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Fantasia Rome & Puglia 9 Days / 8 Nights

★★★★★4.6(191 reviews)Duration: 9 Days 8 NightsProduct code: 7266

Overview

Let yourself be inspired by Puglia, an amazing region with vibrant life and traditions that will forever remain in your heart. Breathtaking views, blue sea, the flavours of its cuisine, wild and breathtaking nature. The cuisine is an essential part of t
DAY 1
Rome
Welcome to 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
Rome >Bari (D)
Enjoy breakfast at your 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
Bari > Trani > Castel del Monte > Alberobello (B, D)
Enjoy your 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
Alberobello > Matera > Alberobello (B, D)
Matera will be the destination for today. After breakfast, in the "square" of the scattered hotel (consider 200 m from the Trulli), the coach will take you to this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit and learn the history of the “Sassi di Matera” (Stones of Matera), caves that have been used as houses for over 9.000 years! that are part of the historic center of the city. Admire the Romanesque Cathedral that overlooks the city, its beautiful “Campanile” (Bell Tower) and enjoy the amazing view of the “Sassi”. Transfer back to Alberobello in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in the “Trullo”.

DAY 5
Alberobello > Locorotondo > Ostuni > Lecce (B, D)
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 > Otranto > Dinner at the “Masseria le Stanzìe > Lecce (B, D)
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
Lecce> Rome (B)
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
Rome (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend a leisurely day exploring the wonders of Rome at your own pace. Opportunity to choose one of our I Love Rome experiences. Overnight stay.

DAY 9
Rome (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and end of our services.

Highlights

  • Accommodation and breakfast included

Good to Know

  • Duration: 9 Days 8 Nights
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Inclusions

  • breakfast meals and 5 dinners included

Exclusions

  • Optional gratuities

Know Before You Go

  • All prices are per person
  • One piece of luggage per person is allowed
  • City taxes not included (they must be paid directly to the hotels)
  • Drinks and beverages are not included in any meal

Traveler reviews

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  • Jacob · IO2023-07-16
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    It was nice experience. We found this perfect for what we wanted. The whole tour was well organized and effective. Thank you for everything.

  • mikeboel · DE2023-07-14
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Great tour. Much information! Kind guide. Speaks english very well. Takes time for you. Shows many highlights.

  • mo2016651 · GB2023-07-13
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Excellent trip. very well organized. Our guide told us a lot of interesting information. He took care of us, in a very professional way. We had enough time to visit. Thank you very much for everything.

  • Ric · CR2023-07-11
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    WONDERFUL guide and a MEMORABLE day.

  • Hayat · TR2023-07-11
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    This was such an informative and engaging tour! our tour guide was an excellent guide, and the hours passed so quickly. I would highly recommend doing the tour—we got so much more out of the experience!

  • Jeramy · CO2023-07-11
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    A great tour and a great company to tour with. Very efficient with a good guide. This was the perfect time to have this perfect tour. I will never forget.

  • Pam1989 · US2023-07-11
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We really enjoyed this. I wish we'd had more time. I would do this tour again. Thanks.

  • Siema · US2023-07-10
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Enthusiastic. Great knowledge. Patient and very literate. Thanks again. Highly recommended, our guide was great.

  • Jackie Breen · IE2023-07-10
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    A very warm and knowledgeable guide. I especially enjoyed when she explained all the details. I wanted to let your company know what a wonderful tour we had. Our guide was kind, warm, humorous and very knowledgeable. He was an absolute delight. We will recommend him to a friend's tour. It is great as you get to see all of the best sights. Thanks.

  • Sitara · ES2023-07-09
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Such an interesting and amazingly beautiful tour ! Please do not miss it!!

  • Eliza, Gavin and Kate · GB2023-07-09
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We enjoyed the tour and were glad we did it. This tour was a great way to have good time. Greetings.

  • Jamal · TR2023-07-09
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Had a beautiful and very knowledgeable tour guide. Well she was sooo good. Her knowledge, excitement and looking after her "friends" for the day was the best tour we have done so far. I highly recommend it.

  • Andrew Sutcliffe · AU2023-07-06
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Amazing experience, our tour guide was amazing and very informative. I would recommend it to anyone! Thanks again.

  • T Blom · ZA2023-07-06
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We will certainly book another tour with this company again next year.

  • Linka Arent · DK2023-07-03
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would recommend to anyone. our guide was a delight, always smiling, full of knowledge and information about a country and places that he is so passionate about. This tour is an ideal tour.

  • Bella · GB2023-07-02
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Thanks for the tour guide with good explanation and best help from him..This was a great tour, definitely worth the price. Thanks. .

  • O Grobler · ZA2023-07-02
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We had a wonderful time. Our guide was the best guide we have ever had the pleasure to tour with. Greetings.

  • teelcare · US2023-07-01
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our tour guide was the absolute best! Would highly recommend this tour, Thanks.

  • Samuel P · NO2023-06-30
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    the tour was really awesome! Our tour guide gave us so much good information throughout the tour. Scenery was amazing! Definitely would recommend 100%

  • abigailduncan · GB2023-06-30
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    The benefit of a private tour is that you are able to enjoy the experience on a very personable level. We had an amazing guide. He displayed great knowledge about the places he showed us and was very professional and friendly throughout the day.

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