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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 · 400 reviews
Pauline Gay
Submitted 12/Jul
The experience was very good part due to Derek Lockie the tour manager. He was very good at organising the tour and solving problems. However because we had booked an add on staying at the hotel for another week there were issues- The hotel was under the impression that we were only b&b and charged us for our evening meal. I contacted Rail Discoveries and they did amend it but the situation should not have happened in the first place! Also we had to arrange our own transport back to the airport and when we arrived the flight had been cancelled! After a very long phone call to the RD office WE were left to arrange another flight for the next day with no help from them and also a hotel to stay in at our own cost. Fortunately the information desk at Bari airport were very helpful. Bad customer service from RD.
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Graeme Cailes
Submitted 11/Jul
Great value tour. We had an excellent tour manager and a lovely group which made the whole experience so enjoyable. Puglia is a beautiful part of Italy with some lovely and interesting towns to visit. The rail journeys were fun and the hotel was excellent. Highly recommended.
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Ann Foote
Submitted 11/Jul
I have already sent my responses
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Les Wilsher
Submitted 9/Jul
it ;lived up to expectations had a fab time
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Anthony Walkling
Submitted 8/Jul
Very well organised , a great experience
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Sharon Beszant
Submitted 7/Jul
This was our first holiday with Rail Discoveries & we were certainly not disappointed. Great hotel with a excellent choice of food, spacious bedrooms & helpful staff. The itinerary worked well & was very interesting especially the day out in Matera made special by our knowledgeable guide. The tour manager Claire Kitione was the best as was our wonderful group of fellow travellers! Would highly recommend.
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