Tour Details
Treat yourself to 7 days of discoveries and guided tours in a magnificent organized group trip to Puglia and Matera with a maximum of 8 participants.
Traveling alone? No problem, we’ll find our travel companions.
On this trip to Southern Italy during the Christmas period you will discover, Together with our certified tourist guides, intense days crossing wonderful places rich in history, meeting locals and discovering a wonderful and surprising culture. We will guide you to the 3 most beautiful Unesco sites in Southern Italy: Castel del Monte, Alberobello and Matera.
But our group tour also includes guided visits to Ostuni, Locorotondo and Lecce and a special tasting itinerary in old Bari.
Tour Type: Small Group Touring
Tour Duration: 7 Days
Destination: Bari – Bari
Tour Pricing:
In this option, guided tours and transfers are shared with other participants. The tour is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 participants.
- $5299.00 per person in double room
- $5999.00 per person in single room
CHRISTMAS IN PUGLIA AND MATERA: THIS ORGANISED GROUP TRIP IS FOR…
those who want to indulge in a long and intense journey and enjoy meeting and getting to know new people and perhaps making new friends. If you love trips that are organized in every aspect and detail, comfortable and want to discover many new places, this group trip is for you.
Furthermore, if you love discovering Puglia during the Christmas and New Year period, this experience will be crucial to discover local cuisine and traditional and typical recipes.
This is a special travel package for the Christmas period of great quality and depth that will dedicate the right amount of time to each stop and experience and will at the same time give you a tasty journey to discover local products and cuisine.
- YOU WILL GET EXCITED sleeping in 3 different cities: Bari, Matera and Lecce each with its own charm.
- You will be enchanted by the beauty of Matera with the lights of the sunset. You will visit the characteristic Sassi district. You will taste the typical products of the barese street food. You will walk in the magical Alberobello with its enchanting trulli. You can relax by spending a whole day between Trani and Castel del Monte. You will eat a burrata – born right here – looking at Castel del Monte; bombette and turnip greens among the Trulli, cured meats and cheeses in Matera and Lecce you will discover the ancient flavors of Salento.
- WHY CHOOSE THIS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S TRIP TO PUGLIA?
- During the Christmas period, Puglia is transformed and lights up thanks to centuries-old local traditions and ancestral religious rites. In general, Puglia during the Christmas period is famous for its culinary traditions. On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, the people of Puglia skip lunch and go around the cities for last-minute shopping, meeting with friends to exchange greetings.The younger ones usually have an aperitif at lunchtime on these two special days, while at home they prepare panzerotti, pettole (or pittule), cartellate and almond sweets. On Christmas Eve, then, there is the big dinner, families get together, and by tradition they eat orecchiette with turnip tops, while on December 31st a fish-based menu is preferred.In short, so many things in a single group trip organized in the wonderful Puglia and so many things to remember forever.
CHRISTMAS IN PUGLIA AND MATERA. ORGANISED GROUP TRIP UNESCO WONDERS 7 DAYS IN BRIEF
- 1st Day – Independent arrival in Bari and check in 4 star hotel in the city center. Street food tour.
- 2nd Day – Guided tour of Trani and Castel del Monte (night in Bari)
- 3rd Day – Guided tour of Altamura and Matera (night in Matera)
- 4th Day – Free day in Matera to spend among markets and nativity scenes (night in Matera)
- 5th Day – Visit to the villages of Alberobello Locorotondo and Ostuni (night in Lecce)
- 6th Day – Guided tour of Lecce. Free afternoon. (night in Lecce)
- 7th Day – Transfer to Bari and end of tour.
