The secret PUGLIA: live in a real Trullo, discover Alberobello, dive in Polignano a Mare Caves, taste the the world best oil in Ostuni, explore Bari and more!

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Giulia

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Hi, guys :) this time around we are going to live one of the most genuine Italian experience ever! Get ready to discover one of Italy's most popular regions (among locals!): Puglia! While living surrounded by real Trulli, traditional dry stone huts, once used as temporary field shelters or storehouses by agricultural labourers 🧑🏼‍🌾, we will explore the surroundings, in search of the gems of northern Apulia! We will visit places that are very famous among Italians, but still unknown to the international public, such as Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Bari and Monopoli! We will relax on white beaches with crystal clear water and discover the typical labyrinthine streets of southern Italian towns! Not only, during one day trip we will also explore another Italian Region, Basilicata! As a matter of fact we will get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the world-famous Matera, the so called city of stones! But first… it’s-a me, Giulia! I'm the typical Italian girl, raised on Margherita Pizza 🍕 and weird hands gestures! I love meeting new people and getting to know new cultures. Whether you are looking for a new friend, a new mum or a new mascotte, I can be the one for you 😬! We are we going to stay? 🏠 Our home will be a real Trullo, located close to the gorgeous Alberobello! Everyone will have their own personal bed/sofa bed (shared rooms, with possibility for a private one with a little extra charge). What about the transportation? 🚕 I’ll be your private driver and we are going to use my own car, so we will only spend on gasoline and you can completely forget about the car rental fees since the bolide is already included 😬. I'll directly pick you up at the arrival Airport (Bari International Airport-Karol Wojtyla), around 2 PM (the specific time will be noticed in advance), so it will be necessary to arrive on the morning on the 6th! Each day we will set off on a different day trip to each of the planned destinations (Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, Matera, Ostuni). Once our explorations are over, we will take the opportunity to visit the most beautiful beaches in the area and end the day on a high note. The trip costs include 💰: - Accommodation - Car transportation (fuel & tollbooths) - In Alberobello: Bike Rental - In Monopoli: City Highlights Walking Tour with Tasting - In Ostuni: Olive Oil Tasting Tour in a real Masseria - In Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif - Travel Insurance (unluckily, for now, provided only for travellers from Germany and Austria) What is not included 💸: - Flights (Nevertheless, prices to Bari from major European cities are currently very affordable, between 50 and 200 euros. They can be a little more expensive coming outside Europe) - Lunches & Dinners (however southern Italy is famous for its cheap but YUMMY food) - Other activities not mentioned in “The trip costs include” - Parkings - Wi-fi (we will use my cell phone Internet connection as a GPS and for situations of necessity, but I still recommend you buying a Tourist SIM online, so that you can be connected wherever you prefer, whenever you feel like it) - Travel Insurance (except travellers from Germany and Austria) Following, you can find a video about few of our destinations among the others: Polignano a Mare, Bari & Alberobello! For more details about the itinerary and the place we are going to visit, take a look at the "Itinerary Section" below! For any other question or curiosity don’t mind to send me a message here on JoinMyTrip. Can’t wait to meet you soon, Giulia *The apartment and all the activities planned may be subject to variation based on both the weather and the number of TripMates. Every change to the original plan will be notified in advance and another option/experience will be provided instead.
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Trip Itinerary
1

Bari

Day 1
Defined as a preeminent city where traditions and intense flavors flourish in their most genuine expression, Bari is going to be our first stop. Right after having met at the airport, in fact, we are going to visit this old treasure, usually overshadowed by the more famous southern Italian cities such as Naples and Palermo. In Bari, we’ll explore “Via delle Orecchiette”, a very particular narrow street where local old women perform an open-air exhibition, with their countless racks on which they display fresh pasta 🍝. We’ll also visit Basilica di San Nicola, dedicated to the patron saint of the city, and El Chiringuito: it may look like a simple seaside kiosk, but for the people of Bari it is a historic hangout in front of the dock full of boats and alive with fishermen at work.
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Alberobello

Day 1-7
This trip main stop: Alberobello is famed in Italy for its characteristic Trulli, a constructive model of spontaneous architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996! Here we will be able to fully immerse in the special atmosphere of the ancient village, comparable to nothing else in the world, while living in a real Trullo close to this amazing village. We will visit the place multiples times during the weekdays, in order to experience its narrow streets, small stores and restaurants as proper locals. During a half-day, we will also rent bikes to fully enjoy the Apulian countryside, discovering the surroundings of Alberobello.
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Monopoli

Day 7
Monopoli, on the other hand, is definitely the least known of our destinations. But I assure you, you will fall in love with the narrow streets of the old town and the historic fort that was used to protect it. During our morning, we will participate in a walking tour of the town, guided by a real local, to discover the history of Monopoli, through quaint medieval streets whitewashed with lime milk, beautiful Baroque friezes and glimpses of magnificent coves on the Adriatic Sea 🌊. Between panoramic overlooks, we'll savour typical Monopoli products! In the afternoon we will relax on one of the most beautiful beaches of the area!
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Matera

Day 7
If the group is willing to, it will also be possible to depart for a day trip and visit the gorgeous Matera, in the Basilicata Region (honestly really recommended 😬). Defined as “one of the most interesting, unusual and memorable tourist destinations in Italy”, Matera is famous for its “Sassi” (Stones), a complex of houses, churches, monasteries and hermitages built into the natural caves of the Murgia.
5

Ostuni

Day 7
Ostuni, the "White City", perched on a hill in the Murge, is a little gem to explore slowly. The town can be visited (strictly on foot) in a day, before heading off to discover the most beautiful beaches in the area. During the morning, before reaching the city centre, we will visit the Masseria Capece, where we will have a guided tour with olive oil tasting. Before the tasting, we will walk among the thousand-year-old olive trees, which are said to have been planted by veterans of the Punic Wars more than 2,000 years ago, and then learn how extra virgin olive oil is produced and visit the oil mill.
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Polignano a Mare

Day 7
Perhaps the most touristy of our destinations, Polignano a Mare will still manage to give us magical moments. If, in fact, during the summer the renowned glimpse of the sea between two sheer walls draws crowds of Italians on vacation, early May will allow us to visit the town with more tranquility and less bustling, letting us capture the true essence of Polignano. In the afternoon, we will take part in a guided boat trip. On board we will be provided with towels, snorkelling equipment and personalised goggles. We will then explore the Grotta Palazzese, before taking a dip in the pristine waters of Puglia. And after a refreshing swim, we'll toast with a complimentary prosecco and Apulian taralli on the way back to Polignano a Mare.
Trip Summary
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7 days trip
Bari, Alberobello & 4 more
Transportation
Car
Questions and Answers

Hi Giulia, I'm interested on your tour, I might be coming from train station. What's the best place ... Read More

Hi! And nice to meet you 🤗 the best option by train, as for our trip, would be "Bari Centrale" central station ♥️

Hi Giulia, I'm interested in joining this amazing trip. My question is about the return airport, are... Read More

Hey Sam! So nice to meet you 😊 and I'm glad you are interested in the trip (Puglia is gorgeous)! The airport will be the Bari International Airport-Karol Wojtyla, both for the arrival and departure! ... Read More

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