Top Puglia Shore Excursions - page 3

On board Nereide our company offers two daily tours of 3h30min departing from the Port of Torre Vado with which we set sail to discover the caves present between the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea. The first stop is the marina of San Gregorio, from which you can sail to discover the caves of the Ionian Sea in the direction of Santa Maria di Leuca, passing by Punta Ristola, the extreme strip of the Salento peninsula, where you can admire the beauty of the marina from the sea. We then continue to the caves of the Adriatic Sea passing through Punta Meliso, the place where the two Seas meet. During the excursion the cabin crew will cheer guests with legends and historical notes related to our territory. There are also two stops to swim/snorkel in the extraordinary crystal clear waters, and then conclude the experience with a tasty aperitif based on typical Salento products.

We offer private transfers from Bari-Palese airport to one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the Puglia region. They will be able to adapt to the needs of our customers and to the size of the group (from 1 person to 8 people). Our customers will no longer have to worry about their arrival at the airport, but our highly qualified and multilingual private drivers will make you live a unique experience by fulfilling all the customer's needs in maximum comfort.

1) From the ancient Posta Santa Croce walking along the transhumance routes in Puglia. We will start from Dolmen La Chianca, a prehistoric megalithic tomb from the Bronze Age. Crossing one of the typical blades of this territory we will reach a vast complex of karst origin characterized by the presence of caves where in 1955 a femur belonging to an adult individual of Homo sapiens neandertalensis was found. 2) Along the sea with a fantastic coastline full of sea caves that they were inhabited since the Neolithic, as attested by the materials found by Majellaro and Prelorenzo. We will discover the Caves of Ripalta. Along this stretch of the Via Francigena you can also admire the typical Apulian rural landscape with its dry stone walls, haystacks and small houses. We will continue on a short stretch through a fantastic meadow of spontaneous orchids and we will be able to reach Cala Pantano, a small inlet created by the blades, erosive furrows typical of the Apulian landscape.

Explore beyond Bari with a private half-day tour to the enchanting town of Matera in Basilicata. Get picked up at your hotel or the address of your choice in Bari and set out on a sightseeing excursion to the village of Matera, known for its striking cave dwellings. Join your guide for a walking tour focused on the history, culture, and food of Matera.

You will spend a wonderful day at the seaside, in the company of qualified instructors. You will immerse yourself in the transparent waters of Polignano a Mare where you can admire the colorful seabed. You will experience the charm of breathing underwater and you will have the opportunity to immortalize this moment in photos!

With its old town of more than 1,000 whitewashed “trulli”—traditional round dwellings topped with conical slate roofs—Alberobello is one of the most alluring destinations in Puglia. Skip the hassle of organizing transportation and instead visit this remarkable town as well as Locorotondo with hassle-free round-trip transportation from Bari, including hotel pickup from JR Hotels Oriente Bari.

One of Puglia’s loveliest coastal cities, Otranto also boasts a wealth of history and landmarks alongside its seaside views. On this private walking tour, you’ll have the chance to get up close and personal with its key attractions. Discover the 11th-century Otranto Cathedral, renowned for its mosaic floor and rose window, the Byzantine Church of St. Peter, and the Aragonese Castle of Otranto, and admire views of the old town.

Enjoy an unforgettable experience between three authentic jewels of southern Italy : Bari, its capital, Matera, the famous "City of Stones," a UNESCO Site, and Altamura, renowned for its DOP bread and Swabian cathedral. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll begin your journey in Altamura, a city with medieval roots and the beating heart of the Alta Murgia. You'll visit the magnificent Cathedral of Frederick II, strolling through the narrow streets of the historic center. You'll also stop at a traditional bakery to taste the famous Altamura Bread. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Matera, where you'll immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Sassi, ancient dwellings carved into the limestone rock. You'll discover how the city, once a symbol of poverty, has been reborn as a film set and the 2019 European Capital of Culture. On the way back to Bari, stop in the charming old town to explore the Puglia's most iconic church, the Basilica of St. Nicolaus.

This is a private tour , You will have your private tour guide just for you and your group! The guide will pick you up from the port of Bari, the airport, or any hotel in Bari or its surroundings and bring you to Alberobello where you will start the guided walking tour of the 2 districts Rione Monti and Aia piccola. The trulli are an important example of rural architecture that still survives today. The panoramic view on Rione Aia Piccola with its infinite expanse of conical roofs is enchanting. Don't miss the opportuinity to live an authentic experience in Alberobello, discover the unique apulian ancient constructions, and learn something new about the Italian traditions with a friendly multilingual local guide. At the end of the tour you will be given enough free time on your own, then you will return to Bari together with the guide.

