Winter in Italy: Puglia’s Hidden Gems
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Highlights
- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in available from 03:00 p.m. Driving to the hotel approximately 30 miles; about 1 hour.
After checking in at the hotel and getting your room, take some time to freshen up and relax before our Orientation session. Orientation: The Group Leader will gr...
Walking about 3 miles; approximately 2 hours; flat terrain.
We’ll begin with a lecture at the hotel with our Group Leader focused on discovering the Baroque in Lecce. Afterwards, we will embark on an expert-led walking field trip of Lecce with emphasis on findin...
Walking about 1 mile total throughout the day; flat terrain. Drive to Otranto is approx. 25 miles, about 1 hour.
We’ll board our motorcoach and transfer to Otranto, a town of Messapians (a pre-Roman population known for breeding horses) which, in the wars of Pyr...
Driving about 73 miles total throughout the day; about 2 hours total with stops for activities. Walking about 2 miles throughout the day; approximately 2 hours; cobblestone paths; some benches on which to rest.
After checking out of the hotel, we will board our ...
Walking about 3.5 miles total on mostly flat terrain; approximately 3 hours total. Drive is approximately 60 miles total; about 2 hours total, with stops for field trips at various locations.
We will board the motorcoach and head to Alberobello for a full mornin...
Walking about 2.5 miles total for the day; approximately 2 hours; Sassi is very rocky; several steps and slopes; be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Drive to Matera is approximately 46 miles; about 1.5 hours.
Via motorcoach, we will transfer to Matera where we wi...
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructio...
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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.
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