Exploring Puglia & Matera

Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy

CW
Crush Wine Experiences
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19 reviews
Apr 18 - 25, 2026
Group size: 8 - 18
Exploring Puglia & Matera
Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy

Crush Wine Experiences
  • Email address verified
19 reviews

Apr 18 - 25, 2026
Group size: 8 - 18

About this trip

What’s included

  • Lodging
    4-star hotels, and a stay in a 400 year old farm house
  • Ground Transportation
    Luxury coach for the entire program
  • Meals
    15 meals
  • Welcome Dinner
    in Bari's Old Town
  • Wine tastings
    3 winery visits and tastings
  • Local expert tours
    Guided walking tours (4) in Bari, Lecce, Castel Del Monte, and Matera
  • Artisanal foods
    Olive oil tasting and tour at Castel Del Monte
  • Cooking Class
    With a local chef in Lecce
  • Special attractuons
    Tickets to Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate
  • and much more!
  • Olive oil tasting
    During vineyard & olive oil producer visit
  • Sights
    Visits in the historical towns of Gallipoli and Ostuni
  • Farewell Dinner
    in Matera's 2,000 year old Sassi district

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    Flights to/from Italy
  • Travel Insurance
    Highly recommended
  • Gratuities
    For local guides and coach drivers

Available Packages

Double Occupancy
Deposit: $1,290
Available until January 31, 2026
$4,300
Deposit: $1,290
Single Occupancy
Deposit: $1,560
Available until January 31, 2026Only 3 left
$5,200
Deposit: $1,560

Available Add-Ons

Extra Night pre-tour in Bari hotel
$275
Available until January 31, 2026


Your Organizer


CW
Crush Wine Experiences
19 reviews
Experience small group, multi-day tours off the beaten path. Our food, wine, and cultural excursions span the world's most interesting regions, and include an American wine host/Sommelier along with charismatic local guides.

Reviews

I previously reviewed our 2023 Tour of Tuscony with Crush Wines Experiences. We have now completed two new tours in 2025--Piemont and Lake Como, and then Lisbon and Southern Portugal. Both tours were amazingly good. Sam is the ultimate tour host, and finds perfect guides to join us. There is always a licensed professional tour guide who accompanies the tour everywhere we go, making sure that everyone is well taken care of, providing a depth of information, and providing great insight into the local culture. In addition, in specific cities, where appropriate, there will be a local licensed guide for that specific city. The food and wine we sampled were world class, and the cultural sites were fascinating. Sam finds the perfect balance between scheduled activities and time on our own. And, with the small groups involved in the tour, you make friends quickly with your fellow travelers. We are looking forward to trip No 4 with Sam and Crush Wine Experiences.
By Larry H for Piemonte & Lake Como on Oct 18, 2025
I previously reviewed our 2023 Tour of Tuscony with Crush Wines Experiences. We have now completed two new tours in 2025--Piemont and Lake Como, and then Lisbon and Southern Portugal. Both tours were amazingly good. Sam is the ultimate tour host, and finds perfect guides to join us. There is always a licensed professional tour guide who accompanies the tour everywhere we go, making sure that everyone is well taken care of, providing a depth of information, and providing great insight into the local culture. In addition, in specific cities, where appropriate, there will be a local licensed guide for that specific city. The food and wine we sampled were world class, and the cultural sites were fascinating. Sam finds the perfect balance between scheduled activities and time on our own. And, with the small groups involved in the tour, you make friends quickly with your fellow travelers. We are looking forward to trip No 4 with Sam and Crush Wine Experiences.
By Larry H for Southern Portugal - Lisbon & the Alentejo on Oct 18, 2025
Ines and Sam are professionals that took much pride in selecting only the very best hotels, restaurants, and wineries. Our days were filled by visiting unique places of interest. Also, they were supportive of everyone’s needs on a daily basis. I highly recommend Crush Wine XP for a truly fun- filled memorable travel experience.
By Jane L for Southern Portugal - Lisbon & the Alentejo on Oct 14, 2025
Wonderful trio, great mix of people, amazing itinerary , and a fabulous tour guide. Can’t wait for my next trip with Sam.
By Virginia B for Southern Portugal - Lisbon & the Alentejo on Oct 14, 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Ginny! They mean a lot. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you!
By Crush Wine Experiences on Oct 14, 2025
CW
It was a wonderful vacation. Our organizer Sam, tour manager Sergio and various city tour guides made sure that everything went well. The itinerary was a perfect mix of activities, sights, free time, wine tastings and food. Plus we had an incredible group of people who came together on this trip to experience southern Italy.
By Norma F for Exploring Puglia & Matera on May 15, 2025
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