Discovering the beauty of Puglia or visiting the ancient city of Matera has never been easier. You will have the opportunity to travel comfortably in small groups, or privately, with a certified tour leader and expert of the territory at your side. You will be able to immediately immerse yourself in the reality of the places you are going to visit, significantly shortening the time of traveling. Here are some examples of tours with the approximate kilometers to cover: 1) Bari - Polignano - Alberobello - Matera - Bari (200 km) 2) Bari - Alberobello - Locorotondo - Ostuni - Bari (190 km) 3) Bari - Alberobello - Monopoli - Polignano - Bari (170 km) 4) Bari - Altamura - Gravina - Matera - Bari (150 km) 5) Bari - Giovinazzo - Castel del Monte - Trani - Bari (150 km) Private tours, visits to wineries, dairy farms and olive oil mills available on request.

Here is an exclusive summary of the Viator VIP tour to Alberobello and Matera : ✨ The Excellence of Private Travel Experience luxury with private transportation in Mercedes (sedan or van) and driver available. The service includes personalized pick-up, ensuring total comfort and privacy. ️ Alberobello : The Charm of Trulli You will explore the Trulli Capital without rushing. You will stroll between the Hague Small and the Monti district, discovering the secrets of dry construction and visiting authentic interiors, away from the crowds of large tourist buses. ⛰️ Matera : Multilingual Certified Guide In Matera you will be accompanied by a dedicated expert Guide, able to tell the thousand-year history of the Sassi in Italian, English, French, Spanish or German. Focus: Visit to Barisano and Caveoso districts, entrance to a typical cave house and stop at the frescoed rock churches. Sink into the comfort of fine leather interiors, sipping bubbles while the landscape flows silently.

We are a real community of friends. We organize tours in all the main cities of Puglia, departing from different locations. The guides are very well prepared, and there is not only culture in our tours: the relationship that is created between organizers and guests is authentic and the friendships that arise ensure that wonderful memories remain at the end of the holiday. Also in Puglia we are hundreds and the organization has been tested by a community of guides and organizers: departure, a visit in the morning, free lunch, visit in the afternoon, and return. PlacenPeople is the smartest way to visit Puglia and see its most beautiful logos: beware of imitations!

A complete way to discover the Itria Valley by e-bike, linking three iconic villages: Locorotondo, Cisternino, and Martina Franca. Cycle along quiet country roads lined with dry-stone walls, trulli, vineyards, wheat fields, olive groves, and masserie, with panoramic stops and time for photos. In Locorotondo, wander among the lime-whitewashed lanes and typical cummerse houses. In Cisternino, enjoy the romantic old town and a scenic viewpoint over the valley. In Martina Franca, experience the elegant Baroque atmosphere of its squares, gateways, and churches. A local escort manages the route, stops, and full assistance throughout the ride, keeping the pace relaxed and worry-free. Join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or use an e-bike available on site with payment made locally (see Inclusions/Exclusions). A gelato stop is planned: paid locally.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private tour covers the highlights of Matera and Alberobello, a town in Apulia known for its trulli, whitewashed huts with conical roofs. After pickup from Bari, see the sassi and step inside a stone house on a walking tour of Matera, then explore some of the first trulli ever built on a 1.5-hour tour of Alberobello.

The guides will pick you up from the port of Bari, the airport, or any hotel in Bari or its surroundings and bring you to Alberobello The trulli are an important example of rural architecture that still survives today. The panoramic view on Rione Aia Piccola with its infinite expanse of conical roofs is enchanting. Don't miss the opportunity to experience an authentic Alberobello experience & to discover these unique Apulian ancient constructions. TARALLI, LIQUORS AND EXTRAVERGINE OLIVES OIL TASTING IN A TYPICAL AND ORIGINAL TRULLO DATING BACK TO 1700 A.D.

Vieste is one of the most charming coastal destinations on Puglia’s Gargano Peninsula. Explore the town’s main sights and discover its authentic side with this guided tour through the old town. Stroll through picturesque lanes lined with whitewashed houses, take in the 11th-century cathedral, and admire the Swabian castle as you learn about local history and lore from your guide. End with vistas of the towering Pizzomunno sea stack just off the coastline.

