A Candlelight dinner in an ancient deconsecrated church, enjoy the atmosphere of magical castles, stay in dreaming residences... are just some of the fabulous experiences of our amazing tour in Puglia. Starting from the heel of the boot you will visit incredible cities, from the magnificent Baroque of Lecce to the disarming beauty of Matera with its typical "Sassi", and you will walk along the cobbled streets of the "Most Beautiful Borghi of Italy" as Locorotondo, home of "Trulli" and Castelmezzano, pearl of the Dolomites of Lucania. You can go shopping in the small handcraft shops of the charming Alberobello and relive the Middle Ages in Castel del Monte. Your accommodation, finally, with all the comforts, complete your dreaming vacation, turning it into a real life experience: a 5-star hotel surrounded by nature and an incredible "Albergo Diffuso" in the "Sassi" of Matera!
- 4 overnights in Double room in hotel 5* in Fasano area - 2 overnights in Double room in luxury hotel “albergo diffuso” in Matera - Half board treatment - 1 lunch in hotel 5* in Fasano area - 1 cooking class in hotel 5* (Fasano area) - Candlelight dinner in a deconsecrated church of the thirteenth century – drinks includ-ed (Matera) - Dinner in a wine shop and tasting of fine wines - drinks included (Matera) - Lunch in a beautiful Castel (Lecce) - Lunch inside a typical “trullo” (Alberobello) - Visit a local organic farm and lunch tasting of typical products (Castelmezzano) - Guided visit of Lecce – full day - Guided visit of Alberobello and Locorotondo – full day - Guided visit of Matera and Castelmezzano - full day
- Tour leader (on request) - Car rental self driving or with chauffeur (on request) - City tax - Entrance tickets to churches, museums, monuments, parks, etc… - Extra, tips, and anything else is not listed under "Services included"
Arrival at the airport of Brindisi Transfer to Savelletri di Fasano Accommodation in hotel 5 * Free time at your disposal Back to accommodation Welcome dinner Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Relaxing time in hotel Lunch in hotel Cooking class Dinner Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure for a full day guided tour of Lecce: Santa Croce Basilica, Adorno Palace, Sant'Oronzo Square, St. Irene Church, Lecce Cathedral and Square, Bishop's Palace, Roman Amphitheatre, Castle of Charles V. Lunch in a beautiful Castle, one of the most important Medieval and Renaissance symbols of Lecce city. Back to accommodation Dinner Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch in a typical "trullo" Transfer to Locorotondo, one of "I Borghi più belli d'Italia" (the most beautiful village of Italy). Walk the circular street with stunning panoramic views across the Val d'Itria. Back to accommodation in Savelletri di Fasano Dinner Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Castel del Monte, Holy Roman Emperor's Frederick II's 13th century architectural masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Departure to Altamura and lunch in a charming country manor farm fortified of the XVI century Departure to Matera Accommodation in typical Italian luxury Albergo with diffuso sets in large caves Free time Candlelight dinner in a deconsecrated church of the thirteenth century carved into the rock Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure for a visit of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Departure to Castelmezzano Visit of the local organic farm and lunch tasting of typical products. Visit of Castelmezzano, one of "I Borghi più belli d’Italia" (the most beautiful village of Italy) Possibility of enjoy "The Angel Flight", an exciting flight experience above the Lucanian Dolomites through a steel cable suspended between the tops of the two villages, Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa. Back to Matera Dinner and wine tasting in a wine house Back to accommodation in Matera Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure form Brindisi airport Ends of services