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Apulia is the heel of the Italian boot, a region of olive groves that run down to the sea, whitewashed hill towns and two coastlines that change colour within the same day. On this individual trip you travel by your own hire car, with no group and no rushed schedule, stopping wherever you please. It is the most relaxed way to discover a region that rewards slow travel.
Crusaders once sailed east from the ports of Apulia, while Normans, Swabians, Angevins and Spaniards left behind cathedrals, castles and baroque facades. Frederick II built the enigmatic Castel del Monte here, and rural communities developed the trulli, dry-stone houses with conical roofs. The result is a landscape where humble vernacular architecture sits alongside grand European history.
Alberobello with its Rione Monti quarter and UNESCO-protected trulli, Polignano a Mare perched on its cliffs above Lama Monachile beach, dazzling white Ostuni, and Lecce, the capital of Italian baroque, with its Roman amphitheatre and the Basilica of Santa Croce. At the edge of the Adriatic, Otranto combines an Aragonese fortress with the extraordinary mosaic floor of its cathedral. Just beyond the regional border, Matera and its Sassi cave districts offer one of the most striking scenes in all of Italy.
Apulian cooking is built on superb local olive oil, garden vegetables and very fresh seafood. Try orecchiette with cime di rapa, creamy burrata from Andria, raw sea urchins in the little fishing harbours and the famous bread of Altamura. Primitivo and Negroamaro wines are the natural companions to every meal.
Evenings in Apulia are easy-going and sociable, with locals heading out late for a stroll around the main squares. Lecce has the liveliest wine bars and pavement tables in its historic centre, while seaside Polignano and Otranto stay busy until the small hours in summer. In the warmer months, local festivals with pizzica music give the night its own distinctive rhythm.
Currency: Euro· Time: one hour behind Greece· Arrival airport: Bari (BRI)
The trip runs for 6 days and starts from €575 per person, departing from Athens. You pick the dates — there is no fixed departure.
The price includes: flight tickets, accommodation in selected hotels with breakfast, car hire for the whole duration, detailed suggested driving itinerary, office support before and during the trip.
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From €575 per person
Low season, with flights from Athens, based on two people travelling together. Travelling on your own? Your quote will include a single-room supplement.
This is a starting price. The final price depends on your dates, flights and hotel, and we confirm it in the personal offer we send you. No payment is needed when you send your request.
With this trip you earn about 575 Loyalty points per person (1 point per €1, worth about €6 off a future trip). Points double for bookings completed in January and February. About Lia's Loyalty Club
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Price and availability last updated: 23 July 2026
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We arrange your trip. For the days in between, these two partners cover tours, tickets and activities in Apulia.
Skip-the-line museum tickets, guided walks and day trips, with free cancellation on most options.
Activities, experiences and local guides — book ahead and keep your days free of queues.
Compare prices from all major car rental companies, with free cancellation on most offers.
Attraction tickets, airport transfers, rail passes and day trips, booked in advance.
These activities are provided and sold by our partners. You complete the booking on their page, at exactly the same price.
This is a made-to-order trip, so you choose the dates. We are happy to advise on the best season for this destination and on how the weather, prices and crowds change through the year — just tell us roughly when you are thinking of travelling.
The main inclusions are:
The full list of what is and is not included appears in the "Included / Excluded" section on this page.
It depends on the season and the destination. Many trips do have a direct flight, but depending on your dates the airlines may not have a direct connection available for that period, in which case the trip may involve one stopover. We will tell you the exact flight routing clearly in your quote, before you proceed with the booking.
Not necessarily. The "From €X" price is the lowest price available today, based on current flight and hotel availability for that destination. Because availability changes daily, the final price for your specific dates may differ. We'll send you a firm, written quote before anything is charged, once you tell us the dates you have in mind.
Flight and hotel prices change daily depending on season, demand, day of the week, and how far in advance you book. That's why the price shown is indicative — the earlier you tell us your dates, the easier it is for us to secure the best possible price.
The single-room supplement varies by hotel and destination, and is included in the quote you'll receive for your specific dates. If you're travelling alone, let us know from the start so the quote already reflects the correct single-room price.
Payment is due in full at the time of booking. For certain hotels that have their own payment policy (for example a deposit or a specific payment deadline), we'll let you know clearly before you proceed, so you know exactly what applies.
Yes — once your booking is confirmed, the price is fixed and won't be affected by later changes in flight or hotel prices. Availability and price can only change before your booking is finalised.
Several trips offer the option to depart from a city other than Athens (for example Thessaloniki), usually with a small additional charge. If this applies to a specific trip, it will be noted on the page or mentioned when we send your quote. This trip is also available departing from Larnaca (Cyprus) — the flight price difference is calculated in your personal quote.
For destinations inside the European Union and the Schengen area, Greek citizens travel with a new-type national ID card bearing Latin characters, or with a valid passport. We recommend carrying your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) as well. Minors must carry their own travel document, and a valid driving licence is required if you are hiring a car. Entry rules change, so please confirm the current requirements with us before you book.
The local currency is Euro. Cards are widely accepted in cities and hotels, but it is worth carrying some cash for small shops, markets and tips. Tell your bank you are travelling so your card is not blocked.
Changes and cancellations follow the terms of the airlines, hotels and suppliers booked for you, so the cost depends on how close to departure you are and on the fare rules of each booking. Tell us as early as possible and we will look for the least costly option. The general terms of participation apply to every booking.
Travel insurance is not included in the price unless the "Included" list on this page says otherwise. We strongly recommend it, especially for trips outside the EU, so that medical care, cancellation and lost luggage are covered. We can arrange a policy for you — just ask when you book.
Yes — this is an individual trip, not a group departure. There is no fixed itinerary and no coach schedule: you travel on your own, at your own pace. We can change the number of nights, the class of hotel, add or drop destinations and arrange transfers, car hire or private guides.
Send us a request through the form on this page, call us, or drop by the office. We will come back with availability and a written quotation before anything is charged. The trip as shown runs for 6 days.
Departure from: Athens · Thessaloniki · Larnaca.
Flights: Direct or with one connection, depending on the season.
Visa (Greek citizens): No visa needed.
Best time to go: May–October.
Our office helps you with all of the above, step by step.
Our office helps you with all of the above, step by step.
