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2025 Tour code: 25PUF
About the tour
Experience traditional Italy on a relaxing all-inclusive, fly-rail holiday to the unspoilt heel of southern Italy.
Based in a spa hotel overlooking the beautiful coast of Monopoli, just 50 meters from a gorgeous white sandy beach, we explore the undiscovered region of Puglia, dotted with historic ports, white-washed villages and unique ancient dwellings.
Discover the spectacular trulli homes of Alberobello and the sassi houses in the incredible cliffside town of Matera in Basilicata.
Uncover the cities of Lecce and Bari while soaking up the amazing scenery and appealing culture of this laid-back region.
Please Note - This tour was formerly called Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy
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Itinerary
Our holiday begins when we meet our Tour Manager and group of co-travellers at London or Manchester, before flying to Bari. On arrival in the city on the east coast of Italy, we transfer to our spa hotel on the outskirts of Monopoli, a relaxing all-inclusive base ideally situated for exploring this charming and unspoilt part of Italy.
Our hotel is surrounded by pine forest and is just 50 metres from a white sandy beach. With free time after check-in, you could unwind on the beach or in the spa. Or you might prefer to lounge by the outdoor swimming pools with a cooling drink.
This evening, we enjoy dinner at the hotel with drinks included - as they are between 10am and 10pm each day.
**Please note, the following facilities are not available during the low season (01/04 - 24/05 and 21/09 - 01/11): Private beach with sunbeds & parasols, and entertainment. However, the free beach is still accessible.
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4.3 / 5 · 512 reviews
John Moore
Submitted 12/May
The trip started off badly at Gatwick Airport where the rep was standing with the "Great Railways" clipboard against her body and not obviously trying to gather the group together. It improved when the Tour Manager arrived and took control. When we arrived at the hotel I was impressed by the accommodation but not necessarily by the variety of the food. The trips were very interesting but could have included a visit to some Roman excavations within a couple of miles of the hotel and visible from the bus on return from Lecce. The Tour Manager, Gary Burney, coped extremely well with a problem outside his control when youth football teams arrived and created chaos overnight. This seriously upset some people but the noise did not disturb me and I agreed that the Hotel was at fault for not considering the possibility of incompatibility between the groups of guests. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip probably enhanced by the interaction with other members of the party.
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Sue B
Submitted 12/May
Absolutely superb tour and tour manager. Well organised travel arrangements and interesting destinations typical of the region.
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Lyn
Submitted 6/May
Great tour manager, lovely sites, well worth a visit.
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J Ballard
Submitted 2/May
Well organised tour, visited many lovely places but with enough free time to feel relaxing. Have already recommended to friends.
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ANNW
Submitted 2/May
Just amazing!
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Jo
Submitted 2/May
Great time. Tour manager Judith was excellent in every way. Great group of like minded holiday makers on the tour. Hotel 9 out of 10. A little tired in places. Would book with you again.
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