Giovinazzo

Itria Valley Alberobello Ceglie Messapica Cisternino Locorotondo Martina Franca Ostuni Salento and Magna Graecia Brindisi Galatina Gallipoli Grottaglie Lecce Nardò, Porto Selvaggio and Santa Maria al Bagno Oria and Manduria, on the path of Primitivo wine… Otranto Santa Maria di Leuca Taranto Bari Area and Matera Altamura Bari Barletta Bitonto Castel del Monte Conversano Giovinazzo Matera Monopoli Polignano a Mare Putignano Trani Experiences Giovinazzo A fascinating medieval village Giovinazzo is a fascinating medieval village by the Adriatic Sea with a fortified small port and a wonderful romanesque cathedral . During our visit of Giovinazzo we will walk through narrow alleys, sunny squares and shady arches as the so-called “ Trajan Arch “, built in the XIV century using two mile columns of the roman Trajan Way. Giovinazzo is also a lively Apulian city, with a romantic seafront animated by bar and restaurants. Ask for a quotation GET THE BEST FROM YOUR TOUR! Combine the visit of Giovinazzo with one of this experiences: All Food and more Sport and nature Boat tours and sailing trips There is no better way than a boat trip to enjoy the beauty of the Apulia seas. We can organize your private or sharing boat tour (sailing or motor) in the all best costs of Puglia: Vieste and Peschici on the Gargano, the Tremiti Islands, the perched city of Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, the breathtaking cliffs around Otranto, the white beaches of Gallipoli, till Taranto with is large dauphin colony... read more Cheese tasting Enjoy the vast production of high quality fresh cheese of Puglia! We will visit an artisanal cheese factory where, from the expert hands of the dairyman, some of the most famous Italian delicacies are born. read more Food street market Get a taste of traditional life in Puglia! At least once a week, every Apulian town organizes a local market where you can find local fresh food products... read more Lunch or dinner in a Slow Food Restaurant We will take you to the most authentic places, and we will introduce you to Apulian restaurants selected by the Slow Food Movement... read more Wine tasting – Gioia del Colle Primitivo We will visit one of the most famous wineries in Puglia, whose Gioia del Colle Primitivo wines are considered among the best in the world... read more YOU CAN VISIT NEARBY Bari Bari is the capital of Apulian Romanesque style. While here, you will see the two faces of the city. First, you will visit the French-influenced Murat quarter, with its elegant 19th Century theaters and majestic Liberty-style palaces. read more Trani Trani is one of the most beautiful cities along the Adriatic Sea. The city is famous for its extraordinary Romanesque cathedral directly facing the sea, dedicated to St. Nicholas the Pilgrim, as well as its ancient harbor, which provides for an elegant setting for the many who stroll between colorful fishing boats and fine restaurants. read more Polignano a Mare Perched on a high rocky outcrop that reaches into the Adriatic Sea, Polignano is a destination not to be missed on a trip to Puglia. The best way to experience the atmosphere of this Mediterranean city is through a nice walk on its terraces overlooking the sea. With its picturesque bays and hidden caves, Polignano was an ancient landing spot for merchants and fishermen. Today, its artisan shops and stylish bars are busy year round. read more Monopoli Monopoli is a wonderful town along the Adriatic coast with about 13 kilometers (8 miles) of coastline. The origins of this ancient town date back to fifth century BC. We will take an unforgettable guided tour among the most important historical buildings, such as the baroque Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Madia and the wonderful Castle of Charles V, symbol of the city. We will end our trip along the harbor, which is full of fine restaurants, colorful fishing boats and very stylish bars, and where we will enjoy the unique Mediterranean atmosphere of this town. read more Castel del Monte We will visit one of the wonders of Italy, Castel del Monte. This mysterious castle was built in the 13th Century by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and is an example of architectural perfection in Puglia, surrounded by a breathtaking landscape. read more Altamura Altamura was re-founded by the Emperor Frederick II in the XIII century. The city is well known for its majestic Romanesque cathedral, which is ascribed to the Emperor itself. read more Putignano Putignano is a typical ancient village filled with a maze of alleys, narrow streets and small squares surrounded by enchanting loggias. The city is famous for its “Carnival of Putignano”, one of the oldest in Italy, which in 2020 will celebrate its 626th anniversary! Especially during the carnival, the town becomes a real tourist destination, attracting visitors from all corners of Italy and the world. read more Conversano Conversano was the center of one of the most important counties of Puglia, ruled from the 15th to the 19th century by the Acquaviva family... read more Bitonto Bitonto is an elegant old town in the area of Bari that preserves a magnificent angevin circular tower of the 14th century (Torrione Angioino) and beautiful renaissance buildings