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The sea caves around Polignano a Mare have extraordinary history, from a secret cinema to a sea bathing establishment. Discover them in comfort when you book this stylish cruise, which includes a swim stop and a simple Italian “aperitivo”: a glass of prosecco and some crackers. Capture magical photos of cliffs, islets, and more as you sail. Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your Polignano a Mare address.

In addition to sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, art cities, historic villages, vineyards and olive trees, Puglia is a land rich in authentic flavors and typical products with an intense and genuine taste. During the experience we will make together the famous orecchiette from Puglia, a complete first course, accompanied by an aperitif with taralli, focaccia, wine and seasonal vegetables. In conclusion, we will all sit at the table, as tradition dictates, to enjoy the delicious creations prepared.

Explore the Lecce countryside on a premium E-bike along an easy flat 28 km (17-mile) route. Ride through quiet rural roads to ancient villages and discover Salento’s traditions. In Sternatia, meet Gaetano—a storyteller and poet who speaks Griko, the ancient Greek dialect of the Grecìa Salentina. With him, explore a 15th-century underground olive oil mill, hear a poem in Griko, and learn stories about lamp-oil traders, village life, and this unique cultural enclave. Continue through two villages of the Grecìa Salentina, home of the Griko people, a Greek-speaking community with 3,000 years of history. In Galatina, visit the Basilica of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, famous for its 14th-century Giotto-style frescoes. Stop at Pasticceria Ascalone, birthplace of the Pasticciotto (1740) At 1 PM, a private taxi (included) takes you back to Lecce. NOTE: Optional Primitivo wine tasting and traditional Puglian lunch (extra cost; private groups only; request one week in advance).

Salento is home to a number of great wines but knowing which wineries to visit takes insider knowledge. With this winery tour and tasting just outside the city of Lecce, discover the traditions of winemaking in this corner of Puglia at a historic family-run boutique cellar. Take a walk through the vineyards to learn about the native grapes and try a variety of red, white, and rosè wines.

Taste your way around town with this street food tour of Bari, and learn about the city’s signature treats from an expert guide. Starting with a walk around Bari’s Old Town, the tour introduces you to standout sights such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and its sacred crypt. Continue to explore the cobblestoned enclave, trying fresh focaccia, salumi, panzerotti, and homemade gelato.

This experience stands out thanks to the presence of an AIS-certified sommelier who professionally guides each tasting, offering structured explanations and expert wine pairings. Unlike standard wine tours, this experience combines cultural storytelling with a refined sensory journey through carefully selected Apulian wines and local specialties. The small-group format ensures a more personal atmosphere, meaningful interaction, and a deeper understanding of Bari’s wine and culinary traditions.

Castel di Salve is one of Puglia's historic wineries, founded in 1885 in Depressa by Antonio Winspeare, Duke of Salve with the goal of producting quality table wines. Now the winery is runed by the 4th and 5th generation of the Winspeare family. Strong and proud of the ancestors tradition, we still continue to work the same land today, to produce wines of character that are clean and elegant at the same time. The bulk of our agricultural work takes place in the historic family estate "Masseria Bosco Belvedere", located in the geographical center of the lower Salento. The focus is on the native grapes of Salento like Verdeca, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera di Lecce and Primitivo. Furthermore we also cultivate another small vineyard in Depressa and other sites in the lower Salento, for a total of about 31 hectares of vineyards.

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Immerse yourself in the most authentic soul of the Itria Valley with a truly unique experience. Guided by our experts, you’ll descend into the heart of our winery until you reach the barrel cellar, located 18 meters underground — a place where time slows down and wine rests, embraced by silence and passion. At the end of the tour, let yourself be captivated by a selection of our finest wines, perfectly paired with a platter of local delicacies, including traditional cured meats and cheeses.

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.

Seeing the monuments of Brindisi from the sea will be like stepping back in time, but with the warm sun of Puglia to make everything more suggestive. The monuments lying on the shore of the bay of Brindisi emerge from the sea with austere elegance: massive, proud, and at the same time incredibly fascinating. We are qualified skippers and will give you a briefing on monuments.

Taranto’s coastal scenery and crystal-clear water are best admired from the sea—but for that, you need a boat. Enjoy a private half-day or full-day cruise with none of the usual stresses as you sail on a skipper-staffed boat. Try your hand at sport fishing (with rods and reels provided), or relax during a panoramic route that can be personalized depending on your needs.

I worked for 15 years as a biochemical researcher of wine. Now I have transformed my dream and my passion into an activity dedicated to the world of wine, offering my clients an exclusive experience in the authentic culture of Salento wine. Thanks to my experience of online wine sales matured with my website I know perfectly all the cellars and wines of Salento. And now I want to use all my knowledge to give you the best and most complete wine experience you can find in Salento. Make yourself comfortable because the tour is about to start.

Explore the rich tapestry of Puglian wines at Vineria, a delightful wine bar nestled in Cisternino, one of the Valle d'Itria's most picturesque hilltop towns. Under the guidance of a certified wine expert, indulge in a tasting of four exquisite regional wines that showcase the unique character of Apulian viticulture. Each sip is complemented by a selection of local charcuterie and cheeses, including the renowned Capocollo di Martina Franca, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. This intimate experience invites you to savor the stories behind the wines, enjoy the laid-back southern pace, and appreciate the artistry of local producers.

