Highlights of Puglia From Rome - 9 days

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duration 9 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-80 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-41849
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Operated in English

Starts Rome, Italy
Ends Rome, Italy

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Rome - Start and end your journey in the Italian capital, with free time to explore the historic city independently
Bari - Enjoy a guided tour of the Puglia region's capital city, taking in the Basilica of San Nicola and the central square, Piazza Mercantile
Trani - Admire the whitewashed 12th-century cathedral and delve into the vibrant Jewish quarter in the city known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'
Castel del Monte - See this ancient UNESCO-listed fortress, which is octagonal in shape and shrouded in mystery
Alberobello - Spend two nights in a Trulli, a traditional conical-shaped house made from local Italian limestone
Matera - Explore the historic centre of the city, Sassi di Matera, which is known for its cave dwellings carved into a river canyon
Ostuni - Stroll around this pretty whitewashed town independently, see some of the 3,500-year-old olive trees and taste the local olive oil
Lecce - Join a guided tour of 'Florence of the South' to see the Baroque architecture of the Old Town and Piazza del Duomo main square
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The trip "Highlights Of Puglia From Rome - 9 Days" starts from and ends in Rome. It is a city sightseeing trip that takes 9 days taking you through Matera, Bari, Ostuni and 5 other destinations in Italy. "Highlights Of Puglia From Rome - 9 Days" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

SMALL GROUP TOUR: This 9-day tour of Puglia starts and ends in the Italian capital of Rome, with free time for travellers to visit the Colosseum, the Vatican and more. With included train travel to Puglia, travellers will have the chance to explore the relaxed cities of Bari and Lecce, and will spend two nights staying in a traditional stone Trulli house. Discover octagonal Castel del Monte, learn how traditional pasta is made at a rural farm, visit the UNESCO-listed cave settlements of Matera and wander through the pretty white towns of Locorotondo and Ostuni.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day: 1 Rome
Day: 2 Bari
Day: 3 Trani
Day: 4 Matera
Day: 5 Lecce
Day: 6 Lecce
Day: 7 Rome
Day: 8 Rome
Day: 9 Rome

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

6 nights 4 star hotels & 2 nights in a boutique Trulli in Alberobello
Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The maximum group size on this tour is 15 travellers.

Meals

8 breakfasts & 5 dinners

Transport

Airport arrival transfer on day 1
Transportation in Puglia by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
Private transfers to and from train stations in Rome, Bari and Lecce

Guide

Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour guide with specialist guides for some sightseeing (please note you will be unescorted in Rome and on the trains)
Guided sightseeing with local guides in Bari, Matera & Lecce

Others

2nd class train tickets from Rome - Bari and Lecce - Rome

Entrance

Entrance tickets to the Castel del Monte

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International flights and visas
Airport departure transfer
Additional meals and drinks unless specified
Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of Puglia From Rome - 9 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 06 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 06 September 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Highlights of Puglia From Rome - 9 days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Highlights of Puglia From Rome - 9 days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.

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