Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
WHO IS THIS TOUR FOR:
Solo travelers, couples and small groups of friends looking for a relaxed, authentic journey. Small group, maximum 8 guests.
WHAT MAKES THIS 12-DAY TOUR UNIQUE:
• Complete Puglia Grand Tour: Gargano sea caves in Vieste, Monte Sant'Angelo and San Giovanni Rotondo, Trani and Castel del Monte, Bari Vecchia, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, the Sassi of Matera, baroque Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli, Taranto, Brindisi, Manduria and Grottaglie.
• Comfort: all transfers in a modern air-conditioned minivan with professional driver, luggage handling included.
• Local experiences: sea caves boat tour, burrata and mozzarella making, olive oil mill tasting, Moscato di Trani and Primitivo tastings, Ape Calessino tours in Otranto, Gallipoli and Taranto, Apecar ride in Brindisi, papier-mache workshop in Lecce and a short ceramics lab in Grottaglie.
• 11 nights in selected hotels with breakfast.
• 24/7 assistance from our local team.
Options
Triple Room (Per Person)
Triple Room Accommodation
Pickup included
Single Room (Private)
Private Single Room
Pickup included
Quadruple Room (Per Person)
Quadruple Room Accommodation
Pickup included
Double Room (Per Person)
Double Room Accommodation
Pickup included
What's included
Burrata and mozzarella making, olive oil mill tasting, welcome aperitif in Trani
Boat excursion to the Gargano sea caves from Vieste
Papier-mache workshop in Lecce and ceramics lab in Grottaglie
Luggage handling and transfer service for pedestrian areas
Breakfast
Private transfers Bari-Vieste on arrival and Lecce-Bari (airport or station) at the end
Entrance fees: Castel del Monte (skip-the-line), Matera cave house and rock church
Moscato di Trani wine tour and Primitivo tasting in a Manduria winery
All transfers in a modern air-conditioned minivan with a professional driver
Ape Calessino tours in Otranto, Gallipoli and Taranto; Apecar ride in Brindisi
Tastings: Polignano focaccia and coffee, Amaro Lucano, Lecce pasticciotto and coffee
24/7 assistance from the Turisti in Puglia team based in Trani
Licensed local guides in Trani, Castel del Monte, Bari, Alberobello, Matera and Lecce
Flights and train connections to and from Puglia
City tourist tax paid at hotels (EUR 1.50 - 4.00 per person per night)
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
Extra drinks during meals and personal expenses
Tips for drivers and local guides (optional)
Optional activities not included in the official program
Travel cancellation insurance (optional, upon request)
What to expect
Day 1: Day 1 - Friday: Welcome to Gargano - Arrival in Vieste
Vieste
3h
Arrival in Bari (airport or railway station). Depending on your arrival time, a private driver will wait for you in the arrivals area with a sign bearing your name; if you are staying at a hotel in Bari, the transfer is arranged directly from your hotel. Private transfer to Vieste and check-in at Hotel Scialì (or similar) for 2 nights. Check-in is usually available from 12:00; if the room is not ready, you can leave your luggage at reception. Free time to discover Vieste's small harbour and lanes. No scheduled activities today.
Day 2: Day 2 - Saturday: Vieste Sea Caves & Relaxing by the Sea
Vieste
3h 30m
Breakfast. 9:00 meeting point at Vieste harbour. 9:30 boarding for a boat excursion to discover the sea caves of Gargano, its natural arches and the caves along the coast. 12:30 return to Vieste. Free afternoon to relax on the beach or explore the surroundings.
Day 3: Day 3 - Sunday: Monte Sant'Angelo, San Giovanni Rotondo & Trani
Monte Sant'Angelo
1h
Breakfast. 9:00 meet your driver for the private transfer towards Trani, with a stop in Monte Sant'Angelo.
San Giovanni Rotondo
1h
Stop in San Giovanni Rotondo, then continue to Trani.
Trani
2h 30m
Arrival in Trani expected at 4:30 PM and check-in at Palazzo Paciotti (or similar) for 2 nights. At 6:00 PM meet your licensed local guide in front of the Romanesque Cathedral by the sea for a walk through the harbour, the medieval quarter and the Jewish quarter with the Scolanova Synagogue. At 7:30 PM welcome aperitif with local products. Free evening for dinner.
Day 4: Day 4 - Monday: Castel del Monte, Moscato Wine & History
Castel del Monte
3h · Admission ticket included
Breakfast at the hotel. At 10:00 departure from Trani to Castel del Monte for an in-depth guided visit with skip-the-line entry. Back in Trani at 1:00 PM, free time for lunch.
