Polignano a Mare is famous for its picturesque sea caves that pierce the coastal cliffs. With this boat tour, admire dramatic grottoes and caverns that are only accessible by sea. Cruise by more than a dozen caves, pausing to snap photos and admire the unique coastal formations. Enjoy a brief stop to swim and a prosecco toast on board.
1-hour drive from Bari to Alberobello
Alberobello - guided tours
The town of Alberobello is home to one of the most important monuments of southern Italy. This city of has earned UNESCO World Heritage status thanks to its traditional Trulli houses, narrow streets, and ancient church of St. Anthony.
1-hour drive from Alberobello to Matera
Matera - guided tour
There's never been a better time to visit Matera, named the 2019 European Capital of Culture—and this tour makes the sightseeing logistics simple. Upon your arrival, you'll visit Matera's famous Sassi (historical cave dwellings); discover centuries-old, rock-hewn churches; visit a traditional cave house (ticket included); and drop by an artisanal ceramics workshop.
At the end of the tour, you will have 45 minutes of free time to have lunch on your own.
1-hour drive back to Bari
Orecchiette is one of the most traditional specialties from Puglia, but you may not know the trick to making this unique ear-shaped pasta. With this countryside cooking class, learn how to turn out orecchiette like a true Italian nonna and discover other classic dishes made with seasonal herbs and vegetables grown in the Itria Valley. Celebrate your new skill with a four-course meal featuring your freshly made pasta.
Lecce is famous for its baroque architecture and authentic cuisine. With this cooking class in the heart of the city’s old town, experience the best of both. Meet your hosts at an “osteria” set on one of the most charming lanes in the historic center and discover the secrets to rolling and shaping fresh “orecchiette” pasta, a traditional specialty from Puglia. Then relax over a guided wine tasting paired with regional delicacies.
Let's choose together 3 of these places in Puglia (within 100 km/within 70 miles) for an evocative and personalized tour! I will be your Tour-Angel who will guide you around Puglia through the most beautiful and evocative places of this fascinating region. Personalized or themed tours to make you experience emotions that only this land can give you. Contact with nature, crystal clear sea, characteristic villages that preserve their ancient history and local traditions intact. The healthiest and tastiest gastronomy in all of southern Italy, with products from the sea and the land.
The fall of evening gives these places a unique magic that is reflected in its many castles, in its watchtowers on the sea, in the clubs of youthful nightlife, in the stone of ancient Romanesque cathedrals and in its always cheerful and welcoming people. Contact me and your holiday in Puglia will be unforgettable if you wish. I will make you feel like real Apulians!! I'll wait for you!
The coastline of Polignano a Mare is dotted with picturesque grottoes and coves, only accessible by sea. With this small-group boat tour, you'll be able to cruise right up to the coast and dive into the turquoise waters of the Adriatic to swim or snorkel. Learn about this area's history and traditions from your skipper, snap pictures of the Grotta Azzurra and Grotta Piana, and relax over drinks on board.
With a private guide, visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day. First, explore Matera, including the Sassi area, a complex of cave dwellings carved into the mountainside. Nearby, rock churches house 13th-century frescoes. Then it’s on to Alberobello to see the Trulli, an awe-inspiring collection of mortarless limestone dwellings, a prehistoric building technique still used in the region.
Enjoy the perfect fusion of food and history with this guided walking tour in Lecce. As you stroll through the old town and see stunning baroque architecture—such as the Basilica of Santa Croce—the guide provides entertaining background information to help you learn about the city. Best of all—street food snacks are included—so you expand your knowledge of the local food scene too.
- Visit a wine cellar immersed in the Apulian countryside and discover the history of the family and how the local wine is produced
- Walk in the vineyard to discover the secrets of the wine varieties
- Join a tasty four-course lunch paired with four local wines or a traditional full aperitivo
Team a walking tour of Bari with a cooking class in a local home, and discover the secrets of the local orecchiette pasta. With a private guide, you’ll make your way around the enticing Old Town lanes, discovering landmarks such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and hearing the city’s history. After a visit to the city’s French enclave with its modern seafront sights, you’ll visit the home of a local to make fresh pasta pomodoro and try the local primitivo red wine.
Sailing catamaran tour that will allow you to admire the historic center of Polignano a Mare with its caves, Lama Monachile with its characteristic Borbonico bridge. There is at least one stop that will allow you to swim and during which you can enjoy an aperitif of typical Apulian products.
Trulli of Alberobello, Sassi of Matera, Castel del Monte in one day.
