Rome and Puglia Self Drive Explorer

Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival at Rome Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Consider a Rome orientation walking tour in the afternoon.

Today, depart on a delightful morning private walking food tour, where you will savor the flavors of Rome as you explore its culinary treasures. This journey takes you away from the tourist crowds where you will delve into the authentic flavors of Rome with the lively neighborhoods of Trastevere and Campo de'Fiori. After you tour, consider seeing additional sites such as the iconic Vatican City or the majestic Colosseum.

In the morning, pick up your rental vehicle and depart for Puglia. Enjoy approximately 2-hours and 15-minutes of scenic drive across the mountains from Rome to Pescara. Visit Podere troni winery En route. Discover the ancient farm-cultivation techniques and taste local wines accompanied by local delicacies. In Pescara, ore around and have lunch break in Via Cesare Battisti area. Continue driving south along the Adriatic Coast of Italy for another 3-hours and 30-minutes. Upon your arrival in the Puglia region settle into your selected hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in the Puglia region.

Begin the day with a private 3-hour walking tour of Bari, a premier city where vibrant traditions and rich flavors thrive in their purest form. Its stunning waterfront and old town create an exhilarating backdrop, embodying a fusion of art, history, and authentic culture. Enjoy your free afternoon in the Puglia area, exploring at your own pace.

Today, explore the “Florence of the South”, the Baroque city of Lecce with its unique old town! Admire the Baroque architecture and impressed by the best Italian street food such as mozzarella-filled pastry “rustico”, tarallini and “pasticciotto” Overnight in the Puglia region.

Consider an optional trip to the so called White City, a whitewashed town built on top of a hill with wonderful views over the valley and the Adriatic Sea. At lunchtime enjoy the visit of a nearby masseria with its gardens and olive grove before one of the best foodie experience in Apulia.

In the morning, depending on your hotel location, drive up to approximately 1-hour to either the Bari or Brindisi Airport, return your rental car and check-in your onward flight.