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Tour Overview
Dreamy beaches, inspiring architecture and ancient wonders come together on an eight-day Premium adventure through Italy’s Puglia region. Understated and unbelievably beautiful, this lesser-visited corner of Italy delivers in historical, cultural and natural sights. Begin in the coastal town of Bari, have a home-cooked lunch with a local in one of Alberobello’s unique trulli buildings, stay in a former palace in Nardo, sail to the pine forests and beaches of Porto Selvaggio Regional Park, explore ancient sassi homes in Matera and discover the well-preserved ruins of Pompeii. With a local leader by your side and expert guides joining you along the way, you’ll really get a kick out of this adventure.
Trip Code: ZMPM
Start
Bari
End
Naples
Destination
Italy
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (5 nights), Feature Stay (2 night)
Days
8
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Spend two nights at your spectacular Feature Stay accommodation in Nardo. Once a 13th-century Baronial Palace, then a 17th-century Carmelite monastery, this historic property has been converted into a fabulous hotel with modern comforts.
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Join an expert local guide to learn about and explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii, destroyed and preserved by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in AD79.
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Explore the truly unique town of Alberobello under the guidance of a local expert. Alberobello is famed for its thousands of traditional trulli homes built in the 14th century – you’ll tuck into a home-cooked lunch made by a local in one of these charming homes.
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Discover an awe-inspiring maze of ancient sassi homes in the town of Matera, believed to be the third-longest continuously inhabited human settlement in the world.
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Sail along the coast from Nardo to Porto Selvaggio Regional Park on a private boat tour. Go for a swim, do some snorkelling, take in views of the Ionian Sea and see lush pine forests and sea caves.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (5 nights), Feature Stay (2 night)
Included activities
- Bari - Dinner in a Local Restaurant
- Polignano a Mare - Town Visit
- Alberobello – Guided Tour and Homecooked Trulli Lunch
- Nardo - Lunch in Ostuni
- Nardo - Ostuni Farm Visit and Olive Oil Tasting
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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