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Best of Puglia: Lecce, Alberobello & Matera

Ten-day escorted tour through Puglia and Basilicata, Rome to Bari

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Vacations By Rail's 10-day escorted journey through Southern Italy explores the Puglia and Basilicata regions, starting in Rome and ending in the port city of Bari. The tour opens with a guided tour of Rome's major sites, then travels across Italy to Santa Maria al Bagno, a quaint resort town on the Adriatic Coast. From this base, the group takes day trips to Lecce, known for its baroque architecture and historical significance; Galatina; and the coastal town of Gallipoli. The itinerary continues north through the heel of Italy's boot to Monopoli, Alberobello with its distinctive prehistoric trulli stone houses, and Matera, where UNESCO World Heritage-designated cave dwellings carved into the rock illustrate the region's ancient human settlements. The combination of guided city exploration and smaller-town discovery suits travellers who value structured itineraries and historical depth.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the specific route, transport modes between cities, and which days involve train travel before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is this tour escorted?
Yes, Vacations By Rail operates this as an escorted tour with a guided introduction to Rome.
What cities are included?
The tour starts in Rome, includes day trips from Santa Maria al Bagno to Lecce, Galatina, and Gallipoli, then moves to Monopoli, Alberobello, and Matera, ending in Bari.
How long is the tour?
Ten days and nine nights.
What are the main highlights?
A guided tour of Rome's significant sites, baroque architecture in Lecce, the prehistoric trulli houses of Alberobello, and UNESCO World Heritage cave dwellings in Matera.

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