TOUR DETAILS _________________ 12 Days • 23 Meals Oct 28-Nov 8, 2026 Price Per Person: Double: $4,999; Single: $5,999 Pre/Post Hotel: Call for pricing Depart/Return: Chicago, IL HIGHLIGHTS _________________ • Dine on a traditional trabocco above the Adriatic Sea • Tour a confetti factory in Sulmona • Discover one of the oldest Christian pilgrimage destinations in Western Europe • Experience a town of cave dwellings carved into limestone hills • Savor olive oil from a traditional masseria INCLUSIONS _________________ • Round-trip airfare from the U.S. • Professional, English speaking Tour Director • Welcome Dinner and meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) • Fees and tips for included attractions and meals • Luggage handling at most hotels • 24-hour emergency call service ACCOMMODATIONS _________________ Nights 2-5: Hotel Hermitage, Silvi Marina Night 6: Grand Hotel Terme Margherita di Savoia, Andria/Barletta Nights 7-9: Hotel Olimpo, Itria Valley Nights 10-11: Hotel Leone di Messapia, Lecce
with its whitewashed architecture and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Manfredonia. B, D
DAY 7: TRANI & CASTEL DEL MONTE Today, travel to the picturesque coastal town of Trani. Admire the Romanesque cathedral, built in the 12th century, known as one of Italy’s most photographed churches. After free time for lunch, travel
inland to Castel del Monte—Frederick II’s mysterious octagonal fortress that stands as a masterpiece of Medieval architecture. Later, settle into your hotel for a 3-night stay in the Itria Valley. B, D DAY 8: ALBEROBELLO, LOCOROTONDO, & MARTINA FRANCA This morning, step into a fairytale in the UNESCO-listed city of Alberobello, where the whitewashed trulli, cone-roofed homes built of limestone, gleam in the sun. Enjoy a tasting
of regional specialties inside one of these traditional dwellings before traveling to the hilltop town of Locorotondo, celebrated for its whitewashed houses with sloping roofs. Complete the day with a visit to the Baroque town Martina Franca for dinner at a local restaurant. B, L, D DAY 9: ALTAMURA BREAD AND ANCIENT MATERA Your day begins with a visit to a traditional Altamura bakery for a tasting of its world-famous bread, made only from local durum wheat and baked in wood-fired ovens as has been tradition for centuries. Later, travel to Matera, one of Italy’s most extraordinary and ancient cities, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Carved into the limestone hills, Matera is famous for its Sassi—ancient cave dwellings and rupestrian churches. Visit a furnished “casa grotta” to experience cave living while learning about millennia-old dwellings, ingenious water systems, and the city’s modern Renaissance. B DAY 10: OSTUNI OLIVE OIL This morning, head south for Ostuni known as the “White City” for its dazzling whitewashed buildings. Continue to a centuries-old olive grove for a guided tasting and lunch at a traditional masseria, where the family shares their stories of oil making and rural life. Later, enjoy an overnight stay in Lecce. B, L DAY 11: LECCE—THE FLORENCE OF THE SOUTH This journey is not complete without a visit to Lecce, the Baroque capital of southern Italy often referred to as the “Florence of the South.” Stroll the golden limestone streets on a guided tour revealing its elaborate façades, ancient Roman amphitheater, and lively piazzas. In a local historic palace, enjoy a tasting of pucce sandwiches, rustici pastries, olives, cheeses, and local wines. The afternoon is yours to shop or relax before a farewell dinner. B, L, D DAY 12: ARRIVEDERCI ITALIA! After breakfast, head to Bari International Airport for your journey home—taking with you unforgettable memories and the spirit of la dolce vita from our Italian adventure. B x Discover Scanno’s scenic lake and goldsmith traditions
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