Vieste
Vieste is one of the most beautiful places in the Gargano area. This wonderful village, nestled on the Adriatic, wraps you in its colors, from the white of the alleys to the orange of the sunsets. Walking, you will be greeted by the old castle. In the narrow streets you will catch the scents of regional dishes and be captivated by the artisan workshops.
Monte Sant’Angelo
Monte S. Angelo is a destination for thousands of religious pilgrims and tourists who come to the Sanctuary of San Michele Arcangelo. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a spectacular natural cave. Here, art and spirituality have always been connected. It is the highest village in the Gargano area and after walking through its white alleys, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mandredonia.
San Giovanni Rotondo
The ancient village of San Giovanni Rotondo is particularly evocative. Walking through the narrow streets, you will behold balconies and stairways adorned with colorful flowers while admiring ancient churches, towers, palaces, and monuments. An unmissable stop for religious pilgrims and tourists is the Sanctuary of Padre Pio, where the friar with stigmata worked and his memory lives forever.
Trani
Trani will welcome you with its Swabian Castle and amaze you with its Cathedral, a superb example of Apulian-Romanesque architecture, unique for its position overlooking the sea. You will walk along the harbor among the fishing boats. Fishermen give life to the fresh fish market every day. The historical center is famous for its Jewish quarter. A walk through the splendid public gardens is absolutely mandatory, up to the ancient fort, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view.
Castel del Monte
The castle was built by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia around 1240, focusing its shape on the enigmatic number 8. The Castle dominates the Apulian landscape and fascinates with its symbolic meanings. It’s a mysterious manor, just like the life of Frederick II. As a World Heritage Site, it is one of the most visited monuments in Southern Italy. In this place you will breathe the history and art of Puglia!
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”. You will enjoy a breath-taking view from the ancient walls towards the waterfront, continuing along the shopping streets, where the Petruzzelli Theater stands out.
Altamura
Visiting Altamura you will be enraptured by the beauty of its superb Romanesque cathedral, desired and governed directly by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia. Crossing the historic center and medieval quarters, you will meet the local bakeries with their wood burning ovens. Home of the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) bread and other traditional baked goods.
Matera
The city of the Sassi, a world heritage site, former European Capital of Culture 2019. Listed among the oldest cities in the world, it is often a film set for internationally renowned films. You will discover the ancient homes carved into the rock and a subterranean churches carved deep into the cliffs.
Polignano a Mare
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) The amazing view from the two bridges over Lama Monachile is breathtaking.
Monopoli
It is a town where you can feel the maritime tradition, which is alive thanks to the historical fishing boats in the ancient port. The ancient village lies on a strip of land facing the sea. Between the bell towers and baroque domes stands the Basilica, an emblem of eighteenth-century pomp/solemnity. Many of the towering medieval walls still stand guard against unwanted guests, their cannons silently waiting to repel raiders and pirate ships.
Alberobello
Alberobello, the capital of the “Trulli” houses. This UNESCO World Heritage Site captivates visitors with its abundance of these quirky, cylindrical homes with their cone-shaped stone roofs. We will take in the panoramic views and drift along the charismatic streets admiring local craftsmanship, all the while taking in this extraordinary village.
Locorotondo
Listed by the Touring Club among the most beautiful villages in Italy, it is enclosed in a perfect circle. The white of the lime envelops everything and enhances the intense color spots of the flowered balconies. You will immerse yourself in the characteristic pointed roofs, called the “cummerse” and made of gray “chiancarelle” (stones). In the ancient village everything is graceful and intimate, and a sense of order surrounds small treasure chests of faith and art.
Cisternino
Recognized as the most beautiful village in Italy, it will welcome you with its historic center and its four medieval neighborhoods, which have remained almost intact. You will pass through Porta Piccola, reach the airy central square with its beautiful Clock Tower. You will dive into the small maze of streets and open spaces, among whitewashed houses, alleys adorned with geraniums, stairways, loggias and arches. Step by step you will reach the Mother Church of San Nicola and the public garden with a splendid view of the Itria Valley. After a pleasant walk, you will have dinner at one of the many “fornelli”, a typical butcher shop/restaurant, to feast on the local roasted meats or one of their exquisite roasted “bowls”.
Ostuni
Ostuni, the white city. You 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!
Taranto
The “city of the two seas”, with an important Greek and medieval past. You will discover that here the industrial and the historical artistic faces have learned to live together. You will enjoy a panoramic promenade and unexpectedly crystal clear waters. Visit the National Archaeological Museum MARTA, one of the most important in Italy, which preserves, among other finds, the famous gold jewelry.
