Self Drive 
Honeymoon 
Family 
Culture 
DAY 1 : LECCE AREA
Arrive at Bari / Brindisi Airport. After picking up the rental car and drive to hotel. Overnight.
DAY 2 : LECCE & PORTO CESAREO KM 60
Breakfast in hotel. Full day at leisure or we suggest to spend your day to visit Lecce
Suggested itinerary : Walking tour excursion in Lecce (optional with the guide with supplement) known as the Florence of the South, thanks to its architectural structures such as the Basilica of Santa Croce, whose construction took 150 years, or the Duomo, the center of religious life of the time, or Porta Napoli, the Zelestinian Palace, and the II century Roman theater brought to light in Piazza Sant'Oronzo. Here still live the popular traditions of the papier-mâché art and the processing of the typical soft stone which is still honored today by many artisans. Here you have the opportunity to try the typical dessert, "Pasticciotto Leccese" (optional). Free time for continuing the tour Drive to Porto Cesareo and free walk in one of the most famous tourist resorts in Puglia.
Drive back to the hotel and overnight.
DAY 3 : SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA & GALLIPOLI KM 170
Breakfast in hotel. This day we suggest yo to spend your day to visit Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca .
Suggested itinerary : Drive to Gallipoli, a reality suspended over the Ionian Sea, famous for its crystalline sea. Inside its fortified walls there is everything it does feel good: beauty, history, food, relaxation. Splendid village full of charming alleys and wonderful churches, dominated by baroque architecture and the typical Apulian historic center between white houses and wonderful landscape views.
Starting from the Greek fountain, probably the oldest in Italy, built in the third century. A. C. its historic center preserves ancient buildings, beautiful baroque churches and characteristic alleys. Gallipoli has two areas, the modern village and the historic center located on a small island connected to the mainland by a brick bridge and still surrounded by the ancient defensive walls of the '500. Possibility of organizing boat or snorkeling excursions for lovers of the depths of the sea . On to Ugento and Santa Maria di Leuca where we suggest you to make a boat ride to visit the caves. The transparency of the water makes this stretch of the Ionian coast one of the most beautiful in Puglia. A stop for the bathroom is planned. Or you can make a tour of Leuca: the nineteenth-century villas in Art Nouveau style, the bagnarole, the Sanctuary of S. Maria De Finibus Terrae, the Lighthouse and the terminal column of the Apulian Aqueduct with its splendid staircase Drive to Lecce and overnight
DAY 4 : OTRANTO KM 92
Breakfast in hotel. Full day at leisure or we suggest to spend your day to visit Otranto.
Suggested itinerary: Otranto is a beautiful Adriatic town the eastern most city of the Salento area and a trait-d'union of Mediterranean cultures. Visit of the characteristic ancient village with its imposing Aragonese Castle, the beautiful Byzantine church of San Pietro and the ancient Romanesque Cathedral that houses the bones of the martyrs, known for the enigmatic medieval mosaic in which the stories of the old testament are told and of classical mythology, finally, the Aula crypt whose columns, one different from the other, come from various points of the ancient world.
Drive to Otranto attracts holidaymakers by its crystal clear waters and natural bays. Free walk in the characteristic, historical centre of the city on the Adriatic Sea; you can admire the cathedral of the twelfth century with the famous mosaic, or the Aragonese castle Overnight in Lecce
DAY 5 : OSTUNI & ALBEROBELLO - TARANTO KM 150
Breakfast in hotel. Full day at leisure or we suggest to spend your day to visit Ostuni and Alberobello.
Suggested itinerary: Drive to Ostuni; you will take a walk through the beautiful streets of the old town, called the white town because the walls and the old town are painted white. Ostuni is famous for its olive trees, which appear as a green carpet in the eyes of the visitor. The old town is a labyrinth of alleys, courtyards and stairways leading up to the 15th-century cathedral, from where you can enjoy a unique view.
Continue to Alberobello along the Itria Valley with its masserie (typical Apulian cultural buildings) throughout the countryside. If requested optional guided tour of Alberobello through the Trulli (Unesco heritage). Its buildings are conical in shape, made of limestone. Mixed with the past, with archaic roots full of superstition, as on every trullo. Stop for a photo on the "Belvedere", drive to Taranto and overnight . .
DAY 6 : MATERA KM 160
Breakfast at the hotel Full day at leisure or we suggest to spend your day to visit Matera.
