7 Day itinerary in Italy, Europe
Discover the Authentic Puglia and Matera on van
On this journey you will discover some of the most beautiful towns of the region of Puglia while you immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of this wonderful country.
By Vincenzo & Cindy
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Bari
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Food & Drink
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Taste the amazing flavors of Puglia
Walk around the white city of Ostuni
Discover the beautiful town of Polignano a Mare
1Learn the secrets behind a perfect loaf of bread in Murgia
Taste the amazing flavors of Puglia
Walk around the white city of Ostuni
Discover the beautiful town of Polignano a Mare
1Learn the secrets behind a perfect loaf of bread in Murgia
Itinerary
Standard Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival in Bari and drive to Alberobello
Arrival at Bari airport where you will meet your tour leader and drive to the Alberobello area to check-in at your agriturismo. Check-in and dinner at a local restaurant in a trullo for your welcome dinner. Overnight at your accommodation
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: Guesthouses, B&B, Agriturismi
Day 2
Alberobello/Locorotondo/Cisternino
Breakfast at the agriturismo and guided visit of Alberobello, the UNESCO-protected city known for its old stone houses Trulli. The city is at your disposal. In the afternoon drive around Valle d’Itria to admire the wonderful landscape full of dry stone white walls, vineyards and millenary olive trees. You can visit Locorotondo and have lunch there and then to Cisternino for an aperitivo at sunset overlooking Valle D’Itria. You will have dinner on your own. Overnight at your accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: Guesthouses, B&B, Agriturismi
Day 3
Matera
Breakfast at the hotel. You will meet your guide and then walk in Matera, an amazing UNESCO-protected city. You must walk in the "Sassi" area with its winding streets and houses built by and in caves of tufts. A very unique city that is not forgotten after a visit. In the afternoon visit the Belvedere di Murgia Timone, where you can appreciate the panorama of Matera from the other side of the canyon and visit the stone churches on this side of the hill. Back to the hotel and get ready for dinner on your own. Drive back to Alberobello. Dinner on your own. Overnight at your accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: Guesthouses, B&B, Agriturismi
Day 4
Ostuni
Breakfast at the agriturismo. Drive to Ostuni, the white city. This town boasts a wonderful medieval village, rich with alleys and whitewashed houses in a maze of streets which recalls an Arab Kasbah. The afternoon is reserved for the visit of an olive pressing mill where you will learn how olive oil is made and have olive oil tastings. Back to Alberobello and dinner on your own. Overnight at your accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: Guesthouses, B&B, Agriturismi
Day 5
Polignano/Bari/Bisceglie
Breakfast at the agriturismo. Drive to Polignano to take some pictures of this amazing town on the sea, very iconic now in Puglia. We will provide you with a web app to discover the city playing a game. You can be divided in teams and challenge your travel pals. Drive then to Bari. You can visit the Basilica of San Nicola, the Cathedral, the Old Town, Piazza Ferrarese e Mercantile and the castle. Drive to Bisceglie to check-in in your agriturismo. Overnight at your accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: Guesthouses, B&B, Agriturismi
Day 6
Murgia / Castel del Monte / Trani
Drive to Murgia to visit a family-owned agriturismo where you will meet the owners that will take you around their farmhouse showing you the vegetable garden, the wheat fields and other fruit trees. They will show you how they make flour from wheat and you will have a baking class followed by a healthy lunch with all the ingredients that come from their farm. In the afternoon, you can visit Castel del Monte, a UNESCO heritage castle for a guided tour with a local guide. Late afternoon drive back to visit Trani for dinner on your own. Back to Bisceglie at night. Overnight at your accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: Guesthouses, B&B, Agriturismi
Day 7
Departure
Breakfast at the agriturismo and drive back to Bari for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Guesthouses, B&B, Agriturismi
Meals
- Dinner (1)
- Breakfast (6)
Transport
- 1 Van Rental (FIAT Talento or similar), unlimited kms, basic insurance, manual transmission, AC
Activities
- Olive oil visit and olive oil tasting in a local mill in Ostuni
- Self-guided game in Polignano a Mare
- Bread making class with lunch in a traditional Farm
- 2 half-day guided group walking tour in English (Matera & Alberobello)
Extras
- Digital map with all points of interests and parking areas in covered destinations
Not Included
- Tips to local guides
- Fuel (around 80 EUR for the entire itinerary), Fines for the van
- Tourist Tax at the accommodations (usually 1,5EUR/pax/day)
- Entrances to Museums and Exhibitions
- Other meals not mentioned
- Other expenses not clearly mentioned in the “WHAT’S INCLUDED” section
About Vincenzo & Cindy
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Both born with wanderlust, we met through travel while working abroad. And when we went back to Italy in Vincenzo Region we decided to open our Tour Operator to host foreign people that want to experience and admire Puglia at its best!
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