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Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival in Rome, meet with the driver at the Airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before leaving Rome. Transfer to the Station for the Train departure to Bari. Upon arrival in Bari, transfer to the hotel on your own. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Bari. Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast before meeting your Tour Leader for a morning exploration of Bari, the main city of Puglia. Discover the Old City including the Basilica of San Nicola and the imposing Norman-Swabian Castle with its breathtaking views (Castle entry at your own expense). You will also see the ancient Column of Justice in Piazza Mercantile. After the tour, you will have free time for lunch. We highly recommend trying some of the delicious local street food or finding a traditional restaurant in the city centre. Dinner is included tonight. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing Bari by coach to Trani, known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'. Discover its art, monuments, the Jewish Quarter and the stunning White Stone Cathedral. In the afternoon, visit Castel Del Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the 13th Century under Roger the Norman. Explore this octagonal Fortress, which is surrounded by mystery. Afterwards, we continue to Alberobello, which is famous for its UNESCO Listed Trulli, dry stone cone shaped houses dating back to the 14th Century. Enjoy a welcome toast with local White Wine and Apulian Taralli. Overnight stay and dinner included. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Matera will be the destination for today. After breakfast, the coach will take you to this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit and learn the history of the 'Sassi di Matera' (Stones of Matera), Caves that have been used as houses for over 9,000 years that are part of the historic centre of the city. Admire the Romanesque Cathedral that overlooks the city, its beautiful 'Campanile' (Bell Tower) and enjoy the amazing view of the 'Sassi'. We then transfer back to Alberobello in the late afternoon for dinner and our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast in the Hotel. We then depart Alberobello by coach for Locorotondo. Enjoy some free time to visit this small town that is part of the 'White Towns' of Puglia. Board the coach again as we travel to Ostuni, located between the 'Trulli' region and Salento, overlooking the coastal plain rich with ancient Olive trees. There will be free time at your disposal to explore another 'White Town' with free time for lunch, shopping and tasting of several local products like the world’s famous Ostuni Olive Oil (all at your own expense). In the late afternoon, we rejoin the coach to continue our journey to Lecce in the heart of the Salento region. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a 3 hour guided visit of Lecce. Learn its history, explore the Old Town Centre, the 12th Century Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza del Duomo. Afterward, we depart for Otranto by coach with free time for lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring Otranto at your own pace. Otranto is known for its blend of Greek, Roman and Turkish influences. Visit the iconic Cathedral, housing the bones of 813 Martyrs and a marvelous mosaic floor. In the evening, head to Maglie for dinner at Masseria L’Uliveto, which is an ancient farm offering regional cuisine. Afterwards, we return to Lecce for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we depart to Bari, passing through the unique landscape of the Murge Plateau. Along the way we visit Martina Franca, an elegant Baroque Town with Churches, Noble buildings and Piazza Plebiscito. Explore the Cathedral, Ducal Palace and Torre dell’Orologio, followed by free time at leisure. Afterwards, we continue through Valle d'Itria, filled with Olive trees and vineyards, to Masseria Montenapoleone. Here, learn to make fresh pasta like Orecchiette, Cavatelli and Strascinate, while enjoying local wines. Savour the lunch made with your creations. In the afternoon, we visit Monopoli, which is a fortified Citadel by the sea before continuing to Bari for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, at the time indicated, transfer to the Station for your Train departure back to Rome. Upon arrival at Rome Train Station, transfer to your hotel for your overnight stay. The rest of the day is at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, spend a leisurely day exploring the wonders of Rome at your leisure. There is also the opportunity to choose one of the 'I Love Rome' experience experiences. Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight time, you might have a chance for some last minute souvenir shopping. You will be transferred to the Airport for your flight home. End of Services. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ca)
