5-Day Puglia and Matera Small-Group Tour with UNESCO Sites and Tastings

5 Days Round trip from Bari Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Trani, Bari, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, and Matera with licensed local guides
02 Visit UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte with priority access and discover Alberobello's trulli
03 Discover Matera's Sassi, including entry to a furnished cave dwelling and a rupestrian church
04 Taste mozzarella and burrata, extra-virgin olive oil, Moscato di Trani DOC and Murge wines, Polignano focaccia and special coffee, and Amaro Lucano

Join this 5-day small-group tour from Bari to discover Puglia and Matera through UNESCO-listed heritage, historic towns, and regional food traditions. Stay four nights with breakfast - two in a boutique hotel in Trani and two in a central four-star hotel in Bari - while traveling by minivan with a professional driver and licensed local guides. Explore Trani, Castel del Monte, Bari, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, and Matera, with included tastings ranging from mozzarella, burrata, olive oil, and Moscato di Trani DOC to focaccia, special coffee, and Amaro Lucano. Departures are guaranteed from one participant, with a maximum of eight guests and guided service in English and Spanish.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bari, Matera, Alta Murgia National Park, Alberobello, Trani, Polignano a Mare

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Bari and Sunset Walk in Trani

Arrive at Bari Airport or Bari Centrale and meet your private driver for the transfer to Trani at 15:00. Check in at a boutique hotel in the historic centre for a two-night stay (Palazzo Paciotti or similar). Our team will arrange luggage delivery to your room, as the historic centre is pedestrianised.

At 18:00, meet your licensed local guide in front of Trani Cathedral for a sunset walk around the fishing harbour, medieval quarter, and Jewish quarter, including Sinagoga Scolanova. At 19:30, enjoy a welcome aperitivo with local products by the harbour. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight in Trani.

Day 02

Castel del Monte and Moscato di Trani Tasting

After breakfast at the hotel, depart Trani at 10:00 for a guided visit to Castel del Monte, with priority access and no queues. Return to Trani at about 13:00 and enjoy free time for lunch.

At 16:30, join a guided tasting of Moscato di Trani DOC and wines from the Murge at a historic winery. Return to the hotel at about 18:00. Overnight in Trani.

Day 03

Burrata, Olive Oil, and Bari at Sunset

After breakfast and check-out, meet at 09:00 by Chiesa di Santa Teresa, near the hotel. Our team will handle the luggage. Visit a traditional dairy for a hands-on mozzarella and burrata experience with tasting, then continue to a local olive mill to taste extra-virgin olive oil and learn about its production.

Arrive in Bari at about 15:00 and check in at Hotel Boston or similar. At 18:00, meet at Piazza Federico II di Svevia, by the entrance to Castello Svevo, for a guided sunset walk through Bari's historic centre. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Bari.

Day 04

Alberobello Trulli and Polignano a Mare

After breakfast, meet your driver at the hotel at 09:00 and travel to Alberobello for a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed trulli district, with local artisans and stories about local traditions.

Continue to Polignano a Mare for tastings, including traditional focaccia and the town's special coffee, followed by a walking tour of the historic centre and its sea-view terraces. Depart for Bari at 14:00. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight in Bari.

Day 05

Matera's Sassi and Return to Bari

After breakfast and check-out, meet your driver at the hotel at 09:00 and travel to Matera for a guided visit to the Sassi districts, including a cave dwelling, a rock-hewn church, and an Amaro Lucano tasting. Enjoy free time in Matera from 12:30 to 15:00.

At 15:00, depart for Bari Airport or Bari Centrale. End of services.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Bari 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Four nights with breakfast: two nights in a boutique hotel in Trani (Palazzo Paciotti or similar) and two nights in a central four-star hotel in Bari (Hotel Boston or similar).
Private transfer on Sunday at 15:00 from Bari Airport or Bari Centrale to Trani, and on Thursday at about 15:00 from Matera to Bari Airport or Bari Centrale.
Scheduled intercity transfers by air-conditioned minivan with a professional driver and luggage handling.
Licensed local guided visits in Trani, Castel del Monte, Bari, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, and Matera.
Priority entry to Castel del Monte; entrance to a furnished cave dwelling and a rupestrian church in Matera.
Welcome aperitivo in Trani; guided Moscato di Trani DOC and local wine tasting; mozzarella and burrata experience with tasting; olive-mill visit and extra-virgin olive-oil tasting with bread; focaccia and special coffee stop in Polignano; Amaro Lucano tasting in Matera.
Ongoing support from the Trani operations office and a 24-hour assistance contact.

What's Not Included

Travel to and from Puglia, including flights, train tickets, or other transport to Bari.
Municipal tourist tax, payable at the hotel: €1.50-€4.00 per person per night, depending on season and hotel category.
Lunches and dinners not expressly listed under What's Included.
Additional drinks, personal expenses, and optional tips.
Optional activities or excursions.
Optional trip-cancellation insurance.
Anything not expressly listed under What's Included.

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobbled and uneven streets.
Weather-appropriate clothing.
A small day bag for personal items.

Know before you go

Minimum age: 10 years.
Group size: maximum 8 guests; each departure is guaranteed with one participant.
Sunday departures start in January 2027.
Meet in Bari at 15:00 on Sunday for the transfer to Trani; the exact pickup point at Bari Airport or Bari Centrale is confirmed based on your arrival details.
Four hotel nights with breakfast: two in Trani and two in Bari.
Municipal tourist tax (€1.50-€4.00 per person per night, depending on season and hotel category) is paid at the hotel.
Expect walking on historic streets and cobbled or uneven surfaces; some sites may include steps.

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