Central Puglia tour: Valle d'Itria, Ostuni & Selva di Fasano

A full day through the Valle d'Itria, from Martina Franca's old town to Ostuni's whitewashed streets and ancient olive groves.

A full-day tour of central Puglia departing from Bari or Ostuni covers Martina Franca, Ostuni, Cisternino and Selva di Fasano with a professional local guide, hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle. The itinerary moves through the Valle d'Itria's countryside and hilltop towns, stopping in each historical center and passing through the region's millennia-old olive groves. National Park fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore central Puglia highlights

• Visit Martina Franca historical center
• Tour Ostuni and countryside
• Visit historical center and surroundings
• Explore Selva di Fasano olive tree area

The experience

Seven to eight hours takes you through the heart of central Puglia, starting from your hotel in Bari or Ostuni. The route follows back roads through the Valle d'Itria, a landscape of dry-stone walls, whitewashed farmhouses and olive trees that have stood for centuries. Your guide is a local who knows the region and speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French. You choose the language when you book.

The day moves through four main stops. Martina Franca's historical center sits on a hilltop overlooking the valley. The town is known for its Baroque architecture and narrow streets. Ostuni, the white city, rises from the coast and spreads inland, its cubic houses painted white and blue catching the light. Cisternino's old town sits in the surrounding countryside. Selva di Fasano is where the millennia-old olive trees dominate: gnarled trunks and dense canopies that have weathered centuries. You move between them in an air-conditioned vehicle, so the heat and distance don't wear you down over the full day.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are the National Park fees. The guide handles the route and the commentary. You follow at a pace that lets you absorb each place. Food and drinks are not part of the tour, though stops for snacks are available on request and at your own cost.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a professional local guide.
• an air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• and National Park fees.

Information

Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day at 09:30, from € 169 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Puglia tour guide services di Vito Maurogiovanni

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French, so language is not a barrier to following the commentary. Book this tour if you want a structured day with a local who knows the region and can explain what you are seeing as you move through each town and landscape.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What is Ostuni like when we arrive?

Ostuni is a coastal town whose old center climbs inland from the sea in a maze of whitewashed streets and cubic houses. The historical center is the main stop, where the guide walks you through the layout and history of the town.

How much walking is involved across the full day?

Each town stop involves walking through the historical center on foot, but the distances are manageable and the pace is set by the group. The vehicle handles the travel between locations, so you are not walking the countryside itself.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in Ostuni instead of Bari?

Yes, the tour departs from either Bari or Ostuni depending on where you are staying. Hotel pickup is included from your accommodation in whichever city you choose.

What are the Selva di Fasano olive groves like?

Selva di Fasano is an area thick with ancient olive trees, many of them thousands of years old. The gnarled trunks and sprawling canopies are a living record of the region's agricultural history, and the stop lets you walk among them and see the scale of the groves.

Is this tour suitable for someone with limited fitness?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, as the day involves walking through hilly towns and moving between multiple stops over seven to eight hours.