Personalized Private Tour of Puglia

Experience the wonders of our deluxe, fully escorted Best of Puglia tour. Highlights include visiting the stunning Grotte di Castellana, the charming port cities of Trani and Monopoli, Lecce—often referred to as “Baroque Florence,” the sacred shrine of San Michele Arcangelo, the mystical octagonal castle of Federico II, the unique conical stone trulli of Alberobello and Locorotondo, and finally, Matera, which is likely the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and was featured in Mel Gibson’s film “Passion.”

As with all our tours, we offer NO fixed itinerary. Each journey is uniquely crafted to suit your interests, travel style, pace, the season, and many other factors.

Take a moment to view our gallery showcasing a previous guided trip to Puglia with clients, as well as our personal photos from a Puglia & Sicily adventure last year. Once you’re inspired, please reach out through our contact page to start planning.

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60,000 olive trees, pristine beaches, Norman castles, and one of Italy’s most delicious cuisines.

Madonna vacations here, the New York Times features it, and Travel & Leisure magazine has named it one of their Top Travel Destinations in the World. Yes, it’s that extraordinary!

Check out this article from Harper’s Bazaar that highlights 27 of the most beautiful places in Italy—many of which are located in Puglia.

Best Time to Visit Puglia

Puglia offers mild winters and hot summers, complemented by the stunning Adriatic coast for a refreshing escape. Overall, Puglia makes for a fantastic vacation destination year-round. The longer days from May to September provide plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, while the winter months offer a quieter yet pleasantly sunny experience.

Best Places to Visit in Puglia

Here’s a brief and selective list of places that our travelers have loved:

• Alberobello and its iconic “trulli” — the traditional conical stone houses
• Bari – the beautiful port city and capital of the region
• Ostuni – known as the “white lady” due to its stunning whitewashed buildings
• Monopoli – a port city famous for its exceptional restaurants
• Lecce – the “Florence of the South” celebrated for its remarkable Baroque architecture
• San Michele Gargano – the location of an important shrine perched high above the sea in a cave

Best Places to Stay in Puglia

Puglia is characterized by a lack of large chain hotels and instead boasts small boutique resorts and charming bed-and-breakfasts. Many accommodations are situated on the grounds of historic “masseria,” or estates, that have been transformed into comfortable retreats complete with Wi-Fi, pools, olive trees, and beautiful grounds.

All the accommodations we recommend have been carefully selected for their quality, as confirmed by our satisfied customers.