Set out for Lecce, often called the “Florence of the South,” where honey-colored Baroque façades and ornate churches line lively, timeworn streets. After wandering past landmarks like Santa Croce and soaking in the city’s layered history, return at your own pace for a relaxed evening.

Discover the artistry of Grottaglie in its famed Ceramic Quarter, where generations of makers shape clay into living tradition—and you’ll try your hand at it too. Sip local wines, including bold Primitivo, before wandering the medieval streets of Mesagne, where a castle and quiet corners hint at centuries of layered history.

Wander through the lively old streets of Bari Vecchia, where hidden corners open into grand squares like Piazza Mercantile and sacred landmarks such as the Basilica di San Nicola and San Sabino Cathedral. Along the way, pause for bites of Bari’s street-food favorites—warm focaccia, golden panzerotti, and crisp scagliozze—blending history, culture, and flavor into one easy stroll.

After a final morning in Puglia, a private transfer brings you to Bari Airport as your journey continues onward. You leave with lingering memories of sun-washed towns, unforgettable flavors, and the quiet magic woven through this corner of southern Italy.