Get $150 off from $1,500 with JULY150 or $300 off from $3,000 with JULY300, valid on all packages. See conditions.
CAD
15 photos
Share

Apulia, Bari

Escapade en liberté dans les Pouilles 4*

Road tripCar hire included

Deal negotiated for you

  • The stay in a 4* hotel
  • Breakfast included
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Category A car hire
  • An aperitif lunch in a typical trullo restaurant
  • Discounts on accommodation for 1st child under 12 when sharing a room with 2 adults (applicable depending on period)
Customise your trip on the Options page.

Your stay starts here

Escapade en liberté dans les Pouilles 4*

Endless expanses of olive groves bathed by two seas with crystal-clear waters, three UNESCO World Heritage sites, and age-old traditions that still endure – the Puglia region is brimming with treasures shaped by its history, culture, gastronomy, and mild, sunny climate.

DAY 1 France – Bari – Alberobello Area

DAY 2 Polignano a Mare Monopoli

DAY 3 Alberobello & the Trulli

DAY 4 Ostuni – Lecce

DAY 5 Otranto – Gallipoli

DAY 6 Lecce – Bari – France

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 – France – Bari – Alberobello Region

On arrival at Bari airport, collect the vehicle, then head for Bari to explore the atmospheric medieval old town, a maze of narrow streets and stairways where you will often spot women making fresh pasta outside their homes. Bari is also home to two very beautiful churches dedicated to the city’s patron saints. It is well worth taking your time in Bari.

Overnight in the Alberobello area.

Day 2 - Polignano a Mare Monopoli

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day exploring the whitewashed towns of the Itria Valley or the Castellana Caves, just a short drive from the hotel. You can also stroll through the charming coastal town of Polignano a Mare, which offers breathtaking sea views from its many panoramic terraces. In the afternoon, discover the seaside town of Monopoli with its harbour, colourful streets and piazzas overlooking the sea. Then continue on to the Alberobello area for an overnight stay.

Day 3 - Alberobello & The Trulli

Drive to Alberobello, an unmissable stop on any trip to Puglia and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets as you discover the trulli, those unique dwellings with conical roofs that are typical of the region. Savour a light lunch aperitif in a restaurant set inside a trullo, one of our favourite addresses in Alberobello (drinks not included). Overnight in the Alberobello area.

Day 4 – Ostuni – Lecce

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Ostuni, built on three hills and overlooking endless olive groves. The old town reveals its picturesque side through its narrow streets dotted with whitewashed houses and Baroque or Renaissance palaces. Continue on to Lecce. Overnight in the Lecce area.

Day 5 – Otranto – Gallipoli

After breakfast at the hotel, discover the baroque city of Lecce and wander through its maze of narrow streets lined with elegant monuments and refined buildings. Finally, enjoy a full day exploring the charming coastal town of Otranto, with its imposing castle overlooking the sea and its Romanesque cathedral, home to one of the largest floor mosaics in the world. Alternatively, you can head to the lively town of Gallipoli, renowned for its seaside resorts. Overnight in the Lecce area.

Day 6 – Lecce – Bari – France

This is the end of the journey through the magnificent, unspoilt region of Puglia. After breakfast, return the vehicle at Bari Airport and fly back to France.

Accommodation

Throughout the self-drive tour, you will stay 5 nights in 4-star hotels (local standards) in the properties listed below (or similar):

  • Park Hotel La Grave (or similar) from day 1 to day 3
  • GH Delle Palme (or similar) from day 4 to day 6

The hotels are provided strictly for information purposes and may be changed without prior notice.

Your board

Throughout the stay, guests will be accommodated on a bed and breakfast basis from day 2 to day 6.

Breakfast

Includes an assortment of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury dishes.

Good to know

All excursions mentioned in the programme are suggestions and are not included in the offer (unless stated otherwise).

