Top Puglia Day Trips

Tour by car and walk in the beautiful historic center of Monopoli, Polignano and Alberobello (the trulli). With the precious advice of the driver Gianluca, you can experience the places mentioned above as if you were a local!

Independent travelers will enjoy this 3-stop tour in Puglia, which provides transportation from Lecce but allows you to explore on your own. There's no need to rent a car; just sit back and enjoy the scenery on the way to Ostuni, Alberobello, and Polignano a Mare. Explore each town on your own, with some tips from your guide if you wish.

Scegliamo insieme 3 di questi luoghi di Puglia (nel raggio di 100 km/within 70 miles) per un tour suggestivo e personalizzato! Sarò il vostro Tour-Angel che vi guiderà in giro per la Puglia attraverso i luoghi più belli e suggestivi di questa affascinante Regione.Tour personalizzati o a tema per farvi vivere emozioni che solo questa terra potrà donarvi. Il contatto con la natura, mare cristallino, borghi caratteristici che conservano intatti la loro storia antica e le tradizioni locali. La gastronomia più salutare e gustosa di tutto il sud italia, con i prodotti del mare e della terra. Il calare della sera dona a questi luoghi una magia unica che si riflette nei suoi numerosi castelli, nelle sue torri di avvistamento sul mare, nei locali della movida giovanile, nella pietra di antiche cattedrali romaniche e nella sua gente sempre allegra accogliente. Contattatemi e la vostra vacanza in Puglia sarà indimenticabile e se lo vorrete. Vi farò sentire dei veri pugliesi!! Vi aspetto da me!

Alberobello the city of "trulli" is a fairy tale village, an enchanted place where seems you are walking among gnomes houses. Its historic center is one of the most famous UNESCO sites of the region Alberobello is the most important stage of your journey in Puglia! Monopoli is the Apulian “unique city” par excellence and is located on the coast south of Bari, Monopoli has a picturesque ancient old district, protected by a high wall still equipped with cannons and a sixteenth-century castle, it offers unforgettable views in the narrow streets scented with sea breeze, this city has the soul of a real fishing village, silent and peaceful during the day, but in the evening it becomes one of the liveliest stops in the Apulian Movida Spectacular is the location of the historic center of this town in the south of Bari, perched on a high white cliff overlooking the sea Polignano a mare offers a maze of alleys that open surprisingly on balconies 30 meters above the sea level. heater of several

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.

Discover the pleasure of preparing and savoring fresh pasta as it is done in Salento, with the guidance of a passionate local chef Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your chef in a convivial dinner. Get the recipes and continue your cooking adventure back at home!

Discover a side of Puglia that few other visitors get to see—and enjoy an active and immersive sightseeing experience—on this private, half-day hiking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide in central Otranto, and wear comfortable hiking gear. On your coastal trek, you’ll discover natural landmarks like the Grotta della Monaca and Cave of the Hermit. Then, go for a cooling swim in the Bay of the Turks.

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.

Pair a walking tour of Bari with a cooking class on this two-in-one, small-group tour. With a 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 waterfront, you’ll visit the home of a Bari resident to make fresh pasta and enjoy it alongside local wine.

Experience an authentic hands-on pasta making class in Bari on this 3-hour tour. Learn how to make traditional Italian pasta from start to finish using the proper Italian ingredients and techniques. Then create a delicious pasta dish with help from your host and sit down to the fruits of your labor with a bottle of local wine.

Self-guided excursion with the use of a GPS with preloaded track, ideal for couples and families and groups of friends who want to have a unique experience together riding high-level GIANT bikes, which make this ride on the cycle path pleasant and unforgettable the Apulian aqueduct and the countryside of Locorotondo, Cisternino, Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica. The final wine tasting in the Locorotondo Old Town brings an unforgettable day to a close.

This tour takes you to discover the two most famous UNESCO sites in Puglia and Basilicata. You don't have to worry about anything other than bringing your camera. We will pick you up and take you back to your hotel! The driver will wait for you while you take guided tours of the two UNESCO sites in the company of trusted professional guides. Everything is in a private formula so you will have the full attention of the guides, and the driver will be at your disposal.

Embark on the ultimate adventure from Bari to explore three beautiful towns in just one day: Ostuni, Locorotondo, and Polignano a Mare. Leave behind the crowded tour buses and enjoy a more serene experience with only your private driver for company. In addition to the free time to explore each location at your leisure, the tour also offers guided walking tours along the way too.

