Ana and her friends in Puglia

These spring days touring the Puglia region of Italy with four Spanish friends were truly special. A super comfortable trip, with short distances, incredible accommodations, and unparalleled gastronomy, in one of the most unknown areas of the country for foreign tourists.

Persons	4
Days	6
Cities	Bari, Alberobello, Ostuni, Matera, Galatina, Lecce, Monopoli, Polignano a Mare.
Price per person	€1,986

Day 1. April 9th. Bari-Alberobello.

WELCOME!

We find ourselves at Madrid airport and fly together to Bari from where we set course to Alberobello, one of the most characteristic towns in the region with its famous Trullos (white cylindrical buildings with conical stone roofs) that adorn the town and make it a special place where we spent the night. We took a nighttime stroll as an introduction and were able to end the day tasting local specialties.

Day 2. April 10th. Alberobello-Matera.

BEGINNING TO EXPLORE. We started the day by wandering through the intricate alleys of this unique little town, and by mid-morning, we visited the town of Ostuni, one of the picturesque enclaves of Apulia, known as “the white city” famous for its labyrinthine streets, cathedral, and ancient defensive walls. Then we headed to one of the must-visit places in the area, the city of Matera, in the neighboring region of Basilicata. We entered one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Italy and therefore the world. The experience of getting lost among caves, churches, and monasteries was incredible and a true journey into the past, all the way back to prehistory. We chose to stay in one of the dwellings excavated in the limestone rock, the true essence of Matera.

Day 3. April 11th. Matera.

To get to know the magnificent city of Matera in depth, we wandered through impossible alleys and inevitably got lost between the Duomo, the National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art in the 17th-century Palazzo Lanfranchi, and Piazza Vittorio or the Castello di Tramontano. Then we relaxed while tasting the interesting wines of the area and visited the Archaeological Park of the Murgia and the Rock Churches of the Materano where we saw the well-known Crypt of the Original Sin. Visiting these caves with rock paintings was not easy, as we had to locate the custodian guardian and request a visit, since this is not a typical tourist activity.

Day 4. April 12th. Matera-Galatina-Lecce.

Early in the morning, we headed to Galatina, crossing the Terra delle Gravine Park and stopping in some charming villages along the way. We arrived in Galatina for lunch and enjoyed Giotto’s frescoes in the Basilica of Santa Catarina. We arrived in Lecce to begin discovering the capital of the Baroque and enjoy the local cuisine and its Pucce Pugliese.

Day 5. April 13th. Lecce-Bari.

We toured Lecce, an authentic open-air museum known as “the Lady of the Baroque” for its historical and architectural heritage. We enjoyed its cuisine by seeking out places outside the tourist area to eat typical dishes. After lunch, we headed along the Adriatic to visit Polignano a Mare and Monopoli, with their old town centers, cliffs, and incredible sea caves. We ended the day in Bari.

Day 6. April 14th. Bari.

We strolled through the old town of Bari, the capital of Apulia, tasting orecchiette and local wines. We took the opportunity to visit its medieval center and impressive port. Then, we transferred to the airport and the trip came to an end.

SAFE TRAVELS AND SEE YOU NEXT TIME!