We regret... Show moreTrip date: June 2023
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- From Thursday19 Jun, 2025To Friday27 Jun, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$4,936
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday26 Jun, 2025To Friday4 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,936
- From Thursday3 Jul, 2025To Friday11 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$4,936
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday17 Jul, 2025To Friday25 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,936
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday21 Aug, 2025To Friday29 Aug, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,936
- From Thursday4 Sep, 2025To Friday12 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$4,936
- From Thursday18 Sep, 2025To Friday26 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$4,936
- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday25 Sep, 2025To Friday3 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,936
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday2 Oct, 2025To Friday10 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,936
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday16 Oct, 2025To Friday24 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,936
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- V
Valerie
Asked on June 18th, 2023Do you have dates available for May 2024?
Carrani ToursOperator•Written June 2023dates for may 2024 will be released in the next weeks
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Helen
Asked on August 29th, 2022I would like to know exactly how many and where the guided tours are. Also I presume 'scattered hotel' means that there are several trulli the the group will use. I also presume the trains high speed ones?
- Carrani ToursOperator•Written August 2022
The tour on 13th October is sold out. Hope you are able to change your travel dates in order to check availability.
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Sherry
Asked on June 20th, 2022Do you mean it would be twice the fare?
- Carrani ToursOperator•Written June 2022
You must consider that the price for 1 person is that of the double room + the supplement in a single
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Sherry
Traveler•Written June 2022Could you tell me how much I would pay for the tour please? Also where in Rome do I stay?
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Debra
Asked on June 7th, 2022Do you have a more specific itinerary than what is listed, i.e what you do in each city. Also when will you have 2023 dates available
- Carrani ToursOperator•Written June 2022
By the moment we don't have rates and dates for 2023. The tour includes daily activities in cities like Rome, Bari, Trani, Castel del Monte, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Lecce, and Otranto with guided tours, walking tours, and cultural experiences.
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Caroline
Asked on February 24th, 2022Are you able to add an extra day or two in Lecce instead of going back to Rome? We do not want to travel back to Rome as we will be heading to Naples after the tour. Could you also quote for one night before the tour begins. If we book an additional night pre tour will we still have a free airport transfer?
- Carrani ToursOperator•Written February 2022
We can move the transfer services as needed, based on the extra nights you add to this tour. Quotation for one night before the tour begins at hotel ST MARTIN 4* ROME: DOUBLE ROOM with breakfast 167 EUR (price per night per room). Quotation for extra night at the hotel in Lecce DELLE PALME 4*: 85€ (PER NIGHT PER ROOM). As per the COVID policy, the Italian law requires full vaccination in order to access museums, tourism buses, restaurants and so on. (Green Pass).
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