Meals

8 Breakfast & 5 dinners. (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or alimentary restriction)

Guide

Expert Local Guides Included Escort tour

Hygieneprotocol

In accordance to current legislation, which is constantly revised in accordance with the epidemiological situation, We have implemented thorough social distancing, hygiene and sanitation procedures to ensure your comfort, health, and safety during the tour with us.

Transport

Transportation by deluxe motorcoach Private arrival transfer from Rome airport to the hotel High-Speed train tickets Rome/Bari in 2nd class High-Speed train tickets Lecce/Rome in 2nd class Private arrival and departure transfers from & to Rome Termini train station Private departure transfer from the hotel to Lecce train station

Accommodation

8 nights hotel accommodation - 4* Hotels Rome: Diana 4* or St. Martin 4* - - Or Similar Bari: The Nicolaus 4* or Hi Hotel Bari 4* - Or Similar Alberobello: Trulli Holidays Resort 4* - Or Similar Lecce: Delle Palme 4* - Or Similar

Others

Transportation by deluxe motorcoach Monolingual tour-escort in English Accommodation in 4 stars hotels Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or alimentary restriction) Private arrival transfer from Rome airport to the hotel High-Speed train tickets Rome/Bari in 2nd class High-Speed train tickets Lecce/Rome in 2nd class Private arrival and departure transfers from & to Rome Termini train station Private departure transfer from the hotel to Lecce train station Visits with local expert guide as per itinerary (Bari, Matera and Lecce) Entrance tickets to the Castel del Monte Porterage service (only in Puglia)

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Insurance

Insurance not included

Optional

Pre/Post accommodation Departure transfer Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Drinks not included in meals Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules) Tips Departure transfer to the airport Everything that is not mentioned in the paragraph “the Tour includes”

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Day 1 Welcome To Rome & Transfer To Your Hotel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Rome & Transfer To Your Hotel

Welcome to Charming Rome! Arrival in Rome, meet with our driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free at your leisure. Overnight stay
Day 2 Train From Rome To Bari & Discover The Wonderful Puglia Region
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Train From Rome To Bari & Discover The Wonderful Puglia Region

Breakfast at your charming hotel before leaving Rome. Transfer to the station for the train departure to Bari. Arrival at the hotel in Bari on your own. Meet our Tour Leader in your hotel in Bari, the main city of Puglia, and from here start our tour to discover this wonderful region. Walking tour in the afternoon to learn about the city’s history and its most relevant monuments. Walk through the charming narrow alleys of the old city center, admire the Basilica of San Nicola where the remains of Saint Nicholas of Myra are preserved and the Norman-Swabian Castle, a 12th century fortress built by Roger the Norman and rebuilt by Frederick II of Swabia. Be amazed by the astonishing view that you can enjoy from the fortress (admission fee for the Castle at own expense). After the visit, reach Piazza Mercantile where you will see the ancient Column of Justice. Dinner and overnight stay
Day 3 Discovery Of Bari - Trani "Perla Di Puglia" - Castel Del Monte - Alberobello
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Discovery Of Bari - Trani "Perla Di Puglia" - Castel Del Monte - Alberobello

Start the day with delicious breakfast at the hotel before leaving Bari by coach to reach Trani. Known as the ’Pearl of Puglia’, the medieval town of Trani is one of the most remarkable cities of Southern Italy. Discover its art and monuments, visit the Jewish quarter and the wonderful white stone Cathedral. In the afternoon, reach Castel Del Monte, one of Puglia’s most acclaimed landmarks. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 13th century under Roger the Norman, one of the most enlightened kings in history. The building is a harmonious geometrical complex, shaped as an octagon and surrounded by a still unsolved mystery. Your journey will continue towards Alberobello: a world-known UNESCO World Heritage Site made famous by the “Trulli”. These drystone cone-shaped houses were built in the 14th century from local limestone and this village is really unique, with a fairytale-like atmosphere. The town of Alberobello gets its name from the ancient oak forest of “Arboris Belli” (beautiful trees) that once covered the area. It is possible to see these typical buildings all over the Itria Valley. Overnight stay in a scattered hotel, sleeping in a real “Trullo”. Dinner included
Day 4 Discovery Of Alberobello - Basilicata - Matera Unesco Heritage Site
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Discovery Of Alberobello - Basilicata - Matera Unesco Heritage Site