The city is divided into an old part and a new part by the renowned “swivel bridge”, which connects the two seas.
Brindisi
This ancient Roman city is called “Porta d’Oriente”, due to its position facing East. Your walk will start from the beautiful and restored Lungomare (seafront), up to the monumental staircase with the Roman Columns. You will be amazed by the view from the port towards the Monument to the Sailor, symbol of the city. You will encounter precious testimonies of the past with the two castles, of land and sea, churches, archaeological excavations, and elegant palaces.
Lecce
The city of the Baroque will captivate you, transporting you to an open-air museum, where the porous Leccese stone characterizes every corner. A real city of art, it will welcome you with Porta Napoli, a monumental entrance to the historic center. Squares, palaces, and churches will lead you to the absolute emblem of the Baroque, the Church of Santa Croce. With awe you will see the Roman amphitheater in the heart of Piazza Sant’Oronzo, patron saint of the city. The paper mache workshops and local craft shops create a magical atmosphere, impossible to forget.
Galatina
The ancient village preserves the Basilica of S. Caterina D’Alessandria, famed for its spectacular Romanesque – Gothic architecture. Frescoed entirely in the Giotto style, it has been called the “Southern Assisi”. The historic center is also very characteristic, with its Baroque palaces and the Chapel of S. Paolo, in the past a place of worship for the so-called “women bit by the tarantula”. You can pamper yourself in one of the local pastry shops, tasting the pasticciotto, a traditional desert made with shortcrust pastry and cream.
Gallipoli
The historic center is an island connected to the mainland by a stone bridge. The old city is full of ancient Baroque palaces and churches, built by the Greeks like a labyrinth, where all the narrow streets cross between the white houses and the colored cornices. You can admire history and art with the castle, the Cathedral of Sant’Agata, and the Church of Santa Maria della Purità, which overlooks the Ionian Sea where you can enjoy an incredible sunset.
Otranto
The beautiful historic center, with its tangle of white alleys, has been a crossroads of different population for centuries. A fortified city par excellence, surrounded by a blue and crystalline sea, it was also the scene of the bloody “Raid of Otranto”. The Castle is a large fortress with cylindrical towers, escarpment walls, diamond-point ramparts, and a huge moat. You cannot miss a visit to the splendid Romanesque Cathedral which houses the largest floor mosaic in Europe from the Middle Ages and is among the most beautiful in the entire Mediterranean basin.
Santa Maria di Leuca
Located at the extreme edge of the heel of Italy where the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea mingle. You will be dazzled by the light which dominates this place and illuminates the recently restored monumental lighthouse. The very tip of the peninsula ends in dizzying headland, towering hundreds of feet above the sea. This height creates a spectacular panorama, where your gaze will be lost in the infinity of the many colors of the sea. On particularly clear days, it is easy to see the mountains of Calabria, Albania, and the island of Corfu.
Kayak & Sup
The kayak and SUP experience between Polignano a Mare and Monopoli is an adventurous journey along the breathtaking coast of Puglia. As an adventurer you will have the opportunity to explore the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea as you sail among sea caves, rocks and hidden coves along the way. Traversing this stunning coastline by kayak or SUP offers a unique way to enjoy the wilderness and discover secluded corners off the beaten path. With expert instructors, you can discover the natural beauty and rich history of this coastal region in a safe and fun way.
Boat Tour
Majestic cliffs, mysterious caves, and enchanting hidden coves: experience this magical place from a unique perspective! With our coastal boat tours, you can reach undisturbed areas where you can be in contact with nature. Punctuating the towering cliffs are sea-caves accessible by boat only. Tucked in amongst the caves and rocky shoreline are sandy coves inaccessible by foot. Gliding above the crystalline water, we will explore these with you, “flying” above the seabed, visible even at great depths. Expert and certified sailors will take you to many of the most amazing places along the coast, for swimming, snorkeling, photography, or simply tanning under the Apulian sun. Join us for a dip in the “blue painted blue” and an exhilarating day. Welcome aboard!
Wine Tour
Travel in style while discovering a territory, its culture, its history, and hear the voice of a timeless drink echoing to us from the past. If wine is your passion, come with us, to visit and get to know the places where the vines are grown and famous labels are produced. We will visit a winery to find out the secrets of winemaking and aging. Together with expert wine producers, you will learn the characteristics of some vines, how they are grown, and how the grapes are transformed. You will taste different types of wine, along with typical Apulian fare, to enhance their qualities and flavors. This is an experience that goes beyond mere flavor, but tastes of territory, discovery, and passion.
