The land of sea, white hamlets, eternal culture and history: experience an unforgettable journey in Apulia, where you will enjoy the atmosphere of Alberobello, with the picturesque Trulli, several small towns full of traditions, Lecce and its Baroque palaces, Matera and its stone-houses, the crystal-clear sea. Fall in love with Apulia!
Private transfer from Naples airport or from alternative locations to the Gargano area, in a hotel
located directly on the seaside near Vieste. Afternoon at leisure to relax on the seaside and to
visit the surrounding area on own. Dinner on own and overnight in Vieste
Today, enjoy a full day of relax in Rodi Garganico and Vieste. Rodi Garganico represents one of the most beautiful and interesting seaside resorts in Apulia, awarded with the Blue Flag, a recognition given to ecological resorts with excellent water quality. The coast is characterized by long beaches whose continuity is interrupted by the promontory on which stands the quaint town of Rodi Garganico. The sand of beaches are clear and characterized by particularly fine grain. In the late afternoon, return to Rodi Garganico, dinner on own and overnight.
In the morning, check-out and transfer to Trani, where you will admire the beautiful Cathedral overlooking the sea and the city center, with the Norma castle, several churches and monasteries, palaces and historical squares, defensive walls dating back to the Norman times. Lunch on own in Trani. Afterwards, transfer to Polignano a Mare, a supermodel of the coastal scene. It is beautifully preserved, with its chalked white houses shining in the sun, its cobbled stone streets and the lovely Piazza Vittorio Emanuele and the cafè – lined Piazza San Benedetto. Dinner at leisure and overnight in Polignano a Mare.
In the morning departure for Cisternino. Enjoy a walking tour of the ancient village city center. Afterwards continue for a visit of Locorotondo, that belongs to the borghi piu belli D’Italia , (one of the most beautiful towns in Italy).It sits on top of a small hill like a gleaming white constellation above the surrounding vineyards and it takes its name from the circular plan of the town. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon you will visit the town of Alberobello with over 1500 of its unique Trullis. Check-in at your hotel, dinner on own and overnight in Ostuni.
In the morning, visit Ostuni, the white town. Meeting with private local English speaking guide to begin your guided tour which will include a visit of Ostuni main sights. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to a famous wine estate, where you will experience a special wine tasting. Afterwards transfer to Lecce, balance of the day at leisure, dinner on own and overnight.
In the morning, guided visit of Lecce, called the Florence of the South, one of the greatest baroque towns in the world, even defined by the 18th century traveller Thomas Ashe "the most beautiful city in the world". Lunch in a local restaurant centrally located in Lecce. At the end of the full-day tour, balance of the day at leisure to enjoy the town on your own. Dinner on own and overnight in Lecce.
In the morning, transfer to Otranto and visit of the city on your own, with the main sights such as the Castle and the Cathedral. Lunch on own in Otranto. Afterwards to Santa Maria di Leuca, one of the Italian resorts with the most beautiful panoramas. Admire the beautiful lighthouse and enjoy the wonderful views and sea shores. In the afternoon, transfer to Gallipoli, balance of the day at leisure and overnight in Gallipoli
Today, enjoy a day of pure relax in Gallipoli: visit the town on your own discovering its traditions and architecture, stay on the seaside relaxing and admiring the wonderful coastal panoramas, take a pleasant walk on the sea shore. Overnight in Gallipoli.
Today, enjoy an excursion to Matera, the City of Stone. Matera has gained international fame for its ancient town, the "Sassi di Matera" (meaning "stones of Matera") and for the film by Mel Gibson, "the Passion", shot here. Visit the whole town admiring the well-preserved Sassi and spend the day in Matera. Lunch and dinner on own. Overnight in Matera
Buffet breakfast at your hotel and check-out. Private transfer to Naples airport or to alternative destinations.
OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE TOUR: 3*, 4*, 5* HOTELS, VILLAS AND HISTORICAL RESIDENCES,
ALL THE TOURS CAN BE PERSONALIZED AND TAILOR MADE
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