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Explore Southern Italy
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Start
Minori, Italy
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Bari, Italy
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Trip Code
ZMSQ
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
9 breakfasts
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Taxi
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Hotel (9 nights)
From £2,006(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Stroll through the flourishing countryside of the Amalfi Coast and pick lemons straight from the tree.
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Join the sophisticates of Puglia with a glass of Moscato di Trani and drink to Trani’s Adriatic beauty at a harbour-side bar.
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Explore the otherworldly Sassi of Matera – stone houses formed from natural grottoes and tufo cliffs overlooking a dramatic gorge.
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End this Italian adventure sipping limoncello in the tangled streets of Bari’s Old Town.
Is this trip right for you?
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Due to the terrain the means of transportation on this trip is a mix of local trains, private vehicles and public buses. Train travel is a fast way to traverse long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. Trains are comfortable and all have toilets, however can often be quite busy.
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Please note that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the trains, and up and down stairs at train stations and at hotels, so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find this information in the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information. You may want to consider taking a backpack rather than a wheelie bag, however this is up to your personal preference and what you feel more comfortable with.
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Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Additionally, please be aware that July, August and the first half of September is high season along the Southern Italian coast, which means that the local infrastructure is under a lot of pressure with a lot of people in the towns we visit. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
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On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
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If you have more time to explore the region you can extend your trip and see more of Italy by starting your travels in Rome. Check out our trip 'Rome to Southern Italy' (trip code ZMSSC). Most departure dates are designed to create this perfect combination trip.
Itinerary
Uncover the many attractions of Italy’s Puglia region
Take off on an unforgettable journey down Italy’s rarely visited heel, getting to know another side of this beautiful country. See the beauty of Amalfi, unwind in style among the sophisticates of Trani and tour the Roman ruins, baroque churches and whitewashed alleyways of Lecce. Wander among the peculiarly shaped houses of Alberobello, wander the hillside dwellings of Matera and discover the Old Town’s life surrounding Bari's Basilica di San Nicola. Head down and say ciao to Italy’s southernmost slice of the Adriatic.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Amalfi Coast
- DAY 2Day 2 • Amalfi Coast
- DAY 3Day 3 • Trani
- DAY 4Day 4 • Trani
- DAY 5Day 5 • Lecce
- DAY 6Day 6 • Lecce
- DAY 7Day 7 • Ostuni / Alberobello
- DAY 8Day 8 • Matera
- DAY 9Day 9 • Matera / Bari
- DAY 10Day 10 • Bari
Inclusions
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9 breakfasts
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Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Taxi
bed Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights)
festival Included activities
circleTrani - City Walking Tour with Local Guide
circleLecce - Aperitivo with Local Specialties
circleAlberobello - Olive Oil Mill Visit and Tasting
circleMatera - Ipogeo Underground Cistern
circleMatera - City Walking Tour with Local Guide
museum Optional activities
circleAmalfi - Chiostro del Paradiso - EUR3
circleCapri - Hydrofoil Amalfi to Capri - EUR44
circleRavello - Villa Cimbrone - EUR10
circleRavello - Villa Rufolo - EUR8
circleTrani - Cathedral - Free
circleTrani - Castello di Trani - EUR8
circleTrani - Cathedral Bell Tower - EUR5
circleTrani - Synagogue of Scolanova - Free
circlePolignano - Stopover enroute to Lecce - EUR3
circleLecce - Roman Amphitheatre - EUR10
circleLecce - Castello di Carlo V - EUR8
circleLecce - Basilica di Santa Croce - Free
circleLecce - History Museum - EUR5
circleLecce - Museo Faggiano - EUR5
circleMatera - Museo della Scultura Contemporanea - EUR7
circleMatera - Cathedral - Free
circleMatera - Casa Noha Multimedia Exhibit - EUR7
circleBari - Pinacoteca Provinciale - EUR5
circleBari - Basilica di San Nicola - Free
circleBari - Cattedrale di San Sabino - Free
circleBari - Castello Svevo - EUR10
circleBari - Pane e Pomodoro Beach - Free
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
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Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£2,871£2,297
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Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£2,596£2,077
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Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£2,409£2,048
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£2,387£2,029
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Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£2,360£2,006
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Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,360
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Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£2,514£2,136
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Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£2,596£2,336
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Friday Sep 26, 2025
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Friday Oct 10, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£2,530£2,404
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Friday Oct 17, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£2,882£2,738
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Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£2,470£2,346
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip. Availability is limited due to small property we use. Please speak to your agent for further information.
Reviews (25)
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carey
May 10, 2025
Expect to be “WOWED”!! Participate with The Group for lasting memories…🇮🇹
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John
Oct 19, 2024
This is a good trip for anyone wanting to visit Southern Italy. The places visited were excellent and scenic - the guide directed us to good restaurants
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Joan
Oct 19, 2024
This was a very interesting, particularly visiting such unique towns as Matera and Alberobello. Our trip leader, Graziano, was very knowledgeable of and passionate about the area. It was a pleasure privilege to travel with him.
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Emily
Sep 08, 2024
The tour through Southern Italy was incredible. We felt lucky to visit several cities that are not as well known as others in the country and the tour guide provided local knowledge of each one. There was a good mix of scheduled activities and free time. Our tour guide was so friendly and easy to get along with. She helped to coordinate activities that the group wanted to do and often acted as a translator for us to ask questions and understand options in just about everything, bike rentals, food orders, insights from local guides and artisans. It was a great experience and I would definitely book Intrepid again!
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Judith
Sep 04, 2024
A wonderful trip that was made all the better by having a wonderful guide who was well versed in all the necessary local info to make our trip a 10 out of 10.
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Danielle
Aug 07, 2024
This Trip was Amazing!! Beautiful Sights ..Locations.. of Amalfi and Puglia.. Highly Recommend…
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Lynette
Jun 30, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Amalfi coast especially being such a small group which made it more personalised
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William
Jun 08, 2024
Tour made ease of travel so much easier than arranging all by yourself
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Karina
Jun 01, 2024
I really enjoyed the southern Italy tour to places that are more off the beaten track but ever so interesting. We had a lovely trip with an excellent guide.
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Jamie
Sep 30, 2023
Southern Italy is amazing and has so many wonderful things. History, architecture, friendly locals, fantastic food, the sea, shopping, and sight-seeing.