For most foreign visitors , Puglia is a little known but fascinating region of Italy .
The land is rich in archaeological discoveries . The Greek legacy is evident in the search for good taste and beauty in building decorations.
The landscape inspire beauty and peace . Here there is a special and wonderful kind of sunlight…
And the mass tourism has not yet come to this region
The itinerary suggested lead to the discovery of the typical and unique architectures whose universal value has been acknowledged by Unisco: The trulli of Alberobello and the Valle d'Itria; to continue then to visit some “Masserie” whose origins date back to the middle -Ages; to pass at the end throught the XVIII century , visiting typical old towns , historically referring to the medioeval , renaissance and baroque period ..Cities like : : Bari , Polignano , Ostuni , Locorotondo , Lecce , Martina Franca and so on..
 Highlights
* Explore archaeological sites, churches and museums to trace Apulia 's rich history
* Discover the exceptional mosaic floor in the Cathedral of Otranto
* Enjoy 3 lunches at agriturismo and typical restaurant sto savor fresh local products
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Day 1
Arriving in Bari airport. Pick up car or meet our driver guide.
Transfer in hotel . |
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Day 2
Full day visit of Bari Vecchia and the Basilica of Saint Nicholas |
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Day 3
Transfer to Conversano for a visit of the historical centre. Continue to Alberobello . Lunch in a typical restaurant . Visit the famous cone shaped buildings : Trulli
Afternoon : Drive along the coast to Castellana Grotte and visit an impressive series of underground caves . Come back in hotel |
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Day 4
Morning : drive to the white – washed town of Locorotondo , named “ The balcony of the Valle d'Itria “ for its breathtaking views of the countryside
Transfer in Cisternino x a visit
Afternoon dedicated to the visit of Martina Franca |
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Day 5
Departure for Polignano a Mare , a small fishing town along the Adriatic Coast
Lunch in a marvellous restaurant overlooking the sea
Drive to Ostuni , known as “The white city” . Walk in the historic center
Transfer in Lecce. Check in at the hotel. Overnight |
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Day 6
Morning dedicated to the visit of “The barocco Leccese”
Lunch in a typical restaurant
Afternoon travel to Otranto to discover the exceptional mosaic floor in the Cathedral. |
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Day 7
A full day dedicated to the Salento area and its beautiful landscapes : The “Grotte di Zinzalusa” , S. maria di leuca and Gallipoli |
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Day 8
Departure and end of the tour |
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Dates : This itinerary can be taken as private tour with daily departure with a rent a car or with a private driver guide
Lenght : 8 days / 7 nights
Meals : Breakfast / 3 lunches
Hotels : Hotels 4*
Cost : Detailed Itinerary and price avalaible upon request
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