Discover the unique architecture, diverse cultural sites, and outstanding culinary traditions of Italy's southeastern Apulia (or Puglia) during this one-week Cultural Stay in Polignano a Mare, a historic town overlooking the Adriatic.
Italy’s Apulia
A One-Week Stay in Polignano a Mare
9 days from $4,190
Discover the unique architecture, diverse cultural sites, and outstanding culinary traditions of Italy's southeastern Apulia (or Puglia) during this one-week Cultural Stay in Polignano a Mare, a historic town overlooking the Adriatic.
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Hotel Covo dei Saraceni
Polignano a Mare (Bari), Italy
Located just a short distance from the Old Town quarter, the Hotel Corvo dei Saraceni is set atop dramatic cliffs high above the Adriatic Sea. Close to delightful shops, charming cafés and restaurants, the hotel offers a wonderful location for exploring the historic and cultural highlights of Apulia. It features a restaurant with breathtaking panoramic views of the sea. Dine al fresco on the terrace while enjoying fresh seafood and delicious regional specialties. Traditional wood, wrought iron, and ceramic tile amplify contemporary elegance and openness that are a distinctive feature of the hotel. Spacious rooms are appointed with air conditioning, minibar, safe, satellite TV, and hairdryer. Wi-Fi is complimentary. All rooms have a partial sea view.
Number of nights: 7
Activity Level 2: Moderate
Expectations: Week-long Cultural Stay featuring one region—and one hotel. Full-day excursions outside the city with some longer, extensive walking tours of villages, museums, and outdoor historic sites such as gardens. Excursions can be over uneven and hilly terrain (e.g. gardens and outdoor sites, cobblestones, city hills, stairs without handrails, the absence of elevators); some longer walks to get to city centers where coaches are prohibited. Hotel centrally located for easy access to sites and restaurants during the time at leisure.
Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit and comfortable with long days of touring (both walking tours and coach time).
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Program Includes:
- Guaranteed transfers between the airport and your overseas accommodations on tour arrival and departure days. We will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer.
- Air schedule change and delay assistance. Book FlexAir to ensure assistance should schedule changes or delays impact your air travel plans.
- Flight insurance worth up to $250,000, subject to policy terms, is automatically included.
- Confirmed airline seat assignments at the time of booking (in most cases).
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