Puglia Tour

After breakfast, we meet our expert local guide to start our in-depth walking tour of Alberobello followed by an Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting; then, free time to explore further, shopping time, and enjoy lunch on your own.

You will have time, also in the afternoon, before we reach a local family-owned Masseria, where we are going to have a Pasta making demonstration. At the end we are going to have dinner with the fruits of our labor, paired with wine, of course!! Return to Alberobello.

Group dinner at a Masseria to enjoy traditional Murgia cuisine and wine.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Depart Alberobello for a short drive nearby Martina Franca, to reach a local masseria (farm), where we are going to have a Cheese class demonstration hands-on, to learn all the secrets to make cheese, mozzarella & burrata. Lunch with local produce, paired with home-made wine.

After lunch, we transfer to Lecce, the artistic and cultural capital of Puglia. 

Upon arrival in Lecce, we settle into our centrally located hotel before meeting our expert local guide for a walking tour to discover the architecture, culture, and history of Lecce. Lecce will be our base for the next three nights.

Free night to relax and dine on your own.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch with Wine

Today we drive to Otranto, the heel of the Italian boot, and visit a cathedral famous for its magnificent Tree of Life mosaics. Enjoy a stroll around Otranto with some free time to explore or shop for local handicrafts.

We then drive to a Premium restaurant renowned for serving fresh seasonal local produce, to complement wines from their own vineyard.

Return to Lecce and free time to further explore the historical center of Lecce on your own.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch with Wine

In the morning we drive to one of Puglia’s hidden gems in Galatina: the extraordinary 14th-century Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

Afterwards, we drive for 30 minutes and arrive in Gallipoli, “beautiful town” in Greek, where we visit a stunning cathedral and the Frantoio Ipogeo – an ancient underground olive mill carved from stone.

Enjoy an included lunch in Gallipoli’s historical center at an osteria that specializes in seafood.

Return to Lecce and enjoy a free evening to dine and drink at your own pace.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

We depart Lecce today and drive to Ostuni, “La Città Bianca,” one of the most beautiful hilltop towns in all of Italy. Stroll through a maze of narrow streets with a visit to a small museum exhibiting the 25,000-year-old fossilized remains of Delia, “La Donna di Ostuni.”

We then arrive at a restaurant located in a 15th-century Aragonese donjon with panoramic views for a gourmet lunch.

In the afternoon we visit a family-run olive oil business to learn more about olive oil production in the Puglia region. Here we have an opportunity to taste different types of olive oil and purchase local products at their small shop.

Afterwards, we drive to Polignano a Mare and visit the charming historical center. We will try the famous coffee invented here, Caffè Speciale di Polignano a Mare, and view a statue of Domenico Modugno, the composer and singer of Volare.

Short drive to Bari and check in to our hotel. Free evening to further explore the nearby bars and eateries.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast we visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Castel del Monte for a guided tour of the Swabian Castle. Known for its octagonal shape, the Castel del Monte is a masterpiece of medieval architecture.

Short drive to Trani to visit the Cathedral of Trani, built on the edge of the sea, and an option to have lunch at a restaurant. We then return to our hotel in Bari.

Farewell group dinner at a restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious hearty meal and raise one last toast to our Puglian adventure.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour ends after breakfast. Your tour leader can assist you with additional tours, post-tour accommodation, or transfers.

Meals Included: Breakfast.