Italy’s South – Puglia & Basilicata
On this guided relaxed holiday exploring the unique culture and cuisine of Italy’s south, see the Roman amphitheatre of Lecce, the circular houses of Trulli and the carved hillside dwellings of Matera. The regions of Puglia and Basilicata abound with unique sights on this fantastic Italian holiday. Visit a fortified farm where you can experience a real flavour of the food grown and produced in the Apulian region, including cheeses, olive oil and bread. Explore the UNESCO-listed town of Matera and its ‘Sassi’ houses, incredible cave dwellings carved into the hillsides. Your holiday continues with a visit to the city of Lecce to uncover treasures such as extravagant Baroque architecture, the ancient Roman amphitheatre and the Church of Santa Croce, before discovering Puglia’s unique Trulli houses, whitewashed cylindrical buildings with conical grey roofs that can be seen in large numbers into the Valley of Itria. Optional excursions include visits to the pretty town of Ostuni for a stroll along its maze of narrow streets, and the coastal town of Trani in the north, with its busy harbour and 11th century cathedral.
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
7 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel
EXPERIENCES
Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
Wi-Fi on board your coach
Lunch at a fortified farmhouse
Tour of Matera and its Sassi houses
Visit historic Lecce
See the Trulli houses in three towns
FOOD & DRINK
15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners and welcome drink
Trip Pace
Relaxed
Day 1 UK to Bari
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 Farmhouse Experience
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3 Matera
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 4 Alberobello - at Leisure
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 5 Lecce
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 6 Alberobello - at Leisure
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 7 Alberobello, Locorotondo & Martina Franca
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 8 Bari to UK
Meals included: Breakfast
Additional Information
TAILOR YOUR TRIP Grand Hotel La Chiusa de Chietri: Room Upgrade Superior rooms are available at a supplement for the duration of your stay. For an even more authentic tast of Puglia, take the opportunity to stay in a converted Trullo house in the grounds of the hotel. Authentic Trullo rooms are available at a supplement for the duration of your stay. Please speak to a Holiday Advisor for details.
