Puglia and Basilicata

Combine the coast and countryside of Puglia with the historic town of Matera on this 7 night multi-centre.

At a glance

Explore the caves of Matera
Stay in a traditional Masseria in Puglia
Visit the trulli houses of Alberobello

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Suggested Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : UK - Basilicata

Arrive in Bari or Brindisi airport and pick up your car hire or private transfer and begin your journey towards Matera.

Points of interest:

Visit the cave houses of Matera

Where you could stay

Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spa

Basilicata, Matera

Stay in a unique cave hotel experience in the heart of Matera
Feel pampered in one of southern Italy’s best spas
Unearth the ancient city of stone, a UNESCO World Heritage site

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Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Basilicata, Matera

Unique property of 18 restored cave rooms
Located in the UNESCO site of Sassi di Matera

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Day 2 : Matera

Matera is steeped in history and is most famous for its caves, spend the morning exploring and finding out how the people of Matera lived. Admire the ancient architecture of the town and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding ravine.

Points of interest:

Go hiking in the countryside Visit the cave houses of Matera

Where you could stay

Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spa

Basilicata, Matera

Stay in a unique cave hotel experience in the heart of Matera
Feel pampered in one of southern Italy’s best spas
Unearth the ancient city of stone, a UNESCO World Heritage site

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Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Basilicata, Matera

Unique property of 18 restored cave rooms
Located in the UNESCO site of Sassi di Matera

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Day 3 : Matera to Alberobello

Swap the caves of Matera for the Trulli houses of Alberobello and settle in to your hotel.

Points of interest:

Discover the trulli in Alberobello

Where you could stay

Trulli Soave

Alberobello, Puglia

Individual trulli provide an authentic Puglian experience.
Located in the popular town of Alberobello, known for its famous trulli houses.

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Day 4 : Alberobello

Alberobello is famous for its Trulli, spend an afternoon walking around the old town, exploring the local shops and sampling the local wine. Wine tasting and Olive tasting are also in abundance in the area.

Points of interest:

Discover the trulli in Alberobello

Where you could stay

Trulli Soave

Alberobello, Puglia

Individual trulli provide an authentic Puglian experience.
Located in the popular town of Alberobello, known for its famous trulli houses.

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Day 5 - 7 : Alberobello - Puglia coast

Spend the last couple of days either relaxing on the beach whilst staying at one of the coastal resorts such as Torre Canne. Visit the "The White City" of Ostuni, famous for its white walls and its typically white-painted architecture. Or travel further south towards Lecce, which is known for being the "Florence of the south".

A must see whilst in the area is the Grotte di Castellana which is a Karst Cave system which was discovered in 1938.

Points of interest:

Visit Ostuni Explore the city of Lecce Grottos of Castellana

Where you could stay

Hotel La Sorgente

Savelletri di Fasano, Puglia

Just a five minute walk from the restaurants of Savelletri di Fasano
Fantastic position right on the sea front

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Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel

Torre Canne di Fasano, Puglia

A charming boutique hotel located on the coast of Torre Canne
A relaxing ambience with contemporary rooms
Excellent base to explore the sights of Puglia

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Borgobianco Resort and Spa

Polignano a Mare, Puglia

Traditional farmhouse within the Puglian countryside
Delicious local cuisine served at White Restaurant

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Day 8 : Puglia - UK

Arrive back to Bari or Brindisi airport for your return flight back to the UK.

8 days from £1,719 per person

Price shown includes return flights from London, accommodation in each destination for the duration specified and transfers, trains and/or car hire as required. The price shown represents a from price per person based on two people sharing in low season travel unless otherwise stated. Price is subject to availability and flight seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price shown is for guidance only. To obtain a tailored quote specific for your requirements, please contact one of our Italy Experts.

Practical Information

Flight Information

Flights to Puglia arrive into Bari (BRI) from London Gatwick and London Stansted or Brindisi (BDS) from London Gatwick, London Stansted and Manchester and take approximately 3 hours. Please call our Italy Experts in order to book flights to Brindisi.

Visa Information

At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

You don’t have to leave a tip in Italy – most Italians don’t tip for restaurant meals, bar drinks, taxi rides or hair and beauty treatments. However if you do leave a tip, you might receive quicker service.

Details

Based on 2 adults sharing. Travelling August 2023.

Quote reference number: 53048399

Puglia and Basilicata

At a glance

Suggested Trip Itinerary

Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spa

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spa

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Trulli Soave

Trulli Soave

Hotel La Sorgente

Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel

Borgobianco Resort and Spa

8 days from £1,719 per person

Practical Information

Flight Information

Visa Information

Tipping

Details

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