6-Day Self Drive Tour in Puglia: Art, Sea & Culture

✨ Enchanting Puglia Tour: 6 days Self Drive Tour - "Itineraries of Taste Collection"

📌 Overview

The Enchanting Puglia Tour: 6 days Self Drive Tour - "Itineraries of Taste Collection" invites you to discover Southern Italy between the sea, ancient villages, baroque cities and authentic local flavors. Starting in Rome and ending in Bari, you will travel at an easy pace through Puglia’s most iconic towns with guided visits, tastings and encounters with traditional craftsmanship. Stay in carefully selected 4-star hotels and enjoy refined catering, typical products and memorable cultural experiences.

🌅 What to Expect

This itinerary combines the freedom of a self drive tour with the comfort of organized guided visits and tastings. You begin in Rome, where you explore Ancient and Baroque Rome, dine in Trastevere with typical Roman dishes and live music, and enjoy a sweet tasting stop in the historic center. From there you transfer to Bari, Lecce, Otranto, Ostuni and Alberobello for a journey through cathedrals, castles, whitewashed alleys and UNESCO-listed trulli.

In Puglia you will stroll along Bari’s seafront and through the old town, discover the famous "orecchiette" street, taste local products in Polignano a Mare, and savor the typical "Puccia" in Lecce. You will visit an oil mill and olive groves to learn about and taste different types of Puglian EVO oil, and enjoy dinners based on local specialties. With easy-level logistics, daily breakfasts, selected meals and expert local guides, this tour is ideal for travelers who want to immerse themselves in art, history, gastronomy and traditions without stress.

⭐ Highlights

• 🍝 Immersive Enchanting Puglia Tour: 6 days Self Drive Tour - "Itineraries of Taste Collection" between Rome and Puglia, focused on taste and tradition.
• 🏛️ Guided exploration of Ancient and Baroque Rome, including the Colosseum (ext.), Imperial Forums, Capitol, Altare della Patria, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
• 🌊 Discovery of Bari’s seafront and old town, from the Cathedral of San Nicola and the Swabian Norman Castle to the famous Via Arcobasso, the street of the "orecchiette".
• 🏖️ Visit to Polignano a Mare, homeland of the song "Volare", with lunch based on typical products and time to explore its historic center with Arabic traces.
• ⛪ Guided tour of baroque Lecce and eastern-flavored Otranto, including the Roman amphitheater, Charles V Castle (ext.), Aragonese Castle and cathedral area.
• 🌿 Stop in Ostuni, the White City, and visit to an oil mill and olive groves with tasting of different types of Puglian EVO oil.
• 🏡 Exploration of Alberobello’s Rione Monti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 1,000 trulli, plus farewell dinner in Bari based on local products.

🗺️ Itinerary

• Day 1 – Arrival in Rome & Trastevere by Night
  Arrival in Rome, check-in and hotel accommodation. Free time to discover the city at your own pace. In the evening, transfer (night) to the Trastevere district for dinner based on typical Roman dishes with live music. Return to the hotel and overnight.
• Day 2 – Ancient & Baroque Rome, Transfer to Bari
  Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of the city from the Colosseum (exterior) and Ancient Rome, including the Imperial Forums, Capitol and Altare della Patria in Piazza Venezia. Continue to Baroque Rome with Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona, with a stop to taste typical Roman sweets. Time for lunch in a Roman trattoria, relaxation and shopping. Afterwards, transfer to Bari, check-in at the hotel, free time for dinner and overnight.
• Day 3 – Bari & Polignano a Mare, Arrival in Lecce
  Breakfast at the hotel. With a local guide, tour of Bari starting from the promenade towards ancient Bari: Cathedral of San Nicola and the Swabian Norman Castle, then on to Via Arcobasso, the street of the "orecchiette". Departure to Polignano a Mare and arrival for lunch in a restaurant based on typical products. In the afternoon, visit the village, rich in history and Arabic traces and known as the homeland of the song "Volare". Transfer to Lecce, hotel accommodation, free time for dinner and overnight.
• Day 4 – Baroque Lecce & Otranto
  Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of Lecce, one of the most baroque and eastern cities of Southern Italy, starting from Porta Napoli and continuing to Piazza del Duomo di Santa Maria dell'Assunta (ext.), the Episcope and the Diocesan Museum (ext.). From the Column of Sant'Orozio and the Roman amphitheater, proceed to the Charles V Castle (ext.), which houses the Museum of Cartapesta. Tasting of the typical product, the "Puccia". Transfer to Otranto with time to visit the "Borgo Antico", including the Aragonese Castle and the Cathedral area. In the evening, dinner based on local products. Return to the hotel in Lecce and overnight.
• Day 5 – Ostuni, Olive Oil Experience & Alberobello, Return to Bari
  Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ostuni, the White City, with free time to visit the old town. Stop at an oil mill to discover the typical olive oil of Puglia, including a visit to the structure and olive groves and tasting of different types of EVO oil. Transfer to Alberobello with free time for lunch. Visit Rione Monti, characterized by the presence of over 1,000 trulli and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Departure for Bari, check-in at the hotel on arrival and farewell dinner based on local products. Overnight in Bari.
• Day 6 – Bari & End of Services
  Breakfast at the hotel and free time available according to your onward travel plans. End of services.

