Travel by Beth

CU in Italy 2027

Aug 23 - Sep 1, 2027

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John Mills

Travel by Beth

Overview


9-day escorted journey from Naples to the Alberobello area exploring Matera, Apulia, Lecce, Bari, Castellana Grotte, and Ostuni.

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Tour Overview

Although Italy is full of wondrous gems across “the boot,” some of its greatest treasures are hidden closer to its heel. In the Apulia region, known for its centuries-old farmland, whitewashed towns, and miles of scenic coastline, the water is blu...

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Day 2 · Tue, Aug 24 · Naples


Transfer - Airport to Hotel

Arrive in Naples & welcome dinner

6:00PM

Arrive in Naples, Italy. Welcome to Naples! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. Meals: Dinner

Day 3 · Wed, Aug 25 · Naples


Naples orientation drive & free time

Your Southern Italian adventure begins with an orientation drive of Naples, a vibrant city oozing in character and culture. Spend your day your way in Naples. Explore more of the city with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. Enjoy fr...

Naples Hidden Gems walking tour

Naples Hidden Gems Discover more of Naples on a walking tour featuring: Piazza del Gesù Nuovo with its Baroque masterpiece namesake church The historical street Spaccanapoli, dividing the old town in two The Santa Chiara Monastery complex, includi...

Spanish Quarters Sights & Bites

Spanish Quarters Sights & Bites Explore an authentic showcase of Neapolitan culture in the Spanish Quarter. Your Local Guide shares stories on a walk along the maze of narrow streets lined with traditional ground-floor dwellings. Look for the coll...

Day 4 · Thu, Aug 26 · Matera


Drive from Naples to Matera

Drive into the hilly region of Basilicata to reach Matera, one of the oldest towns in the world.

Matera walking tour & cave house visit

Join a Local Guide on a fascinating walk to see the historic center of Matera with its complex of “Sassi” houses built into the local caves and visit one of the casa grotta (cave houses). Matera is a city like no other, entirely carved out of the ...

Day 5 · Fri, Aug 27 · Lecce


Drive from Matera to Manduria and Lecce

Enjoy a scenic drive into Apulia, the charismatic region with the longest coastline that forms the heel of Italy’s “boot.” Continue toward Lecce, with a stop in Manduria en route, then on to Lecce for free time later today.

Manduria Museum of Primitivo Wine visit & tasting

Visit the Museum of Primitivo Wine in Manduria to learn about the local production, followed by a tasting and a light lunch. Wine holds a significant cultural and historical importance in Italy, making it one of the world’s leading wine-producing ...

Day 6 · Sat, Aug 28 · Lecce


Lecce walking tour & free time

This morning, discover why Lecce is often referred to as the “Florence of the South” when you follow your Local Guide for a walking tour of Lecce’s beautiful historic center, rich in Baroque architecture. Visit the Duomo with its distinctive bell ...

Day 7 · Sun, Aug 29 · Alberobello


Drive from Lecce to Bari and Alberobello area

Drive to the vibrant port city of Bari, then continue to the Alberobello area.

Bari Vecchia walking tour & Basilica of San Nicola

Meet your Local Guide in Bari for a walking tour of Bari Vecchia, the city’s oldest district, including a visit to the Basilica of San Nicola.

Alberobello trulli walking tour

Continue to Alberobello and join your Local Guide for a walking tour through the charming streets to see the world-famous trulli (traditional conical-roof houses) and discover how people live there. The iconic roundhouses (trulli) date back hundre...

Day 8 · Mon, Aug 30 · Castellana Grotte


Castellana Grotte caves excursion

A short drive this morning takes you to Castellana Grotte. Descend underground for a fascinating guided visit and walk through some of the most suggestive caves. The Grotte di Castellana is one of the largest cave systems in Italy, stretching for ...

Day 9 · Tue, Aug 31 · Ostuni


Locorotondo and Ostuni orientation walks

Discover three of Apulia’s most captivating towns on today’s excursion from the Alberobello area. Enjoy orientation walks through Locorotondo and Ostuni, celebrated for their whitewashed streets, charming historic centers, and magnificent panorami...

Cisternino olive oil tasting & farewell dinner

In the picturesque town of Cisternino, savor a tasting of locally produced extra virgin olive oil, one of the region’s finest specialties. Olive oil lies at the heart of the Ostuni countryside. Ancient olive groves, home to olive trees more than 1...

Day 10 · Wed, Sep 1 · Alberobello Area


Tour ends in Alberobello area

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning in the Alberobello area. Extra nights are available in Bari. (Nearest airport is Bari.) Meals: Breakfast

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