Top Puglia Shore Excursions

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. With this shore excursion, skip the hassle of organizing transportation and instead visit this remarkable town hassle-free with round-trip transportation for the ports of Bari or Brindisi. Enjoy free time to sightsee, dine, and shop before your return drive to the port.

From the UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte to a number of medieval–era fortresses, Puglia offers an array of destination-worthy castles. Get out of Bari, and enjoy a direct passport to the sights, on this full-day tour. After pickup at your accommodation, you’ll visit the distinctive Castel del Monte before continuing up the coast to Bitonto, Bisceglie, Trani, and Barletta.

Southern Italy’s beaches and cuisine seduce travelers from the world over, but few travelers experience them as an Italians do: swimming and sunbathing in the morning, and then olive oil, mozzarella, and red wine in the afternoon. With this tour, let a local pick you up from your hotel, take you to one of Bari’s best beaches for a few hours, and then to a cooking school for a lesson in Pugliese cuisine.

WELCOME to BARI!!!!! we will discover this AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL Mediterranean Capital! into the narrow streets of the beautiful white historical center and some full in lights boulevards! ready? let's go!! enjoy!!

hello!! this tour is FANTASTIC.. includes: pick up drop off, accomodation 1 night, sightseeing tour of Polignano a Mare and BOAT-ride tour !! ENJOY!! (please specify the point of pick up 1day )

welcome to faboulous main cities; Bari and Lecce discoverings, pick up 9,30am from your hotels and transport to visit BARI the capital of Puglia included the most catholic oldest church of the world VISIT! narrow wonderful street visit etc. transport to the capital of the amazing architectural city ( baroque pugliese STYLE! ) LECCE visit !! in the TOUR is included a stop for lunch (complete lunch) around 12,30pm in a wonderful typical restaurant!! included wine.. ENJOY !!!!

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.

Wine tasting and driving really don’t mix. Leave Puglia’s country lanes to your chauffeur on this small-group wine tasting tour, capped at just eight travelers for a more intimate experience. Over the course of the day, enjoy tastings at two different wineries, including Puglia’s signature Primitivo di Manduria, and sample nibbles such as “taralli”, the region’s answer to the pretzel. For ease, your driver collects and drops at your door.

Puglia is rich in UNESCO-listed cultural sights, delightful seaside towns, and excellent food and wine—but the logistics of organizing a multi-day trip can be daunting. With this tour, see the highlights of the region in just a few days without the hassle of arranging accommodations or transportation. Take in the historic towns of Otranto and Matera, the Castel del Monte castle, the fishing villages of Polignano al Mare and Monopoli, and more.

discovering PUGLIA !! pick up 9,30am directly from your accomodation we will go to some of the most popular destinations in Italy!! LECCE visits the pugliese baroque city! the florence of the southern! transport to GALLIPOLI (on the way stop on beautiful beaches!!! PUGLIA is considered the Carribee of Europe! than visit of Gallipoli (the seacity) twice promenade (3000 years old) seems like "attached" to the sky... and a wonderful turquoise from the sea! Enjoy!!

Visit the UNESCO-listed hilltown of Otranto without the hassle of coordinating bus and train schedules with this driving tour that includes round-trip transportation. Enjoy free time to explore one of Puglia’s most charming hilltowns and visit highlights like the historic cathedral and Aragon Castle. Relax over lunch (own expense) in one of the town’s traditional restaurants and shop for souvenirs before the return drive.

this tour start 9am from the accomodation of customers, and will be rich in culture and visiting the extraordinary Matera! into it is offered a WONDERFUL DELICIOUS typical lunch!! in pugliese ! and of course WINE included! transport included, visit of SASSI di Matera included! drop off to customer hotel too enjoy!!

on this TOUR travelers can be transportated into the mediterranean history! caves, grottoes where first mediterranean culture lived and start the civilization of the area, greeks, romans, bizanthine etc. ENJOY!!!!!

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.

With its jumble of ancient rupestrian homes and churches, Matera is one of the most unique towns in Italy. Avoid the hassle of coordinating train and bus schedules with this driving tour from Bari. Visit the town’s highlights with a guide to learn about the history of the “Sassi di Matera” and see how the town’s residents once lived at the Casa Grotta Museum.

With a private guide, visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day. First, explore Matera, including the Sassi area, a complex of 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 mortarless limestone dwellings, a prehistoric building technique still used in the region.

this tour is unique because it is sightseenning and spa too!!!!! forget your problems and let me guide you!

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!!

Discover the food of Italy and Puglia with a culinary tour of Lecce and coastal Otranto. With a local guide at your side, you’ll learn about Italian coffee, pasta, and wine, as well as Puglian favorites such as taralli, the region’s beloved savory cookies. Along the way, you’ll see beautiful examples of Lecce’s baroque architecture, and enjoy samples of food products that are traditional in the region.

Discover the highlights of Puglia on a private full-day tour from Bari. After a walking history tour of Bari’s old town, head inland to the medieval village of Aberobello, known for its distinctive prehistoric-style Trulli dwellings. Visit the ancient cave city at the Sassi of Matera, where homes and churches are carved directly to the rock in a complex stone labyrinth, and admire the World Heritage-listed Castel del Monte tucked into the Puglian hills. Throughout the day, enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide who can customize the tour based on your interests.

Taste your way around town with this street food tour of Bari, and learn about the city’s signature treats from a private 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 burrata cheese, focaccia, salumi, panzerotti, and home-made gelato. Finally, you’ll finish with a visit to the city’s French neighborhood where a large fish market is held.

When your cruise ship drops anchor in Bari, don’t waste time planning an itinerary and quickly set off to see two of southern Italy’s most interesting destinations. Port pickup and drop-off are included, and you’ll travel in an air-conditioned van between Bari, Matera, and Alberobello without having to worry about navigation or getting lost in an unfamiliar area.

Explore one of Puglia’s most atmospheric and history-saturated cities—and get up close and personal with the sights—when you book a private walking tour of Barletta. Pick between multiple convenient, daily tour times; meet your guide in the city center; and set off on foot. You’ll visit highlights like the Norman–era Castle of Barletta, the Colossus of Barletta statue, and the 12th-century Barletta Cathedral. As you go, learn all about Barletta’s history, including the Challenge of Barletta: a 16th-century battle that was fought in its streets.

Vieste is a village in the Gargano promontory which counts more tourist presences in Puglia. This is because it is a beautiful place set in a breathtaking natural scenery that connects it from the mountains to its incredible sandy beaches and sea caves. The guided tour will start from the historic center, very nice, the guide will take you in the typical alleys with the classic white houses overlooking the sea with breathtaking views. You will visit the cathedral built in the eleventh century in one of the highest areas of the town and dedicated to St. Maria Assunta. The tour continues with the external visit of the Swabian castle with a triangular plan overlooking the sea, currently used by the Italian Navy. Not far from the castle you can admire the sandy beach and the Pizzomunno rock, 25 meters high and symbol of the town and closely linked to a legend of love.