Titan Travel Puglia - Discover the Heel of Italy

• Admire Lecce’s baroque architecture on a guided tour that reveals the city’s ornate churches, grand piazzas and rich history.
• Explore the ancient cave dwellings of Matera and discover one of Italy’s most fascinating and historic settlements.
• Try local wines and olive oils during tasting sessions that showcase the authentic flavours of southern Italy.

Day 1: UK – Bari – Otranto
Titan Travel’s nationwide chauffeur service will pick you up from your home and take you to the airport for the flight to Bari. On arrival, check into your hotel in Otranto.
Dinner | Vittoria Resort****

Day 2:  Lecce – Otranto
This morning, explore Lecce on a guided walking tour, admiring the honey-stone palazzi and heading inside the cathedral too. Then, stop at a bakery to try a local treat before returning to Otranto.
Breakfast |Vittoria Resort****

Day 3: Ostuni – Cisternino – Alberobello
The journey continues to the town of Ostuni, where you’ll get to experience an olive oil tasting session, before travelling to the distinctive, whitewashed town of Cisternino before finally reaching Alberobello
Breakfast & dinner | Grand Hotel la Chiusa di Chietri****

Day 4: Castellana Caves – Alberobello
Drive to the Castellana Caves where you’ll join a guide and head into the caves to explore. After, head into Alberobello itself to see the famous trulli houses before enjoying a wine tasting and dinner at a local masseria.
Breakfast & dinner | Grand Hotel la Chiusa di Chietri,****

Day 5: Bari
This morning, head to the coastal city of Bari where you can see the Basilica dedicated to Saint Nicolas and enjoy some free time. You’ll then visit Castel del Monte, built by Frederick II.
Breakfast & dinner | Grand Hotel la Chiusa di Chietri****

Day 6: Martina Franca & Taranto
Leaving Alberobello today, you’ll head to the town of Martina Franca, where have time to wander before heading to Taranto. Here you’ll visit the Marta Archaeological Museum before checking into you hotel. Please note that on the 24th August 2026 departure, you’ll stay overnight in Matera.
Breakfast & dinner

Day 7: Matera
Travel to Matera this morning, a city known of its ‘sassi’, ancient cave dwellings. Take a guided tour of the church and the caves before having the afternoon at leisure.
Breakfast & dinner | UNA Hotels MH Matera****

Day 8: Taranto – Bari – UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight. On arrival, Titan’s shared chauffeur service will be waiting to take you home.
Breakfast

• Guided tours of
  • Lecce (including entrance to Cathedral and Basilica di Santa Croce)
  • Matera]
• Visits to:
  • Otranto
  • Ostuni (with olive oil tasting)
  • Cisternino
  • Alberobello (with wine tasting)
  • Castellana Caves
  • Martina France
  • Bari
  • Castel del Monte
• Entrance to Marta Archaeological Museum
• Tasting at local bakery in Lecce

What’s included in Titan Travel’s Puglia – Discover the Heel of Italy?
The tour includes return flights and transfers, accommodation, selected meals, guided excursions, the services of a Titan tour manager, and Titan’s nationwide return chauffeur service.

How active is this tour?
This tour is suitable for travellers comfortable with regular sightseeing and walking, particularly in historic towns such as Lecce, Alberobello and Matera where some uneven surfaces may be encountered.

Will I have any free time?
Yes, alongside the guided sightseeing programme, there is free time to explore destinations independently, relax in local cafés or discover more of Puglia at your own pace.

Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour is ideal for travellers interested in Italian culture, history and cuisine, combining charming towns, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and authentic regional experiences in southern Italy.

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