Puglia – Discover the Heel of Italy

Overview

Discover the authentic charm of Southern Italy on this cultural journey through Puglia and Basilicata. Wander through sun-soaked olive groves, explore UNESCO-listed cave dwellings in Matera, admire the iconic trulli houses of Alberobello, and marvel at the baroque elegance of Lecce. From ancient cities to coastal gems, this tour offers a taste of Italy’s soulful simplicity.

What’s Included

Excursions & Visits (11 total)

• Guided tours of Lecce, Otranto, and Matera
• Visits to:
  • Ostuni (with olive oil tasting)
  • Cisternino
  • Locorotondo
  • Alberobello (with wine tasting)
  • Bari
  • Ruvo di Puglia
• Excursions to Castellana Caves and Castel del Monte

Accommodation & Flights

• 7 nights in quality 3–4 star hotels (or similar)
• Return flights with British Airways from London Gatwick
  (supplements may apply from other airports)

Meals

• 12 meals total:
  • 7 breakfasts (Days 2–8)
  • 5 dinners (Days 1, 3–5, and 7)

Plus

• Portable audio headset system on excursions
• Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
• Titan tour manager throughout
• Travel by coach in destination
• Porterage at hotels

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – UK to Bari – Otranto

Fly into Bari, then transfer to your hotel in the charming coastal town of Otranto.
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2 – Lecce & Otranto

• Morning: Guided walking tour of Lecce, including its cathedral and Basilica di Santa Croce.
• Afternoon: Explore Otranto, visiting its Romanesque cathedral with a stunning 12th-century mosaic floor.
  Included: Two guided tours (Lecce & Otranto)
  Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3 – Ostuni, Cisternino & Alberobello

• Morning: Visit Ostuni, the striking “White City”
• Enjoy an olive oil tasting
• Afternoon: Short stop in Cisternino, then continue to Alberobello
  Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 – Locorotondo & Alberobello

• Morning: Visit Locorotondo for a stroll through its elegant whitewashed streets
• Explore Alberobello’s trulli houses, with a wine tasting and local bites
  Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 – Matera & Altamura

• Full-day: Guided tour of Matera’s UNESCO-listed cave dwellings
• Visit Altamura for bread tasting and wine sampling
  Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 – Castellana Caves, Bari & Polignano a Mare

• Morning: Descend into the Castellana Caves with a guide
• Visit Bari, including Basilica di San Nicola
• Explore the cliffside town of Polignano a Mare before arriving at your hotel
  Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7 – Trani & Castel del Monte

• Morning: Free time in Trani
• Afternoon: Guided tour of Castel del Monte, a unique octagonal fortress
  Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 – Polignano a Mare to Bari – UK

Transfer to Bari Airport for your flight home. Titan’s door-to-door service will meet you on arrival.
Meals Included: Breakfast