
TOUR OF APULIA AND CALABRIA 2029
Departure from BARI
DEPARTURE DATES:
22/02/2026 – 12/04/2026 – 17/05/2026
07/06/2026 – 05/07/2026 – 23/08/2026
13/09/2026 – 11/10/2026 – 08/11/2026
COD.
017BAEN
TRAVEL DAYS
8
Tour starts at Hotel Excelsior, Via Petroni 15, Bari and finishes in the downtown of Salerno. Please contact us for any further information concerning transfers or additional service.
Day 1 BARI
Arrival to the hotel on your own. Check in and accommodation.
Day 2 BARI – TRANI (50 km) - BARI
Breakfast. At 09:00, meeting with local guide and guided tour of Bari, capital of the Apulia region. Panoramic tour between the Norman-Swabian castle, the port, the Margherita and Petruzzelli theaters. Walk through the streets of Bari Vecchia, the ancient city that stands out for the old medieval walls, the Basilica of Saint Nicholas and the narrow streets where you can admire the housewives trying to produce orecchiette, fresh homemade pasta typical of the region . Next, continue to Trani, a beautiful maritime city, famous for its beautiful Cathedral overlooking the Adriatic and the port area, rich in restaurants and craft shops and typical products. Return to Bari and accommodation.
Day 3 BARI – POLIGNANO A MARE (35 km) – OSTUNI (50 km) - LECCE (80 km)
Breakfast. Departure for Polignano a Mare, the city famous for being the birthplace of the most famous Italian singer of all time, Domenico Modugno. This charming city will surprise with its old town, perched on the walls that frame a splendid beach. Continuation to Ostuni, the city of white houses, a beautiful tourist center that stands out for the Cathedral, a masterpiece in a mixture of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque. Walk through the picturesque streets of the historic center and lunch on your own. Later on, continuation to Lecce, check in and accommodation.
RATES PER PERSON:
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- 2026 HIGH SEASON = 22/02 – 12/04 – 17/05 – 07/06 – 13/09 – 11/10 – 08/11
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- 2026 HIGH SEASON = 22/02 – 12/04 – 17/05 – 07/06 – 13/09 – 11/10 – 08/11
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- 2026 TOP SEASON = 05/07 – 23/08
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- 2026 TOP SEASON = 05/07 – 23/08
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- 2026 HIGH SEASON = 22/02 – 12/04 – 17/05 – 07/06 – 13/09 – 11/10 – 08/11
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- 2026 HIGH SEASON = 22/02 – 12/04 – 17/05 – 07/06 – 13/09 – 11/10 – 08/11
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- 2026 TOP SEASON = 05/07 – 23/08
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- 2026 TOP SEASON = 05/07 – 23/08
Note: accommodation in single rooms will be in double rooms for single use in both the comfort and deluxe categories.
IN THE CITIES OF BARI, LECCE, MATERA AND COSENZA THE LODGING TAX IS IN FORCE. EVERY CLIENT MUST PAY IT CHECKING OUT.
THE FEE INCLUDES:
- Itinerary as above according to the hotel option choice
- Accommodation and breakfast in the cities as above
- Private minivan or coach
- English speaking escort guide/driver up to 8 people (driver and guide with more than 8)
- Entrance to an ancient underground oilve oil producer in Gallipoli and a house cave in Matera
- Tasting of focaccia barese with a drink in Bari
- Tasting of tartufo (a typical gelato) in Calabria
- Wi-fi on board
THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals, drinks, entrances, porterage, city taxes, tickets, tips extras and whatever not specified in “RATES INCLUDE”.
- PENALTIES:
- 100% in case of no-show
- 70% of expenses from 1 to 3 days before the start of the tour
- 50% of expenses from 4 to 13 days prior to tour start date
- 30% of expenses from 14 to 21 days prior to tour start date
PLANNED HOTELS OR SIMILAR – CAT. COMFORT:
Bari: Hotel Excelsior****, Via Petroni 15, tel. +39/080 5564366, https://excelsiorbari.it/
Lecce: Hotel delle Palme****, Via di Leuca, 90, 73100 Lecce LE, tel. +39/0832 347171
Matera: Hotel San Domenico ****, Via Roma 15, tel. +39/0835 256309, http://www.hotelsandomenico.it/
Cosenza: Hotel Royal ****, Viale delle Medaglie d’Oro 1, tel. +39/0984 412165, https://www.hotelroyalcosenza.it/
PLANNED HOTELS OR SIMILAR – CAT. LUXURY:
Bari: Grand Hotel delle Nazioni*****, Lungomare Nazario Sauro 7/9, tel. +39/080 5920111, http://www.grandealbergodellenazioni.com/
Lecce: Patria Palace Hotel*****, Piazzetta Riccardi 13, tel. +39/0832 245111, https://patriapalace.com/
Matera: La Suite Matera Hotel & Spa*****, Via Lucania 137, tel. +39/0835 1970204, https://www.lasuitematera.com/
Cosenza: Hotel Royal****, junior suite, Viale delle Medaglie d’Oro 1, tel. +39/0984 412165, https://www.hotelroyalcosenza.it/
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