For art and culture enthusiasts, Emotional Puglia offers several itineraries dedicated to the discovery of the territory and architectural beauties.
Daily Tour
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During the first part of the day we will discover Alberobello, the capital of the trulli, the typical dry buildings of the Murgia. We will then continue to Locorotondo, the orange flag of the Touring Club and "one of the most beautiful villages in Italy", a small jewel of the Itria Valley.
We will taste the typical local fare of the area.
In the afternoon, stroll through the narrow streets of Ostuni, the white city, which dominates the plain of millenary olive groves. We will stroll through the charming narrow streets of this enchanting town, which overlooks the plain of ancient olive groves with the Adriatic Sea as a backdrop. It is said that there are a million of these 1000 year-old olive trees!
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The tour includes:
- Tour with a licensed tour guide
- Transfer to and from hotels
- Tasting of typical Apulian fare
Weekend
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First day: Trani and Castel del Monte
Our itinerary starts in Trani: we will walk around the elegant port of the city until we reach the "Queen of the Cathedrals of Puglia". The afternoon will be entirely dedicated to Castel del Monte. This UNESCO Site boasts an octagonal fortress-like castle built by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II.
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Second day: Bari and Polignano a Mare
The second day of our itinerary starts in Bari. The capital of Puglia has recently revitalized itself, launching a lively and dynamic tourist experience. We will wind through the quaint alleys that lead to the ancient Basilica of San Nicola and the characteristic "orecchiette road". Afterwards, we will continue to Polignano a Mare, known as The Pearl of the Adriatic. Perched dramatically on towering cliffs, it is famous for its splendid terraces overlooking the sea and for having given birth to Domenico Modugno (Mr. Volare).
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Third day: Salento
We will wrap up our tour with a visit to Lecce, the capital of the Apulian Baroque style. Naturally, we will admire its splendid palaces and monumental churches, but also its other claim to fame: the ancient art of papier mâché. In medieval times, papier mâché artisans created gorgeous replicas of marble statues for various reasons which we will explain. In the afternoon, we will discover Otranto, the easternmost city in Italy. This quintessential medieval city overlooks the Adriatic Sea and its Cathedral houses the most splendid mosaic floor, among the largest in Europe.
During the tour there will be a tasting of typical, local fare.
For each day, there will be free time/ lunch break. Alternatively, we will help you book lunch at one of our favorite restaurants -
The Tour includes:
- Tour with a licensed tour guide
- Transfer to and from hotels
- Tasting of typical Apulian fare
- Ticket for Castel del Monte entrance
- Ticket entrance for Duomo and Santa Croce (Lecce)
Special Matera
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A world heritage site, former European Capital of Culture 2019, to discover the ancient homes carved into the rock. Listed among the oldest cities in the world, it is often a film set for internationally renowned films. We will visit a typical "cave house" and a subterranean church carved deep into the cliff.
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The Tour includes:
- Tour with a licensed tour guide
- Transfer to and from hotels
- Ticket for “Casa Grotta” entrance