Puglia Panorama

Puglia Panorama

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Puglia Panorama

5 Days Starting and ending in Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy

Visiting: Bari, Gargano, Metropolitan City of Bari

Tour operator:

Omega Tours

Tour code:

1684

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 5

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

7-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $836

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on the "Puglia Panorama" tour and immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Italy's Apulia region. This journey begins in the vibrant city of Bari, where you'll enjoy a welcome cocktail and settle into your 4-star accommodations. Explore the stunning coastal cathedral in Trani, the spiritual sites of San Giovanni Rotondo, and the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo. Discover the charming town of Vieste and the lush Umbra Forest in Gargano National Park. Delight in the historic treasures of Barletta and savor local delicacies like Altamura bread and olive oil. With full board meals, inclusive drinks, and a multilingual guide, this tour offers a seamless and enriching experience of Puglia's captivating landscapes and heritage.

Highlights

  • Explore the Cathedral on the sea in Trani.

  • Visit San Giovanni Rotondo, a renowned pilgrimage site.

  • Pass by the salt marshes of Margherita of Savoy and see pink flamingos.

  • Discover Monte Sant'Angelo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Tour the historic center of Vieste along the scenic Gargano coast.

  • Traverse the Umbra Forest, the largest lush forest in Italy.

  • Stroll through Barletta's old town and see the Norman Castle and the Colossus of Barletta.

  • Enjoy a tasting session of typical Bari bread and olive oil.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Bari Arrival

Location: Bari

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Excelsior, Bari Area, or similar

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrive in Bari/Barletta and check in at the hotel, available from 4:00 pm. Before dinner, gather with your guide for a welcome cocktail and an introduction to the tour. Enjoy dinner and settle into your hotel accommodation in the Bari/Barletta area.

Day 2 : Trani > San Giovanni Rotondo > Monte Sant'angelo > Gargano

Location: Gargano

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Vittoria, Gargano Area, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and head to Trani to explore the Cathedral on the sea. Continue your journey to San Giovanni Rotondo, a pilgrimage site drawing faithful individuals from around the world. En route, pass by the salt marshes of Margherita of Savoy, the largest in Europe, and observe a colony of pink flamingos. After a satisfying lunch, visit the places where St. Pio devoted more than 50 years to his life's work, leaving a profound legacy. Following this, proceed to Monte Sant’Angelo, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the Sanctuary with the Grotto of St. Michael the Archangel. Conclude the day by checking in to a hotel in the Gargano area and enjoying a delightful dinner.

Day 3 : Gargano > Vieste > Umbra Forest > Gargano

Location: Gargano

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Vittoria, Gargano Area, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Commence your day with breakfast at the hotel and set out for Vieste along the scenic Gargano coast, renowned as the most famous tourist town in the region. Embark on a guided tour of its charming historic center, and afterward, enjoy some leisure time and lunch. In the afternoon, journey back to the hotel, traversing the "Umbra forest," the largest lush forest in Italy and the heart of the Gargano National Park. Conclude your day with a delightful dinner at the hotel in the Gargano area.

Day 4 : Gargano > Barletta > Bari Area

Location: Bari

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Excelsior, Bari Area, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a journey to Barletta. Enjoy a delightful stroll through the old town, taking in the main monuments such as the Norman Castle, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colossus of Barletta (or "Eraclio"), and the "Basement of the Challenge." Afterward, visit a local oil mill and savor the renowned Altamura bread. Following a satisfying lunch, head to Bari and explore its historic center, with highlights including the Basilica of St. Nicholas, a masterpiece of Pugliese Romanesque architecture. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel in the Bari/Barletta area.

Day 5 : Departure

Location: Metropolitan City of Bari

Meals Included: Breakfast

Indulge in a morning breakfast at the hotel before checking out. For added convenience, consider the optional private transfer to the airport or train station. Arrivederci!

What's Included

  • • Accommodation in 4-star hotels

  • • 2 nights in the Bari area

  • • 2 nights in the Gargano area

  • • Transportation is provided by a motorcoach bus and a multilingual tour guide from the afternoon of the arrival day until lunch on the day before departure

  • • Full board meal basis with a fixed regional menu (4 courses) offered from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day

  • • Inclusive of drinks during meals, including wine and mineral water

  • • A welcoming cocktail for all participants

  • • Use of audio-receiving devices throughout the entire tour

  • • Enjoy a tasting session featuring typical Bari bread and olive oil

What's Not Included

  • • International or domestic airfare

  • • Airport transfers

  • • Gratuities to guides and drivers

  • • Travel insurance

  • • Porterage service

  • • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary

  • • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary

  • • Local city tax for overnight stays

  • • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary

  • • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

Mode of Transport

Travel conveniently with a motorcoach bus and a multilingual tour guide, available from the afternoon of your arrival day until lunch on the day before departure, ensuring a seamless and informative journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays in 4-star hotels, with two nights in the Bari area and two nights in the Gargano area, ensuring a relaxing and luxurious experience throughout your journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the Puglia Panorama tour?

    The tour provides accommodation in 4-star hotels, with 2 nights in the Bari area and 2 nights in the Gargano area.

  • What meals are included in the Puglia Panorama tour?

    The tour includes a full board meal basis with a fixed regional menu of 4 courses, offered from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day. Drinks during meals, including wine and mineral water, are also included.

