Private Guided Tours Of Puglia

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Imagine this: a sun soaked land with  ancient, picturesque whitewashed towns of astounding architectural beauty. The ocean that touches this land could be mistaken for the Caribbean, and it is here, in the ‘heel of the boot,’ where you can kick back and enjoy true Italian culture in all aspects. Puglia is the Pearl of Italy. On our Puglia tours, be prepared...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Bari Explore the back streets of Puglia’s authentic capital and get a glimpse of Real Puglian life.
    • Vieste Adventure to the Gargano penisula, the most dramatic part of the long Puglian coastline.
    • Polignano a Mare Discover for yourself why this is perhaps Puglia’s most famous coastal town, perched on dramatic cliffs directly above the Adriatic sea.
    • Otranto Our personal favorite Puglian town has an amazing summer vibe with culture and beaches galore

What's this trip about?

    Imagine this: a sun soaked land with  ancient, picturesque whitewashed towns of astounding architectural beauty. The ocean that touches this land could be mistaken for the Caribbean, and it is here, in the ‘heel of the boot,’ where you can kick back and enjoy true Italian culture in all aspects. Puglia is the Pearl of Italy. On our Puglia tours, be prepared to fall in love with this enchanting region while you drive through infinite groves of some of the oldest olive trees on the planet on the way to some of the most stunning beaches in Italy. For Italy beach holidays there is nowhere better. Ancient fields paint your path to towns where walls are whitewashed and adorned with colourful flowers. It’s like being in a fairytale. You will wander the alleys of these idyllic villages, discovering traditional foods, embracing the warmth of the people and of the land,  simply taking in its wondrous beauty that will fill you to the core. Let’s not forget the mesmerizing, crystal blue waters and bright, sandy beaches backdropped by Mediterranean pine woods, which are all within this one enrapturing place. Puglia’s nature, history, tradition, tastes and spirituality will captivate you. In Puglia, 100% pure Italy is waiting for you and Puglia tours 2022 promise to be even more special.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBari
End CityBari

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cooking
  • Cycling
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Accommodation
    • Transportation
    • Local Guides and guided tours as described
    • Breakfast plus one other meal (lunch or dinner)
    • Alma Italia agent assistance

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Landing in Bari – As with all of our Italy tours, be greeted on your Puglia tour with a warm welcome at Bari airport by both your driver and private tour host who will take care of every little detail for you during your trip to Italy, ensuring you experience the very...

Day 2: Vieste

We will take it slow on day 2 of your Puglia tour. After a relaxing morning and a tasty Italian breakfast including, of course, as many delicious Italian espressos, as you need to get your pulse racing again, a private driver will pick you up at the hotel to take you ...

Day 3: Tremiti Islands and beach day

On this day we will experience one of the many highlights of the vacation, the cinematic Gargano coast. A private boat will navigate you through the sensational Tremiti Islands, a stunning archipelago of Islands little visited by ‘stranieri’ (foreign tourists) just of...

Day 4: Polignano a Mare

On day four we will move further south with our private driver to discover another part of Puglia, visiting probably one of the most known towns of this region, Polignano a Mare a ‘must see’ for Puglia tours. Have fun taking memorable pictures with the pure white colo...

Day 5: Alberobello and Locorotondo

Be ready to feel like you are in a fairytale on day five of your trip to Italy. We will be visiting two of the most enchanting towns of Puglia, Alberobello, and Locorotondo. These hilltop towns surrounded by red soil fields with centuries old olive trees will for sure...

Day 6: Otranto

Today we will move further south again, to the third home base of the Puglia tour in Otranto, almost at the very bottom of the heel of Italy.  Nothing says `Italy beach holidays` for Italians like a trip to Otranto. After settling in the new hotel, enjoy a beach after...

Day 7:  White sand, crystal clear water and Vineyard and wine tasting

Relax in one of the most beautiful  Italian beaches, Pescoluse, also called Maldive of Salento, another Italy beach holidays highlight. This day is for you to forget about everything else, enjoying the white sand and cooling off in the crystal blue water, drinks and l...

Day 8: Gallipoli

Today is history day!  All Italy tours are of course rich with history. We`ll take you on a private guided tour of the ancient port town of Gallipoli. A qualified guide will lead you into this fortress town, taking you back in time with the fascinating story of Gallip...

Day 9: Back to Bari

On your last full day of our small group tours of Puglia, we will start with driving back to Bari. Once we arrive and settle at the accommodation, a bike tour will take us in the historical centre of the city. Let’s face it, by now you`ll need the exercise!  Have fun ...

Day 10

Departure from Bari airport. After your last Italian breakfast of this trip to Italy, one of the best private tours Puglia has to offer, it’s time to head back to the airport. It’s time to say Arrivederci Italia, or perhaps, only `Ciao for now`. You`ll be plotting your next Alma Italia Italy tour all the way on the flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,350
Price per day$535
Last Updated: 3/6/2025

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Meals Included

Breakfast plus one other meal (lunch or dinner)

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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