🎁 What’s Included

• 5 nights in selected 4-star hotels in central locations (Rome, Bari, Lecce).
• Daily breakfast at the hotels.
• Dinner in Trastevere with typical Roman dishes and live music.
• Farewell dinner in Bari based on local products.
• Guided city tour of Rome (Ancient and Baroque Rome, exterior visits as specified).
• Local guided tour of Bari, including old town and Via Arcobasso.
• Guided tour of Lecce, including main baroque and historical sites (exterior visits as specified).
• Visit to Otranto’s historic center (Borgo Antico) with time for the Aragonese Castle and cathedral area (ext.).
• Lunch in Polignano a Mare based on typical products.
• Tasting of typical Roman sweets during the Rome city tour.
• Tasting of the typical "Puccia" in Lecce.
• Visit to oil mill and olive groves in Ostuni area, with EVO oil tasting.
• Visit to Alberobello’s Rione Monti, UNESCO World Heritage trulli district.
• Transfers between cities as described in the itinerary (Rome to Bari, Bari to Lecce, Lecce to Ostuni, Alberobello to Bari).

🚫 Exclusions

• International or domestic flights to and from Italy (not specified as included).
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary as included.
• Entrance tickets to monuments, museums or archaeological sites, unless explicitly stated (most visits are listed as exterior).
• Personal expenses, shopping and optional activities during free time.
• Travel insurance and medical coverage.
• Any services not clearly mentioned as included in the tour description.

ℹ️ Important Information

• Tour level: The experience is described as EASY, suitable for travelers comfortable with walking in historic centers and cobblestone streets.
• Accommodation: You will stay 5 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast included, in central areas between sea, art, history and local life in Rome, Bari and Lecce.
• Guided visits: City tours in Rome, Bari and Lecce, plus structured visits in Otranto, Ostuni, Polignano a Mare and Alberobello, are included as described.
• Self drive note: The tour is presented as a self drive itinerary, but the exact details of vehicle rental, fuel and parking are not specified.
• Meals & tastings: Several meals and tastings are included, such as dinners in Trastevere and Bari, lunch in Polignano a Mare, Roman sweets, Puccia and EVO oil tastings. Other meals are at your own expense.
• Accessibility: The itinerary includes walking in historic centers, some with uneven surfaces and slopes; specific accessibility conditions are not specified.
• Age & fitness: There are no age limits mentioned, but a basic level of mobility is recommended to fully enjoy walking tours.
• Weather & clothing: The tour runs through coastal and historic areas; comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. No specific seasonal requirements are indicated.
• Meeting & end points: The tour starts with arrival in Rome and ends in Bari after breakfast on Day 6; precise meeting addresses and times are not specified.
• Changes & cancellations: Any specific cancellation or change policies are not stated in the provided description.

🚗 Taste & Traditions Await: Start Your Puglia Journey

Follow the flavors of Southern Italy from Rome to the trulli of Alberobello.

Join the Enchanting Puglia Tour: 6 days Self Drive Tour - "Itineraries of Taste Collection" to experience a curated blend of art, history, seaside villages and authentic gastronomy. From Roman trattorias and Bari’s "orecchiette" street to Lecce’s baroque palaces, Otranto’s ancient borgo and the olive groves of Ostuni, this easy-paced itinerary is designed for travelers who want comfort, culture and taste in one unforgettable journey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1. How difficult is the Enchanting Puglia Tour: 6 days Self Drive Tour - "Itineraries of Taste Collection"?
   The tour is described as EASY, with guided walks through historic centers and visits to towns and villages. A basic level of mobility is sufficient to enjoy the itinerary.
2. What type of accommodation is included during the tour?
   You will stay 5 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast included. The hotels are located in the heart of the destinations, between sea, art, history, gastronomy and local life.
3. Are meals and tastings included in the Enchanting Puglia Tour: 6 days Self Drive Tour - "Itineraries of Taste Collection"?
   Yes, several meals and tastings are included, such as dinner in Trastevere with live music, lunch in Polignano a Mare, a farewell dinner in Bari, Roman sweets, Puccia in Lecce and EVO oil tasting near Ostuni. Other meals that are not specifically mentioned in the itinerary are at your own expense.
4. Does the tour include entrance tickets to monuments and museums?
   Most visits in Rome, Lecce and other cities are indicated as exterior (ext.), and entrance tickets are not specified as included. If entry fees are required, they are likely at your own expense unless otherwise noted.
5. How does the self drive aspect work on this tour?
   The experience is presented as a self drive tour, but the description does not specify details about car rental, fuel, parking or insurance. It focuses on the itinerary, guided visits and included tastings, so you should check directly with the operator for precise self drive arrangements.