Pearls of Puglia

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Pearls of Puglia

6 Days Starting in Bari, Italy and ending in Lecce, Italy

Visiting: Bari, Piazza Mercantile, Trani, Castel Del Monte, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Lecce, Otranto, Supersano

Tour operator:

Omega Tours

Tour code:

318

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

7 - 15

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

12-99

Special diets catered:

Please advise requests

Tour operated in:

English

From: $1999 $1904 Travel Club discount: -$95

NB: Prices correct on 14-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Discover the enchanting region of Puglia on our "Pearls of Puglia - Small-Group Tour." This exclusive journey begins in Bari and takes you through the picturesque towns of Trani, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, and Lecce. Enjoy 4-star accommodations with daily breakfast, travel in comfort on a deluxe motorcoach, and explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Castel del Monte and the "Sassi di Matera." Experience the unique charm of sleeping in a traditional "Trullo" in Alberobello and savor local cuisine with included meals. With a maximum of 15 passengers, this tour ensures a personalized and immersive experience, guided by expert English-speaking tour escorts and local guides. Complimentary Wi-Fi and extra legroom on the coach add to your comfort as you uncover the rich history and culture of Puglia.

Highlights

Walk through the charming narrow alleys of Bari's old city center and admire the highlights of the city.
Visit the Jewish quarter and the wonderful white stone Cathedral in Trani, known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'.
Explore Castel Del Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 13th century.
Discover the UNESCO city of Alberobello, famous for its "Trulli" houses.
Visit Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn the history of the "Sassi di Matera" caves.
Enjoy free time in Locorotondo, one of the "white towns" of Puglia.
Explore Ostuni, another "white town" with ancient olive trees and local products like olive oil.
Spend time in Otranto and visit the ancient farm Masseria le Stanzìe in Supersano.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Bari

Location: Bari, Piazza Mercantile

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Nicolaus, Bari, or similar

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrive in Bari on your own (an optional private airport transfer is available on request). Meet your tour leader in your hotel in Bari, the main city of Puglia, and from here start your tour to discover this wonderful region. Walk through the charming narrow alleys of the old city center, and admire the highlights of the city. Be amazed by the astonishing view that you can enjoy from the fortress (admission fee for the Castle at your own expense). After the visit, reach Piazza Mercantile where you will see the ancient Column of Justice. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 : Bari > Trani > Castel Del Monte > Alberobello

Location: Bari, Trani, Castel Del Monte, Alberobello

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Trulli Holidays Resort, Alberobello, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before leaving Bari by coach to reach Trani. Known as the ‘Pearl of Puglia’. Discover its art and monuments, and visit the Jewish quarter and the wonderful white stone Cathedral. In the afternoon, reach Castel Del Monte, one of Puglia’s most acclaimed landmarks. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 13th century under Roger the Norman, one of the most enlightened kings in history. Your journey will continue towards the UNESCO city of Alberobello, famous for its “Trulli”. The town of Alberobello gets its name from the ancient oak forest of “Arboris Belli” (beautiful trees) that once covered the area. It is possible to see these typical buildings all over the Itria Valley. Overnight stay in sleeping in a real “Trullo”.

Day 3 : Alberobello > Matera > Alberobello

Location: Alberobello, Matera

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Trulli Holidays Resort, Alberobello, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Matera will be the destination for today. After breakfast, the coach will take you to this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit and learn the history of the “Sassi di Matera” (Stones of Matera), caves that have been used as houses for over 9.000 years! Admire the Romanesque Cathedral that overlooks the city, and its beautiful “Campanile” and enjoy the amazing view of the “Sassi”. Transfer back to Alberobello in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in the “Trullo”.