  • For the outbound flight, we recommend choosing an afternoon arrival so that you can collect the hire car at your leisure, and for the return flight, selecting a daytime departure so that you can make the most of a relaxed final morning in Italy. The latest arrival time for the flight must be before 22:00.
  • The itinerary for the tour may be subject to modifications or changes to the order of the stages, depending on local requirements.
  • The itinerary provided is a suggested route. No visits or excursions are included in the offer (unless stated otherwise).

Car hire

This price includes:
Economy-class car hire (Fiat Panda or equivalent)
Unlimited mileage
Third-party liability insurance
Airport charges and road tax

This price does not include:
Fuel, any parking charges.
Fines (fines will be invoiced directly by the rental company)
Baby and child seats
Satellite navigation
Changes to the main driver’s name
Excess waiver

Car hire terms and conditions:
Minimum age: 19 years or over
Maximum age: 80 years or under
A valid driving licence (original must be presented) and a credit card in the main driver’s name are compulsory.
Electronic credit cards, prepaid cards and debit cards are not accepted
Collision insurance with excess
Theft protection with excess
Third-party liability insurance with excess
Pick-up and drop-off at Bari Airport
Young drivers: the rental company charges a supplement of €154 per driver for the hire period for drivers under 25 years of age.
Rental office opening hours: 7.30 am to 11 pm. Excess waivers and optional extras must be paid for on arrival.

Please note: To confirm your booking, we need to receive the following details:

Name of the first driver, who must be the holder of the credit card that will be required at the rental office
Name of the second driver (optional)
Date, location and time of collection

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Transport included
This price includes :
  • Your chosen accommodation
  • Your selected board
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Category A car hire
  • An aperitif lunch in a typical trullo restaurant
  • Booking fees
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Tourist tax of about 3 € per person, per night
  • Optional personal insurance
  • The fuel
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • And more generally everything in the above "This price includes" section
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfer, unless added at time of booking

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

Please refer to the information below regarding travel requirements for Canadian travelers going to Italy and Venice (identification documents, any required vaccinations, visa, travel advisories). For more information, consult the following official websites:

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/italy (https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/italy)
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety (https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety)
https://cda.ve.it/en/ (https://cda.ve.it/en/)

Regarding access to Venice, in accordance with the regulations issued by the local Venetian authorities, from April 3 to July 26, 2026, entry to the city is subject to an Access Fee unless the visitor qualifies for an exemption. The Access Fee applies from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To benefit from an exemption, prior registration and the issuance of a voucher with a QR code are mandatory. The specific dates on which the regulation applies can be found on https://cda.ve.it/en/ (https://cda.ve.it/en/)

Travelers staying in accommodation located within the city of Venice and paying the local tourist tax are exempt from the Access Fee; however, they must still obtain a QR code indicating their stay. Travelers under 14 years of age are exempt from payment and must simply be able to prove their age with an identification document.

Steps to obtain the QR code:
Go to the official website https://cda.ve.it/en/ (https://cda.ve.it/en/) and select “Request an exemption”.
Choose “I am a guest in an accommodation facility in Venice” and click on “Request exemption”.
Enter your arrival and departure dates.
Fill in the accommodation number XXXXXX and select option YYYYY corresponding to your status as a guest of the establishment.
Add the names of other travelers under the “Add holder” section.
You will receive your QR code electronically and should keep a digital copy. If requested, it must be presented to authorized personnel at the main access points to the city.

Why you'll love traveling with us

The best travel experiences at the best prices
Enjoy exceptional discounts and exclusive perks on our selection of travel deals
Cancellation Insurance
You can cancel up to 30 days before departure and receive a refund to your original payment method.
NEW! Miles&Smiles Rewards
Earn extra miles from Miles&Smiles for every holidays package you book!
Seamless Booking, Stress-Free Travel
Flights, hotels, activities, transfers—plan and book your entire trip in just one click!
Holiday Guarantee
Benefit from our solutions in case of unexpected events like health crises or flight cancellations.
Same trip cheaper elsewhere?
Enjoy double the price difference on your next booking.