Puglia and Basilicata

Combine the coast and countryside of Puglia with the historic town of Matera on this 7 night multi-destination trip.

At a glance

Explore the caves of Matera
Stay in a traditional Masseria in Puglia
Visit the trulli houses of Alberobello
Up to £200 off when you book before January 31st 2025

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Start planning your Citalia holiday by getting in touch with one of our Personal Travel Planners.

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Suggested Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : UK - Basilicata

The abandoned village of Craco, Basilicata region, Italy. Aerial view

Arrive in Bari or Brindisi airport and pick up your car hire or private transfer and begin your journey towards Matera.

Points of interest:

Visit the cave houses of Matera

Where you could stay

Basilicata, Matera

Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spa

Stay in a unique cave hotel experience in the heart of Matera
Feel pampered in one of southern Italy’s best spas
Unearth the ancient city of stone, a UNESCO World Heritage site

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Basilicata, Matera

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Unique property of 18 restored cave rooms
Located in the UNESCO site of Sassi di Matera

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Day 2 : Matera

Panoramic view of ancient town of Matera (Sassi di Matera) at sunrise, Basilicata, southern Italy

Matera is steeped in history and is most famous for its caves, spend the morning exploring and finding out how the people of Matera lived. Admire the ancient architecture of the town and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding ravine.

Points of interest:

Go hiking in the countryside Visit the cave houses of Matera

Where you could stay

Basilicata, Matera

Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spa

Stay in a unique cave hotel experience in the heart of Matera
Feel pampered in one of southern Italy’s best spas
Unearth the ancient city of stone, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Find out more

Basilicata, Matera

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Unique property of 18 restored cave rooms
Located in the UNESCO site of Sassi di Matera

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Day 3 : Matera to Alberobello

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Swap the caves of Matera for the Trulli houses of Alberobello and settle in to your hotel.

Points of interest:

Discover the trulli in Alberobello

Where you could stay

Alberobello, Puglia

Trulli Soave

Individual trulli provide an authentic Puglian experience.
Located in the popular town of Alberobello, known for its famous trulli houses.

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Day 4 : Alberobello

Trulli of Alberobello typical houses street view. Apulia, Italy. Europe.

Alberobello is famous for its Trulli, spend an afternoon walking around the old town, exploring the local shops and sampling the local wine. Wine tasting and Olive tasting are also in abundance in the area.

Points of interest:

Discover the trulli in Alberobello

Where you could stay

Alberobello, Puglia

Trulli Soave

Individual trulli provide an authentic Puglian experience.
Located in the popular town of Alberobello, known for its famous trulli houses.

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Day 5 - 7 : Alberobello - Puglia coast

Old port of Monopoli province of Bari, region of Apulia, southern Italy. Boats in the marina of Monopoli.

Spend the last couple of days either relaxing on the beach whilst staying at one of the coastal resorts such as Torre Canne. Visit the "The White City" of Ostuni, famous for its white walls and its typically white-painted architecture. Or travel further south towards Lecce, which is known for being the "Florence of the south".

A must see whilst in the area is the Grotte di Castellana which is a Karst Cave system which was discovered in 1938.

Points of interest:

Visit Ostuni Explore the city of Lecce Grottos of Castellana

Where you could stay

Recommended

Savelletri di Fasano, Puglia

Hotel La Sorgente

Just a five minute walk from the restaurants of Savelletri di Fasano
Fantastic position right on the sea front

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Recommended

Torre Canne di Fasano, Puglia

Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel

A charming boutique hotel located on the coast of Torre Canne
A relaxing ambience with contemporary rooms
Excellent base to explore the sights of Puglia

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Recommended

Polignano a Mare, Puglia

Borgobianco Resort and Spa

Traditional farmhouse within the Puglian countryside
Delicious local cuisine served at White Restaurant

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Day 8 : Puglia - UK

Several fishing boats at the Otranto harbour - coastal town in Puglia with turquoise sea. Italian vacation. Town Otranto, province of Lecce in the Salento peninsula, Puglia, Italy

Arrive back to Bari or Brindisi airport for your return flight back to the UK.

8 days from £1,425 per person

Price shown includes return flights from London, accommodation in each destination for the duration specified and transfers, trains and/or car hire as required. The price shown represents a from price per person based on two people sharing in low season travel unless otherwise stated. Price is subject to availability and flight seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price shown is for guidance only. To obtain a tailored quote specific for your requirements, please contact one of our Italy Experts.

Practical Information

Flight Information

Flights to Puglia arrive into Bari (BRI) from London Gatwick and London Stansted or Brindisi (BDS) from London Gatwick and Manchester (indirect) and take approximately 3 hours. Please call our Italy Experts in order to book flights to Brindisi.

Visa Information

At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

Whilst tipping isn’t embedded into Italian culture it is always appreciated as an acknowledgement of good service. Nowadays people generally round up a bill in a bar or cafe and leave 5-10% extra on a restaurant bill. Taxi bills are usually also rounded up.

On guided tours/excursions, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide.

On small group escorted tours, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide at the end of the tour.

Details

The price is based on 2 adults sharing, travelling in October 2025. Our Italy Experts can personalise all of our Twin and Multi-Centre holidays for a date and destination that suits you. For a bespoke quote, give one of our Personal Travel Planners a call on 01293 765055.

Quote reference number: 53435667

Puglia and Basilicata

At a glance

Your plans, our expertise

Suggested Trip Itinerary

8 days from £1,425 per person

Practical Information

Flight Information

Visa Information

Tipping

Details

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