Suggested itinerary : Drive to Matera one of the oldest cities in the world. Matera is located in the Basilicata region, the road to the city of Matera leads through a hilly landscape with many small villages perched on top of the hills. Arrival in Matera (local guide with supplement if requested) walk through the streets of what is known as the Second Bethlehem. These scenarios have been the setting for numerous films, including Mel Gibson's "Passion". The city is famous for its "Sassi", (Unesco World Heritage Site). Photo break with a view of the beauties of the city.
Drive back to the hotel and overnight in Taranto
DAY 7 : CASTELLANA CAVES KM 110
Breakfast in hotel. Full day at leisure or we suggest to spend your day to visit Grotte di Castellana.
Suggested itinerary : Drive to Castellana Caves complex of underground caves of karst origin, among the most beautiful and spectacular in Italy and visit for about 1 KM for a duration of 50 minutes, the caves extend for 3.348 meters total and reach a maximum depth of 122m below street level. Inside the cave system the temperature stays constantly around 16,5°C Drive back to the hotel, overnight.
DAY 8 : DEPARTURE
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out at 10:00. Drive to the airport, release of the car and end of our services.
Our services include :
- 4 Overnights in a 4 star hotel on BB basis in Lecce area
- 3 Overnights in a 4 star hotel on BB basis in Taranto area
- Category C car and “GOLD insurance” included
Our services do not include :
- City tax to be paid on spot
- Lunches and dinners where not mentioned
- Tips and extras of a personal nature
- Porterage service
- Gasoline
- Motorway tolls
- Parkings
- Tickets for plane, ship, train or bus to reach airport
- Entrance to monuments and archaeological parks
- Anything not expressly indicated in "the rate includes"
- Car must be delivery at the same airport or there will be an cost to be agreed with the rental company
- Each rental day is a fraction of 24 hours, the vehicle must be returned on time or within the next 59 minutes
- The pick-up and drop-off of the car at the airport will be during the opening hours of the company Noleggiare (everyday from 08:00 to 22:30); after these hours the rental company will charge an extra fee. Please inquire before booking your flight.
Car rental terms and conditions :
The rate includes :
- Category C car, unlimited mileage
- 22% VAT
- Airport, railway and automotive charges
- Motor TPL policy - auto civil liability
- Gold Plan Insurance -resets deductibles for theft and damage. It also covers damage to glass and tyres
- Additional driver
- The rate does not include:
- Fuel
- Fines
- Re-notification fees
- Rental to leave in another airport
- Baby Seat
- Satellite Navigator
- Fuel recovery service, an extra charge of €30,00 will be applied if the car is returned with more than 5 litres of fuel missing
- There is a tolerance of 59 minutes, after which a full day will be charged
- At the time of booking, the car group is guaranteed, not the model
Insurance Gold includes :
In Gold the amount of the deductible will not be charged. The "Gold" package clears the deductibles provided for damages and total theft and allows you to eliminate the deductible also for damages occurred to the parts of the vehicle not covered by the "Silver" package and the coverage of windows and tires is provided. Partial theft, attempted theft, damage to the roof, damage to the lower part of the vehicle, damage to the interior and damage caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded.
Selected hotels or similars :
- Lecce area 4*: Grand Hotel Lecce 4*, Grand hotel Tiziano, 8Più, Unahotel Bari
- Taranto area 4*: hotel Daniela or similar
(*)It could happen and i n case of problems the hotels indicated may be replaced with others of the same category located in the same towns or up to 30 km distance where will be possible to realize the program. In case of hotels full booked we reserve to invert the tour and/or confirm the booking in a middle class hotel with a reduction of 5 euro per person per day . The name of the hotel will be sent to you 21 days before the arrival.
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Rome :
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Trevi Fountain: Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return to Rome and take in the beauty of this Baroque masterpiece.
Florence :
Duomo : Marvel at the breathtaking Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) in Florence, with its iconic dome designed by Brunelleschi, and climb to the top for panoramic views of the city.
Uffizi Gallery: Explore the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world's finest art museums, featuring works by Renaissance masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli.
Ponte Vecchio: Stroll across the historic Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge lined with shops selling jewelry, art, and souvenirs.
Venice :
Grand Canal: Experience the romance of Venice by taking a gondola ride along the Grand Canal, passing by elegant palaces, churches, and historic buildings.
St. Mark's Square: Visit St. Mark's Square and admire the Byzantine splendor of St. Mark's Basilica and the intricate architecture of the Doge's Palace.
Murano and Burano: Take a boat trip to the islands of Murano and Burano to see glassblowing demonstrations and colorful houses along picturesque canals.
Amalfi Coast :
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