First Day
We meet the tour leader at 07:15 at Malta International Airport for Ryanair flight FR7108 to Bari, departing at 09:50 and arriving at 11:10. Afterward, we depart for Santa Maria di Colonna, where we will make a stop to enjoy La Riva al Mare and the Cristoforo Colombo promenade. We continue towards the beautiful city of Trani, known as "The Pearl of the Adriatic." Here, together with the tour leader, we will visit the Cathedral of San Nikola Pellegrino, which dominates the fishermen's quay from a spectacular position. We will also visit the historic center, Piazza della Repubblica, the Svevo Castle, and the Municipal Park.
We continue our journey to Andria, where we check into the Hotel Cristal Palace 4****. Dinner and the first outing with the tour leader in the center of Andria.
Second Day
Breakfast: By coach, we leave for Altamura, located on one of the hills of the Murge plateau. With the leader, we take a tour where we visit the beautiful cathedral façade, Piazza Duomo, Corso Federico, and Porta Bari. Free time to taste the famous quality bread in Altamura. We then continue by coach to Gravina di Puglia. Upon arrival with the leader, we visit Villa Comunale, Piazza Benedetto XIII, the cathedral, and the Belvedere Panorama "Le Gravine Pugliesi," where we will see scenes from James Bond films. Free time for food and shopping for souvenirs (Coca-Cola). Afterward, we continue with the leader to visit a characteristic area carved into the rocks, a canyon with a picturesque landscape, where we will see the magnificent aqueduct bridge, caves, and rocky escarpments. Return to Andria for dinner and another outing with the leader to enjoy Andria at night.
Third Day
Breakfast: Today we begin with a trip to the charming ancient town of Giovinazzo. A walk with the leader through the pedestrian area with very well-preserved streets and alleys, where we explore Villa Comunale, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, the small local harbor full of fishing boats, and Piazza Duomo. Free time for a coffee. We continue by coach to the Gran Shopping Mongolfiera Molfetta Mall, where we have time for Easter shopping and food. Afterward, we leave for Ruvo di Puglia, where we attend the "Purification of the Mysteries" procession of Holy Week, held through streets and cultural buildings in the medieval historic center. Departure a little later than usual for dinner in Andria.
Fourth Day
Breakfast: Today we begin a panoramic journey on the mountain promontory due to the geographical location of the Gargano, the highest and most varied region imaginable in Puglia. A picturesque journey until we reach Monte Sant'Angelo, where we discover a large and deep cave dedicated to San Michele. Free time for shopping and then we continue crossing the Gargano until we reach San Giovanni Rotondo. We visit the churches, the museum, and everything related to Saint Padre Pio. Time for souvenir shopping and food. Departure for Andria, passing through the beautiful territories near the Adriatic coast of Puglia. Dinner and another outing with the leader in Andria.
Fifth Day
Departure for Ostuni, known as “The Most Beautiful White City.” With the leader, we visit tourist sites like Piazza Oronzo, the city center, the Duomo, and the Belvedere. Free time, then continue to Locorotondo, with a beautiful stop in the well-preserved center, built around narrow alleys and small rectangular houses with pointed roofs covered in flowers. Afterward, we continue through a landscape full of vineyards and olive groves until we reach Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With the leader, we discover "THE TRULLI" (Rione Monti), the small stone houses with conical roofs. Free time for souvenir shopping. Return to Andria, and after dinner, another outing with the leader.
Sixth Day
Breakfast: Today is one of the highlights of the trip. A beautiful day: departure for Polignano al Mare. With the leader, we explore the promenade, houses on the cliffs, caves, and enter the historic center near the Lama Monachile beach and the Modugno monument. Time for food, a coffee, or the famous “super mago del gelo.” We leave for Bari, the capital of the Puglia region. An interesting tour of the historic center, the Basilica of San Nicola, Piazza Ferrarese, the Petruzzelli Theater, and the promenade. Free time in Via Sparano. It’s time to leave Puglia, heading to Bari airport for our return flight to Malta with Ryanair Flight FR7107, departing at 23:35.
Group B: Ryanair Flight FR7107 departs at 16:35 and arrives in Malta at 17:55.
