Take a train to reach today's destination. Tickets not included The medieval village of Polignano a Mare, perched on the high and jagged coast, has kept its charm unaltered, with a succession of alleys, the typical white houses and loggias overlooking the sea. The elegant promenade, where the statue of the writer of the famous song Volare meets, embraces the old city. Not to be missed is the "Pino Pascali" Museum Foundation in the former Municipal Slaughterhouse, a lively exhibition space dedicated to the famous Apulian sculptor, which hosts exhibitions, seminars and art events, as well as the prestigious "Pino Pascali" Award. Boat tour from Polignano (duratoin about 1h30): Visit to the Polignano caves by boat (Duration 90 Minutes) The tour starts from the town of San Vito, a few kilometres north of Polignano and will take you to discover the beauties of a unique panorama, with some moments to enjoy a swim and moments of relaxation and tranquillity. You can admire Polignano, the town perched entirely on the sea, its splendid cliff, the many caves, such as the grotta delle rondinelle, the grotta Palazzese, the grotta Ardito, the grotta del Macello, and many others, and navigate around the hermit's rock, for a long and fascinating journey. Monopoli: An idyllic sea and a historic center rich in art and history make Monopoli one of the most beautiful towns on the Adriatic. The historic center of Monopoli is a jewel of popular architecture mixed with sumptuous religious buildings and splendid noble palaces. It is Porta Vecchia, flanked by the city walls, that leads to the old part of the city, lying on the Adriatic and dominated by the Castle. The heart of the old city is the baroque Cathedral of Santa Maria della Madia.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

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• Comfort Accommodation in low season (April, May, October): Palace Hotel Bari

Auto ECMR South Italy valide per SIC, PUG, CAL e CAM: Pick your rental car (included) and start your road trip. Car typr economy, manual drive with AC. Full insurances included except for the areas of Campania, Calabria, Apulia and Catania. Trani Castel del Monte, a place of mysteries and magic, is an ancient building of the XIII century built by Emperor Federico II, as well as one of the major symbolic places of Puglia.In the structures of Castel del Monte, with its perfect geometrical design reminiscent of an intricate labyrinth, the three imprints left by the Emperor Federico II can still be found.

Meals: Breakfast

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• Comfort Accommodation in low season (April, May, October): Palace Hotel Bari

The Caves of Castellana are considered the most important speleological complex of Italy and Europe, are located about 40 kilometers from Bari, in Puglia and are the result of the erosive action of an ancient underground river, which has shaped the limestone rock . For this reason, inside the caves of Castellana you can get lost among natural tunnels that wind in two paths. The cavity was discovered in 1938 . Castellana Grotte | Ingresso visita completa: Entrance fee to the complete guided tour of the Grotte di Castellana included. Alberobello: Alberobello, the city of Trulli, these strange white houses with conical roofs. Discover Aia Piccola, one of the neighborhoods where we still live in Trullo.

Meals: Breakfast

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• Comfort Accommodation in low season (April, May, October): Trulli del Nonno Michele

Matera is one of the oldest cities in the world, whose territory holds evidence of human settlements starting from the Paleolithic and without interruption until today. It represents an extraordinary page written by man through the millennia of this long history. Private guided tour of the Sassi district of Matera - Duration 2h approx.: {PDTNAME} The Sassi (in English “pebbles”) of Matera is an area of ​​the city of Matera divided into two districts, Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, where the houses are partly carved into the limestone walls of a ravine at the bottom of which still today hui flows the Gravina torrent. In 1993, the Sassi of Matera were listed as World Heritage of Humanity, because they represent, according to the definition of Unesco, “The most remarkable and complete example of a set of cave dwellings in the Mediterranean region, perfectly suited to its terrain and its ecosystem. The first inhabited area dates back to the Paleolithic and later dwellings illustrate a number of important stages in human history. ”

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

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• Comfort Accommodation in low season (April, May, October): Trulli del Nonno Michele

