Puglia Full-Day Tour: Bari, Trulli of Alberobello, Castel del Monte and Sassi of Matera


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  • Puglia Full-Day Tour: Bari, Trulli of Alberobello, Castel del Monte and Sassi of Matera

Bari, Italy

Trip Type:   Full-day Tours
Duration:  Flexible
Discover the Puglia's highlights in this full-day tour. Visit the UNESCO sites of Bari, Alberobello, Matera and Castel del Monte. Drive through ancient roads, among olive trees and Roman ruins and taste local food and wine.

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Discover the Puglia's highlights in this full-day tour. Visit the UNESCO sites of Bari, Alberobello, Matera and Castel del Monte. Drive through ancient roads, among olive trees and Roman ruins and taste local food and wine. Meet you guide in Bari in the morning and head to Bari old town. Learn about the history of the city and see Bari Cathedral, Basilica di San Nicola and Piazza Ferrarese.

Next, head to Alberobello. Get a glimpse of what life was like inside the trulli and marvel at its unique buildings. These cone-shaped drywall houses, built in the 14th century, are regarded by UNESCO as remarkable examples of prehistoric construction techniques that still survive today.

Then depart to Matera. Visit the Sassi of Matera, the ancient caves from 30,000 years ago. You knowledgeable guide will walk you through the history of these cave-houses. Over the centuries, more than 150 minuscule churches and hermitages were carved into the cliffside, and by the 18th century, a community was flourishing here. Only in 1950s were inhabitants were forced to move to modern accommodation due to poor sanitation and malaria.

Make your way to the hills of Puglia (Murgia), where you will visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Castel del Monte. This fantastic castle is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture. After a full-day of sightseeing, return to Bari.




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