07/04/2026
ITALY – ESSENTIAL PUGLIA SELF-DRIVE FROM £1,775
BARI | MATERA | ALBEROBELLO | TORRE CANNE
If you’re craving authentic Italy but could happily skip the selfie stick crowds, this little self drive adventure is going to be right up your street. Picture ancient cave towns glowing in the sun, quiet country lanes that seem made for wandering, whitewashed villages that look straight out of a dream and those postcard perfect trulli that always steal the show. It all flows together in an easy route with short, scenic drives that feel more like gentle pauses than actual travel.
It works for every kind of traveller. If you’ve conquered Italy before, you’ll find new corners to fall for. If it’s your first time, prepare to be absolutely spoilt. And because it’s Italy, the food is going to be unforgettable, with local pasta, fresh bread and olives doing their usual magic. You’ll eat well. Very well. Luckily there are plenty of walkable self guided routes to balance out the carb celebrations.
You’re in charge of the pace, with drives kept to an hour or less, though we’d always suggest taking the long look at every view. This part of Italy rewards anyone willing to linger.
And if you’re not ready to go home at the end? Easy. Tag on a stay in Sorrento or along the Amalfi Coast and keep the Italian daydream going.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
• 2nts at Palazzo del Duca, Matera
• 2nts at Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, Alberobello
• 3nts at Canne Bianche Lifestyle & Hotel, Torre Canne
• Daily Breakfast
• 7 days compact car hire
• Flights as detailed below
FROM £1,775 PER PERSON
Based on September 26th 2026 departure
Includes approx. £22 payable locally, remainder is payable upfront
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