Land and Nature in Molise, Apulia and Basilicata
Visiting the Southern Italian regions is always a great travel and gives impressive emotions, and with this tour you can see places rich of nature and history.
Together with your assistant and by a private minibus you can discover the seaside picturesque town of Termoli in the Molise region. The old town inside the ancient walls of the Swabian Castle will conquest you! From this town you reach the wonderful Tremiti Islands, a real natural paradise, with their caves, crystal sea, and also remains of their ancient past. This islands are so breathtaking to be called “the pearls of the Adriatic Sea” and are part of the Northern Apulia, where the nature is majestic as you can see also travelling along the picturesque coast of the Gargano district.
The medieval village of Vieste and the typical “trabucchi” with big fishing nets will surprise you and will be the perfect places to take your pictures.
With this tour you have the possibility to admire both the nature and the history of this Italian area. You see the majestic Cathedral of Trani overlooking the sea, one of the most beloved places of Apulia. Here taste the local dishes dining in a restaurant near the waterfront.
Apulia and Basilicata are rich in castles, as you can see during your staying in Bari: its old town is inside the walls of the ancient Norman-Swabian fortress and is a nice place to stroll together with your assistant. A full day tour will allow you to visit the mysterious Castel del Monte, famous all over the world because of its octagonal architecture plenty of enigmas, and the Melfi Castle in Basilicata, one of the most important medieval castles in Italy, in the area of Mount Vulture, a sleeping volcano completely covered by forests.
Another majestic element of nature in Southern Italy is the one of caves and earth crusts. You will be impressed by the enchanting town of Polignano, lying on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea, and by the magnificence of the Castellana Caves with the incredible forms of canyons, stalactites and stalagmites and the amazing colors inside, really breathtaking.
You visit Gravina di Puglia, lying between the Basilicata region and the Murgia National Park in Apulia, on the shores of a deep crevasse carved into the limestone rock by the homonymous stream. This town, not too known by mass tourism will be a great surprise for you!
The rate includes
- 6 Overnights in 4 star hotels on bed & breakfast basis;
- 1 Overnight in 3 star hotel on bed & breakfast basis;
- Private transfers and coach service as in the program by a minibus (19 seats);
- Assistant during the whole tour;
- Sightseeing city tours of Termoli, Vieste, Trani, Bari, Venosa, Polignano together with the assistant;
- Full day tour to the Tremiti Islands with the assistant and a local private guide, including regular ferry tickets and lunch with drinks;
- Guided visit of Castel del Monte & entrance fee;
- Visit of Melfi Castle & entrance fee;
- Guided visit of the Castellana Caves with a local guide & entrance fee;
- Private guided visit of Gravina (2 hours) with a local guide;
- Dinner with drinks included in Trani;
- Dinner with drinks included in Gravina di Puglia;
- Assistant’s and driver’s accommodations and meals.
The rate does not include
- Hotel city taxes to be paid on spot;
- Single supplement (€ 220 per person);
- Tips to driver, assistant, guides;
- Lunches & Dinners if not indicated in the program;
- Porterage;
- Coach ZTL taxes & parking;
- All items not specified in the chapter “the rate include”.
Day 1: Termoli
Day 2: Termoli - Tremiti island - Termoli
Day 3: Termoli - Gargano - Trani - Bari
Day 4: Bari
Day 5: Castel del Monte - Venosa - Melfi Castle - Bari
Day 6: Bari - Polignano - Castellana caves - Gravina
Day 7: Gravina - Naples
Day 8: Departure
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