NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT for Solo Travelers LAND SMALL GROUP JO URNEY Ma xi mum of 24 Travele rs Apulia Undiscovered Italy Inspiring Moments > From your hotel’s terrace, witness magnificent Adriatic skies melt into the cerulean sea. > View the Sassi districts of Matera, a 2019 European Capital of Culture. INCLUDED FEATURES > Delight in Lecce’s architecture, from its Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary Roman amphitheater to churches adorned – 7 nights in Polignano a Mare, Italy, at the Day 1 Depart gateway city with cherubs and gargoyles. first-class Hotel Covo dei Saraceni. Day 2 Arrive in Bari and transfer > Take in sweeping panoramic views of the to hotel in Polignano a Mare Apulian countryside at a local vineyard. Extensive Meal Program – 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, Day 3 Bari | Polignano a Mare > Discover Alberobello’s fascinating including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Day 4 Locorotondo | Alberobello conical trulli houses and wander the tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Day 5 Lecce | Ostuni narrow lanes of luminous Ostuni. with dinner. Day 6 Polignano a Mare > Taste Apulia’s simple, fresh cuisine crafted with homegrown flavors and family Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Day 7 Matera heirloom recipes. – Discovery excursions highlight the local Day 8 Trani | Bisceglie culture, heritage and history. > Delight in the exquisite charms and laid- Day 9 Transfer to Bari airport back atmosphere of Locorotondo. – Expert-led Enrichment programs and depart for gateway city enhance your insight into the region. > Experience two UNESCO World Heritage sites. – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. impact in the communities we visit. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Lecce – Local immersion. Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with AHI Connects: activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical – Free time to pursue your own interests. expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. Alumni C amp us Abroad® 800-323-7373 ford.ahitravel.com APULIA Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Family Winery. > History, Agriculture and Beauty We strive to make a positive, purposeful Visit a family-owned vineyard, famous for of Apulia impact in the communities we visit, its white grape varietals. Tour the property whenever possible. and enjoy a tasting of wine made from native > Slow Food and the Mediterranean Environmental Impact | Thoughtful white grapes, followed by a light snack. Diet choices to minimize our environmental AHI Connects: Olive Oil Mill. > Contemporary Italy footprint: eco-friendly transportation, Travel to the countryside to tour a family-run guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less olive mill. Sample freshly pressed oils and plastic waste. enjoy lunch, followed by a gathering with the Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to staff or owners to discuss life in Italy. UNESCO World Heritage support local businesses that employ and Beautiful Bari. The ancient seaport of 1. The Trulli of Alberobello benefit people in the community. Curating Bari boasts narrow lanes and a pretty harbor meaningful experiences by staying in with colorful boats bobbing on their moors. 2. The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian intimately sized locales instead of cities Step inside the 11th-century Basilica of St. Churches of Matera affected by overtourism. Nicholas, tour the historic port and revel in Economic Impact | Community-based vi ews along Bari’s pretty seaside promenade. tourism using expert local guides and Wonders of Polignano a Mare. Discover lecturers, plus program scheduling during an ancient village rising dramatically from quieter, “shoulder seasons.” craggy limestone cliffs. Admire its medieval Marchesale Arch, wend the Old Town’s cobbled streets and inhale the fragrance of flowering plants and baked goods. Peek AHI Travel Expertise inside artisans’ workshops, and experience Passenger Service Representative | the warm hospitality of local residents. Helps with everything from arranging flights Locorotondo. Journey to medieval Alberobello to fulfilling special requests. Locorotondo, where gleaming white Travel Director | Manages all details buildings swirl down a hilltop setting. to ensure a memorable trip. Discover this village’s Alberobello. | Prepares you fully enigmatic trulli dwellings, mysterious Travel information for your journey. dome-shaped buildings dotting the landscape, many of which are pieced Expert local guides and lecturers | together without mortar. Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and share their passion for their country. Barocco Lecce. Lecce’s 17th-century structures display beautiful caryatids and lyrical scrolls. Visit Piazza Sant’ Oronzo, and Sassi di Matera view the Roman amphitheater, which dates Let us arrange your flights! from Emperor Hadrian’s era. Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce and admire its rose window AHI FlexAir | Our personalized and intricately carved capitals. air program features transfers, assistance and flexibility. White City of Ostuni. Admire the white - washed buildings that cascade over the side of Ostuni’s hilltop perch. Get lost in the labyrinthine passages of the Old Town, visit the magnificent cathedral, and soak up DATES & PRICES vistas from atop the ancient city walls. October 12-20, 2022 Sassi di Matera. Initially gouged out by troglodytic nomads, the rock-hewn cave dwellings of Matera were carved into the soft From Price $3,445 calcareous rock straddling both sides of a steep ravine. Honeycombed throughout the Special Savings $250 Sassi are more than 100 rock churches decorated with delicate frescoes. During a Hotel Covo dei Saraceni Special Price $3,195 visit, marvel at the intricate, ornate façades. VAT is an additional $295 per person. Trani. Explore the historic seaport of Trani. Accommodations All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Known for its Moscato di Trani wine and double occupancy and do not include air transportation savory figs, this fishing town is home to a Hotel Covo dei Saraceni costs (unless otherwise stated). 13th-century fort and a cathedral nestled in the harbor of the Adriatic. Take note of the Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This offer is limited, capacity-controlled and tends to sell out distinguishing Norman houses, a typically The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our quickly. English Romanesque style of architecture. website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2022.