Arrival at Bari or Brindisi airport and pick-up of your rental car. From here, the journey continues to the heart of the Itria Valley, one of the region's most distinctive landscapes, with rolling hills covered in olive groves and small stone buildings. Check-in at a traditional masseria or trullo, typical Puglian accommodations that combine rural architecture with plenty of charm. If time allows, you can begin by exploring Alberobello, famous for its trulli houses with conical roofs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a leisurely dinner at your accommodation or at a local trattoria.
The day begins with a leisurely visit to Alberobello, strolling through the Rione Monti and Aia Piccola neighborhoods, home to hundreds of trulli. In the afternoon, an excursion to Locorotondo, considered one of the most beautiful villages in southern Italy. Its white houses with balconies overflowing with flowers create a truly picturesque atmosphere. As evening falls, return to your accommodation and enjoy dinner at a traditional masseria, where it's customary to sample local specialties such as burrata, focaccia, or orecchiette pasta.
In the morning, visit Martina Franca, an elegant Baroque city with stately palaces, lively squares, and a charming old town. Afterward, continue to Ostuni, known as the White City, perched on a hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Its whitewashed, labyrinthine streets offer some of the most beautiful views of the trip. Optionally, you can descend to the coast to enjoy a beach or visit a historic masseria surrounded by centuries-old olive groves.
Excursion to Polignano a Mare, one of Puglia's most spectacular coastal towns, perched on cliffs overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Strolling through its historic center, enjoying the views from the lookout points, and descending to the famous Lama Monachile beach are must-do experiences. Return to the Itria Valley for your last night in this area.
After breakfast, depart south towards Salento, with your final destination being Lecce, considered the Baroque capital of southern Italy. After check-in, stroll through its magnificent historic center to discover the Piazza del Duomo, the Basilica of Santa Croce, and numerous churches adorned with golden stone. Dinner in the old town to enjoy the city's vibrant nightlife.
A trip to the coast to visit Otranto, a beautiful walled port town with a castle and a charming old town overlooking the sea. Its cathedral houses one of the most impressive medieval mosaics in Italy. In the afternoon, free time to explore the Salento coast and enjoy some crystal-clear coves before returning to Lecce.
A day dedicated to the sea. You can visit Gallipoli, located on a small island connected by a bridge, with a lively historic center and waterfront restaurants. Another option is to enjoy the nearby beaches of Salento, known for their crystal-clear waters and white sand. Last night in Lecce to bid farewell to the region with a special dinner.
Free time according to flight schedule and transfer to Bari or Brindisi airport for the return flight.
