Itinerary
Arrival in Bari Airport and pick up of your car rental. Proceed to your hotel in Bari for check-in and relax. Enjoy your Welcome dinner with typical dishes of the area and then return to your hotel in the evening.
Overnight stay in Bari at the iH Hotels Bari Oriente.
After breakfast, go south towards Polignano al Mare, one of the most famous seaside resorts of Apulia. Meet your personal tour guide for a visit of the city and then enjoy a boat ride to admire the coast. Lunch and afternoon at leisure. Return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Bari at the iH Hotels Bari Oriente.
Departure after breakfast towards Martina Franca, in the heart of the region, and check in at your hotel. Walk or drive to the centre of the town to enjoy another welcome dinner at an "Osterie d'Italia" typical trattoria: Ristorante La Tana, a truly special location dedicated to the Slow Food Philosophy of Apulia (Slow Food is an organization that promotes local food and traditional cooking).
Return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Martina Franca at Masseria San Michele.
After breakfast, meet with your private guide in front of the Grotte di Castellana for a visit of these wonderful caves located at a depth of 70 metres, along a stretch of almost 2 kilometres. After the caves, continue to the enchanting town of Alberobello for lunch. Here you will enjoy local cuisine and
specialities, with delicious dishes and wines served at a local “Trattoria”, part of the "Osterie d'Italia" Slow Food project (Slow Food is an organization that promotes local food and traditional cooking).
After lunch, walking tour around the Trulli to visit the little shops, galleries and artisan laboratories selling homemade cheese and Taralli - savoury crackers typical of this region. Return to Martina Franca for a relaxing evening. Tonight, we suggest a stroll around the beautiful historical town centre, stopping at the Partenope pastry shop in Corso Italia to try their famous cakes and pastries.
Overnight stay in Martina Franca at Masseria San Michele.
After breakfast, departure towards Cisternino, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Meet with your private guide for a visit of the old town centre, stopping to admire the little shops along the way selling a famous regional cured ham (called Capocollo), then finish the tour with another superb lunch at a typical
restaurant where culinary delights such as Capocollo ham, along with the other dishes and local
wines from the Puglia region, will be served. After lunch, proceed to visit the white village of Ostuni and its
old historical centre. Short stop a a local dairy producer, to sample some of their amazing cheese. Back to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Martina Franca at Masseria San Michele.
After breakfast, depart to Lecce. Meet up with your guide for a half-day private tour of the city to
discover the so-called Baroque Pearl. After the tour, we suggest to try the local breads, pizzas and the famous Pucce Leccesi (a traditional bread with olives, tomatoes and other toppings). In the afternoon, continue towards Manduria to visit the Wine Museum and taste the local Primitivo wine, accompanied with typical savoury snacks. Return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Martina Franca at Masseria San Michele.
After breakfast, departure for Matera, known as the “City of Stones”, for a guided visit. This city is one of the most extraordinary and intact examples of a Troglodyte settlement in the Mediterranean region. The oldest
“Sassi” (ancient homes carved into the rocks) are about 7000 years old. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon,
visit to a local farmhouse to sample their extraordinary wines. Return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Martina Franca at Masseria San Michele.
After breakfast, check-out and departure.
Hotel options
Bari
The iH Hotels Bari Oriente is a 4 star hotel located in the heart of Bari, in the Murat district, a few steps from the historical Petruzzelli Theatre. It is housed in a majestic building of the XVIIIth century. The roof garden on the sixth floor offers, in the warm season from May to September, an enchanting view of the city and the dome of the famous Theater, where it is possible to sip cocktails and enjoy delicious aperitifs.
Martina Franca
Masseria San Michele is a stunning fortified structure dating back to 1700, with an adjoining consecrated church dedicated to the homonymous saint. The Masseria is immersed in the heart of the Valle d'Itria in an oasis of peace.
Important notes
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We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit. The package price is based on 4-star accommodation.
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City taxes to be paid locally.
Blackout dates may apply during festive season.
