Highlights

• Be taken in by this Eight Day Self-Drive Tour of Puglia
• Travel on quiet, rural roads fringed by vineyards and century old olive trees
• Explore Bari, ancient and vibrant port city
• Discover Puglia's ancient past. Visit Alberobello with it's Trulli Cone shaped Dome Dwellings
• Taste some excellent cuisine
• Tour Code: PVE231

We’ve crafted an 8-day itinerary that offers a wonderful introduction to Puglia—a region where life moves at a gentler pace. This journey highlights the very best of southern Italy, known for its whitewashed hill towns, centuries-old farmland, and vast olive groves filled with trees that have stood for hundreds of years.

Your tour begins and ends in Bari, the region’s bustling capital and a lively port city. From here, you’ll travel into the Itria Valley, home to the iconic whitewashed stone huts known as Trulli. Explore Alberobello and its remarkable Trulli village, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure.

Thanks to Puglia’s slender shape, you are never far from its stunning coastline or breathtaking beaches. Along the way, discover exquisite regional cuisine—olive oil, crisp white wines, capocollo ham, orecchiette pasta, and creamy, irresistible burrata cheese.

While the region is served by trains and buses, exploring Puglia by car is unquestionably the best way to experience it. Driving allows you to uncover the many hidden coves, charming towns, and quiet villages that make Puglia one of Italy’s most captivating southern gems waiting to be explored.

• Itinerary - click for more

  Day 1:
  Arrive at Bari Airport. Pick up your rental car and check in to your reserved hotel.

  Day 2:
  Breakfast at the hotel. Today is dedicated to exploring Bari. Don’t miss Bari Vecchia, the charming Old Town. Wander through its narrow alleys where you might see local women washing the stone streets or shaping fresh, ear-shaped pasta called orecchiette right at their doorways. Overnight in Bari.

  Day 3:
  After breakfast, begin your 70 km drive to the beautiful town of Alberobello. Spend time discovering the region’s historic “Trulli” houses—unique, dry-stone dwellings with conical roofs found throughout the Itria Valley. Nearby, visit the dazzling Castellana Caves, known for their dramatic rock formations. You may also explore Martina Franca, famous for its Baroque and Rococo architecture. Overnight in Alberobello.

  Day 4:
  Breakfast at the hotel, then depart for Castel del Monte to tour the iconic Norman castle. Return to Alberobello afterward. Overnight in Alberobello.
  Approximate distance today: 130 km.

  Day 5:
  After breakfast, depart for Barletta to visit its Cathedral. Continue on to Trani, featuring highlights such as its 13th-century castle and the seaside Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino, beautifully set on the Adriatic coast. Overnight in Trani.
  Approximate distance today: 100 km.

  Day 6:
  Breakfast at the hotel, then enjoy the day exploring more of Trani. Discover the historic old town, where narrow streets reveal treasures including a 12th-century Knights Templar church, gleaming limestone lanes, and a historic Jewish quarter. Overnight in Trani.

  Day 7:
  After breakfast, depart for Bari. If you’d like to use your rental car once more, consider a detour to the UNESCO-listed town of Matera (110 km), one of Italy’s most extraordinary destinations. Its ancient districts, the Sassi, are carved into limestone along a dramatic ravine—featuring cave dwellings, ancient stairways, and homes cascading down the cliffs. Overnight in Bari.
  Approximate distance today: 65 km.

  Day 8:
  Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Bari Airport and return your rental car before your flight.

Included

• Three nights 4* Superior Hotel in Bari
• Two Nights 4* Superior Hotel in Alberobello
• Two nights 4* Superior Hotel in Trani
• Breakfast daily
• Vehicle at disposal based on itinerary-manual shift. Automatic can be requested with surcharge
• Day Excursions as listed self-guided
• Vat Taxes
• Eight Day - Manual Shift Vehicle Rental - Group C - Renault Clio or similar - A/C

• Vehicle Rental Details - click for more

  Car Rental Includes:

  • Unlimited Mileage
  • Third Party Liability (RCA)
  • Collision Damage Waiver Reduction (CDW)
  • Theft Protection Reduction (TP)
  • Personal Accident Insurance (PAI);
  • Super CDW – Super TP
  • 18% Airport Charges
  • 14% Railway Fee
  • Domestic One-way Drop-off Charge
  • Road Tax
  • 22 % VAT

  Car Rental Does Not Include:

  • Administrative cost of invoice
  • Administration fees in case of accident (GMU) and fines (GRV)
  • Whatever not mentioned in the inclusions

Not Included

• International Air Travel
• Full Board
• Beverages during included meals
• Local Guides
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature and Items not listed in the inclusions

Hotels or Similar

• Bari: 4* Superior Oriente Hotel
• Alberobello: 4* Superior Grand Hotel Olimpo
• Trani: 4* Superior Hotel Regia

As a general rule the scheduled hotel for each departure will be one of the above listed. The final list of the hotels will available  15 days prior to departure.

2026 Pricing Starting from $ 2100 CAD Per Person Double

The CAD ($) rate is indicative of Euro price and subject to change.
Price per person in CAD $ Dollars.