Puglia Explorer

Upon arrival at Bari airport or train station meet and assist. Enjoy a private transfer to Trani, the Adriatic gem known for its elegance. Spend the remainder of the day wandering its historic center and absorbing the seaside atmosphere. Overnight stay in Trani at Palazzo Paciotti or similar

Delve into Trani’s rich past with a guided visit to its cathedral by the sea and the captivating Jewish quarter. Continue to the enigmatic Castel del Monte, the symmetrical stronghold of Frederick II and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wrap up the day with a sunset aperitif, raising a glass to the region’s timeless beauty. Overnight stay in Trani at Palazzo Paciotti or similar. (B)

Enjoy a genuine hands-on session at a local dairy farm, where you’ll prepare andsavour traditional mozzarella and burrata. In the afternoon, tour the ConfettI Museum for an exploration of colourful sweet traditions. End the day with a guided extra virgin olive oil tasting at a family-run mill. Overnight stay in Bari at Hotel Boston or similar. (B)

Spend the day exploring Matera, famed for its Sassi cave dwellings and its status as a European Capital of Culture. Return to Bari for a flavorful street food experience, tasting authentic delights such as focaccia, sgagliozze, and panzerotti. Overnight stay in Bari at Hotel Boston or similar. (B)

Discover two of Puglia’s most recognisable towns: the UNESCO-listed trulli of Alberobello and the dramatic cliffs of Polignano a Mare, overlooking the shimmering Adriatic. Overnight stay in Bari at Hotel Boston or similar. (B)

Visit Ostuni, the “White City,” where whitewashed buildings gleam under the southern sun. Then continue to Lecce, known for its theatrical Baroque architecture. End the day with a local aperitif in Lecce’s historic center. Overnight stay in Lecce at Mercure Hotel President or similar. (B)

Journey to Otranto, a town steeped in legend and history, home to remarkable cathedrals, fortresses, and stories of ancient martyrs. In the afternoon, head to Gallipoli, a lively port town on the Ionian Sea. Return to Lecce in the evening and overnight stay at Mercure Hotel President or similar. (B)

Spend the day in Brindisi, a port city rich with Mediterranean identity. Tour the historic center and visit the Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate. Cap it off with a fresh seafood aperitif by the harbor. Overnight stay in Lecce at Mercure Hotel President or similar. (B)

Begin in Taranto, the “City of Two Seas,” for a guided tour of the MArTA Archaeological Museum and the historic Aragonese Castle. Later, head to Manduria for a tour and tasting in a local winery. Overnight stay in Lecce (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Bari. End of the service. (B)