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An evocative e-bike journey starts in the heart of Lecce, taking you through peaceful olive groves and quiet country roads to the Adriatic coast. The first stop is the picturesque fishing village of San Cataldo, where the sea breeze makes the ride even more pleasant. You then continue to the historic village of Acaya, exploring its medieval walls and timeless streets where you will stop to enjoy a typical aperitif with local cheeses, cold cuts, fresh vegetables and Cabin bread, all accompanied by regional wines. This experience encompasses the vibrant colors and authentic flavors of Puglia, offering a perfect end to your day. The tour can also be carried out with departure at dawn to enjoy the coolest hours of the day and a typical Salento Brunch.

Wonderful experience to discover the HIDDEN TREASURES of Polignano a Mare. Breathtaking cliffs and sea caves: the magic of an almost inaccessible nature that can only be discovered with this unique tour... with FREE DRINKS INCLUDED! Free cancellation or reschedule in case of bad weather/sea conditions: you will be notified in advance in such case.

Take a tour of the famous 'trulli' houses in Alberobello during this 3-hour tour from Bari. Learn about these unique structures, on UNESCO's World Heritage List, including the reasons for the cone-shaped buildings. Visit inside a 'trullo' to see what the inside looks like, and see a church inside one as well. Sample local sweets and liqueur.

The tour will take you in three hours to discover the medieval part of the city by visiting the ancient Jewish quarter and the basement of the ancient synagogue. You will continue with a walk to discover the historic center of Lecce, with its churches and baroque palaces.

This tour invites you to explore three of Puglia’s most beautiful hidden gems: the cliffside charm of Polignano a Mare, the whitewashed elegance of Locorotondo, and the coastal beauty of Monopoli, with its historic harbor and sunlit piazzas. Each town offers its own unique blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. From dramatic sea views to quiet cobblestone streets, this journey is perfect for anyone who loves discovering the authentic heart of Italy.

Leave the legwork to someone else on this private beach-hopping tour around the Otranto coast. Begin the day shopping for souvenirs in Otranto before traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle to Turks’ bay—one of Italy’s most unspoiled beaches. Relax in a sun lounger, swim in the crystal-clear waters, or discover hidden coves on a walk. Towards the end of your tour, soak up the views at Torre Sant’ Andrea and Le Due Sorelle beaches.

Don’t just see the best of Bari—head off the tourist trail and discover how locals really live on this immersive, personalized tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide in the heart of the city, and set off on foot. You’ll discover the Old Town and highlights like its Basilica di San Nicola—and you’ll also talk with locals, watch pasta-making in action, tour local food markets, and much more.

This tour helps you save time and tick off two UNESCO World Heritage sites in a day—the Sassi of Matera and the Trulli of Alberobello in Apulia. With transportation included from Bari, there’s no need to figure out local public bus timetable. During the tour, enjoy the perk of having a guide to accompany you and show you around, with plenty of great photo opportunities to enjoy.

Instagram : discovering_lecce what’sApp : +3287568899 **contact me before booking for tour customization requests** Lecce is a precious gem, a unique Baroque city, for centuries a crossroads of different cultures of the Mediterranean, with clear blue skies and golden palaces, we marvel with the elaborate facades of Baroque buildings and churches and with the interiors that explode in a symphony of angels, cherubs, saints and flowers! It's a magical place, where time seems to stand still!

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!

Discover Matera on a seamless day trip from Bari, designed for travelers who value comfort, depth, and expert guidance. With private round-trip transfer, you’ll avoid logistics and focus on experience. Upon arrival, join a guided walking tour through the UNESCO-listed Sassi, where rock-hewn homes, ancient churches, and panoramic viewpoints reveal one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Your licensed local guide brings context to Matera’s transformation from cave settlement to cultural icon, sharing stories of daily life, architecture, and resilience. The pace is balanced, the route optimized, and time is dedicated to the most emblematic areas—Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano—plus scenic overlooks for unforgettable photos. Ideal for first-time visitors seeking a comprehensive yet relaxed introduction, this day trip delivers Matera’s essence in one well-organized experience.

Visit the fantastic caves and the fantastic coast of Polignano a Mare with a boat tour lasting about two hours with bathing stop and an aperitif offered by us.

You can join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or reserve an e-bike ready on site for €45, payable locally. The local products tasting is optional and paid on site (€14). Unless you communicate otherwise when booking, e-bikes and the tasting will be considered reserved for all participants. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check “Included/Excluded”. Ride from Ostuni into its countryside on an easy e-bike route through centuries-old olive groves and authentic rural landscapes. You’ll discover curiosities about olive trees and the key steps behind extra virgin olive oil, from tree care to pressing. A local escort manages the route, stops and assistance, keeping a relaxed pace. You’ll stop at a countryside home surrounded by olive trees, where you can enjoy local products. The experience also includes a scenic 2 km hill walk. On the way back, you’ll pass through the historic center of the “White City”. Comfortable closed-toe shoes are recommended.

