Arrival at Rome's airport (FCO/CIA). Check-in at your hotel. Free time to explore the Eternal City. Evening: meet in Trastevere (dinner not included) for a welcome dinner at a typical Roman restaurant. Overnight in Rome.

Day 2: Rome City Tour + Maritozzo Tasting → Bari

Breakfast. Meet your local guide for a city tour: Colosseum (outside), Imperial Forums, Capitoline Hill, Altar of the Fatherland (Piazza Venezia). Trevi Fountain (toss a coin for good luck!), Pantheon (outside), and Piazza Navona with its Baroque fountains. During the tour, enjoy a tasting of Maritozzi – traditional Roman cream-filled sweet pastries. Time for lunch (not included), relaxation, and shopping. Depart for Bari. Check-in at hotel. Free time for dinner (not included). Overnight in Bari.

Day 3: Bari + Polignano a Mare → Lecce

Breakfast. Meet your guide for a tour of Bari's old town: San Nicola Cathedral (relics of St. Nicholas), Swabian-Norman Castle. Visit Via Arcobasso ("Orecchiette Street") where locals handcraft the region's famous pasta. Depart for Polignano a Mare – birthplace of Domenico Modugno ("Volare"). Explore the historic center with its Arab, Byzantine, Spanish, and Norman influences. Free time for walking and shopping. Late afternoon: depart for Lecce. Check-in at hotel. Free time for dinner (not included). Overnight in Lecce.

Day 4: Lecce Baroque Tour + Puccia Tasting + Otranto

Breakfast. Guided tour of Lecce – the Baroque capital of southern Italy. Enter through Porta Napoli, stroll past 18th-century residences to Piazza del Duomo. Highlights: Torre Sineira (exterior), Santa Maria dell'Assunta Cathedral (exterior), Episcopal Palace, Diocesan Museum (exterior). Walk through historic streets: Colonna di Sant'Orozio, Roman amphitheater, Castello Carlo V (exterior) – now home to the Papier-mâché Museum. Taste Puccia bread – a soft round bread stuffed or seasoned to taste. Afternoon: depart for Otranto, a gem of Salento. Explore the Borgo Antico with defensive walls, Aragonese Castle, and cathedral. Enjoy the natural beauty and beaches. Dinner at a local restaurant with typical dishes. Return to Lecce. Overnight.

Day 5: Ostuni (White City) + Olive Oil Mill + Alberobello Trulli → Bari Farewell Dinner

Breakfast. Depart for Ostuni – the "White City," famous for its whitewashed historic center. Explore narrow streets, piazzas, alleys, and the old city gates Porta Nova and Porta San Demetrio. Visit a local olive oil mill to learn about extra virgin olive oil production, see the machinery, and taste different varieties. Continue to Alberobello for lunch (not included). Explore Rione Monti – over 1,000 traditional Trulli houses (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996). Late afternoon: return to Bari. Check-in at hotel. Evening: farewell dinner with local products. Overnight in Bari.

Day 6: Bari – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for optional excursions, shopping, and sightseeing in Bari. Transfer to Bari Airport (BRI) or train station. End of services.

✅ Included

5 nights in Masserie/Agriturismo & 4/4 Superior hotels in Rome, Bari, and Lecce (breakfast included)
3 dinners (Trastevere welcome dinner + Otranto dinner + Bari farewell dinner)
1 lunch (included as per program)
Guided tours in Rome, Bari, and Lecce
Tastings: Maritozzo (sweet pastry) in Rome + Puccia (street bread) in Lecce
Olive oil mill visit in Ostuni with tasting of local products (EVOO)
Alberobello Trulli exploration (UNESCO)
24/7 assistance

➕ Optional Extras

Self-Drive: Rent car class D (2/3 pax) or class K (4/8 pax) with Kasko insurance
EasyTrain: City-to-city train/bus tickets including hotel-station transfers
Airport transfers (arrival/departure)
Local guide & assistance in your requested language
Entry tickets to additional sites/museums
Meal packages: HB (Half Board) or FB (Full Board)

❌ Not Included

Transfers not mentioned in the program
Guided tours and entrances not scheduled
Unscheduled lunches/dinners; drinks at meals
Insurance / cancellation coverage (highly recommended)
City tax (payable locally at hotels)
Parking, road taxes, ZTL fees, fines
Tips, personal expenses, extra car insurance
Anything not clearly specified in "Included"

✈️ Recommended Airports

Arrival: Rome Fiumicino (FCO) or Ciampino (CIA)
Departure: Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) – direct flights to many European hubs.
Best time to travel: April–October (spring for wildflowers, autumn for olive harvest).

Accommodation style: Authentic masserie (fortified farmhouses) and agriturismos – a true Puglian experience.

Note: City tax is not included and must be paid directly at each hotel. Travel insurance strongly recommended.

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