Day 4 : Alberobello > Locorotondo > Ostuni > Lecce

Location: Alberobello, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Lecce

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Delle Palme, Lecce, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, depart Alberobello by coach and reach Locorotondo. Enjoy some free time to visit this small town that is part of the “white towns” of Puglia. Afterward, board the coach again and travel to Ostuni, located between the “Trulli” region and Salento, which overlooks the coastal plain rich in ancient olive trees. Free time at your disposal to explore another “white town” with free time for lunch, shopping, and tasting of several local products like the world’s famous olive oil (all at your own expense). In the late afternoon, get again on board the coach and reach Lecce in the heart of the Salento region. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 : Lecce > Otranto > Lecce

Location: Lecce, Otranto, Supersano

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Delle Palme, Lecce, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a guided visit to the city, learn the history of Lecce. After the visit, depart for Otranto where you will have some free time at your disposal for lunch. Spend the afternoon visiting the wonderful city of Otranto at your pace. In the early evening, reach Supersano where you will have dinner at the “Masseria le Stanzìe”. Visit this ancient farm, learn about the history and culture of Puglia. See how homemade pasta is made and visit the medieval tombs that are part of the farm. Dinner with typical meals and products from the region. In the night, travel back to Lecce.

Day 6 : Lecce

Location: Lecce

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy one final breakfast at the hotel before your tour comes to an end. Optional private transfer to the airport is available on request.

What's Included

4-star accommodation with daily breakfast

Stay in 4-star hotels with daily breakfast included.
Transportation by deluxe motorcoach

Travel comfortably in a deluxe motorcoach.
Entrance tickets to the Castel del Monte

Entrance tickets to visit the Castel del Monte are included.
Meals as per itinerary

Meals are provided as per the itinerary. Please inform us at the moment of booking if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Monolingual tour-escort in English

A tour-escort who speaks English will accompany the group.
Visits with an expert local guide as per itinerary

Enjoy guided visits with an expert local guide as per the itinerary.
Porterage service

Porterage service is included for your convenience.
Small Group Tour of no more than 15 passengers

The tour is limited to a small group of no more than 15 passengers.
Visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Castel Del Monte, Alberobello and Matera

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Castel Del Monte, Alberobello, and Matera.
Visits to Locorotondo and Otranto

Explore the beautiful towns of Locorotondo and Otranto.
Sleep in one of the world-famous 'Trulli'

Experience an overnight stay in one of the world-famous 'Trulli' houses.
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi on board the coach.
Headsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides

Headsets are provided to follow the information given by the tour leader and local guides.
Extra legroom on the coaches

Enjoy extra legroom on the coaches for a more comfortable trip.
Professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour-escort and visits with English-speaking local guides

Benefit from the professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour-escort and local guides.

What's Not Included

International or domestic airfare

Airfare for international or domestic flights is not included.
Gratuities to guides and drivers

Gratuities for guides and drivers are not included.
Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary

Entrance fees to monuments or museums not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Local city tax for overnight stays

Local city taxes for overnight stays are not included.
Visas required for entry into the country as necessary

Visas required for entry into the country are not included.
Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

Personal expenses or anything not mentioned in the inclusions is not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably by deluxe motorcoach with complimentary Wi-Fi and extra legroom. Optional private airport transfers are available on request.

Accommodation

Enjoy 4-star accommodations with daily breakfast, including stays at The Nicolaus in Bari, Trulli Holidays Resort in Alberobello, and Delle Palme in Lecce, or similar. Experience a unique overnight stay in a real 'Trullo' in Alberobello.

Check out our Q&As

What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

The tour provides 4-star accommodation with daily breakfast. You will also have the unique experience of sleeping in a real 'Trullo' in Alberobello.
What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

Transportation is provided by a deluxe motorcoach with extra legroom for added comfort. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available on board.
Are entrance tickets included in the tour package?

Yes, entrance tickets to the Castel del Monte are included in the tour package.
Is there a tour guide provided during the tour?

Yes, the tour includes the professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour-escort and visits with English-speaking local guides.
What meals are included in the tour?

Meals are provided as per the itinerary. Please inform the tour operator at the moment of booking if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

What are some of the key sites visited during the tour?

The tour includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Castel Del Monte, Alberobello, and Matera. Other notable locations include Locorotondo, Otranto, and the ancient farm 'Masseria le Stanzìe' in Supersano.
Is there a limit to the group size for this tour?

