Discover beautiful Puglia on this self-drive tour around the heel of Italy’s boot. It is a magical region, still largely off the beaten path, which you can explore from the base of your private villa with pool - home for the full 7 nights! There are many things to do even in just one week: - Discover the delicious local food and traditions with an expert guide - Be amazed by UNESCO World Heritage Site Matera, the "City of Stone" - Sleep in a real "Trullo", the local ancient cone shaped houses - Walk in the lovely Puglian "white villages" narrow streets and much more. Puglia is also famous for its beaches and cliffs, with some of the best swimming in Italy - so don't forget to pack your swimming costume! This is a perfect holiday for one or two families with children travelling together, or for a group of friends. And in case you wish to treat yourself, we can provide a private chef for your meals at the villa.
Day 1 - Martina Franca
- Collect your rental car at Brindisi airport and self drive to your villa
- Check In at your private villa
- Afternoon and dinner at leisure
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Day 2 - Ostuni, Martina Franca
- Self drive from the villa to Ostuni
- Discover beautiful Ostuni at leisure
- Self Drive from Ostuni to Polignano a Mare
- Discover Polignano a Mare at leisure
- Self drive from Polignano a Mare back to your villa
Day 3 - Gallipoli, Porto Cesareo, Martina Franca
- Self drive from Martina Franca to Gallipoli
- Explore Gallipoli at leisure
- Dive into the "Salento Maldives"
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Day 4 - Matera, Martina Franca
- Self drive from Martina Franca to Matera
- Private guided tour of the Sassi and of the historical centre of Matera
- Lunch or wine tasting
- Private guided tour of the Matera rupestrian churches
- Self drive from Matera back to your villa
Day 5 - Lecce, Otranto, Martina Franca
- Self drive from Martina Franca to Lecce
- Lecce barocco and food: private guided tour
- Self drive from Lecce to Otranto
- Discover the beaches and coves around Otranto at leisure
- Explore Otranto at leisure
- Self drive from Otranto back to your villa
Day 6 - Martina Franca
- Self drive from Martina Franca to Alberobello
- Valle d'Itria and Alberobello guided food tour
- Self drive from Alberobello to Martina Franca
Day 7 - Castellana, Locorotondo, Cisternino, Martina Franca
- Self drive from Martina Franca to the Castellana caves
- Explore Castellana caves at your leisure
- Visit Locorotondo at leisure
- Enjoy a street dinner in Cisternino
Day 8
- Self drive from Martina Franca to Brindisi Airport
We believe that the best time to go to Italy is during spring (March - May) and autumn (September - November) as the temperatures are comfortable and you don't have to navigate the summer crowds. Summer is a very popular time to visit, coinciding with the european school holidays, and the tourist hot spots of Rome, Tuscany and Naples are precisely that... hot! Of course, bear in mind that Italy is a long and slender country, meaning seasons in the north vary with seasons in the south. Winter in the more southerly regions of Italy is still a pleasant time to visit, while winter in the far north of the country is cold and wet. Summer in the mountains of the north can also be very pleasant and not too hot. Speak to your local expert if you want any advice on what the weather will be like when you are planning to visit as it really does vary by region.
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