GRAND TOUR APULIA - MATERA
Gargano - Salento - Matera
Grand Tour Apulia - Matera

Gargano - Salento - Matera
9 days / 8 nights

Starting from €
(basic number of partecipants - 6 pax)

Next Departures
July - August - September - October

min number participants
4 - 6 pax

Plus
flights r/t
(international / national - not included)

Flexible
flexible program & duration customized on client request
*Sea Holidays Plus - Polignano / Monopoli / Gallipoli

*Car Rental Service - on request
Program
1
Bari - Vieste
.Arrival in Bari, meeting with driver and transfer to Vieste.
Accommodation and overnight stay at the hotel.
Free time is at your disposal - free dinner.
2
Gargano
Breakfast at the hotel.
Boat excursion in Vieste and visit to the Gargano caves with passage from
characteristic Arch of San Felice. Transfer to Peschici and lunch break in one
of the famous trabucchi on the sea to enjoy excellent fresh fish.
Later on, visit to the Foresta Umbra among the most beautiful forests in the world.
Transfer to Manfredonia. Accommodation and overnight stay at the hotel.
Free time at your disposal - free dinner.
3
Barletta - Matera
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Barletta.
The city famous for its historic center dominated by the Castello Svevo
and for the coast road, 13 km where beautiful beaches follow one another.
Free lunch. From the sea of ​​Barletta to Gravina di Puglia.
Visit to the town on the border of Puglia and Basilicata and followed by
a short stop in Altamura. (typical tastings - focaccia from the Di Gesù bakery
and the typical walnut-based liqueur "Padre Peppe".
Transfer to Matera. Accommodation and overnight stay at the hotel.
Free time at your disposal - free dinner.
4
Matera - Alberobello - Ostuni - Monopoli
Breakfast at the hotel.
Guided city tour "I Sassi" - UNESCO heritage site.
The tour goes from top to bottom to admire the view of the Sassi
from one of the many balconies.
Continue along the Belvedere to descend among real rocks.
Free lunch. Continue visiting two characteristic villages:
Alberobello with its trulli and Ostuni - “The White City”,
famous for its white limestone buildings, centuries-old olive trees.
Arrival in Monopoli. Accommodation at the Masseria.
Overnight stay at this typical farmhouse - free dinner.
Free time at your disposal.
5
Ostuni - Grottaglie
Breakfast at the Masseria.
Escursion to Grottaglie. renowned for its ceramics production.
Explore the dedicated ceramics district near the historic center,
we recommend purchasing a typical "pumo" as a souvenir.
Free lunch - In the afternoon wine tasting followed by dinner with
typical Apulian dishes, and show dedicated to "The Pizzica"
the traditional folk dance of Salento. Back to the Masseria.
Overnight stay.
6
Lecce - Otranto - Gallipoli
Breakfast at the Masseria.
Departure for Lecce " The Lady of Baroque" - La Firenze del Sud.
Crossing Porta Napoli, you enter a world made by ancient palaces,
and shops: The Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazza Sant'Oronzo,
the Amphitheater and the Carlo V Castle. Following, a short break
in a Leccese cafè, tasting the typical pasticciotto and coffee.
Free lunch. In the afternoon arrival in Otranto, "The Port of the East".
Here discover the fascinating monuments of the city and enjoy
the breathless coastline. Visit to the splendid "Bauxite Quarry",
a former mining site transformed into an emerald green lake.
The day ends reaching Santa Maria di Leuca. - extreme tip of Puglia.
Transfer to Gallipoli. Accommodation and overnight stay at the hotel.
Free time at your disposal - free dinner.
7
Gallipoli - Monopoli
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning visit to Gallipoli.
Explore the city's remarkable monuments, stunning beaches,
and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the fish market.
Treat yourself to a refreshing aperitif amidst the lively surroundings.
Free lunch and journey to the Adriatic Coast to discover Egnazia.
Visit to the National Archaeological Museum and Archaeological Park.
Departure for Monopoli. Arrival - accommodation at the Masseria.
Overnight stay at this typical farmhouse - free dinner.
Free time at your disposal.
8
Polignano a Mare - Bari
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for two Adriatic gems:
Monopoli and Polignano a Mare.
Discover the old town of Monopoli, strolling along its
picturesque waterfront adorned with charming clubs
and cafes. Next up is a stop at Polignano a Mare,
where admiring its panoramic terraces.
Free lunch - departure for Bari - a sightseeing full immersion.
Arrival and visit to the Old Town, well known as "Bari Vecchia":
the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral of Saint Sabino,
the charming Arco Basso, looking at locals skillfully handmake
traditional pasta "Orecchiette". Following, the visit to 2 theatres:
the Teatro Margherita, the Teatro Petruzzelli.
Delicious breaks are scheduled for tasting typical products:
panzerotti, focaccia, popizza, taralli and so on.
Accommodation and overnight stay at the hotel.
Free time at your disposal - free dinner.
9
Bari - Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer with assistance.
Departure from airport / railway station.

Services Booking - Travel Program up to 30 days before departure

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Extension of stay on request - flexible program

*Sea Holidays Plus from day 9- Polignano / Monopoli / Gallipoli

The price includes
  • Transfer a/r aeroporto / stazione fs - hotel
    (assistance included)
    Tour transport service - as in program
    Excursions - as in program
  • Hotel 4* / Masseria 4*
    Accommodation in DBL (Double Room)
    BB service - (breakfast and overnight stay)
    *Supplement single pax - not includedAccomodation BB
  • Guide service / assistance - multilingual
    Guided tours - as in program
    Tour leader - on request
  • Local products tasting - as in program
    Lunches / dinners included - as in program
Closest Airport - Bari
* Best flight connections and fares - partner agencies​
*Car Rental Service - on request
*On Demand" extra services available
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