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Tour · Back-Roads Touring · 8 nights

Secrets of Puglia

  • Maximum 18 guests with dedicated tour leader and driver throughout
  • Hands-on pasta-making class in a traditional farmhouse in Ostuni
  • Stay in a 16th-century palace in Lecce and sleep in cave accommodation in Matera
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$5,409 pp twin share
$6,839 pp solo share
8 nights
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When & how much

Departure & Pricing

Your departure

Departs Thu 18 Mar 2027 Naples
Returns Fri 26 Mar 2027 Naples
Duration 8 nights
From pp twin share $5,409
From pp solo share $6,839

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Departs Thu 18 Mar 2027 Returns Fri 26 Mar 2027
Duration8 nights
OperatorBack-Roads Touring
StyleTour
HighlightSave up to $300 per person with Backroads + Exclusive $100pp saving with Travel at 60 during our Birthday Sale!
Immerse yourself in the bewitching history of the Sassi di Matera cave dwellings. Compare rich flavours of Manduria's famous Primitivo wines at a local tasting. Discover the awe-inspiring expanse of Castellana Caves

Welcome to wonderful Puglia: the 'heel' of Italy's boot. Filled with gallant tales and striking vistas, every step of this 9-day journey will take you somewhere new and refreshing. Bask in the middle of sun-drenched piazzas, slumber inside caves and stop time with a sample or two of locally made dishes such as burrata, orecchiette and panzerotti.

Whether you're intrigued by its history or its cuisine, know that this calm adventure will ignite your soul in a new and profound way.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Naples (Italy)

    Arrive in Naples and meet the group over a welcome dinner.
  2. 2

    Naples – Bari – Polignano a Mare Region

    Drive to Bari with burrata and mozzarella tasting en route, walking tour of Bari with local guide, then continue to Polignano a Mare region.
  3. 3

    Polignano a Mare Region

    Free day to explore Polignano a Mare with shuttle services provided morning and afternoon.
  4. 4

    Polignano a Mare Region – Castellana Caves and Alberobello – Lecce

    Visit UNESCO World Heritage site Alberobello with local guide, explore Castellana Caves, then travel to Lecce.
  5. 5

    Lecce

    Morning walking tour of Lecce with tour leader visiting Lecce Cathedral and Basilica di Santa Croce, afternoon at leisure.
  6. 6

    Lecce – Manduria – Itria Valley

    Visit Manduria for Primitivo wine tasting with light lunch, then continue to Itria Valley.
  7. 7

    Itria Valley – Ostuni – Itria Valley

    Pasta-making class in a traditional farmhouse in Ostuni with lunch, free time to explore the White Town, return to Itria Valley.
  8. 8

    Itria Valley – Matera

    Travel to Matera for walking tour with local guide including Casa Grotta and Chiesa Rupestre, visit Palombaro Grande cistern, farewell dinner.
  9. 9

    Matera – Altamura – Naples

    Bread tasting in Altamura with bakery visit, then return to Naples where the tour ends.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Burrata and mozzarella cheese tasting
  • Walking tours of Bari, Alberobello, Lecce and Matera with local guides
  • Entrance to Castellana Caves and Palombaro Grande Matera
  • Wine tasting in Manduria with light lunch
  • Pasta-making class in Ostuni with lunch
  • Bread tasting in Altamura with bakery visit
  • 8 nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation
  • Luxury minicoach transport with driver
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Air fares
  • Travel insurance
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation includes a family-owned hotel in the Polignano a Mare region, a 16th-century palace in Lecce (Palazzo Rollo), a history-laden hotel in the heart of Itria Valley's Old Town, and unique cave accommodation in Matera where each room is different.

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

What’s the weather like?
The weather in southern Italy varies depending on the time of year. Generally, summers are hot and dry, and from mid-June to the end of August temperatures can reach 40°C (104°F), so sun hats and sunscreen are essential!  
Which type of hotels do we stay in?
Our thoughtfully selected accommodation is full of charm and historic details – expect elegant country inns, grand town centre hotels and even the odd castle! For this reason, rooms vary in size, and most hotels don’t have lifts – meaning you’ll likely need to access your room via stairs. Porterage will be included wherever possible.
How long are the travel days? Which is the longest?
Our longest travel day includes approximately four hours of driving – however this may alter due to circumstances on the road. On average, driving time amounts to two hours.
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  • Offer valid from 12–25 October 2026 inclusive. Bookings must be made within the sale period to qualify. Conditions apply.
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