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Puglia Day Trip: Ostuni, Alberobello & Polignano a Mare TourYou’ll wander Ostuni’s maze of white alleys, catch sweeping valley views in Locorotondo, touch the ancient stones of Alberobello’s trulli, and breathe salty air above Polignano’s cliffs—all with hotel pickup from Lecce and stories from a local guide. Expect real moments: laughter in narrow streets, olive oil on your hands, and time to let Puglia sink in.
Boat tour Polignano caves from Monopoli: Swim and ProseccoA shared motorized gozzo boat tour departing from Monopoli port and sailing to the sea caves of Polignano a Mare, with stops at Grotta Palazzese, Lama Monachile, and Isola dell'Eremita. The tour runs 2.5 hours, includes a swim in the water, Prosecco and Apulian snacks aboard, and a live English or Italian-speaking guide. Small groups of mixed nationalities travel together on the same boat.Is it for me?Choose this shared tour if you prefer a guided route through the caves with other travelers rather than coordinating your own transport, and want Prosecco and snacks included; book the private option if you'd rather have the boat and guide dedicated to your group alone.
Boat tour from Monopoli to Polignano caves with aperitifA 2.5-hour boat tour from Monopoli along the Polignano coast, passing the Old Port, Porta Vecchia, Scoglio dell'Eremita and several sea caves, with a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian. The tour includes an Apulian aperitif of taralli, focaccia, and Prosecco or soft drinks served aboard at Palazzese Cave, one of the most famous natural wonders of the area. Infants sit on an adult's lap; the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to swim and snorkel among the sea caves rather than view them from shore—your guide takes you by boat directly to the underwater sites, with aperitif served at Palazzese Cave.
Bari: Street Food Bike Tour with Local Tastings & GuideYou’ll pedal through Bari’s lively old town with a local guide, tasting fresh focaccia, salumi, cheese, and panzerotti right where they’re made. Expect laughter with food artisans and stories in hidden corners—from ancient piazzas to Swabian Castle—plus homemade ice cream before you roll back. You might leave thinking about that focaccia for days.
Wine Tasting Itria Valley Brindisi: Vineyard Walk & 4 TastingsYou walk the vineyard where the wines are grown, taste four Apulian wines with homemade food pairings, and hear the story of each bottle from the person who made it. The tasting takes place at the farmhouse itself, either outdoors with valley views or in a stone tavern. No transport needed—the vineyard is steps away. Bring an appetite and plan for two to three hours.Is it for me?Right for wine lovers who want to taste where the wine is made rather than in a tasting room, and for travelers who prefer small groups and homemade food over polished hospitality—the farmhouse setting is what makes the whole thing feel like you're invited, not just a customer.
Bari Cooking Class: Traditional Focaccia & OrecchietteA cooking class in Bari where you make focaccia and orecchiette by hand with a local guide, then taste both dishes with wine. The class runs about two hours in a small, intimate setting and includes all equipment and a glass of local wine. A live guide teaches in English or Italian depending on the group.Is it for me?Book this for a morning or afternoon when you want to spend time actually making something, not watching someone else make it. The class is small and intimate, so you're learning from a guide who grew up eating this food, and you leave knowing how to do it yourself.
Lecce: Hands-On Orecchiette Cooking Class & Wine TastingYou’ll step into a Lecce kitchen where you’ll knead fresh orecchiette dough by hand, laugh with a local chef over coffee and limoncello, craft two classic sauces together, then linger over a homemade dinner with Salento wines. Expect floury hands, new friends, and recipes (plus your own pasta tool) to bring a bit of Puglia home with you.
Boat tour from Monopoli to Polignano a Mare sea cavesA 2-hour boat tour from Monopoli to the sea caves of Polignano a Mare, with a swimming stop in one of the caves and a small aperitif served on board. The route passes the 16th-century Castle of Charles V, the Grotta Palazzese restaurant built inside a cave, and the famous cliff-diving beach, with a live guide in English or Italian.Is it for me?Small groups work well here — the boat is intimate enough that you hear the guide and see the caves without fighting for space. Pick this tour if you want the coast and the caves without renting a boat or driving the cliff roads yourself.
Polignano boat tour: Caves, cliffs & proseccoA two-hour guided boat tour along the coast of Polignano a Mare departs from Cala Ponte Marina and passes through a sequence of sea caves, coves and rock formations, including the Grotta Palazzese, Grotta degli Innamorati, and the Lama Monachile cliff. The route includes time to swim; prosecco and taralli are served on board. A live guide speaks English or Italian.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the Polignano caves and cliffs from the water rather than from the land — the boat gets you inside the limestone formations and past the Red Bull cliff diving location, with time to swim between the stops.
Lecce: Santa Maria di Leuca Boat Tour & Cave SnorkelingYou board a private boat near Lecce and spend three hours exploring the limestone caves at Santa Maria di Leuca with snorkeling equipment, a knowledgeable skipper, and stops at the Cave of the Three Gates and other formations. An aperitif with local products is served on board, and the small group size means you move at a pace that lets you actually see what you came for.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the caves and seabed at Santa Maria di Leuca without renting a boat yourself or figuring out how to get there from Lecce — the skipper handles the navigation and the timing, and the small group means you actually get a view instead of a shoulder-to-shoulder crowd.
