8 days tour

8 Days Puglia And Calabria From Bari

$ 3,298 .91 USD

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8 Days Puglia And Calabria From Bari

This tour includes:

Accommodation

2 overnights in Bari in a 4 or 5 star hotel; 2 overnights in Lecce in a 4 or 5 star hotel; 1 overnight in Matera in a 4 or 5 star hotel; 2 overnights in Cosenza in a 4 star hotel (classic or deluxe room) according to your option choice;

Meals

7 buffet breakfast at the hotel; focaccia tasting with a drink in Bari; Tartufo - typicl local gelato tasting in Pizzo

Guide

An expert multilingual tour leader for all the tour; Local guide in Bari, Lecce and Matera;

Not included:

Insurance

Flights

Others

Meals: entrances; porterage; city taxes; extras and whatever not specified in RATES INCLUDE.

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Days Puglia And Calabria From Bari

  • Day 1 Bari
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bari

      Arrival at the hotel in Bari on your own. Check in and accommodation.

  • Day 2 Bari - Trani - Bari
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bari - Trani - Bari

      Breakfast. At 09.00, meeting with a local guide and guided tour of Bari, capital of the region Puglia. Panoramic tour between the Norman-Swabian castle, the port, the Margherita and Petruzzelli theatres. Walk through the streets of Bari Vecchia, the old town notable for its ancient medieval walls, the Basilica of San Nicola and the narrow streets where you can admire the old ladies using their hands to make the orecchiette, homemade fresh pasta typical of the region. Then, continue to Trani, a beautiful seaside town, famous for its wonderful Cathedral overlooking the Adriatic and the port area, rich in restaurants and shops selling crafts and typical products. Return to Bari and overnight.

  • Day 3 Bari - Polignano A Mare - Ostuni - Lecce
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bari - Polignano A Mare - Ostuni - Lecce

      Breakfast. Departure to Polignano a Mare, the town famous for being the birthplace of the most famous Italian singer of all time, Domenico Modugno. This charming town will surprise you with its old town, perched on the walls that frame a splendid beach. Continue to Ostuni, the city of white houses, a beautiful tourist centre that stands out for its Cathedral, a masterpiece in a mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles. Walk through the picturesque streets of the historic centre and lunch on your own. Then continue to Lecce, check in and overnight.

  • Day 4 Lecce - Gallipoli - Otranto - Lecce
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lecce - Gallipoli - Otranto - Lecce

      Breakfast. In the morning, guided tour of Lecce and time to explore this city, also known as the Baroque capital of southern Italy; a cultural and historical centre of almost 100,000 inhabitants that hides in its old town buildings of rare beauty, built over the centuries with the local Leccese stone: the Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Celestini Palace, the Roman Theatre, the elegant and central Piazza San Oronzo with the characteristic column and the entrance gates of the old city. Then, departure to Gallipoli,, an ancient fishing village located on an island that in the 17th century was joined to the mainland by a bridge, still used today. Visit of the beautiful and picturesque historic centre. Lunch on your own. Then, arrival in Otranto, the easternmost municipality of the entire Italian peninsula and a great Norman centre in ancient times. A walled city, it grew up around the castle and the Cathedral and today it is an important tourist centre thanks to its location on the Adriatic, its beaches and the elegant Promenade of the Heroes. Visit and then return to Lecce and overnight in hotel.

  • Day 5 Lecce - Alberobello - Matera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lecce - Alberobello - Matera

      Breakfast. Departure for one of the most picturesque places in the world, known for its characteristic houses: Alberobello. In the 17th century, the peasants of the area, in order to avoid paying taxes to the Kingdom of Naples on their houses, began to build with dry stone, which, according to the law of the time, could not be considered a real place to live. The local low buildings with black roofs have survived until today and many have been converted into luxury homes, craft shops or hotels. Lunch on your own. Then, departure for the Basilicata region, to Matera. The city of the โ€œSassiโ€ is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its old quarter, which is an example of prehistoric urbanization. Today the ancient caves have been reused for daily life and tourism reasons and make up a truly unique landscape that is worth experiencing. Visit and accommodation in hotel.

  • Day 6 Matera - Civita - Altomonte - Cosenza
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Matera - Civita - Altomonte - Cosenza

      Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Civita and visit of the "village among the rocks", an interesting medieval village, guardian of the culture and traditions of the Albanian communities (Arbรซreshรซ) in Italy. Continue to Altomonte, a village on the heights of the Province of Cosenza, notable for its Norman Tower, Piazza San Francesco, the heart of the village and the Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione. Afterwards, departure for Cosenza, check in and accommodation.

  • Day 7 Cosenza - Tropea - Pizzo - Cosenza
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cosenza - Tropea - Pizzo - Cosenza

      Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Tropea, a famous tourist centre that fascinates visitors with its picturesque alleys and terraces over fifty metres above the crystal-clear sea. Visit and lunch at leisure. Then, continue to Pizzo, the centre of the famous Coast of the Gods, known as the "City of Ice Cream", where there will be time to visit the town and enjoy the inevitable "Tartufo", a typical ice cream from the area. Then, return to Cosenza and overnight.

  • Day 8 Cosenza - Paola - San Nicola Arcella - Salerno
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cosenza - Paola - San Nicola Arcella - Salerno

      Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Paola, an important coastal town, and visit of the Sanctuary of San Francesco di Paola, dating back to the 16th century, on a hill surrounded by greenery that houses the relics of the patron saint of Calabria. Continue through Praia a Mare to admire the beautiful bay with the island of Dino, the largest of the Calabrian islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, with its splendid caves full of stalagmites until reaching the highest point of the promontory, the village of San Nicola Arcella, with its natural viewpoint. Lunch on your own and then transfer to Salerno, an ancient coastal town in the Campania region and gateway to the Amalfi Coast or ideal point to reach Rome or Naples by train.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 4 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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