What to do and see in Province of Taranto, Puglia: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

The discovery of these three wonderful places, different but united by the same valley. The valley could represent a separate city that absorbs all 3 cultures.

Inclusions: guided tour service in Alberobello

Exclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Operated By GoinItaly For those who want to travel through history, GoinItaly's eight-day small group tour of Puglia offers a wide range of places that testify to the ancient origins of this land: from prehistory to Magna Graecia, from the Imperial Age to the Renaissance, and the Baroque splendor of Lecce. Puglia is full of surprises and delights: fabulous food, historic towns, beautiful beaches, and gracious residents. Highlights: - Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alberobello, Castel del Monte, and Matera. - Savor the flavors of Puglian cuisine and wine. - Admire the beautiful Baroque architecture of Lecce. - Spend two nights in a traditional “trullo” in Alberobello. - Tour Otranto, the “heel” of Italy, and visit a cathedral renowned for its collection of mosaic scenes.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Experienced GoinItaly Driver/Tour Leader, Local Guides in Alberobello, Lecce, Otranto, Galatina, and Castel del Monte, Wine, Cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil tastings, Entrance Fees to Included Attractions

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included when not stated., Gratuities

Have you already seen the Archaeological Museum of Naples and think you have seen everything? Nothing more wrong. The archaeological museum MarTa of Taranto will amaze you and leave you breathless by the beauty of the precious artifacts displayed in a large exhibition dedicated to the Apulian Greece-Roman artefacts arranged according to the type of materials: marble sculptures, monumental tombs, soft stone sculptures , pottery of the necropolis, goldsmiths. The guided tour will take you to visit the rooms dedicated to marble sculptures, another room with sculptures, mosaics and epigraphs from public and private buildings. Following will visit the rooms dedicated to the pottery from the necropolis. The diamond point of the museum are the so-called Ori of Taranto (Golds of Taranto) which, in reality, are almost all of Canosa di Puglia town. The tour ends with a visit to the mosaics of the baths and villas of the Roman patricians, terracotta tools and the numismatic collection.

Inclusions: Licensed guide

Exclusions: Entrance ticket

Discover the landscape of the Murge, between alleys and stone houses The best way to spend a day in Matera, starting at 9.00AM from Lecce, the first stop is Grottaglie after about 50 minutes of travel, the city of Taranto famous for its its colorful ceramics, the historic center is a pleasant intermediate stop before reaching Matera. The famous city of the Sassi shows itself in all its ancient beauty. Here you will have plenty of time to visit the maze of narrow streets where worship and tradition create a unique atmosphere made up of churches and dwellings carved into the rock, the location of many famous films. Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, European Capital of Culture 2019. At about 6.00PM we return to Lecce. Daily tour with Van 9 seats, comfortable and equipped with air conditioning, conducted by professional drivers, able to convey the passion for the territory.

Inclusions: Minivan with expert driver, Visit the UNESCO Heritage city of Matera, Visit Grottaglie

Exclusions: Lunch, Tour guide

Walking tour in Grottaglie, historical center, museum and ceramics district Highlights: Discover the castle and the Museum of ceramics Stroll through the historic center with churches and palaces Explore the ceramics district with the many artisan shops

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

This private tour will allow you to visit the most attractive places in Puglia and Matera. It includes transfers on board a comfortable minivan with a local driver, guided tours with certified guides, selected hotels in the city center and unique local experiences

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Private transportation, Guides:Lecce,Otranto,Ostuni,Martina Franca,Alberobello,Polignano,Trani,Matera,Bari, Castel del Monte, 1 cooking class, 1 wine tour, 1 extra virgin olive oil tasting, 2 nights accomodation in the city center in Lecce, 2 nights accomodation in the city center in Monopoli, 1 night accomodation in hotel in the city center Trani, 1 night accomodation in the city center in Bari, Tickets Castel del Monte, Matera, Lecce

Exclusions: City taxes where necessary (€1,50/€2,00 per person per night)

If you are in Alberobello and you want to visit the most suggestive places of the itria valley, this is the tour for you. In two days you will visit Alberobello, Ostuni, Locorotondo and Martina Franca with guides and transfers included.

Inclusions: 1 guided tour Alberobello, Transfer in minivan from Alberobello to Martina franca, Locorotondo and Ostuni and back, 1 guided tour Ostuni, Martina Franca and Locorotondo

Exclusions: meals, accommodation

The rock churches of this tour never appear in the official guides that advertise Mottola and for this reason they are absolutely unknown to visitors. However, these rock churches are really very interesting for their architecture and their frescoes. Furthermore, in these small country churches it is still possible to breathe an atmosphere of intense sacredness and genuine popular religiosity.

Inclusions: Guided tour of the Mottola caves

Exclusions: food, drinks, transport, tips

Guided tour of Martina Franca in the company of a private expert tour guide who will lead you to the discovery of the splendid Apulian town, among the alleys to admire the Duomo and Baroque art that decorates private palaces and churches

Inclusions: tourist guide

Exclusions:

Martina Franca is a lovely town rich in art and culture, immersed in the beautiful Itria Valley, halfway between the Adriatic Coast and the Ionian Sea. It has an elegant old town centre embellished with many Baroque and Rococo noble palaces and monuments.

Inclusions: guided tour

Exclusions: Private transportation