24 May 2027
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£2,995pp
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Escorted tour
Puglia: Discover the Heel of Italy with Flights – 8 Days
Lecce, Ostuni, Alberobello and Matera, with flights and a chauffeur from home.
8 days
From £2,595 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 8-day tour explores the heel of Italy with flights and a door-to-door chauffeur service from home. A tour director escorts the group by coach. You stay seven nights in four-star hotels in Otranto, Alberobello and Taranto, with breakfast daily and six dinners.
From Otranto you take a guided walk through Baroque Lecce, then travel to the white hill town of Ostuni for an olive oil tasting and on to Alberobello for three nights among the trulli, with a wine tasting.
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You explore the Castellana Caves, the old port of Bari and its Basilica di San Nicola, Castel del Monte and Martina Franca, finishing with a guided visit to Matera's rock churches and cave dwellings.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want Puglia with everything arranged, from their front door.
Trip highlights
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Baroque Lecce (Day 2)
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Ostuni and an olive oil tasting (Day 3)
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The Castellana Caves (Day 4)
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Bari (Day 5)
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Martina Franca (Day 6)
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Matera (Day 7)
Your route
11 stops from Bari to Matera
- Bari Days 1 & 5
- Otranto Days 1–2
- Lecce Day 2
- Ostuni Day 3
- Cisternino Day 3
- Alberobello Days 3–5
- Castellana Caves Day 4
- Castel del Monte Day 5
- Martina Franca Day 6
- Taranto Days 6–8
- Matera Day 7
Why choose this tour
Door-to-door travel and flights included. Lecce, the trulli and Matera in one week.
Best suited to
- Travellers who want everything arranged
- First-time visitors to Puglia
- Food and history lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · United Kingdom, Bari, Otranto Otranto
Fly to Puglia.
- Hotel
- Vittoria Resort
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Lecce Lecce
Baroque Lecce.
- Hotel
- Vittoria Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Ostuni, Cisternino, Alberobello Alberobello
White towns.
- Hotel
- Grand Hotel la Chiusa di Chietri
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Castellana Caves Castellana Caves
Limestone caverns.
- Hotel
- Grand Hotel la Chiusa di Chietri
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Bari, Castel del Monte Bari
Port city.
- Hotel
- Grand Hotel la Chiusa di Chietri
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Martina Franca, Taranto Taranto
A hilltop town.
- Hotel
- Hotel Delfino
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Matera Matera
Cave city.
- Hotel
- Hotel Delfino
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Taranto, United Kingdom Fly home
Fly to the UK.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Otranto (2 nights) Vittoria Resort
- Alberobello (3 nights) Grand Hotel la Chiusa di Chietri
- Taranto (2 nights) Hotel Delfino
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return British Airways flights from London
- Door-to-door chauffeur service in the UK
- Accommodation 7 nights in four-star hotels
- Meals 7 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- Coach travel and guided tours of Lecce and Matera
- Olive oil and wine tastings, Castellana Caves
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 6 lunches and 1 dinner
- Lunches
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group
- You want an active holiday
- You want lunches included
- You want to arrange your own flights
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1 and 3–7
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Italy
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Departures & prices
From £2,595 per person, including flights. 14 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
31 May 2027
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£3,195pp
Flights from UK airports
07 Jun 2027
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£2,795pp
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14 Jun 2027
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£2,795pp
Flights from UK airports
21 Jun 2027
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£2,695pp
Flights from UK airports
28 Jun 2027
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£2,695pp
Flights from UK airports
23 Aug 2027
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£2,895pp
Flights from UK airports
30 Aug 2027
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£2,795pp
Flights from UK airports
06 Sept 2027
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£2,995pp
Flights from UK airports
13 Sept 2027
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£2,995pp
Flights from UK airports
20 Sept 2027
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£2,795pp
Flights from UK airports
27 Sept 2027
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£2,795pp
Flights from UK airports
04 Oct 2027
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£2,695pp
Flights from UK airports
11 Oct 2027
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,595pp
Flights from UK airports
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.
Are flights included?
Yes, with British Airways from Heathrow or Gatwick, plus a chauffeur from home to the airport.
Do I need a visa for Italy?
No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily and six dinners.
How active is it?
Easy walking tours in towns, with some steps and cobbles.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
Who looks after the group?
A tour director escorts the group throughout.
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
4.7 on Trustpilot
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