Highlights of Puglia From Rome - 9 days
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Highlights
- Rome - Start and end your journey in the Italian capital, with free time to explore the historic city independently
- Bari - Enjoy a guided tour of the Puglia region's capital city, taking in the Basilica of San Nicola and the central square, Piazza Mercantile
- Trani - Admire the whitewashed 12th-century cathedral and delve into the vibrant Jewish quarter in the city known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'
- Castel del Monte - See this ancient UNESCO-listed fortress, which is octagonal in shape and shrouded in mystery
- Alberobello - Spend two nights in a Trulli, a traditional conical-shaped house made from local Italian limestone
- Matera - Explore the historic centre of the city, Sassi di Matera, which is known for its cave dwellings carved into a river canyon
- Ostuni - Stroll around this pretty whitewashed town independently, see some of the 3,500-year-old olive trees and taste the local olive oil
- Lecce - Join a guided tour of 'Florence of the South' to see the Baroque architecture of the Old Town and Piazza del Duomo main square
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Trip includes
- 8 breakfasts & 5 dinners
- 6 nights 4 star hotels & 2 nights in a boutique Trulli in Alberobello
- Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour guide with specialist guides for some sightseeing (please note you will be unescorted in Rome and on the trains)
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1
- Transportation in Puglia by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
- 2nd class train tickets from Rome - Bari and Lecce - Rome
- Private transfers to and from train stations in Rome, Bari and Lecce
- Guided sightseeing with local guides in Bari, Matera & Lecce
- Entrance tickets to the Castel del Monte
- Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The maximum group size on this tour is 15 travellers.
Itinerary
On arrival in Rome you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The rest of today is free for you to head into Rome and explore at leisure.
Rome - Bari. After breakfast you will be transferred to the train station and will travel unescorted to Bari, where you can make your way to the hotel. Meet your Tour Leader at 14:00 to commence our walking tour. We discover the charming narrow alleyways of the hi...
Bari - Trani - Castel del Monte - Alberobello. After breakfast at the hotel, we leave Bari by coach and travel to Trani, known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'. We'll explore the vibrant Jewish Quarter and see the historic 12th-century cathedral, made from beautiful white sto...
We visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site today with a day trip to Matera. The historic centre of this city is known as Sassi di Matera and is unique due to the large number of cave dwellings that were carved into the canyon created by the Gravina River, around 9,00...
Alberobello - Locorotondo - Ostuni - Lecce. Today we visit two of the iconic 'white towns' of Puglia. Our first stop is Locorotondo, a town of around 14,000 people perched on a hill. There's free time to explore this small town and enjoy the view over the surrounding ...
This morning we enjoy a 3-hour guided sightseeing tour of Lecce with an expert local guide. Known as the 'Florence of the South' thanks to its treasure trove of Baroque architecture, highlights of our tour include the historic Old Town and the 12th-century cathedral. ...
Lecce - Rome. After breakfast you will transfer to the train station to travel unescorted back to Rome. There is a transfer to the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Today is free for you to explore Rome independently. You could visit the legendary Colosseum, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Or you could tick another country off your list with a trip to the Vatican City. It's up to you!
Today our tour comes to an end after breakfast and check-out. Safe onward travels!
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What's excluded
- International flights and visas
- Airport departure transfer
- Additional meals and drinks unless specified
- Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!
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