Mini Tour of Apulia

Program

Day 1:
SATURDAY – CENTRAL APULIA
Arrival in Bari/ Barletta and accommodation in one of the planned hotels. Check-in starts at 4:00 p.m. Before dinner,
meet with your guide and have Welcome Cocktail with the presentation of the tour. Dinner and Overnight stay.

Day 2:
SUNDAY – TRAN I / M ONTE SANT ’ANG ELO
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Trani to explore its charming historic center, famous for its elegant atmosphere. A
walk through the stone alleys brings us to the grand Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino, a masterpiece of Apulian
Romanesque architecture that rises directly by the sea. Along the way, there will be time to admire the Swabian Castle,
the Municipal Villa, the old Jewish quarter with its synagogue, and the enchanting seafront promenade. Lunch with
local flavors . In the afternoon, the journey continues to Monte Sant’Angelo, where we will visit the Sanctuary and the
Cave of Saint Michael the Archangel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Accomodation in one of the planned hotels,
dinner and overnightstay.

Day 3:
MONDAY – VIESTE/ SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided walk through the historic center of Vieste, among alleys, arches, and sea views. Lunch in
a local restaurant. In the afternoon, departure for San Giovanni Rotondo to explore the places linked to the life of
Padre Pio, one of the most venerated spiritual figures. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4:
TUESDAY – BARLETTA/BARI
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Barletta where we will enjoy a pleasant walk through the old town admiring the
main monuments of the city such as the Norman Castle, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colossus of
Barletta or “Eraclio” and the “Sótano del challenge." Next, visit an oil mill in the area and taste the famous Altamura
bread. Lunch and departure to Bari, visit of the historic center with the Basilica of San Nicolas, a masterpiece of the
Pugliese Romanesque. Transfer to the hotel in the Itria Valley, accommodation and dinner.

Day 5:
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast at the hotel and the end of our services.

Price includes

THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- GT coach and Tour Leader/ Regional guide ( Multilingual service available on request ) from dinner on the day
of arrival until the end of the last excursion the day before departure.
- Half Board (breakfast and dinner) during the entire tour, from dinner on the 1st day to breakfast on the 8th day in Hotel or in a partner Restaurant . Fixed regional menu with 3 courses Menu and drinks (1/4 liter of wine and 1⁄2 liter of water per person) .
Light lunch/Local culinary experiences included, as specified in the itinerary.
- 1/4 liter of wine and 1⁄2 liter of water per person included during meals
- Welcome cocktail
- Use of audio-receiving devices throughout the duration of the tour
- Accommodation at a 4-star hotel
- Tickets included according to the program : Trani Cathedral , Shuttle in San Giovanni Rotondo

Price does not include

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Transfers at the beginning and end of the tour
- Extras and/or tips
- Possible local eco-taxes and tourist taxes
- Anything not specified in the “price includes” section