Lecce Cooking Class: Handmade Pasta & Salento WineYou arrive at 6:15pm, make two types of fresh pasta by hand with a local host, taste an aperitif of Salento specialties and local wines while sauces cook, then sit down to dinner with the pasta you shaped. The class lasts three and a half hours, includes hotel pickup, and works for couples, families and small groups. Book if you want to leave with a skill and a memory that doesn't fade.Is it for me?This works well if you want to learn a real skill in a small group without the rush of a large tour, and if you travel as a couple, family or friends who want to share something hands-on together — the intimate setting is what makes the personalized teaching and the conversation possible.
Polignano a Mare: Apulian Cooking Class & Wine TastingYou’ll knead dough side by side with a local chef in Polignano a Mare, tasting fresh Apulian snacks and sipping regional wine as you learn to shape traditional pasta. Share stories over lunch or dinner made from your own hands—and leave with flour on your shirt and new friends at your table.
Puglia Day Tour: Trani, Castel del Monte & Seaside VillagesYou’ll step into seaside Trani’s lively harbor life, wander echoing halls at Castel del Monte with your local guide, and taste fresh burrata straight from an Apulian dairy. With private car pickup from your hotel and plenty of slow moments to soak up village life or cliffside views, this day trip lets you feel Puglia’s warmth at every turn.
Alberobello, Monopoli & Polignano: Small Group Day Trip BariYou’ll step inside real trulli in Alberobello, breathe Monopoli’s salty air as locals mend nets by ancient walls, and find yourself above Polignano’s turquoise cliffs—all with an easy ride from Bari and a guide who knows every shortcut. Expect moments that linger longer than photos ever could.
Lecce Old Town: Wine & Food Tasting in Baroque AlleyYou’ll slip into a quiet corner of Lecce old town for an intimate wine & food tasting led by a local expert. Sip four regional wines paired with cheeses, focaccia, and more — vegetarian or vegan options if you want them. Expect laughter around the table and stories behind every glass, all just steps from Santa Croce’s Baroque beauty.
Lecce: Handmade Pasta & Tiramisu Class with WineYou spend a morning or afternoon making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch under a local chef's guidance in central Lecce. The class includes three glasses of wine or soft drinks, a seated meal of everything you've cooked, and printed recipes to take home. Small group sizes mean hands-on correction, not a lecture.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn actual Apulian cooking techniques hands-on rather than watch a demonstration, and you'd rather not spend the afternoon researching recipes and sourcing ingredients yourself — the small group size is what makes personal correction possible in a few hours.
Puglia: Bike Tour Olive Groves, Ancient Mills & Coastal TrailsYou’ll cycle Puglia’s ancient roads from Montalbano with a local guide, pass centuries-old olive groves and drystone walls, explore an underground oil mill, taste fresh extra virgin olive oil, and feel what rural life is like here—slowly sinking into those peaceful rhythms you don’t find anywhere else.
Santa Maria di Leuca boat tour: Caves, Punta Meliso & the IonianA 3-hour guided boat excursion departing from Porto Vecchio in Santa Maria di Leuca that traces the Adriatic coastline toward its famous caves, then crosses the marina of Leuca to the Ionian side, skirting Punta Meliso with its basilica and lighthouse. The boat stays close to the southernmost emerged land of Puglia, moving between two seas in a single morning. A guide in English, Italian or French narrates the route; prosecco, water and tarallini are included, with a bathroom stop built in.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the caves and landmarks of Puglia's southernmost point without arranging your own boat—the guide handles the route and the timing holds the whole day in one morning. The fixed 3-hour window works if you're moving between other stops and need to know when you'll be back.
Ebike Tour Martina Franca, Alberobello & Locorotondo VillagesA 3.5-hour ebike tour through the Itria Valley starting from Martina Franca, with stops in Alberobello and Locorotondo. You ride assisted bicycles on quiet countryside paths and through historic centers, visiting Alberobello's Rione Monte district and its Basilica di San Cosimo e Damiano, then Locorotondo's old streets before returning to Martina Franca's panoramic points. A private guide in English or Italian leads the route; bike, helmet and guide are included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see three villages in one afternoon without the logistics of renting a car or planning the route—the guide handles the navigation and pacing, and the electric bikes mean you cover the distance without arriving exhausted. It works well for small groups or families with teenagers, since the minimum age is 14 and the assisted pedaling keeps the pace manageable for mixed fitness levels.
Vieste: Wine Tasting & Olive Oil at Tenuta Padre Pio VineyardYou’ll join Cinzia at her family’s vineyard near Vieste for a relaxed afternoon of wine tasting, local cheeses and cold cuts under ancient olive trees, plus a golden-hour stroll through Foresta Umbra’s vines. Learn simple wine-tasting techniques and hear stories you won’t find in any guidebook — all wrapped up in real flavors and warm conversation.
