Itinerary
- Day 1
Bari to Trani
You'll arrive in Bari on your own and make your way to Trani. This evening starts with a panoramic sunset tour where you'll see the cathedral overlooking the sea, then walk through the port and the old Jewish quarter. Afterward, grab an aperitif with views of the tourist port before heading to your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Aperitif (Aperitif with a view)
Included Activities
- Panoramic sunset tour of Trani cathedral, port, and ancient Jewish quarter
- Aperitif with a view
Landmarks/POIs Trani Cathedral Trani Port Trani Jewish Quarter - Day 2
Andria - Castel del Monte
After breakfast, head out to Andria to visit a traditional dairy where they make mozzarella and burrata by hand. You'll have the option to try making your own if you're interested. The afternoon takes you to Castel del Monte, a mysterious UNESCO castle built by Frederick II, with a guided historical tour included. From there, you'll return to Trani for a traditional dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Typical dinner - two courses with water and 1 glass of wine included)
Included Activities
- Visit to hand-production dairy for mozzarella and burrata
- Mozzarella and burrata making experience with master cheesemaker
- Guided tour of Castel del Monte
Optional Activities
- Entrance ticket to Castel del Monte
Landmarks/POIs Castel del Monte - Day 3
Altamura - Matera
Start the day with breakfast, then travel to Altamura to see a traditional bakery and taste the region's famous bread along with local items like the creamy 'nun's tit' dessert. Later you'll head to Matera to walk through the dramatic Sassi district, climb up to scenic viewpoints, and visit the rock churches Madonna dell'Idris and San Giovanni Monterrone plus a traditional cave house. You'll return to Trani in the evening for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Typical dinner - two courses with water and 1 glass of wine included)
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional bakery in Altamura
- Tasting of Altamura bread and local products
- Guided tour of Matera Sassi district starting from Piazza Vittorio Veneto
- Visit to Madonna dell'Idris rock church
- Visit to San Giovanni Monterrone rock church
- Visit to typical cave house in Matera
Optional Activities
- Entrance ticket to Matera (cave house and rock churches)
Landmarks/POIs Altamura Matera Sassi Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Matera Civita, Matera Sasso Barisano, Matera Madonna dell'Idris Church San Giovanni Monterrone Church - Day 4
Bari - Polignano a Mare - Monopoli
After breakfast, travel to Bari for a guided street food tour through the old city. You'll see the Swabian castle, walk along the 'orecchiette' street, visit the Cathedral of San Sabino and Basilica of San Nicola, and taste local specialties including focaccia and panzerotto. In the afternoon, head to Polignano a Mare to see the terraces overlooking the sea and Lama Monachile beach. Later you'll settle into your new base in Monopoli with dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Typical dinner - two courses with water and 1 glass of wine included)
Included Activities
- Guided street food tour of Bari old city
- Visit to Swabian Castle exterior
- Visit to Cathedral of San Sabino
- Visit to Basilica of San Nicola
- Visit to Polignano a Mare
- Visit to Lama Monachile beach
Optional Activities
- Street food tasting in Bari
Landmarks/POIs Swabian Castle, Bari Cathedral of San Sabino, Bari Basilica of San Nicola, Bari Polignano a Mare Lama Monachile, Polignano a Mare Domenico Modugno Statue, Polignano a Mare - Day 5
Alberobello - Locorotondo - Ostuni
After breakfast, transfer to Alberobello, the UNESCO-listed trulli capital. A local guide will show you the Aia Piccola and Rione Monti districts and you'll taste extra virgin olive oil. You'll have a traditional lunch inside a stone trullo, then visit the charming village of Locorotondo. After that, explore Ostuni, known as the 'white city,' where you'll see the brilliant whitewashed historic center, characteristic squares, and the cathedral. You'll return to Monopoli with free time in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a typical local stone trullo - typical menu with two courses, water, wine and coffee)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alberobello trulli districts (Aia Piccola and Rione Monti)
- Extra virgin olive oil tasting
- Lunch in a typical stone trullo
- Visit to Locorotondo
- Guided tour of Ostuni historic center
Optional Activities
- Tasting of extra virgin olive oil
Landmarks/POIs Alberobello Aia Piccola, Alberobello Rione Monti, Alberobello Locorotondo Ostuni Ostuni Cathedral - Day 6
Lecce
After breakfast, explore Lecce's baroque architecture on a guided tour that starts from Piazza Sant'Oronzo. You'll walk through the historic center to see the Duomo, the Basilica of Santa Croce, and the Church of Sant'Irene, taking in the rich facades of palaces and local craft shops. Before heading back to Monopoli for dinner, you'll taste the famous pasticciotto dessert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Typical dinner - two courses with water and 1 glass of wine included)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lecce baroque city
- Visit to Piazza Sant'Oronzo
- Visit to Duomo, Lecce
- Visit to Basilica of Santa Croce
- Visit to Church of Sant'Irene
- Pasticciotto dessert tasting
Optional Activities
- Entrance ticket to baroque churches of Lecce
- Pasticciotto tasting in Lecce
Landmarks/POIs Piazza Sant'Oronzo, Lecce Lecce Duomo Basilica of Santa Croce, Lecce Church of Sant'Irene, Lecce - Day 7
Monopoli to Bari
After breakfast, transfer back to Bari where your tour concludes. It's time to say your goodbyes as this Puglia experience comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