Departure 21st of December 2025
- 21st – In Bari and check in, night Bari
- 22nd – Trani Castel del Monte and Bari, night Bari
- 23rd – Matera & Altamura tour, Matera night
- 24th – Tour Alberobello, Locorotondo, Ostuni night in Matera
- 25th – Transfer to Lecce, free day
- 26th – Visit of Lecce, night in Lecce
- 27th – End of tour
Departure 28th of December 2025
- 28th – In Bari and check in, night Bari
- 29th – Trani Castel del Monte and Bari, night Bari
- 30th – Matera & Altamura tour, Matera night
- 31st – Tour Alberobello, Locorotondo, Ostuni night in Matera
- 1st of January – Transfer to Lecce, free day
- 2nd of January – Visit of Lecce, night in Lecce
- 3rd of January – End of tour
Departure 20th of December 2026
- 20th – In Bari and check in, night Bari
- 21st – Trani Castel del Monte and Bari, night Bari
- 22nd – Matera & Altamura tour, Matera night
- 23rd – Free day in Matera
- 24th – Alberobello, Locorotondo and Ostuni tour, night in Lecce
- 25th – Visit of Lecce, night in Lecce
- 26th – End of tour
DEPARTURE 27 DECEMBER 2026
- 27th – In Bari and check in, night Bari
- 28th – Trani Castel del Monte and Bari, night Bari
- 29th – Matera & Altamura tour, Matera night
- 30th – Free day in Matera
- 31st – Alberobello, Locorotondo and Ostuni tour, night in Lecce
- 1st of January – Visit of Lecce, night in Lecce
- 2nd of January – End of tour
Day 1: Good Morning Puglia (Hotel in Bari)
Morning: Independent arrival a Bari and accommodation in a 4-star hotel in the heart of the city.
Afternoon: Walk in the historic center of Bari Old, with a charming street food tour. Taste the famous handmade orecchiette, the focaccia barese, the sgagliozze and let yourself be won over by the scents of cartellate and Christmas sweets that fill the alleys.
Evening: Visit the San Nicola neighborhood, where local Christmas traditions find their maximum expression.
Free evening to explore Bari illuminated by Christmas lights.
Day 2 - Trani & Castel del Monte (night in Bari)
Morning: After breakfast, departure for Trani, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. Stroll along the picturesque harbor and visit the magnificent Romanesque cathedral, symbol of the city, without missing the opportunity to explore the suggestive Jewish quarter.
Afternoon: Transfer to Castel del Monte, a medieval masterpiece and UNESCO site, with a guided tour that will let you discover the mysteries of this unique octagonal structure.
Evening: Return to Bari and free evening.
Day 3 - Altamura and Matera (Hotel in Matera)
Morning: Breakfast and departure for Altamura, famous for its DOP bread, considered one of the best in Italy. Explore the village and let yourself be tempted by typical sweets such as the “tetta delle monache”, a soft dessert filled with cream.
Afternoon: Transfer to Matera, the “City of Stones”. During the panoramic tour, you will explore the rock churches, cave houses and the spectacular viewpoints of Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Piazza Duomo. The city, dressed up for the party, becomes a living crib that enchants.
Evening: Overnight stay in Matera and free evening.
Day 4: Christmas Markets and Atmosphere in Matera
Free day: Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas markets of Matera, among illuminated alleys and artisanal products. Discover the decorations that transform the city into a living nativity scene and, in the evening, be amazed by the historical reenactment of the Nazareth 2000 years ago, set in the evocative streets of the Sassi.
Evening: Overnight stay in Matera.
Day 5: Alberobello, Locorotondo and Ostuni (night in Lecce)
Morning: Breakfast and departure for Alberobello, a UNESCO site since 1996. Stroll through the Aia Piccola and Monti districts, admiring the famous trulli illuminated for Christmas, and discover the traditions of this unique village. Tasting of extra virgin olive oil in a trullo.
Afternoon: Continue for locorotondo, known for its charming Christmas lights, and then visit Ostuni, the “White City”. Admire the charming old town, picturesque squares and the Cathedral. Enjoy a panoramic view of the olive groves and the sea.
Evening: Transfer to Lecce and overnight stay.
Day 6: Lecce, the Baroque City
Morning: Guided tour of the historic center of Lecce, famous for its baroque architecture and local craft shops. Visit the main points of interest: Piazza Sant’Oronzo, the Duomo, the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Church of Sant’Irene. Conclude with a tasting of the Typical Italian cake with custard cream filling, the sweet symbol of the city.
Afternoon: Free time to explore Lecce, visit the Christmas markets or buy traditional nativity scene puppets made of papier-mâché.
Evening: Overnight stay in Lecce.
Day 7: Goodbye Puglia
Morning: Breakfast and transfer to Bari.
End of tour: Take with you unforgettable memories and the promise of returning to a land that conquers the heart.
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