Greece undoubtedly had a deep influence on Apulian populations.
When the Greeks founded Magna Greacia, they were faced with three ethnical Apulian groups: Japigyans, Daunians, and Messapians. The imported greek culture was gradually absorbed and given a personal touch by the early Apulian artists and craftsmen. Apart from the few remains of Hellenic buildings still standing, the most tangible evidence of this early culture is the wide assortment of vases and small, clay statues found in tombs in the many necropolises dotted around the Apulian subsoil. These are in fact so numerous that our region has been described as a huge archeological dig.
Guided visits of our museums are a way of approaching these greek myths and rediscovering how near the mentality of those far - off days is to that of modern times.

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ITINERARY
1st day Arrival and transfer to the hotel
2nd day Taranto - Grottaglie
3rd day Ruvo di Puglia
4th day Martina Franca
5th day Archeological park od Egnathia
6th day Transfer to Bari or Brindisi airport

GENERAL INFO
Stay of 6 days / 5 nights
Accomodation in a 4-stars hotel in double room

The package includes:
accomodation in a 4-stars hotel in double room with private bathroom; 3 x halfboard; 2 x fullboard; 2 meals in restaurants; 2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions with foreign language speaking guide; entrance tickets as in programme; private bus for excursions and transfer service from/to airport.
The package does not include:
flight from/to Bari or Brindisi airport, all extra charges.