Puglia & Basilicata
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Bari and check in to Tenuta Centoporte (or similar) for 3 nights. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner.
Begin your day with an exploration of Otranto, a port town situated on the ancient Greek site of Hydrus. In the afternoon, sample Puglian wine before going on to visit the picturesque coastal town of Gallipoli, which according to legend was founded by Idomeneus an ancient ruler of Crete.
Travel north and tour Lecce, one of Italy's best preserved baroque cities. Visit the Duomo and admire the ornate 17th-century interior before enjoying an aperitif at one of the city's historic palazzos. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Travel to Ostuni to tour its cathedral and historical centre. Drive to Alberobello and enjoy a tour of this UNESCO-listed town, famous for its trulli – traditional conical dwellings. Visit an oil mill and dairy to sample local cheeses, olive oil and antipasti. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Begin the day with a visit to Trani, a whitewashed port city of Jewish origin. Enjoy light lunch in a typical agriturismo eatery overlooking Castel del Monte, then continue to the renowned fortress itself. Built by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, who ruled much of southern Italy in the 13th century, this octagonal fortress is a masterpiece of medieval architecture set high on an isolated hill.
Drive to Altamura to visit the celebrated Romanesque cathedral. While there, visit a local bakery and taste freshly baked focaccia. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Matera. The Sassi district is divided into two parts: the Sasso Caveoso and the Sasso Barisano, each with countless churches and distinctive features. The tour includes a visit to the typical Sassi dwelling of Casa Grotta, a Rupestrian church and the Crypt of the Original Sin with its delicate frescoes.
Take a guided tour of this historic port city, overlooking the Adriatic. Known as the “Gateway to the East” it has been a centre of maritime trade since ancient times. After the tour, enjoy some free time to eat and shop. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in Ostuni.
Tour ends in Bari.
Trip Inclusions
- Explore Lecce, the ‘Florence of the South' and enjoy an aperitif at a Bourbon-era palazzo
- Visit Castel del Monte, Frederick II's extraordinary medieval fortress, and take lunch at a typical agriturismo
- Stay in carefully selected countryside retreats, enabling you to take in Puglia's timeless landscape and join in the region's relaxed way of life
- Taste local olive oil, cheese and freshly freshly baked Altamura focaccia
- Small group size - average 12 people (max 18)
- 4-star accommodation
- Flexible - extensions & room upgrades available
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Welcome dinner to meet your group & tour manager
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Operator
Cox & Kings groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and ninety percent of journeys have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting you plan with peace of mind.
Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.
Cox & Kings partners with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.
All Cox & Kings tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen the travel experience.
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