Trani
1h 30m
At 4:30 PM guided wine tour in a historic cellar with a tasting of Moscato di Trani DOC and Murge wines. Back at the hotel at 6:00 PM and overnight in Trani.
Day 5: Day 5 - Tuesday: Burrata, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Bari at Sunset
Trani
6h
Breakfast and check-out. 9:00 meeting point at the Church of Santa Teresa, a short walk from your hotel. Our team takes care of loading the luggage, then we leave for a traditional dairy farm for a hands-on mozzarella and burrata-making experience, followed by a tasting. We continue to a local olive mill for an extra virgin olive oil tasting and an introduction to Apulian olive oil production. Arrival in Bari by 3:00 PM, check-in at Hotel Boston (or similar) and free time.
Bari Vecchia
2h
6:00 PM meeting point in Piazza Federico II di Svevia, at the entrance of the Swabian Castle, for the guided sunset tour of Bari's old town (Bari Vecchia) and the Basilica of Saint Nicholas. Free evening.
Day 6: Day 6 - Wednesday: Alberobello & Polignano a Mare
Alberobello
2h 30m
Breakfast. At 9:00 meet the driver at the hotel and depart for Alberobello for a guided walk in the trulli district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meeting local artisans and hearing stories about local traditions.
Polignano a Mare
2h
Continue to Polignano a Mare with tasting stops, including the traditional focaccia and the famous Polignano coffee, and a walking tour of the old town and the panoramic terraces overlooking the sea. Departure for Bari at 14:00. Free afternoon and evening.
Day 7: Day 7 - Thursday: Matera & the Sassi
Matera
2h · Admission ticket included
Breakfast and check-out. At 9:00 meet the driver at the hotel and depart for Matera. Luggage drop at the hotel and at 10:30 meet your guide for the guided tour of the Sassi, including a visit to a cave house (Casa Grotta), a visit to a rock-hewn church and a tasting of Amaro Lucano. The tour ends at 12:30. Free time to explore the city and admire it at sunset.
Day 8: Day 8 - Friday: From Matera to Lecce - Papier-Mache & Baroque
Lecce
5h 30m
Breakfast and check-out. At 8:30 private transfer from Matera to Lecce. Check-in at Hotel President (or similar); you can leave your luggage. At 11:30 papier-mache (cartapesta) workshop in an artisan's workshop, followed by an aperitif. Guided tour of the historic center among Baroque architecture, churches, courtyards and Roman remains, with a tasting of traditional coffee and pasticciotto. The tour ends at 5:00 PM. Free evening.
Day 9: Day 9 - Saturday: Otranto & Gallipoli by Ape Calessino
Otranto
2h 30m
Breakfast. At 9:00 meet the driver at the hotel and depart for Otranto. Scopri la città più orientale d'Italia a bordo di un tradizionale Ape Calessino: esplora il centro storico, ammira la Cattedrale con il suo straordinario pavimento a mosaico, passeggia tra i caratteristici vicoli e goditi panorami mozzafiato sul Mar Adriatico. Free time.
Gallipoli
2h 30m
Continue to Gallipoli, free time for lunch. In the afternoon, an Ape Calessino experience in the charming old town of Gallipoli, discovering noble palaces, Baroque churches, picturesque lanes and spectacular sea views. Free time to enjoy the atmosphere of this seaside town. Return to Lecce. Free evening.
Day 10: Day 10 - Sunday: Taranto & Brindisi - Sea, Memories & Flavours
Taranto
2h
Breakfast. At 9:00 meet the driver at the hotel and depart for Taranto, ancient capital of Magna Graecia, for a panoramic tour aboard an Ape Calessino.
Brindisi
2h
At 11:30 departure for Brindisi. Apecar ride to discover the port city and its history. Return to Lecce expected around 3:30 PM. Free time.
Day 11: Day 11 - Monday: Manduria & Grottaglie - Primitivo Wine & Ceramics
Manduria
2h
Breakfast. At 9:00 meet the driver at the hotel and depart for Manduria. Guided visit of a typical winery and tasting of Primitivo wine.
Grottaglie
2h
Transfer to Grottaglie to visit a ceramics workshop and take part in a short hands-on lab to create your own piece. At 3:30 PM return to Lecce. Free evening.
Day 12: Day 12 - Tuesday: Return to Bari & End of the Tour
Bari
3h
Breakfast, check-out and transfer from Lecce to Bari (airport or Bari Centrale station) according to your flight time. End of services.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Parts of this description were translated automatically.
