Puglia and Matera UNESCO Wonders 5-Day Small-Group Tour from Bari

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Puglia and Matera UNESCO Wonders 5-Day Small-Group Tour from Bari

Price from
€1,400
Duration
5 days
Group size
Up to 8 travellers
Guide languages
English, Spanish

Overview

Explore Puglia and Matera in five days with a small group of up to eight guests. Starting from Bari every Sunday, the tour includes two nights in Trani and two in Bari, local guided visits, Castel del Monte, Alberobello and Matera, and the food experiences described in the itinerary. Departure is guaranteed with one participant. Available in English and Spanish.

What's included

Admission to Castel del Monte, a furnished cave house and a frescoed rupestrian church in Matera.
Licensed local guides in Trani, Castel del Monte, Bari, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare and Matera
Breakfast
Four hotel nights: two in Trani and two in central Bari
Trani aperitivo and Moscato di Trani DOC; mozzarella and burrata demo and tasting; extra-virgin olive oil with bread; Polignano focaccia and special coffee; Amaro Lucano in Matera.
Sunday 15:00 Bari airport or station to Trani; Thursday 15:00 Matera to Bari airport or station. Dedicated air-conditioned minivan with professional driver and luggage transfers between hotels.

Not included

Flights and rail connections to and from Puglia
lunches and dinners
Municipal accommodation tax: €1.50–€4.00 per person per night, payable at hotel checkout; amount varies by season and hotel category.

What you will do

Day 1: Sunday — Arrival in Bari and Trani
Meet in Bari at 15:00 for the included transfer to Trani. Check in to your boutique hotel in the historic centre, then enjoy a guided walk through Trani at 18:00 and a welcome aperitivo by the harbour at 19:30.
Day 2: Monday — Castel del Monte and Moscato di Trani
Visit the UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte with a licensed local guide and an included entrance ticket. Return to Trani at about 13:00; later, enjoy a guided tasting of Moscato di Trani and local wines at 16:30.
Back in Trani, enjoy time to explore the historic harbour before the included Moscato di Trani tasting in the afternoon.
Day 3: Tuesday — Burrata, Olive Oil and Bari at Sunset
After breakfast, leave Trani for a hands-on dairy visit with a cheesemaker. Watch mozzarella and burrata being made and enjoy the included tasting.
Visit an olive mill for an included extra-virgin olive oil tasting with Puglian bread. Arrive in Bari at about 15:00, check in to your central hotel, then discover Bari Vecchia and the Basilica of San Nicola with a local guide at 18:00.
Day 4: Wednesday — Alberobello and Polignano a Mare
Explore the UNESCO-listed trulli districts of Alberobello with a licensed local guide. See the traditional conical-roofed houses and panoramic views of the historic neighbourhoods.
Walk along the sea cliffs and through Polignano a Mare with a local guide, including the view over Lama Monachile. Enjoy the included traditional focaccia and special coffee. Return to Bari at about 14:00.
Day 5: Thursday — Matera and Return to Bari
After breakfast in Bari, travel to Matera for a licensed guided tour of the Sassi, including a furnished cave house and a frescoed rupestrian church. Enjoy time on your own from about 12:30 to 15:00, then take the included return transfer to Bari airport or central station at 15:00.

Meeting point

Pickup: Sunday pickup at 15:00 from Bari Palese Airport or Bari Centrale station for transfer to Trani. On Thursday, the return transfer leaves Matera at 15:00 for either Bari Palese Airport or Bari Centrale station. Please provide arrival and departure details when booking.

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.