Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
After you arrive in Rome, a driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is open, so you can walk around the city and get your bearings at whatever pace works for you.
- Day 2
Rome
Today you have the full day to explore Rome on your own. The Colosseum and Roman Forum are popular spots to check out, or you can ask your tour leader about optional activities available to book locally. It's your choice how to spend the time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional activities available to book locally (contact tour leader for details)
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum - Day 3
Rome to Sorrento
You'll head south from Rome through Lazio and Campania to reach Sorrento on the coast. Once there, the afternoon is yours to wander around, shop, try some local limoncello, or just relax. Dinner comes with your room tonight, and smart dress is required (jacket for men).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Formal dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Sorrento
- Sample local limoncello
- Day 4
Capri - Sorrento
A boat takes you out to the island of Capri for the day. Weather permitting, you'll row into the Blue Grotto sea cave, then have lunch at a local restaurant and time to explore the island. By evening you're back in Sorrento for included dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to the Blue Grotto in Capri by row boat
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant in Capri
- Explore Capri independently
Landmarks Blue Grotto Capri 
- Day 5
Sorrento to Bari
The morning is free if you just want to relax at the hotel, or you can join an optional excursion to Pompeii. Later on, a driver transfers you to Caserta station for your high-speed train to Bari. Once you arrive, another driver picks you up and takes you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train from Caserta to Bari (2nd class)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Pompeii (morning)
Landmarks Pompeii 
- Day 6
Bari
After breakfast, your tour leader guides you through Bari's old town. You'll see the Basilica of San Nicola, walk by the Norman-Swabian Castle (entry fee separate), and check out the historic Column of Justice at Piazza Mercantile. The afternoon is free for lunch and exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided morning tour of Bari old town
- Visit to Basilica of San Nicola
- Visit to Piazza Mercantile and Column of Justice
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Norman-Swabian Castle (entry fee not included)
- Lunch at traditional restaurant in city centre
- Sample Bari's famous street food
Landmarks Basilica of San Nicola Norman-Swabian Castle Piazza Mercantile Column of Justice - Day 7
Trani - Castel del Monte - Alberobello
The coach takes you to Trani to see the Jewish Quarter and the beautiful 12th-century white stone cathedral. From there you head to Castel del Monte, an octagonal 13th-century fortress and UNESCO site. Later you arrive in Alberobello to see the distinctive conical Trulli houses. A welcome toast and dinner are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome toast and dinner)
Included Activities
- Explore Trani's Jewish Quarter
- Visit 12th-century Trani Cathedral
- Visit Castel del Monte (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Welcome toast and dinner in Alberobello
Landmarks Trani Cathedral Castel del Monte Alberobello Trulli 
- Day 8
Matera - Alberobello
You travel to Matera, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the Sassi di Matera where thousands of cave homes are carved into canyon walls. You'll see the Roman Catholic Cathedral overlooking the city, then return to Alberobello for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing in Matera with local guide
- Visit Sassi di Matera cave dwellings
- Visit Roman Catholic Cathedral in Matera
- Dinner in Alberobello
Landmarks Sassi di Matera Matera Cathedral - Day 9
Locorotondo - Ostuni - Lecce
First stop is Locorotondo, one of Puglia's famous white towns, where you have time to walk around. Then you head to Ostuni, positioned between the Trulli region and Salento with views of ancient olive groves. After checking out the historic centre and grabbing lunch, you make your way to Lecce for the evening. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Locorotondo
- Visit to Ostuni
- Dinner in Lecce
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Ostuni
- Shopping in Ostuni
- Sample Ostuni's celebrated olive oil
Landmarks Locorotondo Ostuni - Day 10
Otranto - Lecce
Your tour leader takes you through three hours of Lecce's old town, showing you the 12th-century Cathedral and the Basilica of Santa Croce. From there you travel by coach to Otranto for lunch and free time in the historic quarters. Later you return to Masseria L'Uliveto in Maglie for dinner, where you'll learn about Puglia's history and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Masseria L'Uliveto in Maglie)
Included Activities
- Guided three-hour tour of Lecce old town
- Visit Lecce Cathedral (12th-century)
- Visit Basilica of Santa Croce
- Visit Piazza del Duomo
- Visit Otranto Cathedral
- Dinner at Masseria L'Uliveto in Maglie
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Otranto
- Explore Otranto historic quarters independently
Landmarks Lecce Cathedral Basilica of Santa Croce Piazza del Duomo Otranto Cathedral - Day 11
Martina Franca - Monopoli - Bari
You head back towards Bari across the Murge plateau with a stop in Martina Franca, an elegant Baroque town where you'll see the Cathedral, Ducal Palace, and Torre dell'Orologio. At Masseria Montenapoleone you take a hands-on cooking class to make traditional dishes like focaccia and orecchiette, then eat what you've prepared. After that you visit Monopoli's fortified coastal citadel before continuing to Bari.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Masseria Montenapoleone featuring traditional Pugliese specialities (focaccia, orecchiette, cavatelli) prepared during cooking class, paired with local wines and organic local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit Martina Franca Cathedral
- Visit Ducal Palace in Martina Franca
- Visit Torre dell'Orologio in Martina Franca
- Hands-on cooking class at Masseria Montenapoleone
- Lunch at Masseria Montenapoleone (dishes prepared during cooking class)
- Visit Monopoli
Landmarks Martina Franca Cathedral Ducal Palace Torre dell'Orologio Monopoli - Day 12
Bari
Your tour wraps up after breakfast and you check out of the hotel. An included transfer takes you to the airport for your next flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
