A fabulous holiday in Puglia with a visit to Bari with charter

Bari is the capital of Puglia and the largest city in the region. Time and people of Bari have shaped the image of the most real city in the Italian South. ST. Nicholas watched over the city from the distant 11th century, when his relics were transferred to Bari and the basilica of the same name was built.

The walk starts from Ferrarese Square - located between the old and the new town. We will walk along one of the city's major boulevards, past the most famous public buildings and the oldest theater in Bari - the Teatro Comunale Picini. The old town of Bari is unique for its authentic atmosphere - at its entrance, the hosts from the town make homemade pasta, fruit and vegetable stalls in front of the houses always offer fresh goods, and on the narrow streets you can hear speech in so many languages that it seems like you are transported to the times when merchants and buyers from all over the world came here. The Basilica "St. Nikola" It stands proudly in the heart of the old town. The tour includes a visit to the basilica and the crypt where the relics of the saint are located.

And for the "Barry experience" to be complete, we will stop in front of the most famous oven in the city, offering focaccia (solid grain bread, with tomatoes and olive oil) created in the distant 1508 year!

Free time for shopping and walking.

Discover the magic of Puglia with an exciting journey to two of the most remarkable and picturesque destinations in the region - Alberobello and Locorotondowhere time seems to have stood still to preserve the authenticity, beauty and spirit of southern Italy.

The first stop is Alberobello - the Puglia Business Card A true story brought to reality. The city charms with its unique Trulli - small white houses with Conical Stone Roofs, built without solder - an architectural trick from the Middle Ages, which arose as a kind of "tax fraud"This allows buildings to be destroyed quickly if needed. Today, the city is under UNESCO protection and has become a cultural and architectural phenomenon.

Near the main square you will visit the Church of Santa Lucia, and the "Territory" Museum, located in ten adjacent trulli - a place where you will learn more about the history, construction and lifestyle of the inhabitants. The walk around the city reveals more small Craft Museumsfilled with souvenirs, home products and everything that the local tradition has preserved over the centuries.

included in the price and Tasting New York homemade liqueurs, wines, olive oil and sweets - real tastes of Puglia, which you will feel with every sip and bite.

A visit to Locorotondo - one of The 100 most beautiful small towns in ItalyKnown for its Oval Historic CentreHe also gave the name of the city. Nestled among vineyards and olive groves, Locorotondo captivates with White Houses, Blossoming balconies and the narrow picturesque streetsThey create a sense of silence, order and pastoral harmony.

The city also enters The Guinness Book of Records because of the five vowels "o" in his name, and his architectural heart hides cultural treasures - mostly the Church of St GeorgeImpressive with paintings, polychrome marble altars and stained glass.

This excursion is a real feast for the eyes, taste and soul - two small towns, but with a huge charm, unadulterated beauty and inimitable atmosphere.

Discover one of the most remarkable and unique destinations in Southern Italy - MateraKnown worldwide as "The Dead City"But in reality, it is a city of eternal life and rebirth. Located in the province BasilicataMatera impresses with its dramatic landscape, ancient history and mystical atmosphere, as if it emerged from the pages of the Bible or from a movie set - it is no coincidence that she is natural scene of many cult films, including "the Gospel of Matthew" and "the Passion of Christ“.

The city started from the time of PalaeolithicWhen the ancients settled in the Gravina River Canyon Natural Caves. Over the centuries, these caves have become homes. Carved in the rocks or with built stone facades, located amphitheatrically on the hill. This is where the legendary neighborhood comes in. Sassi - symbol of Matera.

Until the middle of the twentieth (XX) century, people still lived in these cave homes in almost unchanged conditions. Following public pressure and state intervention in the 50s, residents were moved to modern housing, and The old town was abandoned. and gets the nickname "The Dead City". But cinema is turning his fate upside down - world-famous directors like Pier Paolo Pasolini, Lukino Visconti, Taviani Brothers and Mel Gibson discover the Matera of the world, turning it into a scene of eternity.

Today, thanks to UNESCO support and significant investment, Sassi comes alive again - already as restored museums, galleries, restaurants, enotecas and boutique hotels, inscribed harmoniously in the rock fabric of the past. In 2019 Matera, together with Plovdiv, was selected for the European Capital of Culture - recognition of its inimitable cultural value and unique character.

Important: Due to the nature of the terrain and steep stretches, The tour is not suitable for people with serious mobility difficulties.

Matera's not just looking at-- It is experienced with every step, with every breath of its ancient atmosphere, with every touch of the stone in which human history is cut.

Treat yourself to a day full of magic, contrasts and Adriatic romance with a visit to two of the most impressive coastal pearls of Puglia - Polignano a Mare and Monopoly.

