Sunny Puglia Discover the magic of the south on a typical country estate
On this fly and coach trip, you will discover the real Puglia, far from the crowds. Instead of packing your suitcase every day, you will stay at the Masseria Caselli, a traditional Apulian country estate set amid olive groves, and get to know the region at a leisurely pace from here. Time-honoured bread-baking traditions, the region's golden olive oil and the warm hospitality of the Apulians make this trip a genuine encounter with southern Italy.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 29.03. - 03.04.2027 | Mo. - Sa. | from CHF 1'590.- | |
| 04.11. - 09.11.2027 | Do. - Di. | from CHF 1'590.- |
Day 1: Switzerland - Bari
Flight to Bari, the lively capital of Puglia. Your transfer will take you comfortably to the Masseria, your base hotel for the coming days.
Day 2: Trani – Giovinazzo – Bisceglie
The cathedral of Trani is among the finest examples of Apulian Romanesque architecture and sits right on the sea. You will stop in the former fishing village of Giovinazzo before following the path of golden olive oil at an oil mill near Bisceglie. During the tasting you will sample olive leaf beer.
Day 3: Altamura – Matera
In Altamura, the «City of Bread», you will learn about the art of the famous Pane di Altamura. You then continue to Matera with its Sassi cave dwellings carved into the tuff rock, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At a rock dwelling and the cave church you will experience how people once lived here. Back at the hotel, the day ends with the spirited Pizzica dance.
Day 4: Lecce – Otranto
(Optional excursion) Lecce, the «Florence of the South», enchants with the ornate façade of the Basilica of Santa Croce. In the small coastal town of
Otranto, the Aragonese Castle watches over the old town, before a wine tasting crowns the day. If you prefer to stay behind, enjoy the Masseria.
Day 5: Alberobello – Ostuni
Through the «Valle d'Itria» you reach Alberobello with its characteristic trulli, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A resident opens the doors of his trullo to you. The brilliant white town of Ostuni, with its late Gothic cathedral, sits enthroned on a hilltop.
Day 6: Bari – Switzerland
With many sunny impressions, you fly back to Switzerland.
Comfort
Der Comfort-Bus, bietet Ihnen alles, worauf Sie als Reisegast Wert legen. Besonders die grosse Beinfreiheit wird Sie überraschen. Unsere Comfort-Busse sind mit 26 – 50 Plätzen ausgestattet.
- 26–50 verstellbare Komfortsitze
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Freistehender Klapptisch pro Sitz, bewegliche Fussstützen
- 220-Volt Steckdose pro Sitzplatz *
- Radio / DVD / Navigationssystem
- Klimaanlage, Toilette und Waschraum, Kühlschrank, Kaffeemaschine
- Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat *
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa
* die meisten Fahrzeuge der EUROBUS Flotte sind damit ausgerüstet
INCLUDED
- Scheduled flight Zurich-Bari-Zurich incl. taxes and charges
- Travel by local Comfort coach
- Accommodation in a good 4* hotel, based on a double room
- 5x half board (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- Full-day guided tours of Trani/Giovinazzo, Altamura/Matera, Alberobello/Ostuni
- Olive oil tasting and olive leaf beer
- Admission to a rock dwelling (Casa Grotta) and cave church in Matera
- Focaccia tasting in Altamura
- Tarantella dance lesson at the hotel
- Guided tour of a trullo with a resident in Alberobello
- EUROBUS tour manager from/to Switzerland
- EUROBUS audio system
Hotels
The Masseria Caselli, a traditional Apulian country estate set amid olive groves, welcomes you with plenty of charm. The 4* hotel is located around 5 km from the sea and 25 km from Brindisi. A restaurant, café, bar, outdoor pool and garden terrace invite you to linger. The elegant rooms are equipped with bath or shower/WC, TV, minibar, air conditioning and balcony. A breakfast buffet awaits you in the morning and a 3-course menu in the evening. A hotel of equivalent standard will be used if unavailable.
