Page 28 - 2026 Brochure

7 Days from £2,650pp

Europe Europe HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

● Guided tours of Bari, Alberobello, Matera,
Lecce, Otranto and Gallipoli
● Free time to explore in Bari and Lecce
● Castellana Caves visit with lunch
GRAND TOURS ● Scenic rail journey from Bari to Lecce
● Lunch in Matera cave restaurant

SELECTED HOTELS
Bari
Boston Hotel
Lecce
Hotel delle Palme

PRICE INCLUDES
Matera Please note – hotels can be subject to change
● Flights in Economy Class
Discover Puglia ● All rail travel as stated in Standard Class
● All coach transfers as stated
● Welcome & farewell dinners & 2 lunches
● All excursions as stated
● Accommodation in good quality hotels on a bed
Monday 5 October to Sunday 11 October 2026 and breakfast basis
● Services of a tour leader from London and throughout
Puglia, the “heel of Italy’s boot”, is an ideal destination for a short break. From our base in the the tour plus local English speaking guides.
historic towns of Bari and Lecce, discover the region’s history and culture by visiting some of its
PRICE PER PERSON:
most beautiful towns and villages. Escorted holiday £2,650
Single room supplement £340
Day 1 - London to Bari Day 4 - Matera - “Basilicata’s Jewel” Deposit for this holiday £300
Fly from London to Bari and transfer to our hotel for Depart by road to visit another of Southern Italy’s
a 4-night stay. UNESCO World Heritage towns, Matera in the
Basilicata region. Once again we have a local guide 14th Century walls and the stunning Cathedral of
Day 2 - Explore Bari who will provide a tour around the city which is St. Agatha. Return by coach to Lecce in time for our
A day based in Bari, including a half-day guided tour famous for its cave dwellings. Lunch is included in one farewell dinner (included)
of the city. Bari is a port city on the Adriatic coast and of Matera’s cave restaurants.
the capital of the Puglia region. Step back in time and Day 7 - Homeward Bound
wander through one of Italy’s most atmospheric old Day 5 - By Rail to Lecce Morning coach transfer to Bari Airport for our flight
towns - Bari Vecchia. This walled part of the city is a Travel by rail southwards along the coast to Lecce, in to London, arriving early afternoon.
labyrinth of twisting alleys, cobbled streets and small the heart of the Salento Peninsula and often called
piazzas. Within the thick stone walls you will find 40 the “Florence of the South” for a 2-night stay. This
churches and the 11th Century Basilica St Nicholas. afternoon we will have a guided tour exploring
This evening we have a welcome dinner in a local baroque palaces, artisan workshops, Renaissance
restaurant (included). gardens and 19th Century villas.

Day 3 - Castellana Caves & Alberobello Day 6 - Otranto & Gallipoli
No trip to Puglia would be complete without a visit A full day excursion by coach to the towns of Otranto Restaurant - Matera Caves
to these two sites. We visit the spectacular limestone and Gallipoli. First, we head to Otranto, a charming
caves and experience a guided tour of the UNESCO coastal town rich in history and culture, where we
World Heritage town of Alberobello, which is home visit its Cathedral, dating back to 1088. We continue
to the white-washed beehive-shaped stone dwellings our journey to Gallipoli and have lunch (included)
known as “trulli”. before taking a guided tour of the old town with its

Trulli Houses - Alberobello

Lecce

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