Enchanted Puglia | Small Group Journey

Itinerary

Day 1: Bari – Matera

Stop At: Matera, Matera, Province of Matera, Basilicata
On your arrival, transfer to Matera, an ancient city with over 10,000 years of history. Be transferred to your hotel to unwind.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Boutique Hotel Le Origini 4*, or similar

Day 2: Matera

Stop At: Matera, Matera, Province of Matera, Basilicata
Enjoy a walking tour of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage listed city and one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements. Discover the Murgia National Park famous for its caves and rock formations, as well as the limestone shaped caves of the Sassi rock. Afterwards, the afternoon is at leisure.
Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Boutique Hotel Le Origini 4*, or similar

Day 3: Matera - Ginosa - Lecce

Stop At: Ginosa, Ginosa, Province of Taranto, Puglia
Visit Ginosa for a private orecchiette (hand made fresh local pasta) cooking class followed by an amazing lunch with wines.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Lecce, Lecce, Province of Lecce, Puglia
Continue to Lecce, known as the ‘Rome of the South’ with its ancient Roman amphitheatres, 17th Century Baroque style churches and palaces, surrounded by stunning countryside, coastlines and small towns. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Enjoy the fruits of your labour from the cooking class with some wine.
Accommodation included: Palazzo Santa Chiara 4*, or similar

Day 4: Lecce

Stop At: Lecce, Lecce, Province of Lecce, Puglia
Stroll amongst the stunning architecture, Roman ruins and discover Lecce’s traditions on a walking tour of the city including entrance to the Basilica di Santa Croce and Duomo.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Origano Cibo e Vino, Via Giuseppina Scarciglia 18, 73027 Minervino di Lecce Italy
Afterwards, enjoy a winery tour and lunch with wine pairings at a local winery.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Palazzo Santa Chiara 4*, or similar

Day 5: Lecce - Santa Maria di Leuca - Castro - Otranto - Lecce

Stop At: Santa Maria di Leuca, Santa Maria di Leuca, Castrignano del Capo, Province of Lecce, Puglia
Enjoy a full day excursion exploring the beautiful villages and coastline of the Salento Peninsula. Visit Santa Maria di Leuca for a private boat ride, including time to swim off the boat in amazing waters. Afterward, enjoy time for an independent lunch
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Castro, Castro, Province of Lecce, Puglia
Pass through the picturesque village of Castro to Otranto.

Stop At: Otranto, Otranto, Province of Lecce, Puglia
In Otranto you have time to explore and relax on the beach before returning to Lecce.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Palazzo Santa Chiara 4*, or similar

Day 6: Lecce – Ostuni – Martina Franca - Alberobello

Stop At: Ostuni, Ostuni, Province of Brindisi, Puglia
Visit the beautiful whitewashed town of Ostuni, with a historical tradition of painting all the houses with white lime. Stroll the streets at your own leisure and perhaps visit its local treasures such as the Cathedral and the baroque Church of Santa Maria Maddalena.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Martina Franca, Martina Franca, Province of Taranto, Puglia
Continue to Martina Franca, an old town surrounded by stone walls and featuring piazzas and narrow, winding streets. Enjoy time for an independent lunch.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Trulli Holiday Resort 4*, or similar

Day 7: Alberobello - Polignano a Mare - Castellana Cave - Alberobello

Stop At: Trulli of Alberobello, Via Duca D'Aosta, numero 8, 70011 Alberobello BA, Italy
Discover Alberobello and its tradition and landscape with a morning guided walking tour.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Polignano a Mare, Polignano a Mare, Province of Bari, Puglia
Travel to the beautiful seaside village of Polignano a Mare with leisure time for independent discovery, a swim at its amazing beach with pristine turquoise water.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Grotta Palazzese, Via Narciso, 59, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA, Italy
During your free time you have the option to have an independent lunch at its world renowned Grotto Palazzese. Please note that bookings need to be made in advance and the bill is to be settled on the day.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Castellana Grotte, Castellana Grotte, Province of Bari, Puglia
Visit the Castellana Cave with a guided tour before returning to Alberobello.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Trulli Holiday Resort 4*, or similar

Day 8: Alberobello Depart

Pass By: Bari, Bari, Province of Bari, Puglia
After breakfast, transfer to Bari for your ongoing journey.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.