Puglia All Inclusive

Meet at London Gatwick for your flight to Bari. On arrival, transfer to your hotel close to Polignano a Mare. Puglia is known as the wine cellar of Italy and is made up of picture-perfect landscapes of lush vineyards and olive groves. The region's rugged coastline is home to charming, secluded beaches which reflect an unhurried and relaxed way of life.

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Discover the beautiful village of Locorotondo, which has lovely views across the surrounding valley, before continuing to Martina Franca. With its stunning Old Town, you'll see extravagant Baroque architecture at every turn as you enjoy free time to look around. Return to Polignano a Mare for lunch, followed by free time to make the most of your wonderful surroundings. The beautiful town is perched on top of a limestone cliff overlooking the sparkling blue ocean.

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Visit Lecce, a city known for its Baroque, Renaissance and Romanesque buildings, attractive squares and leafy lanes. Take the train from Polignano a Mare for a scenic journey along the coast, passing white-washed villages and dense olive groves. In Lecce, a walking tour introduces you to the Piazza del Duomo, the impressive main square overlooked by the cathedral and its bell tower, and the quaint Old Town. To round off your tour, enjoy a local flavour of Leccese coffee and pastry. With a free afternoon, you could visit the Roman amphitheatre - an archaeological treasure where mighty gladiator tournaments were once held.

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Travel to Alberobello, a charming town famous for its UNESCO-listed trulli - curious cone-shaped houses. These unusual and historic homes are a must-see in Puglia. Originally built without mortar, so they could be quickly dismantled and easily rebuilt - which allowed occupants to evade tax collectors - trulli houses are now emblematic of the region. Free time to explore allows you to step back in time to an almost forgotten era of Italy, admiring the white-washed stone houses which spread out towards the surrounding hillsides. Later, return to Polignano a Mare to spend the rest of your day at leisure.

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Head to Bari, Puglia's capital and a city overflowing with cultural charms. Discover the gorgeous Old Town, tucked on a headland edging into the Adriatic Sea, on a guided tour. Home to the city's 11th-century church, the Romanesque Basilica di San Nicola, and a Swabian Castle, as well as some stunning grand piazzas, you're transported back in time as you hear stories of this old port city. Afterwards, continue sightseeing at your own pace. Maybe sample the city's thriving street food or relax in a stylish bar for a glass of local wine.

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Uncover remote Matera, a fascinating town set in a small canyon. Matera is best known for its 'sassi' - a complex of ancient caves used as dwellings since the Palaeolithic era. Inhabited until as recently as the 1950s, they're UNESCO-listed and many have been adapted into houses, hotels and restaurants. Enjoy a guided tour of the sassi before a free afternoon. You could stop off at one of the cave churches, carved out by monks and decorated with Byzantine rock murals.

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Enjoy a day free to relax at the hotel. You might like to head to the hotel's private beach and spend a tranquil day soaking up the Italian sunshine. Or make your way to Polignano a Mare itself, where you could wander through the winding streets, watching the world go by from a pavement café while trying some local cuisine. Alternatively, you could visit more of the prehistoric caves that dot the coastline.

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After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to London Gatwick or local airport.

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