Trip to Puglia and Basilicata – 4 Days Matera, Alberobello and Bari

Amalfi/Naples → Matera: The Magic Begins

Early Morning: Departure by private car towards Basilicata (about 3 hours). The journey crosses increasingly scenic landscapes between Campania and Basilicata—mountains, plains, southern Italy gradually changing before your eyes.

Arrival in Matera: Check-in at a characteristic hotel inside the Sassi (available from 3:00 PM). Free time for lunch and a first personal walk through the white alleys, terraces overlooking the canyon, and the magic of the place.

Afternoon – Private Tour of the Sassi (about 2 hours with an expert guide): Discover the white alleys, rock-hewn churches carved into the stone millennia ago, and ancient dwellings where families still live today as their ancestors did. The guide will tell you the stories of this UNESCO heritage site, a place where time seems to have stood still. Free dinner (our team’s recommendations for authentic restaurants). Overnight stay in the heart of the Sassi.

Matera → Alberobello: Whites on Whites

Breakfast at the hotel in the Sassi. Private car transfer to Alberobello (about 90 minutes), the world capital of trulli—white cone-shaped houses built over a thousand years ago.

Arrival, check-in in a historic trullo and free time for personal exploration of this fairy-tale village. Lunch on your own (the team suggests authentic osterias where locals really eat). Stroll through the very narrow alleys, go up and down the stone stairs, discover real artisan workshops—not souvenir shops.

Afternoon – Private Trulli Visit (about 2 hours with a guide): Discover how families live inside these unique homes, the magical architectural details, the protective symbols painted on the cone roofs, the millenary history of this community. Visit an authentic trullo to understand the interior spaces. Dinner and accommodation in Alberobello—you will sleep in a real trullo, a memorable experience you will not forget.

Polignano a Mare, Bari and Coastal Beauties

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out and departure towards the wonders of the southern coast.

Stop in Polignano a Mare: The village perched on white cliffs that drop straight into the crystal-clear sea—one of the most spectacular views in Italy. Photo stop, walk through the Romanesque alleys, the famous Aragonese Bridge, extraordinary views of the coast. Time for ice cream, coffee, or simply sitting and admiring.

Continue to Bari (about 45 minutes). Arrive in the late afternoon, check-in at a hotel in the historic center, private tour of Bari (about 2 hours with an expert guide). The guide will immerse you in the authentic atmosphere of the city—Byzantine, Norman, and Venetian history. You will discover the Norman-Swabian Castle, the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, and the medieval alleys of the old town. Dinner and overnight in Bari in the heart of the historic center.

Return (or Chosen Destination)

Hotel breakfast. Checkout and, upon request, private car transfer to the railway station, airport, or other Italian cities of your choice (Naples, Rome, Salerno). End of Argiletum services.