Puglia Independent Tour: Explore Ostuni, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare
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Lecce

This excursion allows you to explore three remarkable villages in Puglia on your own: Ostuni, Alberobello, and Polignano a Mare.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ostuni - Ostuni, a picturesque town to be experienced. Known as the “White City”, Ostuni boasts a wonderful medieval village, rich with alleys and whitewashed houses, which recalls an oriental landscape. You will have free time to visit the old town centre, called “la terra” (“the land”), characterized by alleys, sloping stairs, courtyards and small squares, where whitewashed houses, craft shops and typical small shops appear.
  • Alberobello - Visiting the beautiful Alberobello is like a journey in a timeless country. You will have free time at disposal to explore its characteristic historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is integrally made up of Trulli, particular white, pyramidal structures that make it unique in the world and represent one of the most extraordinary examples of Italian folk architecture. Particularly striking are the two districts: “Rione Monti” with its local handcrafts shops and “Aia Piccola”, where the most ancient Trulli and little museums are situated.
  • Polignano a Mare - The beautiful Polignano a Mare, birthplace to the famous Domenico Modugno. Polignano a Mare stands on a cliff falling sheer to the sea. You will have free time at disposal to explore the historic center and the remains of Roman rule. Among the latter, the bridge of the Via Traiana, still viable. Entering the historic center, through a maze of streets, alleys and squares animated by local shops and restaurants, you find yourself on three terraces overlooking the sea to enjoy a breathtaking view.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning for your comfort
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service in Lecce
  • Knowledgeable, English-speaking professional driver
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Wear comfortable shoes
Location
Porta Napoli
Piazzetta Arco di Trionfo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Carolhj5445bg
Apr 23, 2024
A good experience - Stephano was an excellent guide giving helpful information in good English about the places we were visiting and the local economy. The timings of the visits to the three places we were visiting were just right.
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238pln
Apr 20, 2024
Wonderful experience - Even though we had wet and cold weather on the day of our tour, our tour guide Stefano made sure we still had a wonderful experience. We visited three of the most beautiful places in the Itrea region and as we drove between stops Stefano gave us a lot of information about the local traditions, history, agriculture and much more. He was flexible with how much time was spent at each location and gave us tips about where to get refreshments and any shopping. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Cynthia_k
Apr 19, 2024
A tour not to miss - We enjoyed all 3 cities. They were very unique. I think the highlight were the trullies. That was a magic little city. Our driver Stefano did an excellent job providing a lot of fascinating historical information.
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Tony
Apr 14, 2024
A great way to see the Puglia region - Stefano is a wonderful guide full of great information about the Puglia. We saw three very different towns with plenty of time to wander around each at your own leisure.
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Lempinenkatja
Apr 7, 2024
Great experience - Great tour to see the highlights of Puglia. We spent just enough time in all three towns to be able to leisurely see the sights. Stefano was a very knowledgeable guide and gave great tips for lunch places etc. The van was also comfortable for travelling. Would recommend!
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Claudineetphilippeb
Apr 3, 2024
Truly - Stefano, our driver guide, provided us with lots of interesting information. He knows his region well. In addition, he is curious about other cultures and discusses all subjects. Thanks to him, we discovered magnificent landscapes and villages/towns. Finally, he drives carefully.
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Chrisunderhill2016
Mar 14, 2024
A easy going trip, highly recommended - We were picked up by Stefano at exactly the right time, and this punctuality was true throughout the day. We were just the two of us and settled in very quickly with Stefano, who was very relaxed and informative. On the other hand, we were not "over-informed," which gave us time to see the scenery and chat about other things too. At Ostuni, we had time to gaze at the high white walls and have a relaxing coffee and loo break before being on our way again. We then went on to Alberobello where we gazed at the extraordinary Trulli...the stone work is amazing...in fact the whole area is covered with examples of dry stone walls which are hand made ...plus the Trulli themselves also dry stone built...amazing to think the farmers rushed to pull the Trulli down every time that a tax collecter came into sight! Finally we went to Polignano a Mare...birthplace of one of Italy's most famous popular singers. Beautiful old town with wonderful vistas of the Adriatic. Delicious cocktails and then home to Lecce. Never felt rushed and always comfortable. Basically, Stefano points out several things of interest, arranges the meet-up time, and leaves you to sort yourselves out. It all worked perfectly, and we got home to Lecce very refreshed and ready for dinner! An excellent tour giving maximum information and experience of a region in an easygoing manner.
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Staceyr925
Mar 14, 2024
Fantastic tour of 3 medieval cities! - An amazing day of visiting 3 medieval towns! Our driver, Stefan, had a vast knowledge of the area and its history! If you don’t want to rent a car and the hassle of driving and parking, this tour is the way to go
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Stacey_r
Mar 14, 2024
One day tour of 3 medieval towns - What a day! We met at an agreed upon location. From there we drive thru the beautiful Italian countryside. Our driver, Stefan, was amazing! He had a vast amount of local knowledge and history. We visited 3 very different medieval towns and had adequate time to explore. Overall, an amazing day!
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585stanleyb
Mar 9, 2024
3 regional towns visited - We had a lovely day with Stefano who is very knowledgeable about the whole Puglia region and all aspects of history,commercial enterprise,wine and food and is happy to share
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