22 May 2027
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£9,620pp
Escorted tour
Luxury Italy in Depth: Puglia, Rome, Tuscany & Venice – 15 Days
Puglia, Matera, Pompeii, Rome, Tuscany, Florence and Venice, in a group of up to twelve.
15 days
From £9,340
Tour overview
This 15-day journey travels the length of Italy from Puglia to Venice, with food and wine at its heart. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, by private vehicle and high-speed train. You stay fourteen nights in upscale hotels, including a converted monastery in Nardo and a Tuscan borgo, with breakfast on most days and many lunches and dinners.
From Bari you visit the trulli of Alberobello and clifftop Polignano a Mare, then stay in a monastery hotel in Nardo, with an olive oil tasting, a cooking class and a tour of baroque Lecce. In Matera you explore the cave dwellings of the sassi and lunch at a winery, then visit Pompeii on the way to Naples.
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In Rome you tour the Colosseum and Pantheon with a guide. Two nights in a Tuscan borgo bring Siena, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and a gourmet dinner, followed by Pisa, Lucca and Florence, with the Accademia gallery. A high-speed train takes you to Venice.
The physical rating is low. This journey suits travellers who want an in-depth, comfortable tour of Italy and its food.
Trip highlights
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Alberobello and Polignano a Mare (Day 2)
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A monastery hotel in Nardo (Days 3–4)
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The sassi of Matera (Day 6)
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Pompeii (Day 7)
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The Colosseum (Day 9)
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A Tuscan borgo (Days 10–11)
Your route
17 stops from Bari to Venice
- Bari Days 1–2
- Alberobello Day 2
- Polignano a Mare Day 2
- Ostuni Day 3
- Nardo Days 3–4
- Lecce Day 4
- Matera Days 5–6
- Pompeii Day 7
- Naples Day 7
- Rome Days 8–9
- Siena Day 10
- Monteriggioni Day 10
- San Gimignano Days 10–11
- Pisa Day 12
- Lucca Day 12
- Florence Days 12–13
- Venice Days 14–15
Why choose this tour
North and south Italy in one trip. Cooking class, winery visits and gourmet dinners.
Best suited to
- Travellers who value comfort
- Food and wine lovers
- Culture lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
15 days from Bari, Italy to Venice, Italy
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Day 1 · Bari Bari
A welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel Nicolaus
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Alberobello, Polignano a Mare Bari
Trulli and clifftops.
- Hotel
- Hotel Nicolaus
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Ostuni, Nardo Nardo
Olive oil.
- Hotel
- Relais Monastero Santa Teresa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 · Lecce, Nardo Nardo
A cooking class.
- Hotel
- Relais Monastero Santa Teresa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Matera Matera
A winery lunch.
- Hotel
- Palazzo della Fontana
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Sassi di Matera Matera
Cave dwellings.
- Hotel
- Palazzo della Fontana
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Pompeii, Naples Naples
A buried city.
- Hotel
- Culture Hotel Centro Storico
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Rome Rome
By train to Rome.
- Hotel
- Hotel Atlantico
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 9 · Colosseum, Pantheon Rome
Ancient Rome.
- Hotel
- Hotel Atlantico
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 10 · Siena, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano Tuscany
Tuscan hill towns.
- Hotel
- Borgo San Luigi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · San Gimignano San Gimignano
A winery tour.
- Hotel
- Borgo San Luigi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 · Pisa, Lucca, Florence Florence
Towers and walls.
- Hotel
- Grand Hotel Adriatico
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence Florence
Renaissance art.
- Hotel
- Grand Hotel Adriatico
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Venice Venice
By high-speed train.
- Hotel
- Hotel Ca dei Conti
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 15 · Venice Venice
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Bari (2 nights) Hotel Nicolaus
- Nardo (2 nights) Relais Monastero Santa Teresa
- Matera (2 nights) Palazzo della Fontana
- Naples (1 night) Culture Hotel Centro Storico
- Rome (2 nights) Hotel Atlantico
- San Gimignano (2 nights) Borgo San Luigi
- Florence (2 nights) Grand Hotel Adriatico
- Venice (1 night) Hotel Ca dei Conti
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 14 nights in upscale hotels
- Meals 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 7 dinners
- Private vehicle, high-speed trains and arrival transfer
- Pompeii, Colosseum and Accademia visits
- Cooking class and olive oil tasting
- Winery visits and a Tuscan gourmet dinner
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 1 breakfast, 9 lunches and 7 dinners
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a budget trip
- You want an active holiday
- You want beach time
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–7 and 9–15 · Lunch: Days 3, 5, 9 and 11 · Dinner: Days 1, 4, 7–8, 10–11 and 14
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Italy
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Departures & prices
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Italy?
No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.
Is an arrival transfer included?
Yes, a complimentary arrival transfer in Bari.
Can I climb the Leaning Tower?
It is not always possible due to availability; it is an optional extra.
What are the special stays?
A converted monastery in Nardo and a Tuscan borgo near San Gimignano.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
How many people travel together?
No more than twelve travellers, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary