A Culinary Escape from Rome to Puglia

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Experience the magic of Italy from the Eternal City to the southern charm of Puglia. Begin in Rome, where ancient wonders and timeless beauty await. Explore the city at your own pace with a hop-on-hop-off tour, savoring local delicacies or diving deeper with optional excursions. From Rome, journey to Bari, where you’ll uncover the historic charm of Bari and i...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Experience the magic of Italy from the Eternal City to the southern charm of Puglia. Begin in Rome, where ancient wonders and timeless beauty await. Explore the city at your own pace with a hop-on-hop-off tour, savoring local delicacies or diving deeper with optional excursions. From Rome, journey to Bari, where you’ll uncover the historic charm of Bari and indulge in the irresistible focaccia barese. Then, head to Lecce, renowned for its stunning Baroque architecture and delicious pasticciotto pastries. This is your ultimate Italian escape—a perfect blend of history and culinary delights

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 26 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRome
End CityLecce

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly

Attractions

  • Bar
  • Bari
  • Lecce
  • Rome

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 26

Trip includes

    • 2 nights in Rome based on 4-star accommodation
    • 2 nights in Bari based on 4-star accommodation
    • 2 nights in Lecce based on 4-star accommodation
    • Daily breakfast
    • Private transfer from the Rome airport or railway station to the hotel in Rome
    • Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket for 24 hours
    • High-speed train tickets from Rome to Bari (2nd class)
    • Private guided walking tour of Bari, including a tasting of Focaccia Barese (2 hours)
    • Private guided walking tour of Lecce with a tasting of the local sweet Pasticciotto (Italian Cream Filled Pastry) (2 hours)
    • High-speed train tickets from Bari to Lecce (2nd class)
    • Departure transfer from hotel in Lecce to Brindisi Airport or Lecce railway station

Itinerary

DAY 1: ROME ARRIVAL

Benvenuti a Roma! Upon arriving at the airport or train station, you’ll meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel. After check-in, take some time to enjoy your first day in the Eternal City. You can choose a private transfer to your hotel for added comfort and convenience.

Accommodation at the NH Collection Roma Centro, Rome, or similar

DAY 2: ROME SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a leisurely day exploring the wonders of Rome at your own pace. The day includes a City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off for 24 hours, covering all the main sights of the Eternal City with 8 convenient stops.

You have t...

DAY 3: ROME TO BARI

After breakfast at your hotel, head independently to Rome train station at the indicated time to catch your train to Bari (approximately a 4-hour journey). Upon arrival in Bari, make your way to your hotel and check in. Optional private transfers from the train station are available upon request. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel Excelsior, Bari, or similar

DAY 4: PRIVATE GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF BARI

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide to begin a wonderful walking tour. Bari is home to the Basilica of San Nicola, a significant example of Apulian Romanesque architecture. This church is recognized as one of the most important places of worship in...

DAY 5: BARI TO LECCE

After breakfast at your hotel, head independently to Bari train station at the indicated time to catch your train to Lecce (approximately a 1.5-hour journey). Upon arrival in Lecce, make your way to your hotel and check-in. Optional private transfers from the...

DAY 6: PRIVATE GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF LECCE

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide at Porta San Biagio to start a panoramic walking tour through the streets of this beautiful city, where you’ll admire Apulian Baroque art while discovering churches and monuments. Elegant and refined, Lecce is on...

DAY 7: LECCE DEPARTURE

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Brindisi Airport or Lecce train station. Meals: B

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,469
Price per day$210
Last Updated: 4/7/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Unless otherwise specified, transportation to the designated meeting point and back to your hotel for guided tours is not included
    • International or domestic airfare
    • Gratuities to guides and drivers
    • Travel insurance
    • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
    • Local city tax for overnight stays
    • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
    • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

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Age Requirements
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Trip ID
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