Page & Moy


Apulia & Vieste - 10 days from £749
Europe | Italy
Option to extend your stay  
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Apulia & Vieste
Apulia & Vieste
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Journey south to Apulia to the tip of Italy’s heel and explore a region that is rich in extravagant architecture and home to charming trulli houses. Discover the ancient whitewashed villages and dramatic rock formations of Vieste, located on the spur of Italy’s boot… this tour will surprise and delight even the most seasoned Italian traveller.

Holiday Highlights

  • Visit the church at Monte Sant’Angelo to see the Archangel Michael’s footprint in the rock
  • Discover the baroque architecture of Lecce, known as the ‘Florence of the South’

Included Excursions

  • Gallipoli
  • Lecce
  • Alberobello
  • Vieste & Peschici
  • Monte Sant’Angelo

Optional Excursions

  • Capo Santa Maria di Leuca & Otranto
  • Umbran Forest
  • Boat cruise around Vieste

Meal Arrangements

  • 9 nights half board

Also Included

  • The services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Manager
  • Hotel porterage

Extend Your Stay

Stay in a 5-star Masseria from £519
Stay an extra five nights on a bed and breakfast basis in Torre Coccaro, a 5-star masseria (typical Apulian fortified farmhouse). The hotel has fantastic facilities including a pool and aveda Spa, and its own beach with a restaurant. please note that this extension is not accompanied by your Tour Manager. Superior rooms from £140. Transfers are included on this extension.




Your Accommodation


FELLINE
HOTEL AL DUEMILLA (3-star) 4 nights half board.
Enjoy great hospitality from the Scanderebech family at this delightful hotel. Amenities include a pool, tennis courts, beautiful gardens and restaurant. The hotel only has two floors, but please note that there is no lift. Guest rooms are simply furnished.

VIESTE
HOTEL LE GINESTRE (4-star) 5 nights half board.

The hotel is situated on the edge of the Umbrian Forest National Park in quiet countryside just 8kms from Vieste. Set in its own private gardens it offers a restaurant, piano bar, lovely outdoor pool with sun terrace and a superb beauty and fitness centre with an indoor pool. A shuttle bus service is also available to the nearby beach.

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 UK/Bari

We fly to Bari and transfer to the small Apulian village of Felline, on the western coast of Italy’s heel, for four nights on a half board basis.

DAYS 2 – 4 Apulia

Silver olive groves, dense forests and sun-kissed beaches are the hallmarks of Apulia, an area still relatively unexplored by tourists.

Two excursions are included during your stay in Felline:

GALLIPOLI (half day)
We enjoy a walking tour of Gallipoli with its atmospheric old town of twisting whitewashed streets and Aragonese castle. situated on the Ionian coast, the town’s picturesque centre is barricaded on an islet called ‘La Citta’ and is connected to the mainland promontory by a 16th-century bridge.
 
LECCE (¾ day) 
A relatively unexplored town, Lecce’s extravagant baroque architecture has earned it the name of ‘Florence of the South’. Its origins go back millennia, and the grand amphitheatre testifies to the important role played by Lecce in Roman times. Its other main sight is the exuberant baroque church of Santa Croce with its elaborate rose window.

You can also choose to take the following optional excursion:

CAPO SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA & OTRANTO (full day)
We travel to the very tip of Italy’s heel to visit Capo Santa Maria di Leuca, once believed to be the edge of the world. Here, white limestone cliffs support a tiny church, built on the site of an ancient church dedicated to Minerva. We continue along the pretty coastal road to Otranto, a tiny town that nestles around its harbour. One of the last Byzantine towns to fall to the Normans, Otranto was once a thriving port for crusaders, pilgrims and traders. Today it is home to a 15thcentury castle overlooking the port and a Norman cathedral with an exceptional 12th-century mosaic floor and fine crypt.

DAY 5 Alberobello & Vieste

We journey north this morning, passing through the evocative Apulian landscape and looking forward to what is certain to be a highlight of our holiday, a visit to Alberobello. as we draw nearer to the town, you’ll spot Trulli houses dotting the landscape, but it’s the profusion of these cylindrical, beehive-style houses in Alberobello that is most beguiling. Wander through the charming streets where many of the Trulli owners are happy to welcome you inside.

