Top Puglia Day Trips - page 3

Alberobello and Matera are two of the most unforgettable towns in southern Italy, but visiting both in one day by public transportation is almost impossible. With this tour, see these UNESCO-listed treasures with time-saving private transportation by minivan directly from Bari. Enjoy a walking tour of the “trulli” dwellings in Alberobello before moving on the Sassi di Matera and its unique cave dwellings.

Make the most of your cruise stop in Bari with a full-day shore excursion to three of Southern Italy’s highlights. Explore Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its ancient cave dwellings, the Sassi, and winding stone streets full of history, charm, and hidden corners to discover. Visit Alberobello, known for its iconic trulli houses with conical roofs, creating a magical, fairy-tale atmosphere perfect for photos and leisurely strolls. Finish in Polignano a Mare, a stunning coastal town perched on cliffs above the Adriatic Sea, offering breathtaking panoramic views, turquoise waters, and a picturesque old town full of local life. Enjoy free time to explore, take photos, taste regional delicacies, and soak in the authentic culture, flavors, and atmosphere. This tour combines history, culture, scenic beauty, and unforgettable experiences with comfortable transportation, making it ideal for cruise passengers seeking a memorable, worry-free day in Puglia and Basilicata.

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.

In this tour you will visit Matera, the Rupestrian city, an incredible and unique place on the Murgia Hills. It's old town carved in a deep ravine, is the first UNESCO site of the southern Italy where people lived in houses- cave from the Prehistoric Age to 1952, in two amazing districts called Sassi. Instead, Altamura is situated in a dominating position on the Murgia Hills, in a National park. It has an old town very interesting with a big cathedral of the medieval period. Known for the typical local bread, defined the best in Italy and with high quality mark DOP, Altamura has a lot of stone ovens where we can taste the typical dishes of the wheat city!

This small-group adventure is the perfect way to check off some of the highlights of Puglia, without doing any research. After meeting in Bari, head off on an adventure that showcases the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Sassi of Matera, as well as filming locations from James Bond “No Time to Die”—such as Ponte Acquedotto. During the trip, enjoy free time for independent exploring, and benefit from the inclusion of onboard Wi-Fi.

Independent travelers will enjoy this small-group, 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.

This tour will give you the opportunity to visit three significant villages in Puglia on a comfortable minivan with air conditioning and a professional driver who will give you information about the history of the towns and the places to visit. At the end of the tour you can choose whether to return to Brindisi or Lecce.

Immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking class in Lecce. Learn to make orecchiette and maccheroni al ferretto, enjoy fresh sauces, local wines, and traditional Salento specialties in a cozy family setting. The small-group lesson of no more than seven people means you'll get plenty of attention from your teacher, plus, you'll leave with recipes to take home with you.

Departure at 09:00 from the Petruzzelli Theatre in Bari to Castel del Monte, about an hour by car. This iconic octagonal castle, built by Emperor Frederick II, is located on a hill in the Alta Murgia National Park at 540 meters above sea level. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it captivates visitors with its medieval architecture, art and legends. The next stop is Trani, just 30 minutes away. Known for its elegant charm, Trani is a city of white stone and rich in history, perhaps founded in the time of Aeneas. Its ancient quarter surrounds the port, where the great cathedral overlooks the sea like a majestic ship, earning the title of "Queen of Apulian Cathedrals". Enjoy an hour of free time for lunch or shopping. Return to Bari at 15:00, arriving after about an hour.

Experience an authentic hands-on Italian cooking class in Bari during this small-group experience. Learn how to make pasta from start to finish using the proper ingredients and techniques. Then create a delicious pasta dish with help from your host and sit down to a Puglian feast featuring local wine, antipasti, handmade pasta dishes, and desserts.

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 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.

See two of Salento’s coastal gems without having to follow a tour group on this self-guided tour of Castro and Otranto. Get picked up in Lecce and driven to Castro, where you spend the morning swimming, exploring on foot, or boating on your own before lunch at a local restaurant (own expense). Then, your driver takes you along coastal roads to Otranto, which you explore independently during the afternoon.

Live the Magic of the Sea .. Live Salento! This is our Mission .. to make our most demanding customers experience unique and unforgettable moments aboard comfortable and comfortable yachts. Living a day on one of our yachts means enjoying the beauty of our sea, its romantic sunsets and breathing the essence of its scents. With us you can rent your yacht and set sail to the most suggestive destinations of Salento. Gallipoli, Porto Cesareo, Otranto, Ugento and other ports will be the starting points for spending unique days in the name of a mix made up of relaxation, fun, music, aperitifs, local food and wine and much more.