Discover Ostuni and its countryside on an easy, engaging guided e-bike tour through nature, local traditions, and rural landscapes. You’ll ride across a plain of monumental olive trees—among the oldest in Puglia—while hearing curiosities about olive cultivation and how this land has shaped everyday life for centuries. The tour includes guidance and full assistance: a local escort manages the route, stops, and support along the ride, keeping the pace relaxed and enjoyable. Join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or use an e-bike provided on site with payment made locally (see Inclusions/Exclusions). Along the way, you’ll visit an ancient rock village, exploring cave-like settlements, and enjoy a short walk to fully appreciate the site and the views. On the way back, you’ll enter Ostuni and ride through the white streets and town walls of the “White City.” The tour includes a 300 m section of uneven road.

Blue Moon Escursioni organizes boat tours lasting about 2 hours with embarkation and disembarkation from the beautiful port of Monopoli at a cost of €40 per person. The excursion includes the visit of the main caves and the most suggestive views that characterize the coast of Polignano, there is also a bathing stop in one of the places admired during the tour.

You can join this tour with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or reserve an e-bike ready for you on site for €45, payable locally. The homemade gelato stop is optional: gelato is paid directly at the shop. For children’s e-bikes, child tandems and child seats, please check the “Included/Excluded” section. Enjoy a scenic guided e-bike loop from Locorotondo to Alberobello through the heart of the Valle d’Itria. You’ll ride along quiet country roads lined with dry-stone walls, trulli, vineyards, wheat fields, oak trees and olive groves. In Alberobello, you’ll discover how trulli are built, why this architecture is so unique and why some roofs feature painted symbols. You’ll also reach a panoramic viewpoint for memorable photos over the trulli rooftops and the surrounding valley. Back in Locorotondo, you’ll explore the lime-whitewashed historic center and its typical cummerse houses, while hearing local curiosities about the village, its architecture and its traditions.

Bicycle tours are a great way to get out of plodding buses and go places they can’t reach. This bicycle tour near Ostuni has the added benefit of taking you to visit olive fields, mills, and farms while you learn about local olive oil history. Along the way, you also get a chance to bike through coastal dunes and wetlands. You can ask your guide to organize an olive oil tasting at tour’s end.

A complete guided tour of the historic center of the town for tourists who want to discover its beauties. A 3 hours walking tour lead by some of the best tourist guides, showing you the most important sights and telling about the stories and the secrets of the so called “Florence of the South”.

We set sail from the Santa Maria di Leuca port to reach and admire our caves characterized by their "crystalline" water. Adriatic side itinerary: After a brief stop in Grotta Cazzafri, at the foot of Punta Meliso, we continue towards Grotta Terradico, Verduselle, Grotta del Soffio and Grotta della Vora. To be able to admire the beauty of these coves up close, we will make a small stop for a swim under the cliff and to enter the caves. Ionian side itinerary: The first cave you meet on the western side, close to Punta Ristola is the Grotta Porcinara, immediately followed by the Grotta del Diavolo, the Grotta del Fiume, the Grotta delle Tre Porte, the Caverna dei Giganti, Grotta della Stalla and the majestic Dragon cave. Here too a stop is planned to immerse yourself in the crystal clear water. This excursion includes a visit to only one side, at the discretion of the skipper.

Take the opportunity to discover Bari from the sea on our charming gozzo, a boat that embodies Italian maritime tradition. On board our comfortable boat, you will live a unique and unforgettable experience, admiring the city from its best perspective. During the tour of about 1.5 hours, we will make a pleasant stop. This moment of relaxation will further enhance your experience while indulging in a delicious aperitif offered by us. You can taste white wine or prosecco and artisan taralli. In addition, weather permitting, you will have the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the waters of the seafront. Boarding for the tour is convenient: it is located in the heart of the historic center of Bari, next to the magnificent Margherita Theatre, an iconic landmark overlooking the large Piazza del Ferrarese. You can book last minute! Join us and immerse yourself in one of the most fascinating experiences this fascinating city has to offer.

Make the most of your time in Bari and travel around the city with ease with this small-group sightseeing Segway tour. Meet your guide in the Old Town, grab your helmet and Segway, and explore the city’s major highlights, from the Basilica di San Nicola to the Castello Normanno-Svevo. Cover the main sights in just an hour, leaving plenty of time to sightsee, shop, and dine on your own.

Sit back and relax and admire views of the coast that you can’t get any other way on a small-group sailing trip from Gallipoli. Follow the coastline, then head out to the Island of Sant Andrea, where you visit the lighthouse and get the chance to swim and snorkel. Snacks and aperitifs, including local wine and prosecco, are provided. Choose from morning, afternoon, or evening sailings to suit your schedule.

With its lush woodlands, dramatic cliffs, and secluded beaches, Gargano National Park makes up some of the most picturesque stretches of coastline in all of Italy—but to take in the best views, a boat is essential. Get a front-row scene to Puglia’s famed coastal scenery on this cruise from Peschici. Beat the crowded beaches and enjoy swimming stops along the way, including to the famed, exclusive Baia delle Zagare.

The Jewish Museum of Lecce is a place rich in history, located in the basement of a building that in the Middle Ages was the ancient synagogue of the city. During the visit it is possible to see important elements related to the Jewish religious life, such as the tanks (Mikwe'ot) used for the ritual ablutions, fundamental for the purification according to the Jewish tradition. It is also possible to admire a niche in the door frame, an architectural detail that once housed a mezuzah. The tour continues outside, in the heart of the old Jewish quarter of Lecce, following the streets that once formed the city's Giudecca. This tour offers a unique opportunity to discover not only the history of Lecce, but also the history of the Jewish community of Lecce.