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Itineraries
Day 1
Bari
Benvenuto! Welcome to Puglia – the heel of Italy’s boot. Your adventure kicks off in the coastal city of Bari, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Nicolaus or similar (1 night)
Meals: Dinner (D)
Included activities: Bari – Dinner in a Local Restaurant; Arrival transfer
Day 2
Bari
Leave the coastline behind as you travel inland by private vehicle to the little town of Alberobello.
Accommodation: Hotel Nicolaus or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Included activities: Bari – Alberobello and Polignano a Mare – Half Day Trip
Day 3
Nardo
This morning, visit a local olive oil producer on a farm that’s been active since Roman times.
Accommodation: Relais Monastero Santa Teresa (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Included activities: Nardo – Lunch in Ostuni; Ostuni Farm Visit & Olive Oil Tasting; Nardo Walking Tou
Day 4
Nardo
Before breakfast, you may like to take a walk through your Feature Stay’s historic ‘secret garden’ where it seems as if figures from days gone by could walk around the corner at any minute.
Accommodation: Relais Monastero Santa Teresa (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Dinner (D)
Included activities: Nardo – Cooking class
Day 5
Matera
Enjoy a final morning at your Feature Stay hotel, sitting back with a coffee and soaking up the scenery.
Accommodation: La Suite Hotel & Spa or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Included activities: Matera – Winery Visit with Lunch
Day 6
Matera
Today, dive into Matera’s Old Town, made famous by sassi – more than 3000 stone houses formed from natural grottoes and tufo cliffs, some dating back as far as the 8th century.
Accommodation: La Suite Hotel & Spa or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Included activities: Matera – Ipogeo Underground Cistern Visit
Day 7
Naples
Begin the day by driving to the storied town of Pompeii, home to one of Europe’s most well-known archaeological sites – the ruins of Pompeii, caused by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. Join a local guide to discover the remains of this once thriving Roman trading centre.
Accommodation: Culture Hotel Centro Storico or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast (B), Dinner (D)
Included activities: Naples – Pompeii Visit; Naples – Dinner in Naples
Day 8
Naples
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you would like to spend more time discovering Naples, just get in touch ahead of time to arrange additional accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast (B)
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Private vehicle
Comfortable Hotel (5 nights), Feature Stay (2 night)
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