Experience something truly unique in the heart of the Itria Valley. This tour will take you inside a special place where wine is born, matures, and tells its story. The true highlight of the visit is the barrel cellar, located 18 meters underground — a fascinating and silent space where the wine rests and refines its character in oak barrels. What makes the experience truly unforgettable is the final tasting: a selection of wines paired with local delicacies, creating the perfect blend of flavor and tradition. An unmissable opportunity for those seeking authenticity, emotion, and a genuine connection with the wine culture of Puglia.

Rental Neptune is an activity that was born since 1996 from the love for the sea. We explain, illustrate and introduce passengers to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca from the sea, explaining history and legends. In addition, over the years the business has been expanded with boats with comfortable seats and services on board. With our boats we will stop to illustrate and explain the names and particularities that characterize our caves and our coast, giving time to our guests to take unforgettable photos. We will also visit the marina of Leuca which is characterized by its nineteenth-century villas, in Greek-Arab style. We will admire the monumental staircase and the lighthouse, the second most important in Italy. Explanations are provided in multiple languages to make the experience enjoyable and relaxing for everyone. Stops for swimming are made in the most picturesque points of the coast. The aperitif is the icing at the end of this wonderful experience.

Step into the heart of Puglia’s heritage with a private, bespoke escape to the UNESCO-listed town of Alberobello. This curated experience blends the architectural wonder of the iconic trulli with the authentic flavors of a premier organic winery. As your Travel Designer, I have orchestrated a day that moves away from the crowds, focusing on sustainable luxury and the slow-living philosophy of the Itria Valley. Wander through the whitewashed stone streets with a focus on the Rione Aia Piccola — the most authentic and quietest district of the town. Visit a family-run organic estate where tradition meets sustainability. You will explore the vineyards and learn about the "bio" philosophy that makes Puglian wines unique. Enjoy a private, guided tasting of premium organic wines (such as Primitivo and Susumaniello), paired with zero-mile local appetizers, artisan cheeses, and cold cuts.

I make your tour unique by customizing it according to your preferences. I am a CERTIFIED tour guide in Puglia and Basilicata, a III level Sommelier AIS (Italian Sommelier Association) and food and wine tasting critic and I will personally accompany you to discover every single product, their combinations and their uniqueness.

Puglia has long been known for its excellent wines, but it can be a challenge to reach the region’s rural wineries. With this wine tour, set off directly from Bari to visit a cellar less than an hour from Bari. Stroll through the vineyards surrounded by olive groves and orchards and sample four wines—including a white, red, rosè, and dessert wine—paired with Puglian specialties like focaccia, cold cuts, cheeses, and olive oil bruschetta.

The “trulli” town of Alberobello is one of the highlights of Puglia, but the historic center can be overrun during midday. With this tour, enjoy an afternoon walking tour when most of the crowds have left and meet a local couple in their traditional whitewashed “trullo” home. End your visit with a tasting of Puglian wines and delicacies at a nearby shop also set in one of these captivating conical dwellings.

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.

Matera has a lot going for it – it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, European Capital of Culture 2019 and a cave city dating back over 5,000 years. Tour its historic centre and ancient cave dwellings, try local Basilicata food and wine, then choose to visit the cave house museum or a rupestrian church. Considered one of the most outstanding and intact troglodyte settlements, Matera's ancient cave dwellings, or ‘sassi', are the city's big draw. Beginning in the historic centre, we'll check out the baroque quarter, known as ‘Il Piano', where churches and palaces are built on top of the caves. Venture into the neighbourhoods of ‘Sasso Barisano' and ‘Sasso Caveoso' to see ancient ‘sassi' carved into the Gravina canyon and you'll pause for thought in the old quarter of ‘Civita'. You'll also get to try typical food and wine at Panecotto Restaurant, before choosing between an optional visit to the cave house museum or a rupestrian church, cut into the rock.

This tour takes place in the Idro Valley and the Giurdignano area. Both of these regions are characterized by a picturesque landscape, rich in nature and olive groves, and by a wealth of archaeological and historical sites, spanning from prehistory to the modern era. Menhirs, dolmens, churches carved in the stone, and graffities are just some of the traces of past civilizations scattered throughout these territories. To explore these areas, a bicycle is the best mode of transportation because it allows you to reach places inaccessible by car. The first part of the route heads up the Idro Valley to reach Giurdignano. From there, we head toward the Massi della Vecchia and then return to Otranto. Along the way, we will make a few stops to visit natural and archaeological sites. This is a cultural and active tour, designed for people interested in nature, history, archaeology, and outdoor activities. It is intended for anyone in good physical condition who is comfortable riding a bicycle.

A spectacular ebike tour through the views and beautiful landscapes of the Valle d'Itria countryside located between the towns of Martina Franca, Cisternino and Locorotondo. We will reach the cycle path of the Apulian Aqueduct along authentic tratturi and at the end of the tour a typical stop in a beautiful district always in the heart of the Itria Valley with tasting of local dishes (orecchiette, friselle, mozzarella accompanied by a good glass of wine). Authentic Puglia starts here!