Explore Puglia's gems—including Lecce and Gallipoli—on this full-day tour with wine tastings. See ancient architecture in Lecce and visit Gallipoli's Old Town, built on an island now connected to the mainland by a bridge. Taste wines such as Primitivo, Negromaro, Sussumaniello, Aglianico and Bombino Bianco at vineyard stop.

If you are in Brindisi and want to taste the real Puglia, don’t settle for just any tasting. The Wine Experience at Tenute Rubino is designed for those who want to live an exclusive, authentic moment, with a direct view of the port of Brindisi and the sea. Taste selected wines in one of the most renowned wineries in the area, in the most magical moment: sunset. We accompany you with a private transfer included and with flexible schedules, designed to adapt to the times of cruise passengers, without risk and stress. During the experience, taste fine wines paired with typical local products, while an Expert Guides you through the stories, aromas and secrets of Apulian wine. No chaos, no improvisation. Only taste, atmosphere and an experience that stays on you. Limited seats. Reservation recommended.

Explore Polignano a Mare and its coastline on a relaxed e-bike ride that blends postcard views with authentic local corners. Start through the narrow streets of the historic center, then stop to admire the sea-facing balconies and dramatic cliffs shaped by wind and waves. The tour includes guidance and full assistance: a local escort manages the route, stops, and support along the ride, keeping the pace easy and enjoyable. Join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or use an e-bike available on site with payment made locally (see “Not included” for prices). Along the way you’ll spot a small offshore islet, discover a hidden marina with boats moored in calm waters, and enjoy scenic coastal cycling to the fishing village of San Vito. A stop at a gelato shop is planned, where you can choose the famous caffè speciale or gelato, purchased directly at the shop (not included). Start and finish at the train station parking area in Polignano a Mare.

With this short walk, equipped with binoculars, we will discover the rich local fauna of the Ariscianne-Boccadoro wetland, a green oasis for many species of permanent and migratory birds, but also for amphibians, reptiles and mammals. In a place where the reeds dominate, among which, fresh water meets salt water. We will move around the nineteenth-century tank of Boccadoro, built to collect resurgence water and which was supposed to serve as a basin to serve drinking water to the city of Trani (BT). Then on the dirt roads, flanked by tamarisks, which cross the marshes and cultivated fields of Ariscianne where the ancient Aveldìus once flowed here, depicted in the "segmentum VI" of the Tabula Peutingeriana; an ancient river that originated from the Murge, lapped the village of Andria to the west and must have flowed into a sort of small port between Turenum (Trani) and Bardulí (Barletta). Today its bed is traced by the Ciappetta-Cammaggio and Ariscianne canals.

The small-group excursion from Bari to Matera and Alberobello offers an exclusive experience . The first stop is Matera, famous for its Sassi, ancient dwellings carved into the rock and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can explore the rock churches and admire the city with an expert guide. After Matera, the tour continues to Alberobello, known for its trulli, iconic conical stone dwellings. You can stroll through the streets of the Rione Monti and discover the unique charm of these structures. The tour is completely flexible and customizable, with return to your hotel in Bari. A comfortable and unforgettable experience among the wonders of Puglia and Basilicata.

Martina Franca is one of Puglia’s gems, known for elegant Baroque architecture and winding old-town lanes. The tour begins by riding through the historic center, crossing the main squares and passing key landmarks such as the Ducal Palace and the Basilica of San Martino. Just outside town, the countryside opens into vineyards, wheat fields, dry-stone walls, trulli, and centuries-old olive trees—perfect for an easy, relaxed ride. This e-bike tour includes guidance and full assistance from a local escort/guide who manages the route, stops, and support along the ride. Join with your own e-bike at no extra cost, or use an e-bike available on site with payment made locally (see “Exclusions”). On quiet country roads you’ll reach a breeding farm to see two native species up close: the majestic Murgese horse and the Apulian black pig. The ride continues to a nearby cow farm with an on-site dairy, where an optional cheese tasting with a glass of wine is available and paid locally.

MATERA and ALBEROBELLO, two unique and iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites, in just one day!!! As a licensed driver and tour guide, I will safely guide you onboard a fully equipped van or a green Tesla Y for a scenic and relaxing tour, with stops at the sites for guided walking tours and memorable photos. Discover the landscapes of these two must-see UNESCO sites and the ancient history of these rural civilizations of Puglia... and Basilicata (Matera)

Book your Private Transfer from Bari Cruise Port (Terminal Crociere di Bari) to Bari Intl Airport (BRI). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport/port transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers