THE VILLAGE OF ALBEROBELLO

Gallipoli Morning Visit from Salento Ionian Coast

Get a real snapshot of local life in Gallipoli with this morning visit to the city. With your knowledgeable guide, you'll explore the ancient old town – wall-to-wall with baroque-style architecture – and lose yourself in Gallipoli's café-lined cobbled streets.Arrive in the city early morning, and you'll start your guided tour. Stopping by baroque chapels and maze-like lanes beneath the 14th-century walls, you'll soon see why the ancient Greeks called this the ‘beautiful city'.Head to one of the corner cafés in the cobbled backstreets, shop the boutiques, or take a walk along the promenade – the views are outstanding. But the real star of the show is watching the locals chatter back and forth as they go about their business – it's Gallipolini life to a tee. You'll return to the resort early afternoon.

Lecce Half-day Visit from Salento Ionian Coast

Discover why the city of Lecce is one of Puglia's must-sees. This half-day tour lets you take in all the historical highlights on a guided walk, while stopping for plenty of photos and even a taste of some local delicacies while you're there.With buildings adorned with gargoyles, cherubs and gremlins, Lecce's version of baroque will distract you with its sheer ornateness as you wander around. You'll head into the city known as the ‘baroque pearl of Salento' for free time to explore.See all the main showstoppers, including the cathedral, the Piazza del Duomo and Roman amphitheatre. You'll round off the tour with a tasting of a typical leccese cake and leccese coffee before returning to your resort.

Matera Tour with Cave Homes and Local Food Tasting

Matera has a lot going for it – it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, European Capital of Culture 2019 and a cave city dating back over 5,000 years. Tour its historic lanes and ancient cave dwellings, try local Basilicata food and wine, then choose to visit the cave house museum or a rupestrian church. Anna, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The cave houses of Matera were once considered a shameful place to live, best known for poverty, disease and crime. Nowadays, many caves have been transformed into chic homes, restaurants, and hotels.'Considered one of the most outstanding and intact troglodyte settlements, Matera's big draw are the ancient cave dwellings known as ‘sassi', which translates to ‘stones'. First up, we'll check out the baroque quarter, where churches and palaces are built on top of the caves. Next, we'll venture into the Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso areas to see ancient sassi carved into the flanks of Gravina canyon. The dramatic setting overlooking the wild, rocky landscape is all part of the charm.You'll pause for thought in the old quarters, where inhabitants lived in squalor up until the 1950s, which was when the whole population of around 20,000 was rehoused. Wandering around today's visually arresting town, it seems hard to believe how tough life once was here. You'll also get to try typical food and wine at Lucany Restaurant, before choosing between an optional visit to the cave house museum or a rupestrian church, cut into the rock.

Secrets of Alberobello Tour from Central Puglia

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and capital of the famous ‘trulli' houses, Alberobello is one fascinating place to explore. You'll see a different side to this Puglian town by visiting the district of Aia Piccola, meeting a couple who live in a ‘trullo' and tasting local food.

Polignano Sea Caves Tour from Central Puglia

Perched atop a limestone cliff, Polignano a Mare guards some hidden treasure beneath its foundations. A network of around 40 sea grottoes can be explored from the water, and this boat trip features just that plus a chance to dive into emerald waters.As a result of thousands of years of water and wind erosion, the Polignano sea caves were carved out of the jagged limestone cliffs – some incredibly deep and vast, too. This boat trip will take you as close as possible to see the string of caves and experience the show of lights and colours that dazzle visitors from all around.You'll not be able to resist jumping into the emerald-coloured waters, which are clear enough to see to the very bottom. Then, once you're back on board and drying off, you'll be treated to more top-notch views as we sail back into town.

Otranto Half-day Tour from Salento Ionian Coast

Lauded as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, Otranto delivers on great views and a fascinating past. Spend a few hours here soaking up the scenery, shopping in the market, or losing yourself in the maze-like medieval centre. A must-see is the Romanesque cathedral, famous for its ornate mosaic floor.

Private Transfer to Alberobello

Exclusively for you and your party, this private transfer service takes you to Alberobello – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and capital of the famous conical-shaped ‘trulli' houses. Explore at your own pace and see the hundreds of beehive-topped homes. Then, saunter around town, shop for souvenirs, or sit back and relax in a local café – the time is yours to use as you choose.

Private Transfer to Lecce

With gargoyles, cherubs and gremlins hanging from almost every building, Lecce is one baroque masterpiece. Spend the morning exploring the city known as the 'Florence of the South' and see all the highlights including the cathedral, the Piazza del Duomo and Roman amphitheatre. What's more, you'll have your very own private transfer, exclusively for you and your party.

Private Transfer to Matera

Not only is Matera a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's also a city built upon caves dating back over 5,000 years. Visit Europe's Capital of Culture 2019 with this private transfer service, exclusively for you and your party. Exploring at your own pace, you can check out the city's ancient cave dwellings, see the historic centre or try typical Basilicata food at a local restaurant.

Private Transfer to Alberobello from Salento Ionian Coast

Exclusively for you and your party, this private transfer service takes you to Alberobello – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and capital of the famous conical-shaped ‘trulli' houses. Explore at your own pace and see the hundreds of beehive-topped homes. Then, saunter around town, shop for souvenirs, or sit back and relax in a local café – the time is yours to use as you choose.