Ostuni is known as the White City because of the characteristic color of its houses. The historic center of Ostuni, defined by its inhabitants "La Terra", was once completely painted with white lime, which today is only partially preserved. The houses climb on the steep sides of a hill and the village is characterized by winding streets, a succession of small squares, alleys and courtyards. The park of the coastal dunes of Ostuni is a landscape to discover among beaches, dolmens, karst blades and ponds populated by herons and egrets. Extending over the territories of Ostuni and Fasano, the Regional Natural Park "Coastal Dunes from Torre Canne to Torre San Leonardo" runs through kilometers of beaches, advancing towards the plain of olive trees. The starting point for excursions and guided tours is the former Fontevecchia station used as the Park House. Continuing along the ancient Via Traiana you will reach the majestic Montalbano dolmen, dating back to around the second millennium BC.

Meals: Breakfast

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• Comfort Accommodation in low season (April, May, October): Trulli del Nonno Michele

Lecce is known for its incredible artistic and cultural heritage, capable of capturing the eyes and heart of every visitor. Walking through its streets immersed in the warm and enveloping tones of the Lecce stone, admiring its ancient buildings will give you unique emotions. From the oldest monuments to the most famous squares, from the most beautiful beaches to the most intimate and hidden corners. HD Lecce Cooking Class | Pasta making with Matilde: Cooking class in LecceJoin Matilde at her home in Lecce and let her teach you how to make Pugliese pasta. Starting with making your dough, with flour and water, you will learn how to create different shapes like the typical orecchiette. After preparing the pasta, enjoy a nice antipasto (appetizer) with local products such as cheeses and taralli while your pasta is being cooked. Then taste the result of your hard work with some local sauce. During the meal, Matilde will enchant you with her passion for cooking and Apulia.NB: some other members of her family might join you.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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• Comfort Accommodation in low season (April, May, October): La Dimora delle Grazie

Perched on the characteristic islet, to visit the ancient village of Gallipoli you can start by taking the road clockwise that from the ramparts first meets the Church of San Francesco da Paola with its simple facade and, subsequently, the Church of Santa Maria della Purità, the oldest, seat of the homonymous brotherhood and a precious art gallery. The sacred buildings then follow one another looking at the sea until you complete the circumnavigation taking via De Pace, the one that cuts the village in two, finding yourself in front of the Cathedral of Sant’Agata, one of the greatest examples of Salento baroque.

Meals: Breakfast

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• Comfort Accommodation in low season (April, May, October): La Dimora delle Grazie

Otranto offers many possibilities, both day and night. During the day, you can decide to spend a few hours relaxing in one of the two small beaches of the city or away only a few kilometers away from some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. There are numerous pubs and pizzerias, ice cream parlors, small shops selling souvenirs, handicraft and traditional productions not only during the day, but also until late at night. Grotta della Poesia Torre Sant’Andrea is an ancient fishing village, located a few kilometers north of Otranto, near Melendugno. The Adriatic coast of Salento offers a landscape of incredible beauty, between the wonderful beaches of the Baia dei Turchi and Torre dell'Orso there is, in fact, this work of art created by Mother Nature: the Sea Stacks of Torre Sant'Andrea, evocative limestone formations, shaped by the power of water, which are reflected in a crystal clear sea. This seaside place, beloved by Salentines and tourists, is mainly rocky and full of small coves, here the delightful beach is framed by the sixteenth-century defense tower and the small harbor in addition to the suggestive white rock guardians. Of all the Sea Stacks (faraglioni in italian), the most fascinating is the so-called "Arco degli Innamorati", with its own arch shape, which can be crossed by swimming. The stretch of coast is jagged and full of ravines and caves, behind the beach begins a large pine forest where you can have a picnic and enjoy some shade, from here through green paths and ladders carved into the rock you can find small sandy coves when the tide is low and the sea is calm. Torre Sant’Andrea has been awarded the Blue Flag and the 5 Sails of Legambiente several times. The place appears wild and unspoiled, but despite the absence of bathing establishments, a few restaurants, pizzerias and pubs, together with a rich program of outdoor events and concerts, make it a popular destination on summer evenings.

Meals: Breakfast

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• Comfort Accommodation in low season (April, May, October): La Dimora delle Grazie