Puglia & Matera Escape

Trip Summary

Begin your journey in Matera, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and stay in a unique Sassi hotel built from solid stone into an ancient cave dwelling. Then travel to Puglia, where you will explore picturesque cliff towns, endless olive groves, vineyards and extraordinary cuisine. Spend a day in Alberobello, a Unesco World Heritage site and sample some of the region’s most renowned wines and traditional foods. Visit Ostuni, known as Italy’s white city for its unique white facades and admire the stunning Polignano a Mare, where Italian singer-song writer Domenico Modugno wrote the famous song “Volare”. Learn the history of the baroque town of Lecce and explore the Salento coastline in a vintage car!

What’s Included

1 night in luxury cave hotel in Matera
3 nights at the historic residence Masseria Donna Chiara in Monopoli
3 nights at Crita Bianca in the heart of Salento
E-bike experience through the Itria Valley with olive oil tour and tasting
Guided visit of Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, and the baroque town of Lecce
Guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Alberobello, famous for its trulli buildings
Cooking class
Winery tour and tasting
Ceramics workshop
Vintage car tour of the Salento coast
Relaxing massage
Private transfer for all activities
All breakfasts included
4 dinners & 2 lunches

What’s Not Included

Airfare - should be arranged to Bari
Gratuities - we kindly ask you acknowledge the service for your guides and driver
Alcoholic beverages - all alcoholic beverages except for the wine included during meals need to be paid separate
Additional meals
Additional spa services
Additional excursions - if time allows, there are many more amazing sights and experiences for you to explore