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Apulia, Bari

Self-drive Tour in Puglia & Basilicata 4*

Road tripCar hire included

Deal negotiated for you

  • Stay in a 4* hotel
  • Breakfast included
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Economy Car rental
  • A typical aperitif in Alberobello
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Your stay starts here

Self-drive Tour in Puglia & Basilicata 4*

Discover the treasures of the Puglia and Basilicata regions.

Explore the ‘trulli’, the region’s characteristic small houses, enjoy the local cuisine, and visit the various UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1 – France – Bari – Matera (Basilicata)

Day 2 – Matera

Day 3 – Alberobello & Trulli

Day 4 – Polignano a Mare & Monopoli

Day 5 – Locorotondo & Ostuni

Day 6 – Bari – France

Please note that the itinerary may be subject to change, and the order of events may be altered depending on local circumstances.

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 – France – Bari – Matera (Basilicata)

Matera, Bari.

After arriving at Bari Airport and collecting the hire car, head to Basilicata, a region renowned for its rich natural landscape and unique cultural heritage. Don't miss the city of Matera, which takes on a mystical air at night. Dinner is not included in the package. Overnight stay in the Matera area.

Day 2 – Matera

Matera.

Breakfast at the hotel. Then, set off on a stroll through Matera to admire the famous 'Sassi', the troglodytic neighbourhoods comprising white buildings stacked on top of one another so that their roofs serve as streets. As you explore the vast network of galleries and cellars carved into the tuff, you’ll discover more of this fascinating city! Dinner is not included. Overnight stay in the Matera area.

Day 3 – Alberobello & Trulli

Alberobello.

Breakfast at the hotel. Then set off for Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an essential stop on any trip to Puglia. Take a stroll through the winding, narrow streets and discover the 'trulli', the region's unique dwellings with conical roofs. Stop for an "aperitivo" at one of our favourite spots in Alberobello. Dinner is not included. Overnight stay in the Alberobello area.

Day 4 - Polignano a Mare Monopoli

Alberobello.

Polignano a Mare, Monopoli.

Breakfast at the hotel. Head towards the coast and make your way to Polignano a Mare. Take in the beautiful panoramic views of houses clinging to the cliffs. Next, enjoy a lovely stroll through the winding, narrow streets, which are steeped in history and open out onto the sea. Not far away in Monopoli, the medieval town centre is well worth a visit, particularly for the beautiful view from the castle. Dinner is not included. Overnight stay in the Alberobello area.

Day 5 – Locorotondo Ostuni

Alberobello.

Locorotondo, Ostuni.

Breakfast at the hotel. The region is renowned for its whitewashed towns, such as Locorotondo and Martina Franca. Be sure to stop off and take a stroll through these charming little villages. Next, continue on to Ostuni, a town built on three hills and overlooking endless olive groves. The old town is enchanting, with narrow streets dotted with white houses and Baroque or Renaissance palaces. Return to the hotel. Dinner is not included. Overnight stay in the Alberobello area.

Day 6 – Bari – France

Bari.

This marks the end of your journey through the beautiful region of Puglia. Return your vehicle to Bari Airport and then catch your flight to France. Depending on local circumstances, the order of the itinerary may be reversed.

Accommodation

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

  • Matera region: Hotel (4-star) – Hotel Nazionale (or similar): on days 1 and 2
  • Alberobello region: Hotel (4-star) – Colle del Sole (or similar): on days 3, 4 and 5

The hotels listed are for information purposes only and are subject to change without notice.

Your board

Throughout your stay, you will be provided with breakfast from day 2 to day 6.

Useful information

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

  • For your outward journey, we recommend choosing a flight that arrives in the afternoon, so you can collect your hire car at your leisure. For your return journey, we recommend choosing a flight that departs during the day, so you can enjoy your last morning in Italy at your leisure.
  • Depending on local circumstances, the order of events in your tour itinerary may be subject to change.

Car hire

This price includes:

  • Economy class car hire
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Third-party liability insurance
  • Airport charges and road tax
  • Fuel: full tank on collection. Must be returned full.

This price does not include:

  • excess waiver, fuel, any parking fees.
  • fines (fines will be invoiced directly by the car hiring company)
  • baby and child seats
  • GPS
  • additional driver
  • fees for changes to the main driver’s name

Additional charges for excess waiver, fuel, additional driver, tolls and options (to be paid on site)

Car hire terms and conditions:

  • Minimum age: 21 years old
  • Maximum age: 75 years old
  • EU/EFTA driving licence valid for at least 1 year, proof of identity, a residential address and a personal credit card (with a sufficient credit limit to cover the deposit). If your driving licence is from outside the EU/EFTA, you must also present an International Driving Permit or a certified/sworn translation
  • Electronic credit cards, prepaid cards and debit cards are not accepted
  • As equivalence is based on engine power, a different car model may be provided.

Special cases:

  • In the event of a delay, the car hire company will hold the vehicle for up to 59 minutes past the booking time. To avoid cancellation of the vehicle, it is important to contact the office.
  • Collection of the vehicle outside the car hire office’s opening hours: a surcharge of €50.00 per hour will be charged for a maximum of 2 hours, even in the event of a flight delay.
  • The vehicle must be returned within the time frame specified on the booking. A grace period of 59 minutes is guaranteed; beyond this, an additional day’s hire will be charged.

Please note: In order to confirm your booking, we must receive the following details:

  • Name of the first driver, who must be the holder of the credit card that will be required at the car hire office
  • Name of the second driver (optional)
  • Date, location and time of collection
  • Date, location and time of return
Transport included
This price includes :
  • Your chosen accommodation
  • Your selected board
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Booking fees
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • The tourist tax per person to be paid on site
  • Optional personal insurance
  • 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

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 formalities for American travelers going to Italy and Venice (identification documents, required vaccinations, visa, travel advisories). For more information, consult the following official websites:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/italy.html
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/italy (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/italy)
https://cda.ve.it/en/ (https://cda.ve.it/en/)

Regarding access to Venice, in accordance with the latest regulations of the local Venetian authorities, from April 3 to July 26, 2026, entry to the city is subject to an Access Fee unless the visitor falls under one of the exemption categories. The fee is applied from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To qualify for an exemption, prior registration and the issuance of a voucher with a QR code are mandatory. The applicable dates for this regulation 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 old are exempt from payment and only need 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 the 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.

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