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20/07/2022 · By Guest Author
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2024 Tour code: 24PUF
About the tour
Experience traditional Italy on a relaxing all-inclusive, fly-rail holiday to the unspoilt 'heel' of southern Italy.
Based near the picture-postcard coastal town of Polignano a Mare, explore the undiscovered region of Puglia, dotted with historic ports, white-washed villages and unique ancient dwellings.
Discover the spectacular trulli homes of Alberobello and the sassi houses in the cliffside town of Matera in Basilicata.
Uncover the cities of Lecce and Bari while soak up the amazing scenery and appealing culture of this laid-back region.
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What’s included
Itinerary
Meeting your Tour Manager at London Gatwick, you fly to Bari. On arrival in the city on the east coast of Italy, you transfer to your hotel near to Polignano a Mare, a relaxing all-inclusive base ideally situated for exploring this charming and unspoilt part of Italy.
The seafront location of your hotel has a laid-back atmosphere overlooking the azure waters of the Adriatic. With free time after you check-in, you can unwind on the private beach or in the spa. Perhaps you would prefer to lounge by the outdoor swimming pools with a cooling drink.
This evening, you enjoy dinner at the hotel with drinks included - as they are between 10am and 10pm each day.
It is possible to fly from regional airports and meet your Tour Manager in Italy
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4.3 / 5 · 233 reviews
T Jackson
Submitted 17/Sep
A well organised trip exploring some of the beautiful towns and cities making up this region. The accommodation had a lot to offer including an amazing variety and quality of food. The group and Rep were very friendly which helped to provide great ambiance.
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Mr Trevor Summerson
Submitted 17/Sep
The area was stunning and the trips were excellent. The hotel was good although the dining experience was disappointing
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Cheryl Blackman
Submitted 24/Jul
An amazing resort; great accommodation, good food, helpful staff, brilliant weather. Loved it.
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Amanda Arnold
Submitted 6/Jul
Well thought-out itinerary, pleasant resort and great tour manager.
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MRSSUESEAGER
Submitted 2/Jul
Resort brilliant. Accommodation very good. Trips very good but very hot. Negative - BA check-in both at Gatwick and Bari. Long queues. Will check in online when possible next time. Buffet meals. Very busy but good very good.
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Marilyn Conrich
Submitted 1/Jul
lovely cities, but there was no mention that we had to walk at least 20 minutes or more from the outskirts into the city before the tour started. Totally un-doable for people with walking difficulties (like myself) and this should be highlighted in the description before you book as I wouldn't have booked knowing this. I've used Rail Discoveries before and have always been happy, but this was a big let down. It'll make me think twice about re-booking with them as I couldn't go through that again.
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