In this tour you will visit the caves of Castellana, the longest underground karst caves in Italy, defined as one of the most beautiful in Europe. Instead Polignano a mare offers a maze of alleys that open surprisingly on balconies 30 meters above the sea level. Capital of the Apulian artisan ice cream, and theater of several international movies sets, it is one of the most famous tourist destinations for its turquoise and clean sea, awarded by Legambiente!

Visit the ancient ruprestrian homes and churches of Matera without the stress of coordinating bus and train schedules with this tour that includes round-trip transportation from Bari. Take a guided walking tour through the oldest quarters of this UNESCO-listed city, stopping to visit an ancient cave church and a home carved into the cliff. End with free time to explore, shop, and dine on your own before returning to Bari.

Cover more sights in less time during this scenic, off-the-beaten-track bike tour, with stops at prehistoric ruins, a Byzantine crypt, and the turquoise bay of Porto Badisco, with options to swim or rent a canoe. Enjoy fresh, regional delicacies with a traditional local lunch spread, cooked in a stone oven. You’ll also be treated to a tasty iced coffee as you cruise the magnificent coast.

Your journey begins in Alberobello, world-renowned for its extraordinary trulli — traditional dry-stone houses with distinctive conical roofs. As you stroll through the historic districts, your guide will share the fascinating history, legends, and cultural significance of these unique structures recognized by UNESCO. Next, continue to Ostuni, dramatically perched on a hilltop overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Known as “La Città Bianca” (The White City), Ostuni enchants visitors with its maze of white alleys, charming stairways, hidden courtyards, and panoramic terraces. Reach the Cathedral at the highest point and admire sweeping views of olive groves and coastline. If you wish to enrich your experience, you may also include a stop in Locorotondo. Overlooking the Itria Valley, this elegant circular village is famous for its flower-filled balconies, peaceful atmosphere, and stunning countryside views.

We will explore the entire Salento coast together starting from the north of the Adriatic up to the extreme south point to conclude with the vision of a wonderful sunset in Gallipoli. I will let you know the most beautiful places on the coast, the best cities and the customs and traditions of the Salento area. We will also try the typical seafood cuisine of Puglia accompanied by excellent rosé wines from Salento.

Skip the stress of the bus and train and instead visit the delightful conical “trulli” in Alberobello with this tour via minivan from Bari. Explore the UNESCO-listed old town with a guide to learn about its unique history and architecture, taking in two historic districts and trullo Church of St. Anthony. Time-saving transportation means you’ll have time on your own to explore, shop, and dine before returning to Bari.

Let yourself be fascinated by the pearls of Puglia. This tour will take you through breathtaking landscapes, rich in history and culture, giving you an authentic taste of the beauty of the region. The first stop is Polignano a Mare, a beautiful pearl overlooking the Adriatic Sea. With its sheer cliffs, sea caves and picturesque old town, Polignano is a postcard place capable of captivating every visitor. Here you will take part in an activity selected by the tour operator based on availability, which can be a boat tour, a street food tour or a tour in a calessino/tuk tuk, to experience the destination in an original and engaging way. Afterwards, the tour continues towards Alberobello, famous all over the world for its unique trulli, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be accompanied by a Tour Guide who will tell you anecdotes, history and curiosities of this extraordinary place.

Enjoy an up-close experience of Puglia’s picturesque countryside on this languidly paced, full-day bike tour. Meet your guide, set off from Lecce, and continue onwards to Acaya, where you’ll see its historical castle and stop for light refreshments. Then, head to the Adriatic coastline and go for a refreshing swim before visiting Le Cesine Nature Reserve: the region’s last-remaining wetland habitat. Finally, bike back to Lecce along scenic country lanes.

Named the European Capital of Culture for 2019, the city of Matera is like no other. Famed for its sassi (ancient cave dwellings) and rock-carved churches, the city is rich in history and unique scenery. This full-day tour makes it easier than ever to explore: following pickup from your area accommodation, travel via comfortable vehicle to Matera, where you’ll take in-depth walking tour, enjoy a traditional lunch, and visit a winery to sample the local vino.

A day full of emotions! The visit of the Sassi of Matera will be a unique experience! You will have the opportunity to travel back to the past to the Prehistoric era. Our team is waiting for you!

In a single tour you can discover the wonderful Valle d'Itria, with its characteristic trulli, the countryside that surrounds them and the famous white city of Ostuni