Unesco Heritage Trails: Apulia & Matera from Bari (6 days/5 nights)

01 - DAY BARI Arrival at your hotel in Bari on your own, where your tour leader will be waiting for you. In the afternoon(around 2:00pm) start discovering Apulia with a fascinating old town walking tour that includes the Basilica of St. Nicholas and the beautiful Cathedral of St. Sabino, which are among the greatest examples of Apulian Romanesque architecture.At the end of the visit learn about one of the most important products of this region: olive oil and have a taste. Overnight and dinner in Bari .

Meals: D

02 -Day ALBEROBELLO, the capital of Trulli. Join a walking tour to visit this picturesque village. The tour will start with a beautiful view from the Belvedere terrace, and an introduction to the interesting history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue your visit of the two districts of Aia Piccola and Rione Monti At the end of the tour have a tasting of Valle D 'Itria's local products. The tour continues with a visit of POLIGNANO A MARE, a small town set on high cliffs. Overnight at the hotel.in Bari

Meals: B

03-Day BARI - OSTUNI - LECCE Visit OSTUNI the Medieval “White Town”, whose narrow whitewashed alleys guide visitors to the majestic Cathedral, in the late Romanic and Gothic style. After the visit move on to Masseria Grieco for a special tasting of extra virgin olive oil, wine, local bakery products . In the evening arrive in Lecce. Overnight.

Meals: B (tasting in Ostuni area)

04 Day LECCE - OTRANTO - LEUCA - LECCE Departure to OTRANTO known as “Gateway to the East”. It is the most Oriental of all Italy’s cities, founded by Greeks from Crete thousands of years ago. Take a walk with your tour leader and see the Norman cathedral that is the largest Romanesque building in Apulia. . Enjoy the panoramic views out to sea. Proceed to SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA which sits on the southernmost tip of the Salento peninsula, on a stunningly beautiful bay.Depending on the weather conditions, take a boat tour, which is the only way to see the truly fascinating underwater caves. Tkae a guided tour in Lecce. Overnight in Lecce.

MEALS B

05 Day Departure to Manduria, to visit a special Museo della civiltà del vino di Manduria. The museum is located inside the Winery ‘Produttori Vini Manduria’ and represents the essence of wine and other local products that will be shown and explained through a tasting of wine and local food. A sommelier will guide you in a tasting of 5 wines, accompanied by cheese, homemade pasta, and cakes. After this delicious light lunch proceed to MATERA to admire the famous Sassi of Matera, ancient cave dwellings that are still in use today. They have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in Bari

Meals: B (tasting in Ostuni area)

06 -DAY BARI American buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out. End of the tour.

Meals: B