9 Day itinerary in Italy, Europe
Road Trip through Puglia
You will have the pleasure to visit the beautiful tiny town of Alberobello with its traditional Trulli huts, the UNESCO city of Matera, another gem of sustainable architecture with its “Sassi”, literally houses in the caves. You will proceed to the pottery town of Grottaglie where you will learn the... Read More
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
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Visit markets
Meet local people
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Discover the beautiful town of Alberobello with its traditional Trulli huts
Taste the authentic and local wines of Puglia
See the amazing panorama of millenary olive trees and the Adriatic sea in Ostuni
Enjoy the amazing flavors of this region.
Discover the beautiful town of Alberobello with its traditional Trulli huts
Taste the authentic and local wines of Puglia
See the amazing panorama of millenary olive trees and the Adriatic sea in Ostuni
Enjoy the amazing flavors of this region.
Itinerary
High-end Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Bari and Alberobello
Arrival in Bari airport, collect your FIAT 500 and then drive and check-in into your accommodation in Alberobello. Free time and dinner on your own.
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Agriturismo Praetto
Day 2
Alberobello and Polignano area
Guided to visit of the picturesque village of Alberobello. Lunch in a traditional restaurant in Alberobello and drive to the beautiful seaside town of Polignano in the afternoon. Back to Alberobello and dinner on your own.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Agriturismo Praetto
Day 3
Matera
Drive to Matera, check-in into your next accommodation and stroll around the town of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and 2019’s European Capital of Culture. Lunch on your own in Matera. Back to Alberobello in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Agriturismo Praetto
Day 4
Grottaglie and Lecce
Drive to Grottaglie, a town famous for its ceramics. Meet your guide for a tour of the town and a visit to a ceramic studio. Drive to your next accommodation in the Lecce area in the late afternoon, check-in and enjoy some free time.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: B&B Lecce - Relais Delle Rose
Day 5
Lecce
Spend the day in Lecce, plenty of free time to walk around, exploring the quaint alleys and streets of this Baroque town! Meet a master of papier-mâché at her laboratory and dinner on your own. Back to the accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: B&B Lecce - Relais Delle Rose
Day 6
Otranto
Drive along the coast near Otranto. This incredibly scenic road offers many photo opportunities, you can pick your favorites from our digital map. Visit Otranto and the Bauxite caves. Back to Lecce in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: B&B Lecce - Relais Delle Rose
Day 7
Gallipoli
Drive to Gallipoli and have lunch in a traditional restaurant. Meet your guide to visit the ‘città bella’ (beautiful town) of Gallipoli, a true hidden gem. Drive to Ostuni in the evening.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Agriturismo Masseria Casamassima
Day 8
Ostuni
Wake up in Ostuni, the ‘città Bianca’ (white town). Go exploring Ostuni medieval old town, with alleys and whitewashed houses that unfold in a maze similar to that of a kasbah. Go up to the hill to view the amazing panorama of millenary olive trees and the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy a food harvest and food tasting experience, admiring the Ostuni skyline. Dinner on your own and back to the accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Agriturismo Masseria Casamassima
Day 9
Ostuni - Bari
Drive to the car rental offices in Bari to return your vehicle, transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Agriturismo Praetto
- B&B Lecce - Relais Delle Rose
- Agriturismo Masseria Casamassima
Meals
- Breakfast (8)
- Lunch (2)
Transport
- 9 days car rental with KASKO insurance (FIAT 500 POP guaranteed)
Extras
- 1 digital map of your itinerary with points of interests, suggested parking areas.
- 1 paper travel journal of “My Road Trip in Puglia” to be found in the car
Not Included
- Flights
- Tips to guides
- Entries to museums or other attractions
- Fuel
- Tourist tax
- Other expenses not mentioned
About Vincenzo & Cindy
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Hiking
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Yoga
Meditation
Wellness retreat
Detox
Snorkeling/Diving
Kayaking
Cycling
Visit markets
Meet local people
Psychedelic Ceremonies
Historic & cultural landmarks
Outdoors & Nature
Classic Sights
Food & Drink
Travel with Purpose
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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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