WINE EXPERIENCE TOURS 7 Days and 6 Nights - Small Groups Guided Tour Previous Next For wine lovers there is no better way to explore the world sipping a glass of wine, surrounded by art and culture and eating excellent local Italian food. Our private tour promises an unforgettable experience among the Italian art, traditions and gastronomy. This tour is ideal to taste different types of Apulian wine (Negroamaro, Primitivo, Nero di Troia, Moscato di Trani) and discover the places where they are produced. DETAILS GALLERY WHAT'S INCLUDED PRICES & DATES Itinerary Day 1 Arrival in Puglia – Polignano a Mare Arrival at Bari or Brindisi airport. You will be met by our Travel Director and you will be transferred from the airport to your accommodation with private car. Visit of Polignano a Mare a characteristic Mediterranean fishing village that stands on a rocky cliff. We will walk through the historical center downtown, with its houses and terraces directly overlooking the sea, where the karst nature of the cliffs and the erosion of the sea have given rise to many beautiful sea caves. Welcome dinner in a typical restaurant. Day 2 Wine tasting in the city of Trulli – Caves of Castellana In the morning we will visit Alberobello the capital of the Trulli a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. We will visit a local winery founded at the beginning of 20th century. Here you can taste red and white Apulian wines and visit the Wine Museum where we will explain you the history of Apulian wines. Lunch in a characteristic restaurant in Alberobello based on typical Apulian dishes. In the afternoon we will visit the Caves of Castellana, incredible underground karst caves formed by rainwater in the course of the centuries. Return to your accommodation and dinner on your own. Day 3 Matera – Primitivo wine tasting In the morning we will visit Matera (in Basilicata region) a UNESCO World Heritage Site, best known for the Sassi di Matera, an ancient city with houses that have been excavated in the rock and that have been lived in since the Paleolithic Era. During our walk in the Sassi of Matera we will visit a Casa Grotta fully furnished as it was in the past, so you will see how the ancient inhabitants of Matera lived. Lunch in a local restaurant based on cucina lucana (traditional cuisine from Basilicata region). In the afternoon we will visit a local winery in Gioia del Colle and tasting a famous Apulian red wine called Primitivo. Return to your accommodation and dinner on your own. Day 4 Trani – Famous dessert Apulian wine – Castel del Monte In the morning we will visit Trani, a beautiful town on the sea dominated by an imposing white Cathedral built in 1097. The Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino is one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Puglia. Free time for your relaxation and lunch at your leisure. In the afternoon we will go to an important winery which produces different types of Apulian wines: red wines like Nero di Troia, white wines like Falanghina and the famous Apulian dessert wine Moscato di Trani. Then we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Castel del Monte built by Emperor Frederick II in the 13th century. Return to your accommodation and dinner at your leisure. Day 5 Lecce – Negroamaro wine experience In the morning visit of Lecce, the main city of the Salento area. The superb beauty of its churches and elegant noble mansions attracts a great number of visitors, because this city is the capital of the Baroque art in Puglia. Lecce is also called the Florence of the Southern Italy. After our guided sightseeing free time for yourself and lunch on your own. We will recommend some typical restaurants. In the afternoon we will visit a winery that produces many Apulian wines and the famous Negroamaro wine. Return to your Hotel and rest of the day at your leisure. Day 6 Bari – Turi In the morning we will go to Bari, Puglia's capital city. Visit of the historical center of Bari and the ancient Basilica of St. Nicholas, which houses the relics of Bari’s Patron Saint. Of considerable charm is Bari’s city center with its beautiful Murat district dating back to the 19th century. Bari’s grid pattern streets are adorned with elegant and refined period buildings. Bari is ideal for shopping! Free time for yourself and lunch on your own. Then we will visit Turi, a little town famous for cherries production. In the evening Arrivederci dinner based on delicious Apulian traditional dishes and wine. Day 7 Departure - Transfer to the airport The Travel Director will provide you with the final hotel check-out and personally escort you to the airport. Included in this tour: Accommodation: 6 nights breakfast included. We carefully select typical and comfortable accommodation, to offer you the best hospitality. We will take care of every detail, making your holiday in Puglia unforgettable. Meals: 2 lunches and 2 dinners with typical Apulian dishes. Beverage included: water, wine and coffee. 