Personalized Puglia Tour

Land of sea, sun, exquisite cuisine and hospitality, Puglia is a place that hides a thousand treasures, a region of inestimable charm capable of surprising its visitors. A perfect combination of history, nature, tradition, taste and spirituality, a perfect region to visit all year round. Visiting Puglia through Personalized tours, relying on local professionals who know the area, is the best choice to fully enjoy the wonders that this region has to offer.

Departure: Our company offers Tours in Puglia and neighboring areas which stand out for their comfort and customisation. For this reason, our customers will have the possibility to choose any place of their choice as a departure and arrival point, even places such as Matera, the Amalfi Coast, Naples and Rome.

Duration: The choice of destinations to visit will also be yours. For this reason, the duration of the tour may vary. They range from a minimum of 2/3 hours – for those wishing to reach a single destination near the chosen departure point – up to 3-5 day tours, personalized based on your needs. For details and quotes, contact us.

Experiences: It is possible to include different types of experiences within the Tour, based on your needs. Among the most popular we have wine and oil tastings, visits to underground oil mills, visits to local cellars and farms, cooking classes, boat tours as well as visits to ceramic workshops.

How it works: One of our drivers will be at your disposal for the entire duration of the Tour and will take you from one place to another with maximum tranquility and comfort. All our drivers speak Italian and English, and will always be available to offer you suggestions or respond to your requests.

Vehicle: Our tours in Puglia take place with a 9-seater minivan (8 passengers + driver) equipped with air conditioning and comfortable seats. For larger groups, contact us.

Time: We consider the holiday a moment of relaxation and we want our customers to enjoy their stay in Puglia in an air of peace and tranquility. For this reason, we let them choose how and when to start the Tour in Puglia and its duration.

Some places to visit during your Puglia Tour

A holiday in the “heel of Italy” is never forgotten. Between architecture, beaches, festivals and gastronomy, Salento, the Itria Valley, the Land of Bari and Daunia are destinations that attract tourists of all ages. Regardless of which destination you choose as part of your personalized tour in Puglia, our region has such a varied offer that makes it ideal for any type of holiday.

ITRIA VALLEY

The Itria Valley, also called “Valle dei trulli” due to the presence of these typical cone-shaped buildings, is a portion of the territory of central Puglia, an enchanting place made up of villages with white houses, centuries-old olive trees, trulli, good food and good wine.

• Alberobello with its characteristic trulli is certainly the favorite stop for those visiting the Itria Valley. Due to its historical importance and architectural uniqueness, the city of Alberobello has been declared a UNESCO heritage site.
• Ostuni is another important center in this territory. It is known as the “White City” because of its characteristic historic center, which in past times was completely painted with white lime.
• Locorotondo owes its beauty to its wonderful historic center. The village is in fact included among the most beautiful villages in Italy and is also awarded the Bandiera Arancione (Orange Flag) of the Italian Touring Club. During the Christmas period, this village becomes a truly fairy-tale location, with a thousand lights adorning its historic centre.
• Martina Franca is a lively town famous for its concentration of Baroque, of which the historic center is dotted as well as for the production of the Martina Franca DOP wine of the same name.

SALENTO

Famous mainly for its pristine beaches and more, Salento has now become the most popular destination for holidaymakers who come to Puglia in the summer. Among the places not to be missed in the southernmost tip of Puglia, we mention Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto and Porto Cesareo.

• Lecce, also called “Florence of the South” is the capital of Lecce Baroque, visible in the many palaces, churches and historical monuments present in the city. It is also famous for some typical gastronomic specialties of the area such as pasticciotto Leccese, rustico, caffè Leccese and much more.
• Gallipoli, called “the Pearl of the Ionian” is renowned for the crystal clear waters of its sea, and for its beautiful beaches of fine sand. In recent years it has become a favorite destination for young people due to the presence of numerous clubs and discos.
• Otranto, located on the Adriatic coast, is the easternmost municipality in Italy, where it is said there is the separation point between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, almost a bridge between East and West.
• Porto Cesareo is the seaside resort par excellence of Salento, characterized by kilometers of crystalline beaches and natural dunes where you can breathe an almost Caribbean atmosphere.

LAND OF BARI

Traveling in the Land of Bari means catapulting yourself into a magical place, characterized by various places to discover, enjoy and experience, but above all by the warmth of its inhabitants, by the beauty that lies behind the many monuments such as castles, churches, basilicas, cathedrals, palaces vintage.

• Monopoli represents one of the most active and populous ports in Puglia. Its historic center is a riot of stately palaces and churches in Baroque style, as well as wonderful and imposing castles. But Monopoli is famous above all for its beaches and coves with clear waters.
• Polignano a Mare is famous for its cliff and its rocky coast along which many sea caves are hidden and can be visited via one of the many organized boat tours. A show that absolutely cannot be missed!
• Castellana Grotte owes its name to the presence of the fascinating caves which are visited by many tourists every year. They were discovered in 1938 and are one of the major representations of the karst phenomenon in Puglia.
• Altamura is a small municipality known throughout the world thanks to the delicious Altamura DOP bread, the IGP lentil, and the extraordinary contribution made to the history of man with the discovery of the only remains of entire human skeletons from the Paleolithic period belonging to Neanderthal Man .

MATERA

In addition to visiting the beautiful Apulian villages, it is possible to take a day trip to the beautiful and characteristic Matera, in nearby Basilicata.

Basilicata is a region rich in beauties not only historical and cultural such as villages, archaeological sites, centuries-old churches but also from a culinary and entertainment point of view. One of the most famous cities in the region is certainly Matera, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993 and named European Capital of Culture 2019. Every year it attracts thousands of tourists who flock to admire the “Sassi of Matera”, the typical houses ancient ones carved into the rock.

Matera is also famous for its gastronomic delicacies: the Matera culinary tradition is purely peasant and pastoral, rich in legumes, vegetables, cheeses (caciocavallo podolico, cacioricotta, salted pecorino and many others), meats and homemade pasta. Among the dishes to be tasted, in fact, you cannot miss the orecchiette with sauce or with turnip tops or with mushrooms to be accompanied with Matera IGP bread, a bread made exclusively with durum wheat semolina.

Now that you have suggestions and advice on what to visit in Puglia and its surroundings, all you have to do is set off to discover the “heel of the Italian boot” and organize your personalized Tour.