12-days from Bari in a Small Group

Welcome to Gargano: arrival in Vieste

Arrival in Bari (airport or train station). According to your arrival time, a private driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals area, holding a sign with your name.If you are staying at a hotel in Bari, pick-up will be arranged directly from your hotel.*

Private transfer to Vieste, a charming seaside village surrounded by white cliffs and emerald sea.

Check-in at Hotel Scialì for 2 night-stay (or similar).

Please note that check-in is usually available from 12:00. If you arrive earlier and your room is not yet ready, you will still have the possibility to leave your luggage at the reception.

Free time.

No scheduled activities for this day.

Time at leisure to familiarize yourself with the beauty of the city, its charming harbor, and its picturesque narrow streets.

*Remember: you can add a pre- or post-tour directly with us, so you won’t need to change hotels too often.

OVERNIGHT STAY IN VIESTE

Sea caves and relaxation on the sea of Vieste

Breakfast.

9:00 AM – Meeting point At the Vieste harbor.

9:30 AM – Boarding Set off on a boat excursion to discover the spectacular Gargano sea caves.

Spend the morning exploring natural arches, hidden caves, and crystal-clear waters—an unforgettable experience along one of the most scenic coastlines of southern Italy.

12:30 PM – Return to Vieste

Free afternoon to relax on the beach or explore the surrounding area at your own pace.

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Transfer to Trani

Breakfast.

9.00 meeting with the driver

Private transfer to the town of Trani, the pearl of the Adriatic.

Along the way, stops in Monte Sant’Angelo and San Giovanni Rotondo.

Arrival in Trani expected at 4.30 pm. Check-in at Palazzo Paciotti for 2 night-stay (or similar).

Free time.

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Trani & Castel del Monte, between sea and mysteries

Breakfast.

Meeting point – 10:00 AM Piazza Re Manfredi, at the entrance of the Swabian Castle.

Afterward, transfer to Castel del Monte, the legendary octagonal castle built by Frederick II and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Return to Trani at 1:00 PM and free time for lunch.

Meeting point – 5:00 PM Piazza Re Manfredi, at the entrance of the Swabian Castle.

Guided tour of Trani, renowned for its sea-facing Cathedral and the medieval charm of its Jewish Quarter.

7:00 PM – Panoramic Sunset Aperitif A toast to art and beauty. The guide will accompany you to the location where the aperitif will take place at 7:00 PM.

Evening at your leisure.

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Taste traditions: burrata, sweets and extra virgin olive oil

Breakfast and check-out.

Meeting point – 8:45 AM In the hotel lobby. Luggage loading and departure.

Morning of authenticity:Transfer to a traditional Apulian dairy farm, where you will learn how to make mozzarella and burrata with your own hands.

Next, visit the Confetti Museum, a delicious journey through confectionery tradition and creativity.

Following this, a tour of an olive oil mill with extra virgin olive oil tasting, uncovering all the secrets of the famous “gold of Puglia.”

Departure for Bari, with arrival around 4:00 PM.

Check-in at Hotel Boston (or similar) for 3 night-stay and free time.

OVERNIGHT STAY IN BARI

Matera & Bari: stone, history and flavors

A day entirely dedicated to discovering Matera, followed by an unforgettable street food tour in Bari’s historic center.

Breakfast.

Meeting point – 9:00 AM Teatro Petruzzelli, Corso Cavour, Bari.

Meet your driver and depart for Matera.

10:30 AM – Meeting with the local guide Piazza Vittorio Veneto, in front of the Banco di Napoli.

Begin your guided tour of Matera, the city of the Sassi and a European Capital of Culture, where every alleyway tells centuries of history.

12:30 PM – Free time for lunch.

2:00 PM – Meet your driver At the same drop-off point.

Return transfer to Bari.

5:00 PM – Street Food Tour Piazza Federico II di Svevia.

Enjoy a Bari street food experience until 7:00 PM, tasting focaccia, panzerotti, sgagliozze, and other local specialties.

Evening at leisure.

OVERNIGHT STAY IN BARI

Alberobello & Polignano a Mare: a wonderful day

Breakfast.

Meeting point – 9:00 AM In front of Teatro Petruzzelli, Corso Cavour, Bari.

Meet your driver and depart for Alberobello.

10:30 AM – Meeting with the local guide Via Indipendenza, in front of Ristorante Terra Mossa.

Guided visit of Alberobello, including an olive oil tasting, to discover the charm and traditions of its iconic trulli.

12:00 PM Transfer to Polignano a Mare.

Short walk to admire its stunning views and free time for lunch.

2:00 PM – Departure From the same drop-off point. Return to Bari.

Arrival is expected at 3.00 PM.

Evening at your leisure.

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Ostuni & Lecce: white and baroque

Breakfast and check-out.

Meeting point – 8:45 AM In the hotel lobby. Luggage loading and departure.

First stop in Ostuni, the “White City”, with its dazzling alleys and breathtaking views over the Itria Valley.

Meeting point – 10:30 AM Piazza Sant’Oronzo, in front of the Church of San Francesco. Begin your guided tour, lasting until 12:00 PM.

After the visit, transfer to Lecce and check-in at Hotel President (or similar) for a 2-night stay. In the afternoon you arrive in Lecce, the “Florence of the South”, renowned for its soft, theatrical Baroque architecture.

5:00 PM – Meeting with your guide Piazza Sant’Oronzo, in front of the statue of the saint. Guided tour of Lecce followed by an aperitif, ending at 7:00 PM.

Evening at leisure.

OVERNIGHT STAY IN LECCE

Otranto & Gallipoli: sea and memory

Breakfast.

Meeting point – 9:00 AM At the hotel. Meet your driver and depart for the Adriatic coast.

Arrival in Otranto and 45-minute tuk tuk tour, discovering the town’s cathedral, castle, and the stories of its martyrs.

Free time.

11:00 AM – Meeting with the driver At the same drop-off point.

Transfer to Gallipoli.

12:00 PM – 50-minute tuk tuk tour of Gallipoli, overlooking the Ionian Sea, with a pleasant walk among bastions, harbors, and sea breezes.

Free time for lunch.

2:30 PM – Departure Return transfer to Lecce.

Evening at your leisure.

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Brindisi: sea, memories and fish flavours

Breakfast.

9:00 AM – Meeting with the driver At the hotel.

Departure for Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate.

Guided visit of the medieval abbey, a Romanesque jewel nestled in the Salento countryside.

11:30 AM – Departure for Brindisi

Arrival in Brindisi, a port city with a thousand-year history and a strong Mediterranean identity.

Short panoramic tour followed by a seafood aperitif in a charming restaurant overlooking the harbor.

Around 3:00 PM – Return to Lecce

Arrival at approximately 3:30 PM.

Free time at leisure.

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Taranto & Manduria: archaeology and primitive

Breakfast.

9:00 AM – Meeting with the driver At the hotel.

Departure for Manduria.Visit to a traditional winery with a guided tour and tasting of the famous Primitivo wine.

After the experience, transfer to Taranto for a visit to the MArTA Archaeological Museum and the Aragonese Castle, two landmarks that reveal the ancient soul of Magna Graecia.

3:30 PM – Return to Lecce

Evening at your leisure.

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Return to Bari and end of 12-day tour

Breakfast and check-out.

Meeting point – 10:00 AM Meet your driver and depart for Bari.

Arrival is expected at 12:00 PM. If this timing aligns well with your flight or train schedule, the driver can take you directly to the airport or train station at no extra cost.If your departure is later, we can arrange luggage storage and an additional transfer from Bari city to Bari Airport for a €60 supplement, at the time you indicate.