Tour of Puglia and Basilicata
DAY 1 - BARI |
DAY 2 - BARI and CASTEL DEL MONTE |
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Arrival in Bari and hotel accommodation. First walking tour though the historic city center.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Continue to explore Bari with the visit of Cathedral, Basilica of St. Nicholas, a masterpiece of Romanesque Apulian style, and Swabian Castle. Dinner and Overnight in Bari.
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DAY 3 - TRANI, SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO and MONTE SANT'ANGELO |
DAY 4 - ALBEROBELLO, OSTUNI and BRINDISI |
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In the morning depart to Trani and visit its most famous monument: the Romanesque Cathedral of the Sea. Continue to San Giovanni Rotondo and visit the shrine of Our Lady of Graces, see the old church, the Padre Pio's confessional and crucifix from which he received the stigmata in 1918. Then arrive in Monte Sant'Angel, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Gargano Peninsula and a visit to the Sanctuary of Michael the Archangel, the oldest shrine in Western Europe, has been visited by numerous Popes and Saints, including St. Francis of Assisi, St. Pio and St. John Paul II. Dinner and Overnight in Bari
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Following breakfast, depart to Taranto and on the road enjoy stops in charming small towns of: Alberobello, Ostuni and Brindisi. Arrival in Lecce, dinner and overnight.
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DAY 5 - LECCE and OTRANTO |
DAY 6 - TARANTO and METAPONTO (BASILICATA) |
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In the morning explore Lecce, the "Florence of South Italy", baroque capital of Apulia. Visit the old town with the magnificent Basilica of Santa Croce and the spectaculars Duomo Square and Sant'Oronzo Square. Remain charmed by the visual impact of the “Leccese stone”, a golden stone used for the construction of the ancient town. Dinner and Overnight in Lecce. |
In the morning depart to Taranto, "the city of two seas" and the ancient Greek colony. Discover the old town and visit the prestigious National Archaeological Museum, one of the main Italian archaeological collections. Dinner and Overnight in Taranto.
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DAY 7 - MATERA (BASILICATA) |
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This day is full dedicate to the beauties of Basilicata. After breakfast depart to Matera, the city famous for the "Sassi", UNESCO World Heritage: thousands of houses, shops and churches largely carved into the rock. The area of the old town located further up the Sassi and characterized by a striking architectural stratification.
Add a extra day or replace some tours for the following suggested trips:
Services subject to availability, they carry an increased to the package price.
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DAY 8 - DEPARTURE DAY |
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Transfer to Bari International Airport and this is the end of your Tour. |
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PACKAGE INFORMATIONS & BOOKING
- Package description: 7 nights / 8 Days
- Destination: Bari - Alberobello - Lecce - Otranto - Taranto - Matera