The GRAND TOUR OF APULIA, CALABRIA AND THE Beautiful Costiera
Departure from BARI
DEPARTURE DATES:
12/04/2026 – 17/05/2026 – 07/06/2026
05/07/2026 – 23/08/2026 – 13/09/2026
11/10/2026
24/10/2024
COD.
017BAEN
TRAVEL DAYS
12
Tour starts at Hotel Excelsior, Via Petroni 15, Bari and finishes in Naples (airport, train station or hotel). 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- HIGH SEASON 2026 = 12/04 – 17/05 – 07/06 – 11/10
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- HIGH SEASON 2026 = 12/04 – 17/05 – 07/06 – 11/10
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- TOP SEASON 2026 = 05/07 – 23/08 – 13/09
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- TOP SEASON 2026 = 05/07 – 23/08 – 13/09
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- HIGH SEASON 2026 = 12/04 – 17/05 – 07/06 – 11/10
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- HIGH SEASON 2026 = 12/04 – 17/05 – 07/06 – 11/10
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- TOP SEASON 2026 = 05/07 – 23/08 – 13/09
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- TOP SEASON 2026 = 05/07 – 23/08 – 13/09
Note: accommodation in single rooms will be in double rooms for single use in both the comfort and deluxe categories.
IN THE TOWN OF BARI, LECCE, MATERA, COSENZA AND SORRENTO A CITY TAX FOR ACCOMMODATION IS NOW COMPULSORY. 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
- Ø Private minivan or coach from day 1 to day 8;
- English speaking escort guide/driver up to 8 people (driver and guide with more than 8) from day 1 to day 8;
- Local guide in Bari, Lecce y Matera
- Focaccia barese tasting (with drink included) in Bari
- Entrance to an underground ancient oil producer in Gallipoli;
- Entrance to a house/cave in Matera
- Tasting ofTartufo ice cream in Pizzo
- All transfers from day 9 to 12;
- English speaking assistant at the check in in Sorrento;
- English speaking local guide for the excursion on day 9, 10 and 11;
- Minibuses for transfers hotel to port and return in Sorrento (when necessary; depends on the location of the hotel) and for the visit of the island of Capri;
- Ferry Sorrento – Positano – Amalfi – Sorrento
- Fast Ferry Sorrento – Capri return ticket;
THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals, drinks, entrances, porterage, city taxes, tickets, tips extras and whatever not specified in “RATES INCLUDE”.
- PENALTIES:
- 100% no-show
- 70% from 1 to 3 daysbefore the departure
- 50% from 3 to 14 daysbefore the departure
- 30% from 14 to 21 daysbefore the departure
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, Lecce, tel.
+39/ 0832 347171, https://www.hoteldellepalmelecce.it/ or Grand Hotel Lecce****, Viale Quarta 28, Lecce, tel. +39/ 0832 347171, https://www.hoteldellepalmelecce.it/ or Grand Hotel Lecce****, Viale Quarta 28, Lecce, tel. +39/ 0832 309405
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/
SORRENTO: Hotel Meridiana*** sup., Via Bernardino Rota 1, Sorrento (NA), Tel. +39/081 8073535, https://www.lameridianasorrento.com/
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: Eurostars La Suite Matera Hotel & Spa*****, Via Lucania 137, tel. +39/0835 1970204, https://www.eurostarshotels.it/eurostars-matera-la-suite.html
Cosenza: Hotel Royal****, junior suite, Viale delle Medaglie d’Oro 1, tel.
+39/0984 412165, https://www.hotelroyalcosenza.it/
META: Hotel Giosuè a Mare****, Via Caruso 2, Meta di Sorrento (NA), Tel. +39/081 8786685, https://www.giosueamare.it/en/
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