Itinerary
- Day 1
Bari
You'll land in Bari and head to your hotel. If you arrive with time to spare, the Old Town is right there to walk around, or you could check out the 11th-century Basilica di San Nicola. Your group gets together at 6 pm for a welcome dinner where you'll taste what Puglia's all about with some local food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in a local restaurant introducing Puglia's cuisine)
Included Activities
- Dinner in a Local Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town Bari
- Visit Basilica di San Nicola
- Visit local cornetteria for Italian croissant
Landmarks/POIs Basilica di San Nicola Old Town Bari - Day 2
Polignano a Mare
This morning you're heading inland to Alberobello to see those distinctive beehive-shaped trulli buildings up close. A local guide takes you through Rione Monti and Rione Aia Piccola, then you'll stop by the Church de Sant'Antonio. After that, it's down to the coast at Polignano a Mare where you can explore beaches and cliffside houses. Back in Bari by evening, you'll have free time to do what you like.
Included Activities
- Alberobello and Polignano a Mare - Half Day Trip
- Guided walking tour of Old Town Alberobello (Rione Monti and Rione Aia Piccola)
- Visit Church de Sant'Antonio
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Bari (free evening)
Landmarks/POIs Alberobello Trulli Church de Sant'Antonio Polignano a Mare - Day 3
Nardo
You'll visit an olive oil farm that's been around since Roman times and learn how they actually make the oil, plus taste some. Then it's to Ostuni where the streets are whitewashed and the buildings show both Gothic and Romanesque styles from centuries past. Next stop is Nardo for a walking tour through the Old Town with its impressive palazzos. You're checking into your special accommodation today, three restored 13th-century Baronial Palaces.
- Meals
- Lunch (Regional favourites at local olive oil producer)
Included Activities
- Ostuni Farm Visit and Olive Oil Tasting
- Lunch in Ostuni
- Walking Tour of Nardo Old Town
Optional Activities
- Explore Palazzo Mignano on-site restaurant for Salento dishes
Landmarks/POIs Ostuni Nardo Old Town - Day 4
Nardo
If you're interested, there's a secret garden at your accommodation to walk through before heading to Lecce. A local guide shows you around the city's ornate baroque buildings and narrow streets, plus the ancient Roman ruins scattered throughout. You'll have some free time to explore on your own after that. Evening brings you back to Nardo for a traditional Puglia cooking class where you'll make the food yourself.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lecce
- Cooking class on traditional Puglia regional cuisine
Optional Activities
- Morning walk through Feature Stay's secret garden
- Free exploration of Lecce
Landmarks/POIs Lecce - Day 5
Matera
Start this morning at your accommodation with coffee and views before traveling to Matera. Along the way you'll stop at a local winery for tasting and lunch. Matera's perched on a rocky outcrop and it's one of the oldest continuously inhabited places around. Once you arrive, you can walk through the city, check out the churches, try the traditional restaurants, and get a feel for all that history.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local winery)
Included Activities
- Winery Visit With Lunch
Optional Activities
- Evening walk through Matera to discover churches and traditional restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Matera - Day 6
Matera
Today's all about Matera's sassi, the famous part with over 3,000 stone houses built right into natural grottoes and tufo cliffs. Some of these dwellings go back to the 8th century. A local guide leads you through the maze of staircases and narrow passages, showing you ancient sassi houses. You'll also visit an ancient underground neighborhood with recreated exhibits and see the Ipogeo Underground Cistern.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Matera's Old Town and sassi houses
- Ipogeo Underground Cistern Visit
Landmarks/POIs Matera Sassi - Day 7
Naples
You're driving to Pompeii today to see one of Europe's most well-known archaeological sites. The ruins here come from Mt Vesuvius erupting in 79 AD. A local guide walks you through well-preserved villas, temples, theatres, markets, and streets still marked by chariot wheels. You'll see the Roman Forum, basilica, temples, public baths, and the Odeon. After exploring, you head to Naples for your final group dinner together.
- Meals
- Dinner (Final dinner in Naples with group)
Included Activities
- Pompeii Visit with guided tour
- Dinner In Naples
Landmarks/POIs Pompeii Archaeological Site Mount Vesuvius - Day 8
Naples
Your trip ends after breakfast. If you want to stay longer in Naples, reach out to the operator ahead of time and they can help arrange extra nights for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional exploration of Naples (requires advance arrangement for accommodation)
