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Stay in Puglia before an all-inclusive cruise around the Med, from Bari to Santorini – with all travel, breakfast, and excursion plus 2024 dates

Bari, Italy

A peaceful nook of Italy with Medieval streets, picturesque harbours and some of the best food on the continent, the southern coast knows how to charm. Fashionable as it may be, the region’s capital city of Bari retains much of its old-world character and laissez-faire appeal. Spend your day strolling the winding alleys of the Old Town, with its Romanesque architecture, such as the Cathedral of San Sabino, and the Basilica of Saint Nicholas. Then head to one of the (handmade) gelato shops before wiling away a lazy afternoon sampling local wines and regional cuisine, or relaxing in your hotel’s basement Thermarium Spa (which has a real Roman bath).

During your stay in Bari, you’ll get the chance to head on a private tour of two picture-perfect locations. First is Alberobello, which sits in the Itria Valley and is renowned for its iconic trulli buildings; there you’ll sip and savour delicious wine and snacks during a tasting session in a typical trulli wine bar. Next is UNESCO-listed Matera, the setting for James Bond film No Time to Die, which is famous for its ancient ‘Sassi’ – roam around the maze of narrow alleys, and through the deep gorge, admiring ancient rock churches and incredible panoramic views; included during your time here is a thrilling tuk tuk tour, taking in scenic panoramas across the Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso districts.