Luxury Matera and Puglia Vacation
From €4490 or USD $5290
Deposit €1000 or USD $1090
17 – 25 October 2026
1 – 9 October 2027
Highlights of Luxury Matera and Puglia Vacation
- Private transfers to and from Bari airport
- 3 nights Accommodation at luxurious worldwide well-known Borgo Egnazia with breakfast
- Accommodation (3 nights) at exclusive Masseria near Ostuni, breakfast included
- 2 nights accommodation at the famous Sextantio, Matera, with breakfast
- Private transfers to all destinations listed on the itinerary
- Welcome Dinner including wine (set menu)
- Private walking tour of Monopoli
- Guided Walking tour of Polignano a Mare
- Cooking class and typical lunch
- Typical Barbecue Lunch in the Itrian Valley
- Private walking tour of Ostuni
- Typical dinner at Grotta Palazzese, Polignano a Mare, including wine (set menu)
- Guided tour of Sassi di Matera
- Farewell Dinner, including wine (set menu)
- 24 hour phone assistance
- Your Personal Italy Gay Travels Tour Host, Sergio
Matera & Puglia
€4490 or USD $5290 in Double Room, sharing with a fellow traveller.
At the moment of Booking a Deposit (€1000) is required. Final Payment is due no later than 90 days before Departure.
Solo traveler? Please add a Single Supplement of €1990 or USD $2590
3-10 people
Fly in and out of Bari International Airport.
Price per person (based on shared double room)
- €4490 or USD $5290 in Double Room
At the moment of Booking a Deposit (€1000) is required. Final Payment is due no later than 90 days before Departure.
- Single Supplement €1990 or USD $2590
Services included
- 8 nights accommodation with breakfast
- 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners.
- Cooking Class
- All transfers required on the vacation
- Guided tour of towns and cities
- Information material
- ‘Italy Gay Travels’ provides a Tour Manager for the duration of the trip, who will coordinate all activities and accommodation.
- All costs/entry fees for the activities listed in the itinerary are included.
- All transport during the tour is included. Transport is in our van/minibus.
- 24 hour phone assistance
Services not included
- Flights
- Insurance, Tips and everything not listed as Included
- City Taxes
- 4% Credit Card Commission
- A tip starting from €250 for the Vacation Leader and his staff is expected
Duration
- 9 days / 8 nights (9 days of activities)
- Learn to cook like a local with hands-on cooking lessons from Pugliese chefs
- Luxurious Accommodation in the most sought-after resorts of the area
- Fine Dining at Exclusive Private Locations
- Private Tours of Monopoli, Polignano a Mare, Ostuni
- Guided Tour of Sassi di Matera
- Olive Oil from centuries old trees with a degustation of several types of olive oil.
- Wine tasting of the region’s local wines including wines made from indigenous.
- Local Cheeses such as burrata, caciocavallo, pecorino and caccioricotta.
- Pastries and desserts including the famous pasticciotto.
- Focaccia & taralli.
- Fresh Seafood.
- Local fresh produce including fave (beans), rape (stems and leaves of Broccoli) and courgette flowers.
- Italian Liqueurs such as Amaro and Limoncello.
- An array of meals showcasing the best of Southern Italian Cuisine.
This tour is open to all levels of cooking skills.
En suite rooms in Luxurious Accommodations with Breakfasts. 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners included.
Upon arrival you will be greeted and briefed to the activities of the week ahead. You will be provided with an assistance number you can call at any time during your stay.
🌈 Gay Luxury Matera & Puglia Vacation – Exclusive 9-Day Tour
Discover the Best of Southern Italy with Italy Gay Travels
Join Italy Gay Travels on an exclusive Gay Luxury Matera and Puglia Vacation, a 9-day journey through the authentic heart of Southern Italy. This unique gay group tour combines luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine, wine tastings, and cultural discovery in one of Italy’s most captivating regions.
From the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Matera and Alberobello to the stunning coastal towns of Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, and Ostuni, this itinerary blends iconic highlights with hidden gems. Stay in 5-star resorts, historic masserie, and boutique cave hotels, enjoying the very best of Italian style and hospitality.
With private guides, hands-on cooking classes, and time to relax by the Adriatic, this is more than a vacation — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime gay luxury travel experience in Puglia and Matera.
✨ Itinerary – Gay Luxury Matera & Puglia Vacation
1
Day 1
Welcome to Puglia!
Our Exclusive Luxury Matera and Puglia Tour starts from Bari Airport, which has many connections to Europe and beyond. We will greet you and make our way to your accommodation, in the 5* Resort Borgo Egnazia.
Welcome Dinner at Due Camini Restaurant, within the Borgo Egnazia Estate: you will enjoy a first taste of Puglia cuisine in a luxurious environment.
- Meals included: Welcome Dinner
- Overnight at 5 Star Luxury Resort Borgo Egnazia, https://www.borgoegnazia.com
2
Day 2
Day 2 – Monopoli
Morning at leisure, then private guided walking tour of Monopoli, a charming port town with baroque churches, a medieval castle, and a lively marina. Afternoon return to Borgo Egnazia for pool or beach relaxation.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Overnight at 5 Star Luxury Resort Borgo Egnazia
3
Day 3
Day 3 – Polignano a Mare
Free morning, then afternoon transfer to Polignano a Mare, a cliffside gem overlooking the Adriatic. Guided tour through its narrow streets and boutique shops. Dinner at the iconic Grotta Palazzese, a restaurant set inside a cave above the sea.
- Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
- Overnight at 5 Star Luxury Resort Borgo Egnazia
4
Day 4
Day 4 – Cooking Class & Alberobello
Hands-on cooking class at a luxury masseria, learning to prepare traditional dishes like orecchiette and focaccia. Afternoon visit to Alberobello, famous for its whitewashed trulli houses (UNESCO). Stay in a restored masseria for an authentic countryside experience.
- Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
- Overnight in Masseria
5
Day 5
Day 5 – Itria Valley
Guided exploration of the Itria Valley including Martina Franca, with its elegant baroque architecture. Stop at a masseria for a tasting lunch featuring burrata, capocollo, and bombette. Evening at leisure.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight in Masseria
6
Day 6
Day 6 – Ostuni, the White City
Discover Ostuni, known for its dazzling whitewashed old town, panoramic views, and winding alleys filled with shops. Visit the cathedral and main square before enjoying a traditional lunch. Return to the masseria for free time.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Overnight in Masseria
7
Day 7
Matera
Day 7 – Arrival in Matera
Transfer to Matera, the legendary city of stone. Check into your boutique cave hotel, Sextantio Le Grotte della Civiltà, and enjoy a day at leisure to wander or relax.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Overnight in Matera, Exclusive Hotel Sextantio Albergo Diffuso https://www.sextantio.it/en/legrottedellacivita/matera/
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Day 8
Day 8 – The Sassi of Matera
Guided tour of Matera’s Sassi, an ancient cave settlement and UNESCO site. Visit rock churches, cave dwellings, and historic cisterns. Group lunch featuring local meats, cheeses, and wine. Evening free for exploration.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight in Matera, Exclusive Hotel Sextantio Albergo Diffuso
9
Day 9
Day 9 – Farewell
After breakfast, private transfer back to Bari Airport. Optional add-ons include spa treatments or joining our Luxury Salento Food & Wine Vacation.
Looking for a more low key experience? Then please consider to join our Luxury Salento Food and Wine Vacation in Salento and Lecce, Puglia
- Meals included: Breakfast
- There are a range of treatments available throughout your stay. Please email info@italygaytravels.com for more information.