About this trip
Puglia moves at its own pace, and this week takes you through the region's best-known sights without rushing you through them. You'll go from the cave-cut Sassi of Matera to the strange trulli houses of Alberobello, ending among the Baroque stonework of Lecce.
It's a trip built around culture and food in fairly equal measure, with time on the Adriatic coast to break things up. Expect a moderate pace and a small group working through the highlights together.
What you'll do
- Explore the ancient Sassi cave quarter in Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Wander the beehive-shaped trulli houses of Alberobello
- Sample local wine in Alberobello
- Visit Lecce, known as the Florence of the South, and its Baroque cathedral square
- Spend time on the Adriatic coast
- Moderate pace with a mix of culture, food and coast rather than heavy sightseeing days
- Fully guided throughout, so logistics are handled for you
- Suits travellers keen on architecture and history as much as beach time
Worth it if you love unique stays and strong guides. Think twice if you need comfortable mid-range hotels or prefer dining independence.
- Matera cave homes and Alberobello trulli accommodation genuinely special; experiences you won't forget.
- Guide quality varies wildly but the best (Sonia, Fabio) are exceptional and transform the trip.
- Bari and Lecce hotels are genuinely poor quality—threadbare towels, mould—despite higher price positioning.
- Group dinners enforced despite brochure promise of no meals; tip kitty sprung on you at castle.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Bari · 26 Sept – 27 Sept
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