The first stop is Polignano a Mare A city dramatically built on impressive vertical rocks, perched over the blue waters of the Adriatic. This is where the ancient Roman road "Via Trayana"Today, the place is filled with its own crystal clear sea, above 20 km of beach and many Caves, sculpted by time and water. It is rightly called "Pearl of the Adriatic", the city enchants with unique architecturenatural bays and Landscapes that take your breath away.

From terraces in the old town They reveal incredible Panoramic ViewsWhile a light sea wind carries the sounds of the song „Volare“, sung for the first time by the local pet - Domenico Modunyo. Here you will have time to take a walk, take photos, try something characteristic and tasty - sandwich with octopus, aromatic coffee "Spechale" or the famous homemade ice cream.

The next stop - Monopoly, one of the most underrated, but extremely authentic sea towns in Puglia. The Walk the narrow medieval streets, past houses with white facades and green shuttersIt's like traveling back in time. You'll see the imposing fortress of Charles V, the guardian of the picturesque bay, and the Old Port - full of colorful fishing boats and unadulterated Adriatic atmosphere.

In the historical center you will see The Cathedral of MonopoliYou will stop at Giuseppe Garibaldi Square You will walk on Lungomare Streetwhere the sea meets the stone facades of centuries of history.

A day full of beauty, scent of the sea and real Italian emotion - Polignano and Monopoli will steal your heart.

Discover the charm of Martin Frank - a precious pearl located in the heart of the valley Ytria, the largest and most aristocratic city in this idyllic region of Puglia. Landed on a hill 413 meters altitudeThe city will captivate you with its exquisite Baroque architectureThe atmosphere of the past and the feeling of lightness that hovers in the air.

The Walk the Old Town Centre It will take you to the extraordinary. Palazzo Ducale, former residence of the influential family Carocholowhere beautiful murals are kept Domenico Carrella. You will also see the impressive Basilica of San MartinoDedicated to the patron saint of the city, you will enjoy Fountains with DolphinsYou will pass by small art shops, Cozy Cafes Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a city that seems to be created for the enjoyment of the senses.

But the Martina Franca experience doesn't end there. The second part of the trip It will take you to one of the the New Quarterswhere you will see Demonstration of the preparation of Capokolo - the famous local delicacy, known all over the world for its unique taste. You will witness the whole process - from the selection of meat to the finished product, and the best part - you will tryaccompanied by Toast to the local dialectWhich will certainly make you laugh.

Tasting includes white wine Verdeka or red PrimitiveIn the end, you will have the opportunity to purchase one of the Local Specialties - a real taste of Puglia to take with you.

And as everyone who's been here says, who didn't come to Martina Franca, missed something really special. A day in this town is more than a walk. It's a meeting with the soul of southern Italy..

Immerse yourself in the elegant atmosphere of the baroque capital of Puglia - Lecce, the city of the golden stone and eternal cultural plasticity. With its aristocratic stature and rich history, Lecce is a jewel of the Salentino peninsula, whose architecture rivals in splendor the most beautiful cities in Italy. Legend has it that refugees from ancient Troy settled here, calling the city Sibar, and later the Romans renamed it Lupier, with Octavian Augustus himself donating to the city an amphitheatre, the remains of which still impress.
While walking through the heart of Lecce you will enjoy exceptional architectural treasures: you will stop at The Cathedral SquareYou will pass by the beautiful Church of Santa Irene from the sixteenth (XVI) century, and you will hold your breath in front of the most remarkable Baroque facade in southern Italy - that of the Basilica of Santa Croce. The walk will also take you to the large San Oronzo Square, where you will see the Roman amphitheater, the Column of the Saint, the old town hall, as well as the lively shops, cafes and gelateries that add color to the city scene.
Then free time - for lunch, shopping, or self-visiting the Cathedral and Santa Croce, where you can enjoy the silence and beauty of these temples.
In the early afternoon we head to the white city of Puglia - Ostuni. Painted on three hills, it is a favorite place for tourists because of the picturesque streets, whitewashed houses, small shops for olive oil, almonds and colorful ceramics. At the top of the highest hill is the former Cathedral of the city - one of the few examples of Gothic architecture, possessing the most beautiful rosette in southern Italy.
One poet said of Ostuni: “In Ostuni, a panorama is opened from every house, and on every window there is a poet looking down at the plain below, where the olive trees change color with every breeze. In Ostuni the houses are white as milk, so white that it hurts the eyes, the walls, the windows, the doors, the stairs are pure white, everything is incredibly white. When one goes to Ostuni one stops thinking more about distant journeys, for here is gathered the charm of all cities, with a breeze from the South Seas."

One day, two pearls in the Italian south - Leche and Ostuni You will be charmed with beauty, culture and warmth that remain forever in your heart.