Apulia ~ Undiscovered Italy

Oct. 6–14, 2021

Tour Operator: AHI Travel

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

If you would like to receive the final brochure for this tour as soon as it’s available, please call us at 206-685-9276 or email us at uwaatour@uw.edu. 

Life is different in Apulia, Italy’s rustic, sun-kissed southern region. Experience Mediterranean meals savored slowly amidst olive groves and family vineyards. Tour ancient villages atop limestone cliffs and see boats bobbing in Adriatic seaports where time stands still. Relish Apulia’s heart-warming charm, its landmarks, and its famously fresh, simple dishes on this journey.

Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This offer is limited, capacity-controlled and tends to sell out quickly, so book early to reserve your space.

Highlights

• From you hotel’s terrace, witness magnificent Adriatic skies melt into the cerulean sea
• View the Sassi districts of Matera, a 2019 European Capital of Culture
• Delight in Lecce’s architecture, from its Roman amphitheater to churches adorned with cherubs and gargoyles
• Take in sweeping panoramic views of the Apulian countryside during lunch at a local vineyard and winery
• Discover Alberobello’s fascinating conical trulli houses, and wander mazelike alleyways in luminous Ostuni
• Contrast the seaside lifestyle of Bari and Trani with inland life at a winery and a family-owned olive mill
• Places of Interest: Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Lecce, Trani and more

Program Itinerary is subject to change. See final brochure for complete details.

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.
Single Supplement: No single supplement; space is limited!

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