b'FLY OR RAILClassicThe ItalianPuglia: ItalysRETURN OPTIONS 11/12 DAYS fromRiviera Undiscovered Coast 2,595 pp1 OPTIONAL RETURN VIA TURIN BY RAIL1FROMCHAMBRYRome 2Bari Polignano ITALY 3 a MareAlberobello LecceMatera4Santa Maria al BagnoPOLIGNANO A MARE Join us on an unforgettable tour, discovering the epicWHATS INCLUDED:history and dazzling treasures of Rome, then uncovering 10 nights 4-Star hotel extraordinary destinations in Italys unspoiled regions ofaccommodation (11 nights if Puglia and Basilicata. returning by rail)Flight from Bari to London Gatwick YOUR ITINERARY (with the option to return by rail) Eurostar Standard Premier/Days 1-4. Overnight in Chambry & guided tour of Rome Eurostar PlusWe travel to Paris on Eurostar, continuing by First Class rail to the alpine town First & Standard Class rail travelof Chambry where we overnight and have our first group dinner.On Day 2 All rail and coach travel throughout we take a relaxing rail journey to the Eternal City of Rome where we spendyour tourthe next two nights, taking a guided tour of the citys iconic landmarks with free time to explore on Day 3. Next morning we set off on a scenic rail journeyExpertise of a UK Tour Manager along the gorgeous Adriatic coastline, continuing to the fishing town of Santafrom start to finishMaria al Bagno and our seafront hotel on the azure Ionian Sea for 4 nights. Eurostar light mealBreakfast each day, 1 lunch,Days 5-7. Santa Maria al Bagno and the Puglian coast 8 dinners (9 if returning by rail)This beautiful coastline is a peaceful contrast to the buzzing streets of Rome.All guided tours and excursionsTheres time to get to know our surroundings, take a refreshing swim in the hotel pool, visit the private beach or relax on the sun terrace. Day 5 takes us to the historic town of Lecce for a guided tour of the Florence of the South, ending with a traditional Leccese coffee and pasticciottoa southern PuglianTour Code: PBS| per person based onpastry. A full day at leisure awaits on Day 6, when you could explore the2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers peaceful fishing village of Santa Maria al Bagno. Above the town is the Towerfrom 600.of the Galatena River, four medieval fortress towers. The turquoise bay has a good choice of restaurants. On Day 7 we discover Galatina, a preserved2025 Departures: Baroque town, continuing to the historic fishing town of Gallipoli, where youAPR, MAY, JUN, SEP, OCTare free to visit the 13th-century castle or enjoy lunch beside the port.Days 8-11/12. Alberobello, Matera & homeward boundWe journey to Alberobello on Day 8, and take a guided tour of this UNESCO- Mobilitylisted town with its cone-shaped, limestone houses known as trulli. TheresRating 1 2 3 4time to look around before a traditional lunch and a fascinating guided tour. We visit Locorotondo, renowned for its sparkling Spumante wine, then continue to our next base, a spa hotel near Polignano a Mare, on Puglias Adriatic coast. After a day at leisure on Day 9 we discover the wonderful hilltopSecure your place nowtown of Matera on Day 10. Another World Heritage site, Matera is recognisedwith a 550pp depositfor its ancient sassi cave dwellings. After a guided tour there is time to explore. Fly home on Day 11 or head north by First Class rail via an overnight in Turin, arriving in London St Pancras on Day 12.Search greatrail.com/PBS25ITALY 17'