On arrival at Bari airport, we set off for the UNESCO World Heritage Site and charming village of Alberobello, our base for seven nights, famed for its unique whitewashed drystone cottages with conical roofs known as ‘trulli’.­

Upon arrival, we enjoy a guided walk to explore the village and stroll around the historical Rione Monti and Aia Piccola districts, home to around 1,000 of these unique dwellings, and learn about them as local farmers’ homes. Explore artisan boutiques tucked into Trulli, and soak in the peaceful rhythm of a town where time seems to slow down. Beyond your doorstep, the charm of Alberobello awaits. In true Magari style, this is not just a visit – it’s an immersion in local tradition, architecture, and hospitality that only a stay in an authentic Trullo can offer.

We’ll also have some free time to enjoy a delicious panini or pizza lunch before we check into our authentic Trullo accommodation in the heart of Alberobello. Later in the evening, we enjoy a welcome drink and tasty anti-pasti followed by dinner in a local traditional trattoria within a short walking distance.

During our stay, a local trattoria just steps away from our Trullo will be serving a delicious daily buffet-style breakfast for us. After breakfast, we will be driven in a classic vintage car to explore this unique landscape known for its rolling hills, ancient olive groves and characteristic stone walls. We’ll be welcomed at a local family run ‘masseria’ farm which specialises in making its own delicious bakery produce.

Afterwards, we’ll delve a little deeper into this region by enjoying a totally exclusive experience in a local family orchard, as we learn how to make pasta in a charming setting amongst the fruit trees.

We’ll then be hosted by good friends of Magari for a delightful lunch with the freshest of ingredients grown just steps away from where we are sitting in the orchard. This evening, dinner will be at leisure to choose from one of the family-run and welcoming local trattorias to enjoy classic Apulian cuisine.

Following breakfast, we’ll have some more time to explore Alberobello before departing early afternoon. Winding through the green hills of the Valle D’Itria, we’ll pass olive groves and trulli villages to discover the pretty village of Locorotondo, celebrated for its circular layout and whitewashed historic centre. Locorotondo meaning ‘round place’ reflects the town’s unique design, with narrow alleys winding around the hilltop, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Enjoy a short, guided walk around the centre before we head off to meet ‘Mama’ and ‘Nonna’ in their family-run ‘masseria’ which specialises in making its own delicious dairy produce. Enjoy watching the art of making mozzarella from generations-old recipes – a totally fascinating and delicious experience!

Our last visit of the day will be to beautiful Martina Franca, a historic and elegant town known for its Baroque architecture, whitewashed alleys and vibrant local life. Enjoy a short, guided walk around town before enjoying an authentic evening meal in our handpicked local restaurant.

Following breakfast, we make the short drive to Polignano, a delightful coastal town, rich in history and occupying a promontory surrounded by the sparkling blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. We have time to explore its narrow streets, bougainvillea filled church squares and take in the spectacular sea views.

Another cultural delight is the charming seaside town of Monopoli which we visit next. Its historical centre features ancient fortifications and white houses, squares, and churches all set against a pretty and picturesque harbourside. Our time here is capped off with a tasty Apulian lunch at an authentic seafood eatery just steps from the sea.

After such a hearty lunch, this evening you may not have an appetite, so we have the flexibility of an evening at leisure in Alberobello.

Following breakfast we drive to the UNESCO-listed historic town of Matera, perched dramatically on an outcrop. Dating back 10,000 years, this magical place took a starring role in films such as The Passion of the Christ, Ben Hur and Bond film, No Time to Die.

We can admire some of its stone churches and explore the Sassi quarter, known for its incredible Palaeolithic cave dwellings, which were inhabited until the 1950s. To give us a mouth-watering flavour of local life, we’ll enjoy a bread making demonstration to see how the generations-old traditional bread of Matera is made.

We’ll also visit the ancient town of Gravina, dramatically divided by a deep ravine (gravina), hence the name, carved by the Gravina River before returning to Alberobello to freshen up before visiting rural Aglio-Piccola, a family-run Apulian ‘masseria’ farm for our evening meal.

Following breakfast, we head to Italy’s ‘Florence of the South’ – the city of Lecce. This stunning city mixes baroque architecture with a buzzy atmosphere that makes it truly enjoyable to explore. We take a guided walk around the elegant centre, alive with street cafes and shops, and admire treasures like the Basilica di Santa Croce, Piazza Duomo and the city’s hidden Roman remains. Our explorations end with free time for you to have lunch at a restaurant of your choosing.

Later, we stop in hilltop Ostuni, dubbed the ‘white town’ for its shining white buildings. Enjoy a short, guided walk around the centre, and admire the far-reaching views to the Adriatic. During our return to Alberobello, we call at a medieval masseria to sample local olive oil.

Following breakfast, we’ll have some time at leisure for last-minute shopping in Alberobello. This afternoon, we will visit the beautiful family-owned organic Cantina Torricella Winery. We’ll be shown around the vineyards to see how the family uses agronomic techniques to produce the different varieties of grapes before a mouth-watering tasting of the wines.

Afterwards, we’ll stroll across the beautiful vineyard grounds surrounded by woods to the family’s Masseria Torricella for this evening’s farewell meal.

Following our final breakfast, we travel to Bari airport for our flight home.