You will have the convenience of traveling by car with an expert friend at your side who will help you to immediately become familiar with the places you are going to visit, significantly shortening the time otherwise necessary to move around by public transport. Each tour can be tailored at your ease, according to the traveller need, making stops where interested.
Please find here some examples of possible trips:
1) Bari – Alberobello – Matera – Castel del Monte – Bari
(250 km)
2) Bari - Matera - Castel del Monte - Bari
(200 km)
3) Bari - Alberobello - Matera - Bari
(190 km)
4) Bari – Alberobello – Locorotondo – Cisternino – Ostuni – Bari
(190 km)
5) Bari - Polignano - Alberobello - Locorotondo - Cisternino - Monopoli - Bari
(170 km)
6) Bari - Altamura - Gravina - Matera - Bari
(150 km)
7) Bari - Castel del Monte - Trani - Bari
(150 km)
This tour will give you the opportunity to visit, independently, 4 of the most picturesque towns in Salento: Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca, Gallipoli and Galatina. A scenic route from the Adriatic to the Ionian Sea, between rocky coasts, small bays and white Caribbean-style beaches.
Alberobello: 1.5 hour walking tour
Our journey starts with a walking tour of the historical district of Alberobello.
The Capital city of the “Trulli” will amaze you with its ancient stone houses, narrow streets and conical roofs decorated with magical symbols.
Monopoli: 40 min walking tour
Stroll across the old town and enjoy the view of the sandy beaches and picturesque fishing port.
Polignano a Mare: 1.5 hour free time
Then a transfer will bring you to Polignano a Mare, where you will admire the sea caves and the natural creeks carved into the rock from the beautiful terraces.
Exploring Alberobello's hundreds of traditional "trulli" on foot can be tiring and time-consuming. See the old town in an hour without getting footsore with this tour by Segway, e-bike, tuk-tuk, or golf cart. Zip through two historical districts with a guide to admire these fairytale-like dwellings and learn about their history and architecture, stopping to take in a “trullo” church and visit the interiors of an authentic “trullo” home.
One of the jewels of Puglia, Lecce is rich in history and world-class sights—and a private walking tour is the perfect way to get up close and personal and immerse yourself in the city’s atmosphere. Admire the ruins of the city’s Roman–era amphitheater, see the baroque splendors of the Piazza del Duomo, take in the Basilica di Santa Croce, and learn more from your guide.
We will take a 2-hour tour of the streets and alleys of the historic center, among classical buildings, baroque churches and Roman monuments ...! Lecce is a precious gem, with a clear blue sky and golden palaces, it amazes us with the elaborate facades of the buildings and churches in the Baroque style and with the interiors that explode in a symphony of angels, cherubs, saints and flowers! it is a magical place, where time seems to have stopped!
Polignano a Mare is one of the most picturesque fishing villages on Puglia's coastline and the best way to admire the town and explore its famous coastal caves is by sea. Set off from Cala Ponte for a boat tour along this pretty stretch of the Adriatic Sea, stopping to peek into sea grottoes, take a dip in hidden coves, and relax and sunbathe on board.
Try a modern boat of about 7 meters with a boating license for pleasure boats with CE marking. We offer visits to the coast with numerous caves of Polignano a Mare starting from the new tourist port of Polignano, Cala Ponte. We will assist you with the smile and kindness of our navigators and we will accompany you to many of the most enchanting views of the coast and to small hidden coves. You will be able to swim, snorkel and sunbathe.
Visit the top towns in the Valle d’Itria plus sample the valley’s premier wines in a single day with this all-inclusive tour. Taste wines at both a 16th-century “masseria” estate and a contemporary cellar, then explore the old town of Locorotondo and relax over lunch. Afterwards, marvel at Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed “trulli” dwellings with a guided tour and cap off the day by sipping traditional "rosoli" liqueur on a panoramic terrace.
WITH THIS TOUR YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE BEST OF PUGLIA IN A SINGLE TOUR.
THE GUIDE THAT WILL ACCOMPANY YOU 'SPIEGHERA AND WILL TAKE YOU TO TRY ALSO THE TRADITIONS OF THE VISITED PLACES.
Alberobello, the famous capital of the trulli in Puglia, recognized as Unesco World Heritage as extraordinary example of drystone building.
This private guided tour gives you the opportunity to discover the origins of Alberobello and its trulli. You will experience Apulian traditions and learn about how people used to live in the past.
Tantalize your tastebuds and discover the great eats of Bari with this guided street food tour. Save hours looking through restaurant reviews and get a shortcut to the hidden foodie spots that locals love. Along the way, learn about Bari’s food delicacies, and try a range of dishes—such as “focaccia” bread, octopus, and ice cream.
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