4 Wines tasting in different wineries 9 guided sightseeing English speaking guide Admission tickets for all visiting sites as per itinerary Transfer: all transfers to and from your accommodation and during the excursion as per itinerary. Transfers to and from the airport. Private driver and car Services of a friendly, experienced English speaking Travel Director who will accompany you during the all tour. Meeting local People. VAT Tax Not included: Airfaire Beverage and meals where not mentioned in itinerary Extra service in the rooms (pay tv, minibar...) Hotel city tax Optional activities and all personal expenses. All that is not mentioned in the program. Price per person starting from Euro 1.890,00. The price is customized based on: number of participants, accommodation choices, travel dates and other custom preferences. Get a quote You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Your Name Your Email City Country Tour 8 DAYS PUGLIA SMALL GROUP GUIDED TOUR A TASTE OF PUGLIA 5 DAYS GUIDED TOUR WINE EXPERIENCE TOURS PUGLIA SELF-DRIVE TOUR MEDITERRANEAN DIET TOUR LUXURY PRIVATE TOURS ITALIAN FOOD AND COOKING LESSONS Customized requests Message Leave this field blank Tour highlights 7 days/6 nights with breakfast included 4 wines tasting in different wineries 9 guided sightseeing English speaking guide Private driver and car Experienced Travel Director at your arrangement Puglia small group tours For a more private experience and better quality of services, our small groups are limited to 12 travelers. TESTIMONIALS Best Experience! We wanted to see the Puglia region and booked this 8 day, seven night tour at the recommendation of one of our friends. We usually travel on our own and book private tours of certain cities that interest us. This tour was just outstanding and we are glad that we used them to visit Puglia. They are very easy to work with and can and will customize your experience. They are very knowledgeable of the area and gave us some very unique experiences that we just wouldn't have been able to do without them. They handled all of the transportation, accomodations and actually location tours. All 1st class! JIM USA Beautiful Puglia....an Italian treasure! We are leaving Puglia with an understanding of the history and an appreciation for the beauty and culture of this part of Italy. Our trip was busy but with a pace so we never felt rushed. The care taken to be sure each lunch experience was true to the region visiting was appreciated by the 5 of us. We loved this trip and encourage anyone visiting Puglia to use Arrivederci Puglia Travel. They are a joy to spend time with and become family. Our enthusiasm for this part of Italy was so strong, we returned for a second visit with Arrivederci Puglia. DIANNE & LOU Boston, USA We spent a wonderful week with Antonella and Sandro, exploring their delightful home province. They shared with us their in depth knowledge and love of Puglia, they were always professional, thoughtful and courteous. Can’t recommend Arrivederci Puglia highly enough. It’s a wonderful part of Italy, previously unknown to us, we are so happy to have visited! FEDERICO & KAY Sydney, AUS Nothing but the BEST!! We had an absolutely wonderful time in the Puglia region with our wonderful tour guides Sandro and Antonella. They have put together a great balance of places to see and learn about. Sandro and Antonella are highly educated and knowledgeable about their country. The professionalism and attention to detail was fantastic. We would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to learn, taste and explore the Puglia region! SUZY Oregon, USA Previous Next Our Values Arrivederci Puglia Travel was born from our love for our Region, a land rich in family values and traditions. We want to put our passion and experience at the service of our guests, to offer them an unforgettable vacation in Italy, while experiencing the fantastic Italian Mediterranean lifestyle. MORE ABOUT US Our Services For us, our clients are not simply customers. We like to consider them special friends or a part of our family. We are pleased to facilitate your experience living as a true Italian! Take advantage of our knowledge of Puglia, the land where we live, to gain preferred entrance to most famous sites. READ MORE Puglia and Italy map Puglia, the heel of Italy…is located in the Southern Italy and it is fast becoming Italy’s new hot destination. 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