Boat Tour
Majestic cliffs, mysterious caves, and enchanting hidden coves: experience this magical place from a unique perspective! With our coastal boat tours, you can reach undisturbed areas where you can be in contact with nature. Punctuating the towering cliffs are sea-caves accessible by boat only. Tucked in amongst the caves and rocky shoreline are sandy coves inaccessible by foot. Gliding above the crystalline water, we will explore these with you, “flying” above the seabed, visible even at great depths. Expert and certified sailors will take you to many of the most amazing places along the coast, for swimming, snorkeling, photography, or simply tanning under the Apulian sun. Join us for a dip in the “blue painted blue” and an exhilarating day. Welcome aboard!
Cooking Class
If you are a foodie and love getting your hands in the dough, deepen your knowledge of Apulian cuisine with our private cooking classes. These Experiences include cooking lessons for individuals or small groups who are eager to embark on a journey of southern Italian flavor. In an exclusive location, our “grandmother” will reveal all the secrets of the most renowned recipes of the Apulian gastronomic tradition. She will teach you how to combine the typical ingredients of the area, infusing you with knowledge of the land and its many culinary expressions. If it is true that cooking is passion, sociability, and conviviality, then our cooking class is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Come live a new and exciting taste experience!
Bike Tour
Our Bike tours offer a different concept of vacation. Peddling through charming country lanes, you will lose yourself completely in the enchanting landscape of Puglia. Gliding along centuries-old rock walls with the breeze in your hair, you will ride through earthy vineyards, blossoming orchards, and crumbling ruins. On our organized bike tours, you will discover the wonderful hills of the Murgia, coastal routes full of light, and the breathtaking views that this land offers. Along the way, trusted locals will provide refreshments and traditional goodies in beautiful country-side locations. We have bike tours from one hour to several days and for every level of fitness. Join us for an unforgettable ride. Bike rental and all transfers are included. Mount up!
Hiking/Trekking
Off the beaten path, there is a little-known Puglia. With immeasurable charm, it waits to be lived in every season. Our itineraries are designed for those who want to discover the most authentic Puglia and whose concept of hiking includes knowledge, respect, and connection with our soul-places. There are many trekking proposals to choose from: places with a great natural, botanical, and faunal interest; the ways of the country shepherd; the historical path of religious pilgrims; the ways of the Roman aqueduct; or trekking above and through our gorgeous valleys.
Wine Tour
Travel in style while discovering a territory, its culture, its history, and hear the voice of a timeless drink echoing to us from the past. If wine is your passion, come with us, to visit and get to know the places where the vines are grown and famous labels are produced. We will visit a winery to find out the secrets of winemaking and aging. Together with expert wine producers, you will learn the characteristics of some vines, how they are grown, and how the grapes are transformed. You will taste different types of wine, along with typical Apulian fare, to enhance their qualities and flavors. This is an experience that goes beyond mere flavor, but tastes of territory, discovery, and passion.
Oil Tasting
Considered a staple of the Mediterranean diet, extra virgin olive oil is renowned worldwide for its properties. Our Apulian oil, in particular, stands out for its organoleptic and nutritional characteristics. We will take you on the oil tour, to discover this exceptional food. Walking among these ancient olive trees, one is filled with awe and reverence for the centuries of love and care they have received. Filled with this exhilaration, we will visit a timeless oil mill, discover the various milling techniques, and learn about the ancient ways which continue to speak to us today from the past. At the end of the visit you can taste different types of Apulian extra virgin olive oil and learn to recognize the characteristics of a quality oil.
Ceramics
It’s an ancient tradition that has remained unchanged over time. The art of Apulian ceramics are characterized by the meticulous attention paid by the potters to the techniques handed down by generations. And this is how crockery, baking dishes, objects of all kinds take shape with passion and dedication. Among the various artifacts, the true symbol of local craftsmanship is the Pumo di Puglia, a wish for new life, resurrection, perfection, and beauty. In a typical ceramics factory, we will tell you the history of this material, watch the creation of a terracotta artefact from forming, to firing, to decoration, and visit the adjacent showroom.
Wine Tour
Travel in style while discovering a territory, its culture, its history, and hear the voice of a timeless drink echoing to us from the past. If wine is your passion, come with us, to visit and get to know the places where the vines are grown and famous labels are produced. We will visit a winery to find out the secrets of winemaking and aging. Together with expert wine producers, you will learn the characteristics of some vines, how they are grown, and how the grapes are transformed. You will taste different types of wine, along with typical Apulian fare, to enhance their qualities and flavors. This is an experience that goes beyond mere flavor, but tastes of territory, discovery, and passion.
Cartapesta
Paper, water, and flour. Three simple ingredients that mixed with imagination and creativity, for centuries, have created wonderful artifacts that enchant visitors.
