13-Day Venice to Apulia via Bologna and Urbino

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Today you will discover the lagoon of Venice and its most beautiful islands by joining a tour of the Venetian lagoon and its most famous island. You will then head to Burano, famous for the colourful houses of the fishermen, who, according to legend, have painted their houses with bright colours to be able to recognise them in the typical local fog. In Murano, you will see a demonstration on the modelling of glass by the glassblowing masters who will give life to vases, glasses and many other beautiful objects from the local tradition.

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Today, you will discover Bologna, a city rich in history, education, art and culture, in this private walking tour. Your knowledgeable and passionate guide will take you to all the main attractions like Piazza del Nettuno, the San Petronio Basilica, and the city's iconic towers, Torre Asinelli and Torre La Garisenda. Your private guide will share these medieval skyscrapers' local tales and history. Finally, the tour stops at the ancient and mesmerizing Quadrilateral Market, where you will have the chance to taste some delicious samples of Emilia Romagna cuisine.

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This morning depart to a gourmet adventure at FICO Eataly World and discover the incredible Italian food heritage. After breakfast, make your way to the FICO shuttle bus stop, very near your hotel, and you’ll be there in a few minutes. In just one place, you can learn about the culture, traditions, and craftsmanship that make Italian food the most famous in the world. Experience this unique park as you prefer: wine and food tastings, tours to explore crops, animals, and factories, classes, multimedia rides, and restaurants. You will take the shuttle back and return to your hotel at the end of the day.

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After breakfast, you will board your local train to Pesaro and then private transfer to your hotel in the idyllic countryside nearby Urbino. Later, you will depart for a private walking tour of the charming Urbino, whose city centre is listed in UNESCO heritage sites and the birthplace of Raphael di Sanzio, one of Italy’s most prolific Renaissance artists. Follow your private guide across fascinating places in the historic centre of Urbino. Finally, you will reach Fortezza Park for a final breathtaking panoramic view of the architecture at the centre and the hills and mountains surrounding it.

Enjoy the morning at your leisure in the lovely Urbino countryside or enjoy some more time in the enchanting city centre, strolling pebbled alleys and shopping for local products. In the afternoon, you will board your train to Bari. Once there, private transfer to your hotel in the heart of the Apulian countryside, one of Italy's loveliest undiscovered gems. You will be immersed in an oasis of a classically Mediterranean natural beauty, spangled with white rural buildings. You will undoubtedly take pleasure in its facilities, shut the world off and delve into the peaceful countryside.

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After breakfast, you will take a private transfer to the town of Alberobello, famous for its Trulli, a circular 14th-century limestone building with a characteristic conical roof. Thanks to the 1,500 Trulli located inside the city, Alberobello is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy time at leisure and stroll through the fairytale-like town, whose homes are used for shops, restaurants, or lodging for tourists, while others are privately owned homes. Don’t miss the church of St. Anthony and indulge yourself in local shopping. You can have lunch at a typical trattoria and return to your hotel by private transfer. 


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In the morning, you will jump in a private transfer to the hilltop city of Matera, where you'll enjoy a walking tour of the Sassi. This is a well-preserved cave home cut into the soft rock, considered to be some of Italy's first human settlements and for this, is it listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
Your professional guide will take you on an extraordinary journey through History, and you will be amazed by the landscape dotted with civil and religious buildings carved into the rock. This place was inhabited from the Paleolithic era until the first half of the 20th century!

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Enjoy the full day at your leisure, taking pleasure in the peaceful atmosphere of your hotel, immersed in the countryside dotted by olive trees and whitewashed houses, relax at the swimming pool or go for a walk in the enchanting surroundings. Otherwise, you may want to make your way to some of the most famous nearby towns that are just a few kilometres away: Polignano a Mare, perched on a cliff on the Adriatic sea, Locorotondo, one of the most visited towns of Puglia in the heart of the Valle d'Itria and also Ostuni, known as the "white city". This is due to the characteristic white colour dominating the ancient city centre.

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After breakfast, you will take a private transfer to Fasano railway station and reach Lecce by train. Once there, enjoy a guided walking tour of the capital of Salento, famous for its baroque architecture. This guided walking tour will help you find out the artistic beauties, traditions and the typical flavours of Lecce. You will remain enchanted visiting the historic streets with the amazing buildings and the wonderful monuments.

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You will take a private transfer from your hotel to Bari and board your train to Rome in the morning. After checking in at your hotel, you will discover the beauty and power of Baroque Rome on a guided walking tour. You will then take an unforgettable promenade through the delightful Centro Storico, including the beautiful Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the Pantheon. This is the most impressive and best-preserved ancient Roman building, an archetype of modern architecture.

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Skip the line and discover the secrets of the most famous monument in the world: the Colosseum - an icon of Rome! After departing from the Colosseum, you will visit its surrounding ruins, including the Palatine Hill with the Roman Forum archaeological area. From above Palatine Hill, make sure you have your camera ready!