Italy · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Day Bari and Matera Tour with Castel del Monte and Alberobello

5 Days Round trip from Bari Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Bari, Trani, Castel Del Monte, Matera, Altamura and Alberobello
02 Visit Trani's cathedral by the sea and the ancient Giudecca quarter
03 Discover Matera's cave-like house, Rupestrian churches, and cisterns
04 Taste Pane di Altamura at a local bakery
05 See Alberobello's unique Trulli and the panoramic Rione Aia Piccola

During this 5-day tour of Bari, Trani, Castel Del Monte, Matera, Altamura and Alberobello, visit some of the most beautiful destinations of Pùglia and Basilicata in Italy. Explore remarkable monuments and churches, including the Mother Church, Rione Aia Piccola, and the Basilica of San Nicola, while discovering historic quarters, UNESCO-listed sites, and unique rural architecture. You will also savor local specialties such as Pane di Altamura along the way.

The itinerary includes a visit to a cave-like house recently opened to the public, as well as ancient Rupestrian churches and cisterns with your Italian tour guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bari, Altamura, Matera, Alberobello, Trani

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Bari

Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location.
Arrive in Bari.
Check in and have dinner at a hotel in the city, where you will stay for 4 nights.

Day 02

Trani and Castel del Monte Excursion

Have breakfast.
Depart for Trani, the "Slow City" and the "Pearl of the Adriatic." Trani is especially known for its beautiful cathedral by the sea, built in the Apulian Romanesque style.
See the Mother Church, dressed in white, which has four different sections.
Take a beautiful walk through the ancient Giudecca quarter, which reveals the multicultural character of the city and still preserves an antique 12th-century synagogue. This is a perfect place to talk about important themes such as tolerance and respect for different cultures and religions.
Enjoy the ancient arcades and freshly caught seafood stalls.
Have lunch.
Depart for Castel del Monte, one of the most mysterious and fascinating castles in Southern Italy, designed by Frederick II of Swabia.
Transfer to Bari and enjoy a free dinner.

Day 03

Matera and Altamura Discovery

Have breakfast.
Depart for Matera, considered one of the most suggestive places in southern Italy and a UNESCO Site. The itinerary includes a visit to a cave-like house recently opened to the public, as well as ancient Rupestrian churches and cisterns with your Italian tour guide.
Eat your lunch.
Depart for Altamura, which is famous for its typical PDO bread production. Altamura also boasts an interesting Medieval Cathedral built by Frederick II of Swabia and a series of noble buildings along the streets of the old town.
Taste Pane di Altamura at a local bakery.
Transfer to Bari and enjoy a free dinner.

Day 04

Bari and Alberobello Sightseeing

Have breakfast.
Take a tour of Bari, which boasts the Basilica of San Nicola. This church is included among the most important places of worship in the world, where Catholic and Orthodox worship blend together.
Explore Bari Vecchia.
Travel to Alberobello, the capital of the Trulli. A "not-to-be-missed" stop for every new visitor to Puglia, Alberobello has a fairy-tale charm unlike any other place.
See the unique Trulli, an important example of rural architecture that still survives today.
Enjoy panoramic views of Rione Aia Piccola, with its infinite expanse of conical roofs that is simply enchanting.
Return to Bari and have a free dinner.

Day 05

Breakfast and Check-out

Have breakfast and then check out.

Where this trip takes you

Castel del Monte, Matera cave-like house, Alberobello Trulli

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Italian-, Spanish-, or English-speaking tour guide
4 nights/5 days in 4-star hotels with breakfast and dinner in the city
Minivan with driver from the 2nd to the 4th day
Local Italian tour guides in Bari, Trani, Castel del Monte, Matera, and Alberobello

What's Not Included

Arrival and departure transfers
Lunches
Tips and gratuities
Travel cancellation insurance
City taxes and anything not expressly indicated
Extra daily excursions
Entrance fees: Castel del Monte at €10 per person and Matera Cave Churches at €6 per person

Know before you go

Booking with 45 days' advance notice.
Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 participants.

Extra services:

Transfer from Bari airport or railway station to Bari city: €35 per person (minimum 2 people).
Transfer from Brindisi airport or railway station to Bari city: €80 per person (minimum 2 people).
Optional tour with transfer to Monte Sant’Angelo/San Giovanni Rotondo: €200 per person (minimum 2 people).
Optional tour with transfer and guide to Polignano a Mare on Saturday afternoon: €120 per person (minimum 2 people).
Optional post-tour in Alberobello in a Trullo: €70 per person per night, including breakfast in a double room.
Optional post- or pre-tour in Lecce: €100 per person per night, including breakfast and a walking tour in Lecce.
Optional post- or pre-tour in Lecce: €150 per person for 2 nights, including breakfast and a walking tour in Lecce.
Post- or pre-tour on request in the Salento or Gargano area (ask for a quote).

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