The magic of papier mache is repeated every time the papier mache masters begin to give shape to the famous puppets. We will lead you to the discovery of this ingenious art form: you will be able to participate in a practical workshop to learn the secrets of papier-mâché and learn the history of this tradition. Guided by the expert hands of a local papier mache, you will be the one to create a small papier mache artefact, to take with you as a souvenir of this wonderful experience!
Cooking Class
If you are a foodie and love getting your hands in the dough, deepen your knowledge of Apulian cuisine with our private cooking classes. These Experiences include cooking lessons for individuals or small groups who are eager to embark on a journey of southern Italian flavor. In an exclusive location, our “grandmother” will reveal all the secrets of the most renowned recipes of the Apulian gastronomic tradition. She will teach you how to combine the typical ingredients of the area, infusing you with knowledge of the land and its many culinary expressions. If it is true that cooking is passion, sociability, and conviviality, then our cooking class is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Come live a new and exciting taste experience!
Hiking/Trekking
Off the beaten path, there is a little-known Puglia. With immeasurable charm, it waits to be lived in every season. Our itineraries are designed for those who want to discover the most authentic Puglia and whose concept of hiking includes knowledge, respect, and connection with our soul-places. There are many trekking proposals to choose from: places with a great natural, botanical, and faunal interest; the ways of the country shepherd; the historical path of religious pilgrims; the ways of the Roman aqueduct; or trekking above and through our gorgeous valleys.
Wine Tour
Travel in style while discovering a territory, its culture, its history, and hear the voice of a timeless drink echoing to us from the past. If wine is your passion, come with us, to visit and get to know the places where the vines are grown and famous labels are produced. We will visit a winery to find out the secrets of winemaking and aging. Together with expert wine producers, you will learn the characteristics of some vines, how they are grown, and how the grapes are transformed. You will taste different types of wine, along with typical Apulian fare, to enhance their qualities and flavors. This is an experience that goes beyond mere flavor, but tastes of territory, discovery, and passion.
Boat Tour
Majestic cliffs, mysterious caves, and enchanting hidden coves: experience this magical place from a unique perspective! With our coastal boat tours, you can reach undisturbed areas where you can be in contact with nature. Punctuating the towering cliffs are sea-caves accessible by boat only. Tucked in amongst the caves and rocky shoreline are sandy coves inaccessible by foot. Gliding above the crystalline water, we will explore these with you, “flying” above the seabed, visible even at great depths. Expert and certified sailors will take you to many of the most amazing places along the coast, for swimming, snorkeling, photography, or simply tanning under the Apulian sun. Join us for a dip in the “blue painted blue” and an exhilarating day. Welcome aboard!
Hot Air Balloon Tour
With the hot air balloon tour we play with time and wind, in a fascinating and intriguing journey in the skies of Puglia and Basilicata. You will fly in total safety with expert guides, over the trulli surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, or over the extraordinary heritage of the Sassi di Matera, over Castel del Monte, or over the Calanchi Lucani. When viewed from this new perspective, the landscape will fill your gaze with timeless magic, above the heart of unforgettable lands!
Bike Tour
Our Bike tours offer a different concept of vacation. Peddling through charming country lanes, you will lose yourself completely in the enchanting landscape of Puglia. Gliding along centuries-old rock walls with the breeze in your hair, you will ride through earthy vineyards, blossoming orchards, and crumbling ruins. On our organized bike tours, you will discover the wonderful hills of the Murgia, coastal routes full of light, and the breathtaking views that this land offers. Along the way, trusted locals will provide refreshments and traditional goodies in beautiful country-side locations. We have bike tours from one hour to several days and for every level of fitness. Join us for an unforgettable ride. Bike rental and all transfers are included. Mount up!
Buggy Tour
If you are looking for a fun and original way to visit the Murgia, the Buggy Tour is the one for you! Set off to discover Puglia in one of our Buggies, the fun little cars, perfectly equipped for a safe, pleasant ride. Our expert guides will lead you along the wonderful landscapes of the Murgia to let you admire rock churches, ancient olive trees, and of course the trulli! Those who wish can include in the tour a tasting of typical local fare in an exclusive location, that of a typical seventeenth-century trullo.
Mozzarella Tour
Among the many delicacies of Apulian gastronomy, mozzarella is one of the most appreciated! To learn more about this pasta filata cheese, we will take you to visit a farm where dairy products are still made strictly by hand, respecting the tradition of the past. You can retrace the origins and history of fresh cheese in Puglia. Our cheesemaker will show you all the stages of the artisan production of mozzarella. To top off the tour, what could be better than a delicious tasting? Dairy-based… of course!
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