Ostuni, Martina Franca, and Alberobello are three gems of Puglia’s Itria Valley, but visiting these towns in one day by bus or train is almost impossible. With this driving tour, skip the hassle and delays of public transportation and instead relax on board a private minivan to each town. Take in the famed “trulli” in Alberobello, sweeping views from Martina Franca, and the historic cathedral in Ostuni before the return drive.

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day—and see some of southern Italy's greatest treasures—on this tour of Puglia and Basilicata. First, with just a small group for company, explore Matera, including the Sassi area, a complex of dramatic 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 conical limestone dwellings.

09.00 Pick-up from Bari °1-hour drive° First stop: Alberobello (2 hours) Stroll among the traditional Trulli houses, narrow streets and ancient church of St. Anthony with a private walking tour and stop in a real trullo to taste the typical 'rosolio' home-made rose liquor paired with small tastings of food. °1-hour drive° Second stop: Matera (2.5-hours) There's never been a better time to visit Matera, named the 2019 European Capital of Culture. Upon your arrival, you'll visit Matera's famous Sassi (historical cave dwellings), enjoy the majestic view from the main square of the Sasso Caveoso, enter a real cave house and discover centuries-old rock-hewn churches. At the end of the tour, you will have 1 hour of free time to have lunch on your own or to drop by an artisanal ceramics workshop. °1-hour drive° 5.00pm Drop-off in Bari

Explore the Itria Valley and its rolling countryside by E-Bike, and get the feeling of the Tour d’Italia without all the hard work and hill climbing. See ancient roads once marched on by Romans, and explore regions where historic conical-roofed homes still dot the landscape. Head to Locorotondo, known as one of Italy’s most beautiful places to visit, and learn about the history and culture of Apulia from your guide.

The historic town of Trani and UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte are two of the most alluring sights in Puglia, but visiting them both in one day by train or bus can be frustrating. With this driving tour, enjoy convenient pickup at the location of your choice and hassle-free transportation via air-conditioned private minivan. Explore the seaside town and castle at your own pace, with time to shop, dine, and take photos.

Getting around Puglia can be a challenge, with little public transport and confusing rural roads. With this tour, save time and skip the hassle of driving with full-day transport to Lecce and Gallipoli. Enjoy free time to take in Lecce’s famous baroque churches and palaces then stroll through the charming fishing village of Gallipoli to browse the shops and enjoy the sea views.

ready for visit some important and beautiful cities of Puglia?  start at 9,30 am from your accomodation, we will move to visit Bari (visit of Saint nicholas church included the Crypt unesco, narrow streets, and beautiful sceneries!) and some of the most important spots of (Bari vecchia)!! transport to the TRULLI capital Alberobello (visit includes inside a cone shape house typical of Puglia (trullo), history of the trulli, folks etc. history and folks also about people and lifestyle! transport to Matera !! visit of the historical center of the city listed UNESCO (SASSI Di Matera) !! (capital of european culture for 2019) itinerary: first stop (balcony of Matera on the top for to pick the best pictures! then continue to entry into the SASSI ..exploring of this very ancient town 25.000 years old! itinerary for walking! back to accomodation; Enjoy!!

Immersed in the Alta Murgia National Park, walking here one has the sensation of being in a large open space in which one can wander with one's gaze towards infinite horizons characterized by the pungent smells of mint and wild thyme in the intense green of the wheat fields or rocky pastures among the evident yellow of the ferula, meeting orchids and birds of prey. In this land, emperors, peasants, shepherds, woodsmen, together with the climate, have made the landscape and its culture unique. On the way we will meet stupendous farmhouses, we will cross oak woods, along the ancient sheep tracks of transhumance we will discover jazzi and post offices, we will travel along panoramic mule tracks and among the wheat fields we will admire large haystacks and ancient cisterns. On the hills, flocks of sheep will blend in with the characteristic sharp rocks that give this area its name. We will reach the octagonal stone crown isolated on a hill at 540 meters above sea level. from where a vast panorama is dominated.

From Brindisi we will reach Alberobello, the city of trulli, and then move, after the tour, to Locorotondo and finally to Ostuni, the white city. An expert guide will accompany you through alleys, squares, palaces and fantastic views, optimizing the routes and telling you the story of these magical places. At the end of the visit, you will have the opportunity to walk around the shops independently or perhaps stop at a bar for a snack or an excellent coffee.

This tour takes you to know the two most famous Unesco sites of Puglia and Basilicata. You don't have to worry about anything other than bringing your camera. We pick you up and take you back to your Hotel! The driver will be waiting for you while you take the guided tours of the two Unesco sites in the company of trusted professional guides. Everything is in a private formula so you will have the full attention of the guides, and the driver will be at your disposal.