Apulia Tours & Trips

Think Apulia (Puglia in Italian) is Italy's next big thing? This heel region offers Lecce's baroque architecture, Alberobello's trulli houses, white-washed Ostuni, and coastal Polignano a Mare perched on cliffs. You'll eat orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta), burrata created here, fantastic seafood, and drink local wines. Explore the beaches along the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, and Castel del Monte's unique octagonal castle. Go before everyone discovers it.

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Dmitry • traveled in November, 2025
5.0
This tour is a great and easiest way to explore Solento. Guests stay at a farm and every day visit a new area of the region. Every day you get to dine with local products deliciously prepared by the host (paired with Puglia wines). Emilio is a wonderful chef, a caring host and a knowledgeable guide that pays a great deal of attention to guests’ needs and desires. Thank you Emilio, Michael, Antonio and Clara for such a wonderful experience (and, of course, a special thanks to Pongo for being such a welcoming host).
Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience
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Amy • traveled in September
5.0
I was very pleased with all aspects of my trip ie. hotel, tour guides and transportation provides for the excursions as well as my driver to the airport on my date of departure. My only compliant is with the transportation from the airport on the date of my arrival since he left because I wasn’t able to make it to the arrival lounge within an hour for meetup because of the time it took from departing the plane, going through customs and waiting on my baggage. The driver did try to contact me but it was over WhatsApp and do t receive notifications since I rarely if ever use that app and Eskapas didn’t let me know to expect communications through that app. Other than the initial dissatisfaction with that and having to get other transportation as well as an added expense for an Uber I was very satisfied with the rest of the experience.
The Essential Puglia Tour
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John • traveled in August, 2025
5.0
We loved the convenience of having everything booked and organized before we arrived. One of the hotels wasn't to our liking (not a convenient location, strange vibe, poor breakfast and ants in the bathroom), but the rest was wonderful. We'd have loved to have had one more booking north of Bari
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Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience

4.8 78 Reviews by TourRadar travelers

“My heart is full from your generous hospitality. Emilio, your passion for cooking shines in every plate of delicious food you made.”
Sarah, traveled in December

Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience

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Food & Culinary

A traditional masseria set on 11 hectares of organic olive groves serves as your base in Apulia. Visit UNESCO-listed Alberobello's trulli houses, tour Otranto's 15th-century castle, and sail along both Adriatic and Ionian coasts. Savor Chef Emilio's acclaimed cooking classes and farm-to-table dining, rated 4.8/5 for food.

Duration	7 days
Destinations	Brindisi, Santa Maria di Leuca, Gallipoli, Lecce, Alberobello, Ostuni, Maglie, Otranto
Age Range	Ages 20+
Operated in	English, Spanish
Operator	Soleto Travel

From $2,527 20% Off: US$2,021
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The Essential Puglia Tour

4.5 30 Reviews by TourRadar travelers

“We had a great time in Paris and I am glad that we was able to experience a lot of sites.”
April, traveled in April

In-depth Cultural

The UNESCO-listed Sassi di Matera, ancient cave dwellings lived in for 9,000 years, and Alberobello's iconic trulli houses are highlights. Stay at the 4-star Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri and Hotel Delle Palme in Lecce. Shape orecchiette at Masseria Montenapoleone's pasta-making class, then taste your work with local wines.

Duration	8 days
Destinations	Bari, Trani, Castel del Monte, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Lecce, Otranto, Monopoli
Age Range	Ages 6+
Operator	Eskapas

From $3,650 7% Off: US$3,395
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Highlights of Puglia - 8 Days

3.0 1 Review by TourRadar travelers

Explorer

The finest of Apulia awaits with visits to UNESCO site Castel del Monte and Trani's magnificent Cathedral. Relax in 4-star accommodations including Hotel Excelsior Bari, while enjoying 8 breakfasts and 5 dinners. This tour, priced at approx. $590 per day, includes expert English guides and visits to 13 historical towns.

Duration	8 days
Destinations	Bari, Trani, Castel del Monte, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Otranto, Lecce, Martina FrancaSee all destinations
Age Range	All Ages Welcome
Operator	Click Tours

From $5,220 36% Off: US$3,341
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Apulia & Lecce, Self-Drive

4.0 3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers

“The suggestions for the itinerary and the choice and quality of the accommodations were excellent.”
Tony, traveled in April

Explorer

Eight days of Apulian treasures unfold from UNESCO-listed trulli of Alberobello to Lecce's baroque masterpieces. Venture into the 70-meter deep Castellana Caves, tour Federico II's octagonal Castel del Monte, and unwind at luxury accommodations including Hotel Ramapendula and Hotel Vittoria with daily breakfast included.

Duration	8 days
Destinations	Bari, Brindisi, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Trani, Castel del Monte, Altamura, Matera, Martina Franca, OstuniSee all destinations
Age Range	All Ages Welcome
Operator	TUI Italia

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Highilights of Apulia, 8 day Tour from Bari to Bari

5.0 1 Review by TourRadar travelers

“We had a wonderful trip. Our guides were excellent and provided detailed explanations.”
fred, traveled in January

Highilights of Apulia, 8 day Tour from Bari to Bari

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In-depth Cultural

Historic trulli houses and 4-star hotels welcome visitors to Apulia. UNESCO sites include Castel del Monte's mysterious octagon and Alberobello's cone-shaped dwellings. The historic Masseria le Stanzìe farmhouse serves authentic cuisine.

Duration	8 days
Destinations	Bari, Trani, Andria, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Otranto, Lecce, Martina FrancaSee all destinations
Age Range	Ages 24+
Operator	Soleto Travel

From 15% Off: US$3,991

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Highlights of Puglia

4.5 56 Reviews by TourRadar travelers

“The off grid experiences in the sticks to the excellent guided tours.”
Andrew, traveled in October

In-depth Cultural

UNESCO-listed cave dwellings at Hotel Sassi and traditional trulli houses in Alberobello provide unique accommodations. Visit Castel del Monte's octagonal fortress, marvel at Otranto's tree of life mosaic, and tour Lecce's Baroque Santa Croce Basilica. Wine tasting at Cantina Albea and local cheese making complete the experience.

Duration	8 days
Destinations	Bari, Altamura, Alta Murgia National Park, Matera, Gravina, Putignano, Alberobello, Locorotondo, Castellana, MonopoliSee all destinations
Age Range	Ages 16+
Operator	Explore!

From 15% Off: US$2,760

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Secrets of Puglia

5.0 1 Review by TourRadar travelers

In-depth Cultural

Apulia's treasures unfold from UNESCO-listed Alberobello's trulli to Matera's ancient Sassi dwellings. Luxurious stays at Palazzo Rollo in Lecce and San Lorenzo Boutique Hotel complement local wine tasting in Manduria and traditional cooking demos in Ostuni.

Duration	9 days
Destinations	Naples, Andria, Bari, Ostuni, Lecce, Gallipoli, Manduria, Martina Franca, Alberobello, CastellanaSee all destinations
Age Range	Ages 18+
Operator	Blue-Roads Touring