  • Is transportation included in the Puglia Panorama tour?

    Yes, transportation is provided by a motorcoach bus and a multilingual tour guide from the afternoon of the arrival day until lunch on the day before departure.

  • Are there any special activities included in the Puglia Panorama tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a welcoming cocktail for all participants and a tasting session featuring typical Bari bread and olive oil.

  • What is the starting and ending location of the Puglia Panorama tour?

    The tour starts and ends in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy.

  • What is the itinerary for the first day of the Puglia Panorama tour?

    On the first day, you arrive in Bari/Barletta, check in at the hotel from 4:00 pm, have a welcome cocktail with your guide, and enjoy dinner before settling into your hotel accommodation in the Bari/Barletta area.

  • What can participants expect to see on the second day of the tour?

    On the second day, participants will visit Trani to explore the Cathedral on the sea, San Giovanni Rotondo, and Monte Sant'Angelo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They will also pass by the salt marshes of Margherita of Savoy and observe a colony of pink flamingos.

  • What is the highlight of the third day of the tour?

    The third day includes a visit to Vieste along the scenic Gargano coast, a guided tour of its historic center, and a journey through the Umbra forest, the largest lush forest in Italy and the heart of the Gargano National Park.

  • What activities are planned for the fourth day of the tour?

    On the fourth day, participants will explore Barletta's old town, visit a local oil mill to taste Altamura bread, and tour Bari's historic center, including the Basilica of St. Nicholas.

  • What is the departure process on the last day of the tour?

    On the last day, participants will have breakfast at the hotel before checking out. There is an option for a private transfer to the airport or train station.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 2005

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.

Reviews of this operator

Katherine Lagermann (Google Reviewer)  

Incredible tour! This tour option...

18-Nov-2024

Incredible tour! This tour option had a few scheduled tours, but also a lot of time for independent exploration on our own. We felt it was a perfect balance. If you are not the kind of person that likes to be shepherded from place to place on a tight schedule, this is a perfect option. The hotels we stayed at were beautiful, clean, and comfortable. We opted to extend our tour by two extra nights, and while we were not able to stay in the same hotel our whole trip due to booking, the transfer process was still very convenient, and we even got a room upgrade at our second hotel. We would definitely travel with omega tours again!

Janifer Harland (Google Reviewer)  

Easy booking, nothing was a...

28-Oct-2023

Easy booking, nothing was a problem, prompt reply to emails. We did the Pearls of Puglia Tour. Fantastic region to explore, tour guide Sabrina was excellent and our other local guides were also great.

Joe F  

Excellent Service!

01-Mar-2020

Received excellent service and suggestions for a tour we planned for our son and daughter when they toured the Amalfi Coast in August. Hotels were all in great locations close to the action and all excellent 4 or 5 star. Would definitely use or recommend Omega tours to friends or family.

K Ruff (Google Reviewer)  

We used Omega Tours for...

09-May-2024

We used Omega Tours for a trip to Rome & the Amalfi Coast. Michael Rizzo did an outstanding job and answered all of my never ending questions. Planning and arrangements were easy with lots of suggestions and good advice. The drivers they arranged were on time, friendly and informative. The tours that they arranged were on time and the guides were well versed, our only issue was with one of the guides which isn’t a reflection on Omega. The hotels that were selected were very nice. The communication with Omega was good including when we needed some information while on the trip. I would definitely recommend them.

Zeke and Sheree Sanchez (Google Reviewer)  

We totally enjoyed our tour...

15-Jun-2024

We totally enjoyed our tour and it was certainly more than we expected. Our tour guide and our driver were excellent. Our hotels were great and Connie Astarita, our travel agent was outstanding. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends as we have already done so.

Pinx O  

I had wonderful time

04-Oct-2022

Just came back from my 11 days Portugal tours I booked through Omega tours. And I had wonderful time. I joined a small group tours, which is really great. The tour guide Myriam is one of the best tour guide I ever had. I always travel solo( and sometimes join a group tours )and tried to travel every year if I can . I am surely looking forward to booked more tours with you.

Linette Logie (Google Reviewer)  

Was pleasantly surprised that there...

02-Jul-2023

Was pleasantly surprised that there were only 4 people on the Best of Portugal tour. Our guide Cristina was fabulous and was a wealth of information on everything Portugal. A great experience overall and would highly recommend.

Guido P  

Had a great time and an amazing experience!

01-Mar-2020

Had a great time and an amazing experience. The touring company was excellent, punctual with clean buses and friendly and well informed tour guides. Hotels were nice, clean with good location, great service and good breakfast. We are recommending it to everyone and hoping one day we can repeat it.

Adair R  

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy

30-Apr-2022

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy. A great balance of sightseeing and free time. Exceptional local guide and driver. I’m not sure I would consider the hotels chosen to be 4 star - with the exception of Hotel St Martin in Rome which was great - but the others were very clean and well located. Would definitely choose Omega tours again when booking group travel.

Lisa M  

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken.

07-Jun-2022

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken. Having all my hotels and pickup and drop- offs taken care of by Omega Tours made this trip so easy to enjoy! Michael was amazing. He was always available to answer all of our questions and he made sure we had everything we needed in order to travel internationally during a crazy pandemic!

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