Apulia—Walking in Italy’s Rustic South

Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.

Patria Palace Hotel
A prestigious 5 star hotel enclosed in a princely palace built in the 17th century, and restored by master artisans, who preserved its original architectural and artistic beauty while adding every modern comfort. Each of the hotel's rooms is personalized with original paintings. The town of Lecce abounds with fascinating historic sites, including the second-century Roman Amphitheater and the famed Basilica of Santa Croce, which are both located close to the Patria Palace.

Starting Point: Bari, Italy - 2:30 pm

Ending Point: Brindisi, Italy - 1:30 pm

Puglia has a warm, balmy climate. The warm sunshine is moderated by the winds that blow off the Adriatic Sea.

Average Daily Highs (°F)	April	May	June	Sept.
Bari	64	70	77	80

Olives, The Life and Lore of a Noble Fruit - Mort Rosenblum
A vivid cultural history of the olive and olivedom. From his home in Provence, journalist Rosenblum travels throughout the Mediterranean in search of the history and meaning of the olive.

The Italians - Luigi Barzini
The definitive portrait of the Italian people, noteworthy for its insight, grace and wit. It's a classic, scholarly essay on the Italian character, still worthwhile though first published in 1964.