Our journey continues to the Gargano Peninsula, a high rocky spur jutting into the Adriatic Sea. the scenery is beautiful as the road hugs the dramatic coastline en route to Vieste, our base for the next five nights.

DAYS 6 – 9 Vieste

The tiny town of Vieste is tucked between two sickle-shaped beaches on the eastern flank of Gargano, a mountainous promontory aptly described as the spur on Italy’s boot. Seen from the sea, with its whitewashed houses, alleyways, flowery arches and small squares, it’s easy to see why it has been dubbed the Queen of Cape Gargano.

We have included the following excursions:

VIESTE & PESCHICI (¾ day)
Enjoy a visit to two of the most beautiful small towns on the Gargano – nearby Vieste itself and Peschici, just 30 minutes away on the northern coast.

MONTE SANT’ANGELO (half day)
Monte Sant’Angelo is home to perhaps the most famous shrine in the Latin West, dedicated to Archangel Saint Michael. According to legend, he appeared here in ad 490 and left a footprint in a cavern, which is now venerated by pilgrims from the world over.

You may also wish to join our optional excursions:
 
UMBRAN FOREST (half day)
Enjoy a walk through the famous Umbran Forest, a vast woodland of beech, oak, yew and pine, which lies to the east of Vieste. You may be lucky enough to spot some of the prolific wildlife, including roe deer. We also enjoy a delicious picnic under the shade of the trees.

BOAT CRUISE (half day)
The best way to see the beauty of the Gargano is from the sea. We spend an enjoyable few hours visiting the beaches, grottoes, stunning rock formations and tiny coves along the coast.

DAY 10 Bari/UK

We transfer to Bari airport for the homeward flight.

Dates, Prices & Departure

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26/08/2010 £879  
09/09/2010 £869  
23/09/2010 £869  
21/10/2010 £749  
07/04/2011 £829  
14/04/2011 £829  
28/04/2011 £839  
05/05/2011 £839  
12/05/2011 £849  
19/05/2011 £849  
26/05/2011 £869  
02/06/2011 £889  
09/06/2011 £899  
16/06/2011 £899  
23/06/2011 £899  
30/06/2011 £899  
07/07/2011 £899  
14/07/2011 £899  
21/07/2011 £879  
18/08/2011 £879  
25/08/2011 £879  
01/09/2011 £869  
08/09/2011 £869  
15/09/2011 £869  
22/09/2011 £869  
29/09/2011 £849  
06/10/2011 £839  
13/10/2011 £839  
20/10/2011 £749  

Surcharges

The Pound has recently fallen significantly in value against other European currencies and, in common with many other businesses, our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these additional costs.

Supplements

  • Single rooms £135 (a very limited number of single rooms are available)
  • Twin rooms for sole occupancy £230 (a very limited number of twin rooms are available)
  • Holiday Insurance

Travel Information

Flights
British Airways between Gatwick and Bari;
departs 1230h / return arrival 1900h.
All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation.

Connecting Flights to London

If it’s not possible to fly direct to your destination, usually you will have the option of taking a connecting flight to Heathrow or Gatwick from as little as £35 per person return on worldwide holidays or £69 per person return on European holidays. Fly from Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle or Newquay. On many occasions you will be able to check your luggage through to your final destination.

Transfers

Airport transfers approximately 3 hours

Make your own way

Make your own way and save up to £150 per person. You may want more flexibility to combine your trip with visits to friends and relatives or travel from an airport that we do not offer. If so, we offer a price reduction of up to £150 on many of our European holidays when you make your own way to your holiday hotel. Please remember that these arrangements do not include flights or transfers to and from your hotel and you will need to make your own travel arrangements.

Essential Information - General

Booking Conditions | Insurance

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the Essential Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. All bookings are subject to these Booking Conditions and the Essential Information.

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Essential Information - Booking Conditions

General Information | Insurance

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the Essential Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. All bookings are subject to these Booking Conditions and the Essential Information.

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Essential Information - Insurance

Booking Conditions | General Information

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the Essential Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. All bookings are subject to these Booking Conditions and the Essential Information.

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Travel Extras

We know that picking your dream destination is the biggest part of making your perfect holiday come true. But there are a number of other decisions that have to be made such as where to park at the airport and who to change your money with, to name but a few. So to really get every aspect of your holiday sorted we have set up a one stop travel shop and useful links section for you to organise all your travel needs, leaving you to concentrate on having a memorable and relaxing holiday with Page & Moy.

