Two special experiences for those who wish to explore the real Puglia with its untouched caves, forests, shores and seas. Come and discover its rich red earth and ever-changing nature while savouring the numerous typical products of this land of the Normans and Swabians. Day by day, by bike or on foot, you can gradually make Puglia your very own.
TOUR A
1ST DAY
Meet up at the airport with our tour guide and departure for Bari.
Arrival at hotel with a welcome cocktail and dinner.
2ND DAY
Breakfast followed by a rickshaw tour of Bari (Basilica of Saint
Nicholas, cathedral, “Muraglia” and castle).
Focaccia tasting in a typical bakery in the old town.
In the afternoon a bike ride along the coast, starting from Bari and
arriving at the picturesque village of Polignano a Mare, famous for its
cliffs, sea caves and excellent ice cream.
Return to the hotel in Bari for dinner and overnight stay.
3RD DAY
Departure after breakfast for Castel del Monte, a trip including an
explorative trek and a tour of this World Heritage Site with its octagonal-shaped castle built by Frederick II.
Lunch in a local farmhouse with typical, regional products.
In the afternoon, drive to hotel on the Gargano promontory for dinner and overnight stay.
4TH DAY
Breakfast and meet up with Umbra Forest Jeep Tour team.
Picnic in forest and trekking trail.
Dinner in a typical restaurant and return to hotel for overnight stay.
5TH DAY
Departure after breakfast for the harbour at Mattinata or Vieste.
Boat tour of the Gargano coastline, and the chance to admire its
spectacular cliffs and numerous sea caves.Lunch onboard.
In the afternoon, the choice of: a canoe tour, a coastline trek or scuba diving.
Dinner on one of the area’s traditional wooden, fishing structures, or “trabucchi”, now converted into a restaurant.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
6TH DAY
Checkout, drive to airport and departure.
The tour includes:
– reception at airport;
– travelling and excursions;
– 5 nights in 4 star accommodation, including visitors’ tax;
– meals (including drinks) as specified in the programme;
– all site admissions and tours with Italian language guides.
N.B. Tour details may vary and the entire package can be customised on request.
TOUR B
1ST DAY
Meet up at the airport with our tour guide and departure for Bari.
Arrival at hotel with a welcome cocktail and dinner.
2ND DAY
Breakfast followed by a rickshaw tour of Bari (Basilica of SaintNicholas, cathedral, “Muraglia” and castle). Focaccia tasting in a typical bakery in the old town.
In the afternoon, a bike ride along the coast, starting from Bari and arriving at the picturesque village of Polignano a Mare, famous for its cliffs, sea caves and excellent ice cream.
Return to the hotel in Bari for dinner and overnight stay.
3RD DAY
Departure after breakfast for a trek through the area’s most authentic landscape, the Itria Valley. Lunch in a local farmhouse with typical, regional products.
In the afternoon, a tour of Alberobello, and its cone-shaped “trulli” stone houses that are the emblem of Puglia. This World Heritage Site is a magical experience for both young and old.
Drive to new hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
4TH DAY
Breakfast followed by a trip to a local riding school for a horse trek through the century-old olive trees in the Itria Valley.
Packed lunch and visit to the Castellana Caves, a network of caves that stretches for almost two kilometres underground before reaching the breathtaking “White Grotto”.
Dinner in a typical restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel.
5TH DAY
Departure after breakfast for the harbour at Monopoli or Savelletri. Boat tour of the Adriatic coastline as far as Polignano a Mare with the
chance to admire its splendid sea caves. Lunch onboard.
In the afternoon a visit to the Torre Guaceto nature reserve. Farewell dinner at a typical restaurant overlooking the sea. Overnight stay at hotel.
6TH DAY
Checkout, drive to airport and departure.
The tour includes:
– reception at airport;
– travelling and excursions;
– 5 nights in 4 star accommodation, including visitors’ tax;
– meals (including drinks) as specified in the programme;
– all site admissions and tours with Italian language guides.
N.B. Tour details may vary and the entire package can be customised on request.
