DAY 1: ARRIVE IN ALBEROBELLO – Your Journey Begins
Welcome to Southern Italy! Upon arrival at Bari Airport, meet your private driver for a comfortable transfer to your charming hotel in Alberobello. Take the evening to settle in and enjoy the quaint atmosphere of this UNESCO-listed town. Overnight stay.
DAY 2: TRULLI EXPERIENCE
After breakfast, begin your exploration with a guided walking tour of Alberobello. This fairytale town is famous for its Trulli—whitewashed stone huts with conical roofs, unique to the region of Puglia. Learn about the architectural significance and fascinating history of these iconic dwellings. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 3: OSTUNI THE WHITE TOWN & CASTELLANA GROTTE
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading out to the dazzling hilltop town of Ostuni, known as “La Città Bianca” for its sun-bleached buildings. Wander through narrow alleyways leading to the majestic cathedral and fortified medieval walls. Delight in a tasting of local products before continuing to the incredible Castellana Grotte—a vast underground network of caves with spectacular limestone formations. Return to Alberobello for an evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 4: FROM PUGLIA TO BASILICATA – Discover Matera
After breakfast, depart for Matera, one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. Known for its ancient cave dwellings carved into limestone cliffs, Matera offers a powerful blend of mysticism and raw natural beauty. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the European Capital of Culture in 2019, this city is also a famous film backdrop. After hotel check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 5: MATERA CAVE HOUSES & HISTORICAL WONDERS
Enjoy breakfast before meeting your expert guide for an immersive walking tour of Matera. Stroll through the Sassi districts and visit landmarks like Casa Grotta, the Church of Saint Lucia, Saint Chiara, and the striking Romanesque Cathedral. Gain insight into this unique urban ecosystem and its deep spiritual energy. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 6: A DAY TO UNWIND IN MATERA
Start the day with breakfast, then take time to relax or continue discovering Matera on your own. Whether you choose to explore hidden alleys or sip wine on a terrace overlooking the canyon, today is yours to feel the heartbeat of ancient Italy. Overnight stay.
DAY 7: UNCOVERED BARI
After breakfast, transfer to the coastal city of Bari. Upon arrival and hotel check-in, enjoy a guided afternoon tour through the historical heart of Bari. Visit the grand Basilica di San Nicola, San Sabino Monastery, and the charming streets of the old town. Let the city’s seaside air and vibrant history enchant you. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE – Farewell to Italy’s Timeless Past
Following breakfast, your private driver will transfer you to Bari Airport. Carry home the rich memories of Southern Italy’s ancient soul. Arrivederci!