of the 15th-16th century. read more Barletta Barletta, scene of the historical "Challenge" is today an art city on the Adriatic Sea with an important historical patrimony as well as a nice nightlife. Barletta, scene of the historical "Challenge" is today an art city on the Adriatic Sea with an important historical patrimony as well as a nice nightlife. We will admire the castle, one of Southern Italy’s most beautiful fortresses, which now houses the Civic Museum and the magnificent cathedral. In front of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre you will see the Colossus, a large bronze statue representing the emperor Theodosius II. read more What our guests think of us… Our guests’ satisfaction is our greatest reward and we couldn’t be more proud of their reviews. That’s why we want your trip to be unforgettable! Touring with Apulia Slow Travel was a great experience from the very start. I reached out to Michele for recommendations as a first-time visitor to Puglia and he sent back ... read more a tailored programme based on what I was interested in seeing. Over two full days we visited Matera, Alberobello, Lecce and Otranto. This gave us a lovely overview of different local histories and architectures as we took in the region's beautiful scenery. In each city we had pre-booked entry to the major churches as well, which meant we had a seamless tour from start to finish. Michele is a friendly and interesting guide who obviously knows his subject very well. He was also really helpful in answering any questions I had, both before and during the trip. I wouldn't hesitate to book more tours with the company if I go back to Puglia in future. cocochadwick October 24, 2022 Such a gift of a day! Michele took us on a lovely private tour around the small towns of Puglia, and booked a beautiful and centrally located hotel for us. ... read more He was kind, professional, and very knowledgeable. He seamlessly adapted the tour day to our travel style. We had some timing difficulty due to a strike by airway workers and were at risk of losing our hotel night in Monopoli, but he reassured us that the train would work instead, suggested some train departures, and it all worked perfectly. So glad we didn't miss out, it was worth every penny! micaelaj681 October 21, 2022 We just returned from a week in Puglia that Michele arranged and guided us. From the planning to the tours everything was superb. Michele is a real professional. ... read more Exceptionally knowledgeable and has a great east going manner. Highly recommended ! spinesrgn October 17, 2022 Quick, easy and excellent service, above my expectations We just returned home from an amazing 10 nights in Puglia and we can't imagine a better way to see this part ... read more of Italy. Michele is wonderful: everything was extremely well organized, the food and wine were delicious. michellehT2182CM October 15, 2022 We did 2 day tours - one of Matera and the other of Alberobello with cheese and olive oil production visits. Both days were excellent. Michele is a superb host ... read more with a wide knowledge on all areas of Apulian history, food, culture etc and was able to put everything we saw into context. His plans for each day were very well structured giving us time to explore things well. He took good care of his guests and went above and beyond to help us make the most of our time in Apulia. He was very punctual and prompt to reply to messages. He was a great source of local information about everything from public transport to restaurants and even itineraries for places we had not booked to go with him. 522melwynp September 21, 2022 We contacted Michele only two days before we wanted to visit Matera and Alberobello. He was quick to respond and incredibly helpful in planning our trip. The morning of our ... read more day tour he picked us up promptly and was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a really detailed history of the area as we drove. Once we got to Matera, Michele gave us the most incredible and informative tour. Taking us to the little places that told the history without just being the tourist locations as well as walking us through the city providing so much information. Michele gave us lunch recommendations before taking us onwards to Alberobello. Again once we arrived he took us to all the best pets including walking us through some of the old streets which were much quieter than the tourist streets. All before dropping us back to Ostuni and our accommodation. Thank you Michele for one of the best day tours we have ever been on. We highly recommend Apuglia Slow Travel. ️️️️️ jacobb196 August 28, 2022 It's the first time I went to Puglia with a couple of friends and we decided to book a mozzarella production tour and tasting since we are all cheese lovers. ... read more Everything went super smooth and the tourguide of the day Michele gave us great insights into the process. We could see how the cheese was made at a traditional farm (masseria). In the end we could also taste many different types of cheese! Everything was super fresh and tasty, the sides were yummy and you also get a bottle of house wine! Great experience to kickstart the day and enjoy brunch with friends - would definitely do it again majamrso August 7, 2022