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Puglia, Lecce and Vieste - Undiscovered Italy

Experience more with so much included

  • Guided tour of Lecce, one of Italy's finest baroque towns, often compared to Florence
  • Visit Alberobello with the unique trulli houses, set amidst stunning Tuscan-like countryside
  • Guided tour of Matera, the amazing medieval cave village and UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Guided tour of Bari’s old town, once home to ancient Greeks, Saracens and Normans, with a remarkable Romanesque cathedral
  • Learn the fascinating craft of pasta-making and enjoy a light lunch at a family-run osteria
 
At a Glance
7 nights in 4-star accommodation
Return flights & transfers
Programme of daily tours & visits
Daily breakfast & 7 meals
Expert tour manager
Checked Luggage
 

Overview

As you explore, it becomes evident that Puglia is not the Italy of the north. Its rugged limestone landscape is carpeted with olive groves and dotted with villages of white, flat-roofed houses resembling those of Greece and its islands, while the beauty of the forested Gargano Peninsula stands comparison with the more famous Amalfi coast. But there are many features unique to this area, none more so than the trulli, the cone-shaped houses that have become unofficial symbols of Puglia.

Here in the deep southeast of Italy, nature and history are powerful influences, the locals still wink cheekily at authority and the relaxed and communal way of life is in harmony with the sunny climate. Famed for its passionate embrace of life, simple cuisine, flavoursome wines, historic cities and charming coastal villages, it’s a delightful place to get away from it all.

Your Itinerary

Price Includes

The price of this multi center European holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Single rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement. The price includes: 

  • Return flights
  • Seven nights’ accommodation
  • Daily breakfast, one light lunch, and six dinners (including two at local restaurants)
  • All local taxes
  • Transfers
  • All tours as mentioned
  • The services of a Riviera Travel tour manager

Classic Tours Information

Along with your experienced and knowledgeable Tour Manager and local experts, you’ll discover so much on our award-winning Classic tours, offering the best value-for-money way for you to explore the world.

Our Tour Managers have been rated as the best in the business for their knowledge and experience and will go above and beyond to ensure every aspect of your holiday runs smoothly – so all you need to worry about is your packing.
 

Included on all tours

  • Insightful guided tours & fascinating visits
  • Transfers
  • Breakfast
  • Return flights or rail from the UK
  • Hand-picked hotels

Useful Information

Fact File

  • Currency: Euro
  • Flight time: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Language: Italian
  • Time zone: GMT+1
  • Country: Italy

Itinerary Information

Please note, on some dates this tour may operate in a different order, staying in Matera first, followed by Lecce and Vieste. You will experience the same tours and visits.

Visa Information

Irish citizens do not require a visa to enter Italy. However, you must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa information visit https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/

We are unable to accept responsibility if you are unable to travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements.

Hotel Information

  • The use of air-conditioning in hotels in Italy is at the hotel’s discretion and is normally restricted to the summer months (mid-May to mid-September), depending on the temperature.
  • Where hotels feature a swimming pool, it will be open during the summer months depending on weather conditions.

Mobility

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to call us to discuss these concerns.

Transfer Times

All transfer times listed here are approximate, and dependant on the number of hotel stops and traffic. If you have a question regarding transfer times please don't hesitate to contact us

  Arrival airport or train station    First hotel location   Transfer time    Final hotel location    Departure airport or train station   Transfer time 
Bari Airport Lecce 2 hrs 30 mins Vieste Bari Airport 3 hrs
Brindisi Airport 45 mins Brindisi Airport 4 hrs

Accommodation

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