Holiday Extras - save up to 60%

Holiday Extras

You can benefit from access to Holiday Extras, a separate company that can organize a whole range of services from airport hotels and secure airport parking to VIP liunges in airports, and more, at 23 airports across the UK.

To book go to http://www.holidayextras.co.uk/pageandmoy.html.

If you find the same parking facility or hotel for less within seven days of booking, tell Holiday Extras and they will match the price or refund the difference. Conditions apply.


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Airport Lounges from Lounge Pass

Holiday Extras

Start your holiday off refreshed and relaxed by taking advantage of our VIP airport lounge offer, available at a number of airports, both here and abroad. From as little as £15 each, you’ll enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, read the papers, check your email or simply relax and watch TV until your flight is called.


For details, please click here.


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Casual Clothing from Lands’ End

Holiday Extras

Lands' End offer an extensive range of high quality casual and tailored clothes for men and women. Choose from their selection of jackets, knitted tops, trousers, dresses, skirts and more.

For details, please visit www.landsend.co.uk


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Photography from Jessops

Holiday Extras

Jessops is the UK's leading specialist photographic retailer. With great on-line savings on hundreds of products, including digital cameras, camcorders, lenses, batteries and much more, plus free delivery on mainland UK orders over £75, Jessops has all your photographic needs covered.

For details, please visit www.jessops.com


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Travel Accessories from Travel with Care

Holiday Extras

Travel With Care offers a comprehensive range of travel accessories, with everything you need for your holiday. From First Aid, DVT Prevention and Healthcare to money belts, wallets, waterproofs, toiletries, alarm clocks, and much, much more.

For details, please visit www.travelwithcare.com


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Getting you there - European Holidays

Holiday Extras

Fly direct from your local airport Giving you choice is one of our main priorities, so when it comes to flights, instead of offering just Heathrow or Gatwick as departure airports, whenever possible we offer to fly you direct from your nearest airport to your holiday destination either free or for a supplement of just £29 per person.


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Choice of 20 airports

Holiday Extras

You have the choice to fly direct to your holiday destination from up to 20 regional airports throughout the UK for a supplement of no more than £29 per person return.


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Regional connecting flights to London from only £69

Holiday Extras

If you can’t fly direct to your destination from your local airport (see individual holiday details), usually you will have the choice of taking a regional connecting flight to Heathrow or Gatwick from as little as £69 per person return. If your connecting flight and your flight from Gatwick or Heathrow is with British Airways or British Midland, your luggage will automatically be checked through to your final destination, so there’s no need to collect or check your luggage in twice.

Fly from:
Aberdeen, Belfast, Durham Tees Valley, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Newquay


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Make your own way and save up to £150 per person

Holiday Extras

You may want more flexibility to make your own travel arrangements to combine your trip with visits to friends and relatives or travel from an airport which we do not offer. If so, why not take advantage of our make your own way option. We offer a reduction of £150 off many of our holidays to allow you to make your own arrangements, if that is what you want. Details of where this option is available are shown on each holiday.

Please remember that these arrangements do not include flights or transfers and you will need to make your own travel arrangements at the beginning and end of your holiday.


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Getting you there - Worldwide Holidays

Holiday Extras

To get your holiday off to a great start, we offer a range of transfer options with our compliments.

You can choose from the following options:
1. Experience door-to-door travel with Page & Moy (2009 departures only)
If you live within a 250-mile drive of your departure airport, we will arrange for a taxi to pick you up from your door and take you to the airport, and drop you home on your return, with our compliments.

2. FREE Connecting flights
If you live further than 250 miles from the airport, or if you prefer, you can opt to transfer to the main departure airport by a connecting flight from an airport closer to home (subject to availability).

3. FREE National Express coach travel
Alternatively, why not choose coach travel on the extensive national express network, with over 1,200 collection points nationwide. What’s more, we’ll pay for your ticket!

4. FREE airport car parking (2009 departures only)
If you would prefer the flexibility of travelling independently to the airport, we are pleased to offer the option of free parking at your departure airport.


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Company Details Page & Moy Ltd, Compass House, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 7QD.
Registered in England, company number 1151142.

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