CONVERSANO | LECCE | MATERA
Discover a dreamy and authentic Puglia which offers a simple way of life, with olive groves outstretched over a red-earthed horizon and honey-coloured coastline. Tour Alberobello to see incredible trulli houses, taste organic olive oil among thousand-year-old olive groves. Visit the coastal towns of Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca and Otranto along the emerald waters where the Ionian and Adriatic Seas meet.
Highlights:
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- Trulli houses of Alberobello with visit to local vineyard
- Incredible vistas from the village of Locorotondo
- Organic olive oil farm visit with lunch
- Private walking tour of Lecce
- Full-day private tour of Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca and Otranto
- Sassi cave dwellings of Matera
Package Includes:
- Total of 7 nights accommodation:
- 3 nights in Conversano at Corte Altavilla Relais & Charme, Jr. Suite ★★★★
- 2 nights in Lecce at Risorgimento Resort, Superior Room ★★★★★
- 2 nights in Matera at Corte San Pietro, Superior Room ★★★★
- Private transfers as per itinerary
- All private touring as per itinerary
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Continental breakfast daily and other meals as indicated
- Hotel taxes and service charges**
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Price as indicated valid April 8, 2019, based on two passengers travelling together. Subject to availability at time of booking.
Blackout periods apply. For alternative dates, inquire for pricing. Itineraries are fully customizable. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. Minimum 2 passengers travelling together.
**European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
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Tour Code: EU1519
Itinerary
Day 1
BARI – CONVERSANO Arrive in Bari. Welcome and private transfer to your hotel in Conversano. Take some time to settle in and begin discovering this area of Italy.
Corte Altavilla Relais & Charme, Jr. Suite ★★★★
Day 2
BreakfastALBEROBELLO & LOCOROTONDO After breakfast, begin your private full-day tour of the picturesque towns of Alberobello and Locorotondo. Alberobello is known for its rupestrian houses made of dry stone and conical roofs called trulli. Visit the vineyards and wine cellars of a local wine farm, including wine tasting with local snacks. Perched atop a hill, visit the old town of Locorotondo with its typical ancient buildings and interesting architectural detail. This area is seemingly untouched by tourism offering a unique and authentic experience with breathtaking views of the Itria Valley. Return to Conversano.
Corte Altavilla Relais & Charme, Jr. Suite ★★★★
Day 3
Breakfast / LunchOLIVE OIL & MASSERIA Breakfast. Enjoy a private full-day olive oil experience including lunch at the magical Masseria Montenapoleone, an old farmhouse which sits atop an ancient cave settlement, set in the heart of centuries of olive plains. Upon arrival, smell the perfume of wild rosemary and oleanders in the breeze. A farmer will take you for a stroll around the farm, reaching the thousand-year-old olive grove. Taste three types of organically produced olive oils accompanied by local delights. Savour local delicacies during your three-course lunch. Return to Conversano.
Corte Altavilla Relais & Charme, Jr. Suite ★★★★
Day 4
BreakfastCONVERSANO – LECCE After breakfast, check out of your hotel and private transfer to Lecce. Later in the afternoon, meet your guide for a private walking tour of this beautiful city, also called the Florence of the South due to the abundance of monuments and historical buildings here. Thanks to the presence of limestone, which is soft and easy to work, Lecce soon became the center of ornate architecture known as barocco leccese.
Risorgimento Resort, Superior Room ★★★★★
Day 5
BreakfastLECCE & HEEL OF ITALY’S BOOT Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. This morning, your private guide will take you on a full-day tour of the heel of Italy’s boot. Departing from Lecce, pass through Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca, where the crystalline waters mix with the azure of the Adriatic Sea. The rocky coastline, the tiny quaint fishing villages, the natural caves and wonderful sea views are an experience not to be missed. Arrive in Otranto, a lovely seaside resort town with very ancient origins, influenced by various cultures and civilizations through the centuries. Return to your hotel in Lecce.
Risorgimento Resort, Superior Room ★★★★★
Day 6
BreakfastLECCE – MATERA Enjoy breakfast and check-out of your hotel. Your private driver will take you to Matera, a village carved into the rocky landscape. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to explore the village on your own, or opt for an optional panoramic tour by three-wheeled Ape Calessino.
Corte San Pietro, Superior Roomm ★★★★
Day 7
BreakfastMATERA After breakfast, enjoy a private walking tour of this unique town known for its sassi, caves build directly into the rocky hill, inhabited by the locals for centuries. Tour inside these spectacular cave dwellings and visit a historical church.
Corte San Pietro, Superior Roomm ★★★★
Day 8
Breakfast MATERA – BARI – HOME After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and private transfer to Bari airport to begin your journey home.
Not Included:
- International or domestic airfare; airport or departure taxes
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
- Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.
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