Breakfast at the hotel, a bus will be waiting in a parking lot adjacent to the hotel (200 meters from the Trulli). It will take you to Basilicata, a border region. Welcome to Matera, its capital, “la città dei sassi” (literally the city of the stones), Italy’s own version of Cappadocia in the south of Italy. European Capital of Culture 2019, Matera is a UNESCO Heritage site. Take your time to admire the sassi from different perspectives and overlooks. These cave dwellings inhabited since the Paleolithic period make for the monumental historical center and are connected by a maze of quaint little alleys, which will make you feel like you are catapulted in a real-life nativity scene. The sassi are visually reminiscent of ancient sites near Jerusalem, and so they were a setting to many Christian-themed films, including The Gospel According to St. Matthew (Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1964), The Passion of the Christ (Mel Gibson, 2004), and Ben-Hur (Timur Bekmambetov, 2016). A visit to Matera Cathedral is a must. You will return to Alberobello in the evening. Dinner and overnight are in the trullo in Alberobello.
Day 5 Discovery Of Locorotondo "Borghi Più Belli D’Italia” - Ostuni - Lecce
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Discovery Of Locorotondo "Borghi Più Belli D’Italia” - Ostuni - Lecce

Breakfast in the "square" of the scattered hotel (consider 200 mts from the Trulli. Leave Alberobello by coach and reach Locorotondo. Enjoy some free time to visit this small town that is part of the “white towns” of Puglia. Board on the coach again and travel to Ostuni: located between the “Trulli” region and Salento, overlooks the coastal plain rich of ancient olive trees. Free time at your disposal to explore another “white town” with free time for lunch, shopping and tasting of several local products like the world’s famous ostuni olive oil (all at your own expenses). In the late afternoon, get again on board of the coach and reach Lecce in the heart of the Salento region. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6 Lecce “Southern Florence” - Otranto - Dinner At “Masseria Le Stanzie
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lecce “Southern Florence” - Otranto - Dinner At “Masseria Le Stanzie

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a 3 hour guided visit of the city, learn the history of Lecce, visit the old town center, the 12th century Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza del Duomo. After the visit, board on the coach and leave Lecce. You will reach Otranto where you will have some free time at your disposal for lunch. Spend the afternoon visiting the wonderful city of Otranto at your pace. Over the centuries, the city has been invaded by an impressive number of populations, amongst the others we can find traces of Greek, Roman and Turkish cultures. Wander around the old quarters to see how these cultures have blended together. Don’t forget to visit the iconic Cathedral where the bones of 813 martyrs are displayed in a glass case behind the altar. See its marvelous mosaic floor which rivals the well-known mosaics of Ravenna in its richness and significance. In the early evening, reach Supersano where you will have dinner at the “Masseria le Stanzìe”. Visit this ancient farm, learn about the history and culture of Puglia. See how homemade pasta is made and visit the medieval tombs that are part of the farm. Dinner with typical meals and products from the region. In the night, travel back to Lecce. Overnight stay.
Day 7 High-Speed Train Tickets Lecce-Rome & Transfers
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

High-Speed Train Tickets Lecce-Rome & Transfers

Breakfast at the hotel. At the time indicated, transfer to the station for the train departure to Rome. Arrival at the train station and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 8 Day At Leisure In Rome Or Optional Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day At Leisure In Rome Or Optional Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour

Day at leisure in Charming Rome or optional Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Square (Not included)
Day 9 Departure Day - Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure Day - Rome

Breakfast is at the hotel. And this is the end of our services.

Option to book extra nights.

Goodbye and we Hope to see you again on your next visit.

Arrivederci!

9 days tour

Magical Rome & Puglia - 9 Days (Small Group)

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Itinerary of your trip Magical Rome & Puglia - 9 Days (Small Group)

Welcome To Rome & Transfer To Your Hotel

Train From Rome To Bari & Discover The Wonderful Puglia Region

Discovery Of Bari - Trani "Perla Di Puglia" - Castel Del Monte - Alberobello

Discovery Of Alberobello - Basilicata - Matera Unesco Heritage Site

Discovery Of Locorotondo "Borghi Più Belli D’Italia” - Ostuni - Lecce

Lecce “Southern Florence” - Otranto - Dinner At “Masseria Le Stanzie

High-Speed Train Tickets Lecce-Rome & Transfers

Day At Leisure In Rome Or Optional Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour

Departure Day - Rome

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