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8-day Puglia small group guided tours, Southern Italy

Contact

Email:
antonella@arrivedercipuglia.com
Address:

Arrivederci Puglia Travel
Strada Mola, 39
70010 Turi BA
Italy

Phone:
+393389964077

Highlights

INTIMATE AND PERSONALIZED TRAVEL
  • Small Group Size: This tour is arranged from 3 to a maximum of 12 participants. This small size is key to providing you with a more relaxing, intimate, and exclusive travel experience, ensuring your holiday feels personal and comfortable.
  • Relaxing Pace for La Dolce Vita: the activity level is comfortable with easy walking tours and free time in each destination. Experience the places as a local, or simply sit in a piazza savoring a cappuccino or a glass of wine—the essence of la dolce vita.
     
UNIQUE TOWNS AND SMALL VILLAGES
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: discover and explore the unique charm of the "Trulli" houses in Alberobello and the ancient, rock-excavated city of Matera, the Sassi di Matera.
  • The Fishing Villages: Polignano a Mare and Monopoli: explore these two charming and captivating Mediterranean fishing villages. Admire their historic centers perched high above the sea, offering breathtaking views of the magnificent Adriatic coastline.
  • Ostuni – The White City on the Hill: Ostuni, known as "la città Bianca" (the white city) , is perched on a hill, providing beautiful views over ancient olive groves extending to the Adriatic Sea.
  • Bari – The Heart of Tradition: In Bari's old town (Bari Vecchia), you will witness local ladies continuing the tradition of skillfully making the famous orecchiette pasta by hand outside their homes.
  • Lecce – The Elegant Baroque City: known as "the Florence of the Southern Italy" , it is the undisputed capital of Baroque art in the South of Italy, attracting visitors with its superb churches and elegant noble palaces.

AUTHENTIC CULINARY JOURNEYS
  • Our passion for authentic Apulian cuisine is at the heart of every tour, with hand-picked food and wine experiences that invite you to savor the true local flavors.
  • A Family Selection: we pride ourselves on hand-selecting our restaurants: these are the same authentic local spots where we are used to go with our friends and family.
  • Unique Tastings: the itinerary includes must-try "farm-to-table" experiences, such as visiting a local organic farm for a tasting of fresh Mozzarella and Burrata, sampling the best extra virgin olive oil at a local oil mill , and a guided wine tasting.
     
COMFORTABLE TRANSPORTATION AND GUIDING
  • Premium Transportation: Enjoy all transportation as per the itinerary in comfortable, air-conditioning VANs or Mini BUSes.
  • Expert Local Guidance: You will be accompanied by a professional English speaking local tour guide at your disposal during all the tour.
     
HAND-PICKED ACCOMMODATION
  • 7 Nights in 4-Star Accommodation: stay in selected, comfortable, and elegant 4-star hotels centrally located to allow you to easily enjoy the local restaurants, access shops, or visit more sites on your own during your free time.

Description

We are Arrivederci Puglia Travel, a family-owned, boutique tour company specializing in small-group guided tours and private tailor-made trips.

As proud locals (Pugliesi), we founded our company in 2013 with a mission: to personally welcome guests and guide them through this fascinating corner of Italy, far from mass tourism.

Discover the best of Puglia's history, traditions, and small Mediterranean villages in a relaxing way. Our goal is to offer you unique, authentic experiences fueled by our passion for the region and its incredible cuisine. 
Come and experience Puglia like a local!

 

8-DAY PUGLIA SMALL GROUP GUIDED TOUR
is our most popular tour and offers the most comprehensive and authentic cultural and culinary adventure in Puglia.

Designed for intimate small groups, we blend history and visits to charming villages with authentic, slow-paced experiences. 
You will indulge in local traditions, from farm-to-table food and wine experiences to discovering beautiful landscapes and Baroque towns through the eyes of a local.

This is Puglia unlocked, offering big experiences in a perfectly small, comfortable setting.


2026 Tour Dates

  • April 18 - 25
  • May 7 - 14
  • June 6 - 13
  • July 4 - 11
  • September 17 - 24
  • October 8 - 15
  • November 1 - 8

Special services

Customize and make this trip private
You can turn this tour into your own personalized travel experience to share with your family or a group of friends. 
Keep the trip exclusive to your group and customize it according to your desired dates, budget, and preferences.
 

Extend your holiday
Extend your stay in Puglia by exploring a different region of the area, adding more activities and visits, or simply relaxing at a charming Apulian Masseria farmhouse hotel in the countryside, or another hand-picked hotel.

What's included

• 4-star Hotel in Ostuni: 5 nights with breakfast included 
• 4-star Hotel in Lecce: 2 nights with breakfast included 
• 5 lunches in selected restaurants based on authentic Apulian dishes and wine
• Visit of a local farm with organic Mozzarella and Apulian cheeses tasting
• Visit of a local winery with tasting of a selection of Apulian wines paired with local food 
• Visit of a local oil mill with extra virgin olive oil tasting
• Hand-made gelato tasting in typical Italian Gelateria 
• English speaking local guide at your disposal during all the tour
• Private guided walking tours of Ostuni, Bari, Polignano a Mare, Matera Unesco site, Locorotondo, Alberobello Unesco site, Monopoli, Otranto and Lecce.
• Transfers during the excursion as per itinerary with small Bus
• Admission tickets in Matera, Lecce and for all visiting sites as per itinerary
• Services of a friendly experienced English speaking Travel Director who will remain at your disposal during the all tour. 
• Tips 
• VAT Tax
 

What's not included

• Airfare
• Transfers to/from the airport. Upon request, we can arrange airport transfers for you. 
• Meals and beverages not mentioned in itinerary
• Hotel city tax 
• All that is not mentioned in the program and into “Included”
 

Duration

8 days and 7 nights

Location

Service type

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