FULLY ESCORTED TOUR • ADRIATIC COAST & PUGLIA
Puglia – Discover Italy’s Sun-Kissed Heel
Enjoy rest and relaxation on the shores of the Adriatic and take in the often-overlooked delights of Italy’s sun-kissed southern ‘high heel’. Settle into your 4-star seaside base and journey to fairytale conical trulli towns, ancient stone cave-cities, and sun-bleached hilltop villages.
Tour operator: Newmarket Holidays (ABTA & ATOL Protected)
Special offer: Save 15%* — book by 31st October
Departures: Flexible dates available from October 2026 through to March 2028
Board basis: Half Board (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast) at 4★ Hotel del Levante, Torre Canne
Fairytale Trulli Houses
Wander the UNESCO-listed village of Alberobello, renowned for its distinctive conical dry-stone trulli dwellings.
Ancient Cave City of Matera
Discover the breathtaking prehistoric Sassi cave-dwellings carved into the ravine cliffs of UNESCO-listed Matera.
4★ Adriatic Seaside Hotel
Unwind with a 7-night half-board stay right on the azure shores of the Adriatic Sea at the Hotel del Levante in Torre Canne.
YOUR SOUTHERN ITALIAN ESCAPE
Sparkling turquoise waters, ancient olive groves, and architectural marvels.
Puglia, the sun-kissed heel of Italy’s boot, is a captivating region where time seems to slow down. Based right beside the azure Adriatic at the four-star Hotel del Levante, you’ll enjoy delicious regional dining and easy access to some of the country’s most enchanting cultural gems.
From the gleaming white walls of hilltop Ostuni and the maze of alleyways in Cisternino to the ornate Baroque palaces of Lecce—frequently nicknamed the ‘Florence of the South’—this holiday offers the perfect balance of guided discovery and relaxing coastal leisure.
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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Your journey through sun-kissed Puglia & Matera
UK to Bari & Transfer to Torre Canne
Fly from the UK to Bari. On arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to the 4★ Hotel del Levante in Torre Canne, your comfortable seaside home for the next seven nights.
Alberobello & Medieval Cisternino
Visit UNESCO-listed Alberobello to admire its famous conical dry-stone trulli houses. Continue to the charming whitewashed village of Cisternino, with time to wander its labyrinthine alleys.
The ‘White City’ of Ostuni
Travel to hilltop Ostuni, known as the ‘White City’ for its gleaming whitewashed buildings that stand out dramatically against the surrounding green olive groves and the sparkling sea.
At Leisure by the Adriatic
Enjoy a relaxing day at your four-star seaside hotel. Stroll along the beach, swim in the hotel pool, or sample freshly caught seafood at a nearby coastal trattoria.
Baroque Lecce & Roman Amphitheatre
Head south to Lecce, the ‘Florence of the South’. Savor a guided walking tour showcasing grand Baroque palaces, intricately carved churches, and the ancient Roman amphitheatre.
The Sassi Cave-Dwellings of Matera
Journey into neighboring Basilicata to visit extraordinary Matera. Explore the UNESCO-listed Sassi district, where homes, churches, and shops are carved directly into ancient limestone cliffs.
Optional Castellana Caves & Locorotondo
Spend your final full day relaxing at the resort, or join an optional excursion to explore the limestone caverns of the Castellana Caves and the circular hilltop town of Locorotondo.
Bari to UK
Transfer by coach back to Bari Airport for your return flight to the UK, taking home cherished memories of sun-kissed southern Italy.
HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS
Your package highlights
Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at 4★ Hotel del Levante, Torre Canne
Stay beside the brilliant blue Adriatic Sea throughout your holiday
Take in Alberobello’s traditional, conical trulli houses
Explore Lecce’s ornate Baroque buildings and Roman ruins
Witness hilltop Ostuni’s white walls gleaming in the Italian sun
Discover the UNESCO-listed wonders of Matera’s Sassi cave-dwellings
Visit the medieval whitewashed village of Cisternino
Opportunity to visit the Castellana Caves and Locorotondo on an optional excursion
Return scheduled flights to Bari from UK airports
Comfortable air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Checked hold luggage allowance per person included
ABTA & ATOL financial protection
No local tax due upon arrival (all arrangements covered)
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Terms, conditions & important information
Pricing: From £1,146 per person based on two adults sharing a standard room. 8-day tour. Lead-in pricing varies by seasonal departure date, flight class, and UK departure airport availability.
Saving: *Save 15% when you book by 31st October. Discount already reflected in the lead-in pricing displayed.
Departures: Flexible departure dates available from October 2026 through to March 2028. Departures from major UK international airports.
Tour Operator: Newmarket Holidays. ABTA & ATOL bonded package holiday.
Board Basis: Half Board — includes breakfast and evening dinner daily at the 4★ Hotel del Levante, Torre Canne.
Excursions: Included excursions cover Alberobello, Cisternino, Ostuni, Lecce, and Matera. The visit to Castellana Caves and Locorotondo is an optional excursion bookable in advance or locally.
Standard Newmarket Holidays booking terms and conditions apply. Single room supplements apply. Subject to availability. E&OE.