Tours:
13 Nights/14 Day Independent Tour, 2008
This Independent Tour is designed for those travelers who enjoy adventure and discovery. Matera is the ancient city of the “Sassi” and has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. It was featured in the Mel Gibson movie “Passion of the Christ”. Continue the tour into the Historical Agriculture Fields of Puglia where the olive trees are over 100 years old. The sandy beaches of the Ionic Sea are a contrast to the rugged coast of the Adriatic Sea. Spend time in the town of Santa Maria di Leuca where both seas collide! Each region of Puglia has its own distinctive history, wines and foods. Enjoy the caverns of the Castellina di Grotte, the Trullis of Alberobello or a shopping experience in Monopoli.
Accommodation
- 1 Night Lodging near the Bari Airport – 4 star hotel
- 3 Nights Lodging in Matera – 4 star hotel
- 4 Nights Lodging at a Masseria outside of Lecce – 4 star hotel
- 3 Nights Lodging in Polignano al Mare – 4 star hotel
- 2 Nights Lodging in Historical Bari – 4 star hotel
- Daily Breakfast Included
Day 1
Inclusions
3 Nights Lodging in Bari – 4 Star
3 Nights Lodging in Matera – 4 Star
4 Nights Lodging at a Masseria near Lecce – 4 Star
3 Nights Lodging in Polignano al Mare – 4 Star
Daily Breakfast at All Accommodation
Hosted Dinner at the Masseria near Lecce
12 Day Car Rental – Compact with Standard Transmission
Private Walking Tours of Lecce, Matera & Bari
Morning Hiking Tour in the Ancient Sassi Caves with Picnic Lunch
Tour of Alberobello, Conversano, Monopoli, Locorotondo, Santa Maria di Leuca, Gallipoli, Castellana di Grotte at Leisure
Tour Assistance - Independent traveling with the Security of Ciao Tours’ Italian Office
Final Itinerary with Detailed Driving Direction, Historical Information and Favorite Restaurants
Complimentary Italian Cell Phone
All Taxes
Arrive at Bari Airport
Shuttle Bus to Hotel
Day 2
11 Day Car Rental – Compact with Standard Transmission (pick up and drop off at Bari Sheraton Hotel)
Tour Altamura at Leisure
Arrive at Hotel
Day 3
4 Hour Private Walking Tour of Matera – am
Local Product Tasting – pm
(Cheese, Salami and Wine)
Dinner on Own
Day 4
4 Hour Guided Hiking in the Matera Hills
(hiking from the Sassi to Cristo La Selva; packed lunch inside a cave; return by bus)
Relaxing Day in Matera
Day 5
Drive along the Coast via Taranto
Tour Grottaglie at Leisure
Arrive at Accommodation outside of Lecce
Hosted Dinner at the Masseria
Day 6
2 Hour Private Tour of Lecce
Relaxing Day in Lecce
Day 7
Tour Gallipoli at Leisure
Tour along the Western Coast of Puglia at Leisure (to appreciate the difference between the 2 coast lines)
Tour of Santa Maria di Leuca
Day 8
Tour Otranto at Leisure
Tour of the Eastern Coastline via Cesarea Terme
Day 9
Tour Ostuni, Martina Franca, Locorondo & Alberobello at Leisure
Arrive at Polignano al Mare
Dinner in Polignano al Mare on Own
Day 10
Tour Conversano & Monopoli at Leisure (great shopping in Monopoli)
Dinner in Polignano al Mare on Own
Day 11
Tour Castellina di Grotte and Alberobello at Leisure
Day 12
Tour Trani & Castel di Monte at Leisure
Dinner on Own in Bari
Day 13
2 Hour Private Tour of Bari
Lunch on Own in Bari
Tour Bari at Leisure
Day 14
2 Hour Private Tour of Bari
Depart Bari Airport
Euro Cost Based on Availability (excluding July & August):
2130.00 Euro per person based on double occupancy
Please note: Ciao Tours will Guarantee the Exchange Rate at the Time of Full Payment or 45 days prior to departure
Alternate Choices are Allowed on an Independent Tour at a Cost of $50 Per Change.
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