Yes, this is a small group tour with no more than 15 passengers.
Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?

Yes, additional costs not included are international or domestic airfare, gratuities to guides and drivers, travel insurance, additional meals not mentioned in the itinerary, entrance fees to monuments or museums not mentioned in the itinerary, local city tax for overnight stays, and any personal expenses.
What should I do if I have dietary restrictions?

Please inform the tour operator at the moment of booking if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Is there an option for private airport transfers?

Yes, an optional private airport transfer is available on request.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 2005
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.

Reviews of this operator

Janifer Harland (Google Reviewer)

Easy booking, nothing was a...

28-Oct-2023

Easy booking, nothing was a problem, prompt reply to emails. We did the Pearls of Puglia Tour. Fantastic region to explore, tour guide Sabrina was excellent and our other local guides were also great.

Joe F

Excellent Service!

01-Mar-2020

Received excellent service and suggestions for a tour we planned for our son and daughter when they toured the Amalfi Coast in August. Hotels were all in great locations close to the action and all excellent 4 or 5 star. Would definitely use or recommend Omega tours to friends or family.

K Ruff (Google Reviewer)

We used Omega Tours for...

09-May-2024

We used Omega Tours for a trip to Rome & the Amalfi Coast. Michael Rizzo did an outstanding job and answered all of my never ending questions. Planning and arrangements were easy with lots of suggestions and good advice. The drivers they arranged were on time, friendly and informative. The tours that they arranged were on time and the guides were well versed, our only issue was with one of the guides which isn’t a reflection on Omega. The hotels that were selected were very nice. The communication with Omega was good including when we needed some information while on the trip. I would definitely recommend them.

Zeke and Sheree Sanchez (Google Reviewer)

We totally enjoyed our tour...

15-Jun-2024

We totally enjoyed our tour and it was certainly more than we expected. Our tour guide and our driver were excellent. Our hotels were great and Connie Astarita, our travel agent was outstanding. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends as we have already done so.

Pinx O

I had wonderful time

04-Oct-2022

Just came back from my 11 days Portugal tours I booked through Omega tours. And I had wonderful time. I joined a small group tours, which is really great. The tour guide Myriam is one of the best tour guide I ever had. I always travel solo( and sometimes join a group tours )and tried to travel every year if I can . I am surely looking forward to booked more tours with you.

Linette Logie (Google Reviewer)

Was pleasantly surprised that there...

02-Jul-2023

Was pleasantly surprised that there were only 4 people on the Best of Portugal tour. Our guide Cristina was fabulous and was a wealth of information on everything Portugal. A great experience overall and would highly recommend.

Guido P

Had a great time and an amazing experience!

01-Mar-2020

Had a great time and an amazing experience. The touring company was excellent, punctual with clean buses and friendly and well informed tour guides. Hotels were nice, clean with good location, great service and good breakfast. We are recommending it to everyone and hoping one day we can repeat it.

Adair R

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy

30-Apr-2022

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy. A great balance of sightseeing and free time. Exceptional local guide and driver. I’m not sure I would consider the hotels chosen to be 4 star - with the exception of Hotel St Martin in Rome which was great - but the others were very clean and well located. Would definitely choose Omega tours again when booking group travel.

Lisa M

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken.

07-Jun-2022

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken. Having all my hotels and pickup and drop- offs taken care of by Omega Tours made this trip so easy to enjoy! Michael was amazing. He was always available to answer all of our questions and he made sure we had everything we needed in order to travel internationally during a crazy pandemic!

Joseph L

Everything we experienced was exactly as described

25-Oct-2022

We took the Italy Deluxe Tour in September of 2022. Everything we experienced was exactly as described. Exceptional accommodations, travel and guides were provided in each city. Michael, our booking agent, gave us complete confidence that we had chosen the right tour operator by his attention to detail and prompt correspondence. We are delighted with Omega Tours and have already recommended them to many friends.

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