• Flight included
  • Accommodation
  • Car rental included

Dreamy Puglia self-drive escape with a trullo stay & Matera visit

  • Round trip
  • 9 nights
  • Italy
price from £ 749.00 per person
  • total price from £ 1,498.00
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  • price based on: 2 adults
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A fairytale Italy escape to Puglia, with a historic trullo stay and enchanting Matera visit, plus a beach or Lecce stay - includes flights, car hire

The gems of Puglia await you on this picturesque trip into the authentic heart of Italy, where ancient treasures mingle with the intoxicating aroma of Puglian olive groves. First up is Alberobello and its fairytale Trulli houses, with their unique cone roofs reaching for the azure sky. Next, you have a choice of destinations: picture yourself basking on Marina di Pulsano's pristine beaches, and tasting your way through local delights, from creamy burrata to orecchiette. Or alternatively, embrace the stunning Baroque architecture of historic Lecce. Then there's atmospheric Matera: wander through ancient cave dwellings, where history whispers from every crevice. Imagine stepping back in time, yet feeling a surge of future possibilities in this UNESCO-protected wonderland.

Included
  • Nine nights in Puglia

  • Breakfast at Agriturismo Tenuta del Barco, Hotel Cave del Sole, and Hotel Delle Palme

  • Three-course dinner excluding beverages at Tenuta del Barco

  • Three-course dinner excluding beverages at Dimore Antichi Mestieri

  • Bottle of wine per room at Tenuta del Barco

  • Saracen Village excursion on day 8

  • Visit to the churches of Lecce (during your stay in Lecce)

  • Return flight from Birmingham, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, London Stansted to Bari

  • Car hire from Bari Airport

  • If you prefer to make your own travel arrangements, you can also choose to remove flights in the booking process.

Day 1-3: Alberobello

Enjoy a heavenly start to your escape with a stay in the heart of southern Italy’s pretty-as-a-picture Puglia, in the UNESCO-protected town of Alberobello. Sitting in the Itria Valley, the charming town is famous for its surreal conical trulli houses (which used to house agricultural workers). Wand…

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Dimore Antichi Mestieri  or similar

Day 4-6: Marina di Pulsano

Nestled on the sparkling Gulf of Taranto in Puglia, Marina di Pulsano is a coastal gem offering sun-drenched days and balmy nights. Spend your days stretching out on pristine beaches like Lido Silvana and Montedarena, with their golden sands meeting turquoise waters perfect for swimming and diving,…

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Agriturismo Tenuta del Barco  or similar

Day 7-9: Matera

Your final stop is striking Matera. Carved into the mountains of the remote Basilicata region, Matera is on the arch of Italy’s boot, wedged between Calabria and Puglia. The UNESCO-listed cave city has evolved from hidden treasure to must-visit destination, becoming a Capital of Culture in 2019. Al…

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Hotel Cave del Sole Resort & Beauty  or similar

Day 1-3: Alberobello

Enjoy a heavenly start to your escape with a stay in the heart of southern Italy’s pretty-as-a-picture Puglia, in the UNESCO-protected town of Alberobello. Sitting in the Itria Valley, the charming town is famous for its surreal conical trulli houses (which used to house agricultural workers). Wand…

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Dimore Antichi Mestieri  or similar

Day 4-6: Lecce

The capital of Salento in southern Italy, Lecce, is renowned for its stunning Baroque architecture. Nicknamed the 'Florence of the South', the city boasts ornate churches, like the Lecce Cathedral and the Basilica of Santa Croce - and you'll have the opportunity to explore these houses of worship t…

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Hotel Delle Palme  or similar

Day 7-9: Matera

Your final stop is striking Matera. Carved into the mountains of the remote Basilicata region, Matera is on the arch of Italy’s boot, wedged between Calabria and Puglia. The UNESCO-listed cave city has evolved from hidden treasure to must-visit destination, becoming a Capital of Culture in 2019. Al…

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Hotel Cave del Sole Resort & Beauty  or similar
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  • Local taxes
  • Transfers
  • Late check-out; €30 must be paid locally
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Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking.

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Passport, visa and health requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Price changes

Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process.

Check-in information

Please note that check-in is possible until 7 pm. If you plan to arrive later, please contact the hotel directly at least 48 hours in advance.