Apulia or Puglia – however you choose to say it – is the bountiful heel of the boot of Italy. Still relatively undiscovered by the tourist set, it retains the cultural charm of the simple life combined with a rich historical heritage inherited from the Normans, Pisans, Romans and Greeks.

Our tour will explore the southeast region beginning in Bari and we’ll continue south along Italy’s heel. In our travels, we will discover small towns rich in baroque and medieval architecture, taste authentic cuisine made from fresh local ingredients and marvel at lovely scenery. We’ll even visit two UNESCO world heritage sites!

At the end of this very special journey, if you are not ready yet to return home, we welcome you to join our tour to Roseto Valfortore, the Valley of the Roses with a cousin city in our own Pennsylvania. In the Gargano Peninsula, we’ll find rocky seashores reminiscent of the Amalfi Coast, Padre Pio’s San Giovanni Rotondo, and the mystical pilgrimage site of San Angelo. We specially planned these two trips so they can be taken individually or together for a once-in-a-lifetime look at Italy’s undiscovered gem. A tour to Sicily precedes this adventure. Call today for the Roseto Valfortore or Beautiful Sicily brochures.

If your roots are in South Italy, or if you share a love for all things Italian, come with us on this very special cultural visit.

Ciao,

Gwen

President, Travel Concepts International

• Travel with a small group of no more than 15 world travelers
• Explore Italy’s yet-to-be-discovered towns by private coach and with our expert local guide
• Sample the local cuisine with most meals and wine included
• Experience a stay in a “trulli” village
• Enjoy daily excursions, included in your tour cost
• Tips to porters, waiters, drivers and guides are all included
• Discover the truth about Santa Claus in Bari
• Learn the local culinary secrets at a Puglian cooking class
• Explore the UNESCO site of Matera where Passion of the Christ was filmed
• Visit Pantaleo Palace and see the National Magna Greece Museum artistic collections
• Relax in Lecce, “The Florence of the South”
• Experience ancient castles, fortresses and Roman ruins
• Prepare for your journey with Pre-Trip Study Material
• Travel bag, luggage strap and document holder are all our gifts to you!