Matera, Bari & Apulia

Nothing you’ve ever seen before could quite match up to Matera. History, culture and nature merge here, in this truly spectacular cave town, almost entirely carved out of rock. The unparalleled scenery and mystical atmosphere of this remote corner of Basilicata (situated between…

Get a feel for a typical day in a busy southern Italian port town on a guided tour of Bari, Apulia’s capital city. Your private guide will meet you at your hotel and lead you on an engrossing trail through the historic neighbourhood of Bari Vecchia, allowing you to experience the…

Meet your private guide and driver at your accommodation in Bari and set off to enjoy a full-day tour of Apulia’s extraordinary medieval heritage. Your first port of call is the quaint coastal town of Molfetta, set between the azure waters of the Adriatic Sea and a golden, green…

Explore three of Apulia’s favourite towns on this full-day excursion to the Itria Valley. Your private guide and chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation and drive you to the hilltop town of Ostuni. Bright chalky buildings line an intricate maze of twisting alleys and steep…

Explore three of Apulia’s favourite towns and find out more about the region’s centuries-old olive oil making tradition on this full-day excursion to the Itria Valley. In the morning your private guide and chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation and drive you to a farm…

Explore an enchanting trio of Apulian towns on this full-day private tour of the Itria Valley. Your guide and chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation and drive you to the hilltop town of Ostuni. Bright chalky buildings line an intricate maze of twisting alleys and steep stairways,…

Along Apulia’s Adriatic shore lie two popular seaside resorts and the region’s most fascinating archaeological site. Plunge into the history of this sunny stretch of coast on a full-day excursion to the eastern side of the heel. Your private guide and chauffeur will pick you…

Discover four of Apulia’s best-loved towns on this full-day trip to the Itria Valley and the Adriatic coast. In the morning your private guide and chauffeur will pick you up at your accommodation and drive you to Monopoli. The origins of the town’s name are still something…

Meet your private driver at your accommodation and set off to enjoy a full-day tour of two of southern Italy’s best-loved towns. Nothing you’ve ever seen before could quite match up to Matera. History, culture and nature merge here, in this truly spectacular cave town, almost…

Deep down in Apulia, couched in the heart of the Salento region, lies one of Italy’s most enthralling cities. Fall head over heels for the Southern Belle on a private guided tour of Lecce. The nickname Firenze del Sud - meaning “Florence of the South” - did not appear by…

Welcome to the heel of Italy. You are bound to fall in love with Apulia’s southern beauties on this private guided tour of Otranto and Lecce. Meet your guide and driver outside your accommodation in Lecce and begin your day with a 35-minute ride to Otranto. This coastal town’s…

Meet your private guide and driver at your accommodation in Lecce and set off to enjoy a full-day tour of three Apulian towns. You begin your day with a tour of the popular seaside resort of Gallipoli. This “beautiful city”, as the town was known in ancient Greek times, certainly…

Nothing you’ve ever seen before could quite match up to Matera. History, culture and nature merge here, in this truly spectacular cave town, almost entirely carved out of rock. The unparalleled scenery and mystical atmosphere of this remote corner of Basilicata (situated between…

Munch your way through the Itria Valley on this full-day food excursion. It won’t take gourmands long to realise why this region has become such a favourite with savvy foodies. Your private guide and chauffeur will pick you up at your hotel and lead you on a tour of four must-taste…

The White Dame and her precious liquid gold await you on this half-day excursion to one of Apulia’s best-loved towns. Your private chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation and drive you to Ostuni. Bright chalky buildings line an intricate maze of winding alleys and steep…

Savour the authentic flavours of southern Italian cuisine in a hands-on cooking class. Guests will learn how to prepare a delicious Apulian style meal in a charmingly restored masseria. The premises incorporate the remains of a watchtower, originally built in the 16th century together…

Season your Apulian vacation with a fun, hands-on cooking class. In the enchanting setting of a beautifully restored masseria, oozing old-world charm and character, guests will discover the tricks of the trade and learn how to prepare a delicious meal, featuring classic regional specialities. Masserias…

Enjoy a private guided tour of Lecce then drink to Salento’s health on a visit to a country wine estate. The nickname Firenze del Sud - meaning “Florence of the South” - did not appear by chance. But Lecce is a true work of art in its very own right. Splendid architecture,…

Indulge in the flavours of southern Italian cuisine on this hands-on cooking lesson. In the centre of one of Italy’s prettiest cities, guests will learn how to prepare a delicious Apulian style meal featuring homemade pasta and the freshest of fish. An introduction to the culture,…

Raise a glass to the authentic flavours of Salento. Gourmands will discover how Apulia gained its reputation as a fine wine producing region on a food and wine escape to the countryside from Lecce. A visit to a renowned winery, a wine tasting experience and a delicious dinner are…