
PUGLIA UNWRAPPED
Forming the ‘heel of Italy’, Puglia offers everything from Adriatic-coast fishing ports to remote hamlets and its signature ‘trulli’– unique cone-roofed cottages. Yet aside from these draws, it’s also home to rustic cuisine, a simple lifestyle and robust wines, making it a place not just to explore but to immerse yourself in.
Relax at the splendid 4-star Chiusa di Chietri near Alberobello, the city of trulli, for six or seven nights, with no change of hotels needed, making this the perfect spot to enjoy and explore this wonderful region.
6 or 7 NIGHT ESCORTED HOLIDAY
INCLUDES:
- Return flights from London Gatwick to Bari
- Fully escorted holiday
- 6 or 7 nights in the 4 star Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri
- 6 or 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 or 6 dinners
- Itinerary and handpicked highlights as stated
- Services of a local, experienced English speaking Tour Manager
- All coach transportation as stated in the itinerary
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TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 – FLIGHT TO BARI
Upon arrival at Bari airport, we head straight to Alberobello, our home base for the next seven nights. This charming town is famous for its unique ‘trulli’: whitewashed houses with conical roofs. After settling into our 4-star Grand Hotel la Chiusa di Chietri, we kicked off our stay with a refreshing welcome drink and some tasty nibbles.

DAY 2 – ALBEROBELLO, MASSERIA AGLIO-PICCOLO & CANTINA MASSERIA TORRICELLA
Embark on a captivating journey through Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its iconic trulli. Our guided walk takes us through the historic Rione Monti district, where we’ll discover around 1,000 of these unique dwellings. We’ll learn about their origins as field shelters and immerse ourselves in the rich history of this charming town. Next, we’ll venture to the rural Aglio-Piccola, a family-run Apulian ‘Masseria’ farm that specializes in crafting its own delectable dairy and bakery products. Witness the family’s traditional mozzarella and focaccia-making process, passed down through generations, and then savour the fruits of their labour at the family-owned Cantina Masseria Torricella winery. This afternoon, we’ll explore more of Alberobello with a local guide, and in the evening, we’ll indulge in a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant.

DAY 3 – ALBEROBELLO
Today is free for you to experience this lovely part of southern Italy as you wish. You may want to delve further into Alberobello: wandering its cobbled streets to see more of its trulli, visiting its evocative churches and sampling the rustic home-cooking offered in its restaurants. Alternatively, relax at your hotel, enjoying its swimming pools and spa (addition daily cost applies), and perhaps heading into Alberobello for a spot of people-watching over coffee or lunch.

DAY 4 – MATERA
This morning we drive to the UNESCO-listed historic town of Matera, perched dramatically on a 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 2021’s Bond film, No Time to Die. We will admire some of its stone churches and explore its Sassi quarter, famous for its Palaeolithic cave dwellings, which were inhabited until the 1950s. We also enjoy a bread-making session to discover the art behind the town’s traditional bread. This evening we enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 5 – OSTUNI
We wind through the green hills of the Valle D’Itria, passing olive groves and trulli villages, to discover the pretty village of Locorotondo before visiting 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. This evening we enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 6 – POLIGNANO
First off, we make the short drive to Polignano, a delightful coastal town occupying a promontory surrounded by the Adriatic. We explore here and absorb the sea views before continuing to seaside Monopoli, whose centro storico offers a castle and white houses, squares, and churches wedged against a photogenic harbourside. Our time here is capped off with a tasty lunch at an authentic seafood eatery just steps from the sea. This evening we enjoy a light dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 7 – LECCE
Today is dedicated to Italy’s ‘Florence of the South’–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. This evening we enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 8 – DEPARTURE
After breakfast, we transfer to Bari airport for our flight home.
For our 6 night stay, the itinerary is as above but without Day 3 in Alberobello
TOUR HOTEL
GRAND HOTEL LA CHIUSA DI CHIETRI
The immaculate 4-star La Chiusa di Chietri sits in its own olive grove just a 5-minute drive from central Alberobello. While its architecture is modern and sleek, this well-run, privately owned hotel offers a true and traditional flavour of Puglia – warm hospitality, authentic cuisine and attentive service from friendly, local staff.
The hotel offers modern rooms with satellite TV, hairdryer, safe, air-conditioning and private bathroom, with most also offering garden views. During leisure time, guests can relax by the outdoor pool in the summer, stroll in the olive tree-filled grounds, enjoy the luxurious indoor pool and wellness treatments at the spa, and savour freshly prepared, local dishes at the restaurant. A shuttle also runs into Alberobello – the perfect finishing touch.

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