11 or 8‑Day Puglia & Matera Tour: Trulli, Sassi and White Towns

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Bari, Italy

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11 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the very best of Southern Italy on an unforgettable journey through Puglia and Matera, offered in two formats to match your travel style.

The 8‑day itinerary leads you through the lively waterfront of Bari, the fairytale Trulli of Alberobello, the ancient cave city of Matera, and the Baroque splendor of Lecce. Explore whitewashed hill towns, medieval cathedrals, and traditional masserie, tasting regional specialties and experiencing centuries of history carved into stone.

For a more relaxed pace, a longer version adds 3 extra days, allowing you to depart and return from Rome, with train travel to and from Bari included. This option offers added leisure time at the beginning and end of the trip, ensuring a smooth, unhurried journey while enjoying all the highlights of Puglia and Matera.

Whether you choose the classic 8‑day itinerary or the extended Rome‑to‑Rome experience, Southern Italy reveals its most authentic and unforgettable side!

What's Included

Roundtrip Airport Transfers
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[10])
Breakfast
Luggage porterage
Local guides and headsets to never miss a word!
7 or 10 overnights in hotel (standard room) on a BB basis - According to the selected package
Drinks not included in meals
Local city taxes (payable directly at each hotel)
Optional tips and personal expenses
Meals and Overnights of the 11-day package for the 8-day package

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Rome (only for 11-day Package)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

    Arrival at Rome Airport and private transfer to your hotel. Check‑in and free time to explore the city at your own pace.

    • Day 2

    Rome to Bari (Starting from Bari on Day 1 for 8-day Package)

    1 stop
  • 2
    Rome

    11-day package: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before leaving Rome. Transfer to the station for the train departure to Bari. Arrival at the hotel in Bari on your own. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. Overnight stay. 8-day package: Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy your included transfer to the hotel. Check in at the hotel and day at your leisure. Overnight.

    • Day 3

    Bari City Tour (Day 2 for 8-day Package)

    1 stop
  • 3
    Bari

    POIs: Bari Old Town Basilica of Saint Nicholas Norman–Swabian Castle (exterior; entry optional) Piazza Mercantile Column of Justice Itinerary: Morning walking tour of Bari’s historic center with your Tour Leader. Afternoon free for lunch and personal exploration. Dinner at the hotel.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Trani, Castel del Monte & Alberobello (Day 3 for 8-day Package)

    3 stops
  • 4
    Trani

    Depart Bari for Trani, known as the “Pearl of Puglia.” Visit its waterfront cathedral and historic Jewish quarter. POIs: Trani Cathedral Trani Jewish Quarter

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Castel del Monte Frederick II’s mysterious octagonal castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its perfect geometry and enigmatic symbolism make it unique in Europe.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Alberobello

    Arrive in Alberobello for a welcome drink and dinner.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Matera & Return to Alberobello (Day 4 for 8-day Package)

    1 stop
  • 7
    Matera

    POIs: Sassi di Matera Matera Cathedral Itinerary: Excursion to Matera, a UNESCO‑listed cave city inhabited since prehistoric times. Explore the Sassi districts and admire the Romanesque cathedral. Return to Alberobello for dinner.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Locorotondo, Ostuni & Arrival in Lecce (Day 5 for 8-day Package)

    3 stops
  • 8
    Locorotondo

    Visit Locorotondo, one of Puglia’s most picturesque white towns.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Ostuni

    Continue to Ostuni for free time to explore, shop, or taste local products.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Lecce

    Arrive in Lecce for dinner and overnight.

    • Day 7

    Lecce, Otranto & Dinner in a Masseria (Day 6 for 8-day Package)

    3 stops
  • 11
    Lecce

    Morning guided tour of Lecce’s Baroque treasures. POIs: Lecce Cathedral Basilica of Santa Croce Piazza del Duomo

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Otranto

    Continue to Otranto for free time and a visit to its cathedral.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 13

    In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner at Masseria L’Uliveto before returning to Lecce.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Martina Franca, Cooking Experience & Monopoli (Day 7 for 8-day Package)

    3 stops
  • 14
    Martina Franca

    Visit Martina Franca for a guided tour and free time. POIs: Cathedral Ducal Palace Torre dell’Orologio

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 15

    Continue to Masseria Montenapoleone for a hands‑on pasta‑making class followed by lunch.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Monopoli

    Afternoon visit to Monopoli before returning to Bari.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Bari to Rome (Last day for 8-day Package)

    1 stop
  • 17
    Bari

    11-day package: Breakfast at the hotel. At the time indicated, transfer to the station for the train departure to Rome. Arrival at the train station and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay. 8-day package: Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Bari Airport. End of services.

    • Day 10

    Rome Leisure Day (only for 11-day Package)

    1 stop
  • 18
    Rome

    Breakfast at the hotel. Spend a leisurely day exploring the wonders of Rome at your own pace. Opportunity to choose one of our daily tours! Overnight stay.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Arrivederci Roma! (only for 11-day Package)

    1 stop
  • 19
    Rome

    Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, take advantage of any last-minute free time for shopping or sightseeing. Transfer to the airport is included. End of our services.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bookings for 1, 2, or 3 guests include a single, double, or triple room accordingly; for separate rooms, book individually.
  • One piece of luggage per person is allowed
  • The tour is not wheelchairs-friendly
  • All prices are per person
  • One piece of luggage per person is allowed
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Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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