Bari: Explore Puglia and Matera on an easy day trip by car – Apulia, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

On board a splendid Fiat 500L, or equivalent, at the slow pace of the roads of the southern heel of the Italy boot, we will travel to get to know places otherwise difficult to reach independently. You will have the chance to know ancient towns, seaside resorts and historical sites of Puglia and Basilicata.
Our trips will turn into an opportunity to learn the local culture in a friendly and informal environment.
We will travel backroads to destinations that will enlight the day with the beauty that nature and human work will offer along the way. You will have a friend at your side who will immediately immerse you in the customs and traditions of the territories you are going to visit.
You can select amongst various itineraries:
Alberobello: we will stop in Polignano, famous for its cliffs, home of the Diving World Championship, on the Adriatic coast, explore the Itria Valley in depth driving across old roads filled with ancient monumental olive trees.
Matera: on the way to this amazing town we could stop in Gravina in Puglia and Altamura, homelands of some of the most delicious food in the region.
Castel del Monte: suggested stops at Ruvo di Puglia and Trani, with their wonderful cathedrals, driving through suggestive rocky and coastal scenery.
Wine and Olive Oil tasting sessions at traditional farms other than lunches aimed to enjoy the local mouthwatering cuisine can be also scheduled.
Itineraries and approx distances in kms:
1) Bari – Alberobello – Matera – Bari
(190 km)
2) Bari – Alberobello – Locorotondo – Cisternino – Ostuni – Bari
(190 km)
3) Bari – Polignano – Alberobello – Locorotondo – Cisternino – Monopoli – Bari
(170 km)
4) Bari – Altamura – Gravina – Matera – Bari
(150 km)
5) Bari – Castel del Monte – Trani – Bari
(150 km)

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Experience the Capital of Trulli and Valle d’Itria, Alberobello, fairytale town
Explore the ancient Matera, location of various movies full of magic and history
Meet history at castles and cathedrals, discover the emperor Frederick II
Each tour can be tailored according to the group requests and suggestions
Wine and Olive Oil tasting experiences available on the way

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