14-day tour of Apulia
Alberobello - Lecce - Matera - Trani - Manfredonia - Bari
Your journey at a glance
- Your journey includes the following stops
- Alberobello (2 nights)
- Lecce (2 nights)
- Matera (2 nights)
- Trani (2 nights)
- Mattinata/Manfredonia (3 nights)
- Bari (2 nights)
- Further highlights
- Locorotondo
- Cisternino
- Ostuni
- Gallipoli
- Taranto
- Castel del Monte
Geotoura – Hotel concept
When we include a hotel in our programme, it is not only a high standard of quality that is important to us. We prefer typical local accommodation, often boutique hotels with a special ambience. They emphasise the character of an individual trip: Panoramic views, particularly lovely furnishings, a location in historic centres, no mass tourism and, of course, exceptionally friendly hosts – these are important criteria for us.
We divide our hotels into four separate Geotoura categories. Of course, you have the choice and can also combine the categories on one trip.
Boutique Hotels – Four categories
Encantador (“Charming”): Our most affordable option. Lovingly furnished rooms that offer everything the discerning traveller expects.
Especial (“Special”): Hotels with a special ambience – historic palaces, monasteries, haciendas or beach hotels with exceptional charm. Perfect for the classic cultural tour.
Extraordinario (“Extraordinary”): Luxurious hotels in excellent locations and with the highest level of comfort, often in centuries-old aristocratic palaces, old oil mills or haciendas.
Luna de Miel (“honeymoon”): For the honeymoon – span. Luna de miel – or if you want to treat yourself to something out of the ordinary …
Character of this travel idea
Experience culture
Even though the rich and powerful have characterised the cityscapes of Puglia, it is the houses of the common people that will fascinate you. A stroll through the picturesque town of Alberobello with its snow-white trulli will present you with a unique picture. The cave town of Sassi di Matera, which was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1993, is no less surreal. Still used as homes or hotels, visitors can spend the night in the cave houses themselves or imagine the everyday life of the former inhabitants in the museums.
Experience nature
The coast of Puglia stretches for hundreds of kilometres and offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. White sandy beaches and turquoise-coloured water invite you to sunbathe and swim, framed by bizarre rock formations that will capture your imagination.
Olive groves dominate the landscape in the hinterland. Take time to enjoy these sights on your tour of Puglia and perhaps even take a look behind the doors of a traditional olive farm.
Narrow paths lead you through the barren, sun-kissed landscapes of the national parks. Park your hire car on this 14-day tour of Apulia and explore the unspoilt nature with rare plant species on foot.
Apulia - Mediterranean delight
Diversity can also be found in the regional cuisine of Apulia. Freshly caught fish and seafood can of course be found on almost all menus, while meat dishes dominate inland. However, there are also numerous dishes with fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, fennel, broccoli or cime di rapa, the slightly bitter-tasting stem cabbage.
In the narrow streets of Bari, you can look over the shoulders of the women working here on your tour of Puglia and see how orecchiette, the little ear-shaped pasta, is made in front of their own front door. What baguettes are to the French, taralli are to the Pugliese – baked dough curls that are served almost everywhere for dinner.
As in the rest of Italy, cheese is also made in Apulia. Whether it’s canestrato, cacioricotta, straciatella, which is similar to mozzarella, or burrata… Leave it up to your palate to decide and also which wine it likes best with it.
The authentic Apulia
The best way to get to know Apulia is by tasting local produce. In small, mostly family-run restaurants, you can immerse yourself in the rich cuisine of the region.
Or simply lend a hand yourself. Under expert guidance, you can conjure up original Apulian pasta and then enjoy it with a typical regional 3-course meal. Naturally including a view of the picturesque landscape.
Why can't I find any prices on geotoura.com?
We do not offer standardised packages. Your Geotoura trip is customised according to your wishes.
We make this possible thanks to our high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the country as well as our excellent network of partners. You can look forward to extraordinary experiences, charming boutique hotels and very special insider tips on site.
Geotoura stands for the perfect planning of your personalised dream trip. Your individual price will therefore only include what really enriches your holiday.
Compared to standard holidays, this price is competitive. You will usually receive the comprehensive holiday design within 24 hours on working days.
Highly personalised trips are our speciality and the pleasure you deserve.
