Gallipoli Half-day Tour from Salento Adriatic Coast

Half-day private transfer to Gallipoli from Salento

Breathe in the scent of sea salt and espresso on your visit to the historic island town of Gallipoli. Your private transfer will pick you up at around 9.00am and in less than an hour you'll be over the bridge and into the winding streets of the old town, where bunting and laundry criss‑cross the balconies above you. You'll have until around 1.00pm to roam Gallipoli, which literally means ‘beautiful city', with plenty of evidence to back up the claim. You can visit Castello Angioino Aragonese, the castle that guards the entrance to the old town and you'll find dozens of churches, including the grand Cathedral of Sant'Agata, inside the city walls. Plus, try Gallipoli's signature dish, scapece gallipolina – locally caught fish, lightly fried with vinegar and saffron – best enjoyed by the town's sandy beach.

Full-day tour of Matera’s cave homes from Salento

Arriving in Matera, you'll be met with the extraordinary sight of cave homes carved into the limestone canyon. From a distance it looks almost like a clay model of a town, but this very real scene is over nine thousand years in the making. On this full-day tour, you'll visit the two UNESCO-listed Sassi districts of Matera. Your guide will show you some of the typical cave homes of early human civilisation, along with their farming methods, tools and furnishings, giving an insight into the lives and traditions of our ancestors. There's some free time to look around the modern parts of the town, too, for a real contrast.

Yacht cruise from Torre Vado - Utopia boat

Add something extra special to your holiday to Puglia with this relaxing cruise from Torre Vado. You'll set sail around this portion of Italy, ticking off both the Adriatic Coast and the Ionian Coast throughout the day. A visit to Santa Maria di Leuca is also on the schedule, where you can learn about the caves that Salento and the surrounding area is known for. What's more, the crew will drop the anchor twice throughout the trip, giving you a couple of opportunities to swim in the sea.

Lecce by Night from Salento Ionian Coast

Let loose in Lecce with an evening trip to the city known as the Florence of the South. We'll drop you off early evening for free time to dip in and out of the bustling bars and restaurants, shop the boutiques or to explore all the historical highlights.With hassle-free transport to and from, this trip leaves you nothing to worry about but enjoying this beautiful baroque masterpiece of a city. Lose yourself in a maze of buildings adorned with ornate gargoyles, cherubs and gremlins and be wowed by showstoppers like the Piazza del Duomo and the Roman amphitheatre. Intricate facades decorate palaces and churches, which all adds to its air of grandeur, which you'll be able to savour as you walk around.Do some shopping in the stylish boutiques and when it's time to take a break, stop by a café or restaurant for a leccese coffee and a bite to eat before heading back to your hotel.

Evening Trip to Leuca

There's a warm welcome to the town of Leuca on this evening visit. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of this quaint coastal community where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet. With hassle-free transport to and from, you've a few hours to poke around the town's boutiques, bars and restaurants.Perched on the edge of the Salento peninsula where the Ionian and Adriatic seas mingle, Santa Maria de Leuca is a showstopper. Arrive early in the evening and the night is yours to enjoy as you wish.Stroll the cobbled backstreets and browse the shops, stop to sip a drink in a corner café, or pick one of the plentiful restaurants to try local dishes such as spaghetti with chickpeas or with sea urchins. Many make a beeline for the sanctuary and adjacent lighthouse. And with your return transfer already sorted, you don't need to worry about the drive back, so you can sit and soak up the atmosphere of this southern Italian gem.

Half-day Private Tour Guide Service

Full of ancient towns and extravagant churches, Puglia is an Italian region ripe for exploring. Choose where you want to visit and have your own private, personal guide show you places only the locals know. Our experts can fill you in on the history, architecture and food of any part of Puglia you pick, guaranteeing a fascinating day out for all.

Full Day Private Tour Guide Service

Full of ancient towns and extravagant churches, Puglia is an Italian region ripe for exploring. Choose where you want to visit and have your own private, personal guide show you places only the locals know. Our experts can fill you in on the history, architecture and food of any part of Puglia you pick, guaranteeing a fascinating day out for all.

Puglia Sunset Cruise

A sunset catamaran cruise to the tip of Puglia is sure to make you fall head over heels in love with southern Italian scenery. Sail out of Torre Vado and make waves towards Punta Ristola – the heel of Italy. Take in the sea grottoes and rocky coastline before an apéritif and nibbles as you watch the sun go down from a vantage point like no other.Hop aboard in Torre Vado, south of Gallipoli, and begin your coastal adventure to the southernmost point in Puglia – a place where the Ionian Sea turns into the Adriatic. And such a dramatic location commands some impressive sights to see along the way, including sea caves that you'll stop to take a peek at.See sandy beaches pass by and sit back while soaking up all the different colours of the sea. On the way back, you'll also anchor up for a well-deserved swimming stop. And once the sun begins to set, you'll be handed a drink to sip on as you watch Mother Nature's nightly show.

Private Transfer to Otranto from Salento Ionian Coast

Otranto is often lauded as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. And with this private transfer exclusively for you and your party, you've free time here to use as you choose. Spend a few hours soaking up the scenery, shopping in the market, or losing yourself in the maze-like Medieval centre, where a must-see is the Romanesque cathedral.

Private Transfer to Lecce from Salento Ionian Coast

With gargoyles, cherubs and gremlins hanging from almost every building, Lecce is one baroque masterpiece. Spend the morning exploring the city known as the 'Florence of the South' and see all the highlights including the cathedral, the Piazza del Duomo and Roman amphitheatre. What's more, you'll have your very own private transfer, exclusively for you and your party.