Lecce

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 Lecce The capital of Puglia baroque style On a guided tour of Lecce , you will admire elegant baroque palaces and magnificent baroque churches constructed from the warmly colored Lecce stone . These beautiful buildings surround the ancient ruins of what was once a Roman city called Lupiae. In this beautiful town, just below the ground level of the main square, we can find a restored 2nd-century-AD amphitheatre , discovered about 100 years ago. During the visit, we will take you through the most charming streets in search of the other traces of the ancient times, like the roman theatre , which is hidden amidst the old town maze. Get ready to be enchanted by the splendor of the baroque city, by the richness of the decorations, by the creativity of the sculptors, who made Lecce the so-called “Florence of the South”. But Lecce is not just history and culture: The city also has a lively nightlife, nice shops, bars, restaurants and excellent pastry shops, where you can taste the traditional pasticciotto , a crusty pie, filled with custard and black cherry. Ask for a quotation GET THE BEST FROM YOUR TOUR! Combine the visit of Lecce with one of this experiences: All Food and more Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting Visiting a traditional olive oil mill, we will learn about the traditional method of olive oil process, which uses granite millstones, as well as the modern processing system. We will taste different extra virgin olive oils produced by an olive oil farm in the heart of the wonderful Itria Valley. read more Cooking class In introductory Apulian cooking classes you will have the chance to gain practical knowledge about some of the most typical dishes of Puglia, including the most famous orecchiette with broccoli rabe. 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 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 YOU CAN VISIT NEARBY Brindisi The most important Roman town in Puglia, the old “Brundisium” was connected to Rome through the ancient Via Appia—the Appian Way. Brindisi was for hundreds of years the bridge to the East and the crossroads of merchants, crusaders, sailors and several religious orders, including the mysterious Templar Knights, from all over Europe. read more Ceglie Messapica Ceglie Messapica is an authentic temple of gastronomy. Enjoy a fascinating walk along its enchanting streets and piazzas, in the heart of the Itria Valley. We will immerse ourselves in the daily life of a typical southern Italian town. Ceglie, that was an impressive Messapian fortress during the VIII century bC, is today one of the most fascinated cities of Puglia, the unmistakable skyline is dominated by the tower of ducal castle and the polychrome dome of the collegiate church. read more Galatina This charming town with Greek roots has a majestic baroque Cathedral dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul and a stunning gothic church... read more Gallipoli Gallipoli is an enchanting coastal town rich in history because of its Greek roots and its wonderful Baroque and Renaissance buildings. We will walk through the alleys of the old town, which connected to the mainland by a seventeenth-century bridge. read more Grottaglie Grottaglie, the hometown of ceramic, sits on a small hill not far from Taranto, on the edge of the Murge terrace, surrounded by spectacular canyons... read more Nardò, Porto Selvaggio and Santa Maria al Bagno Nardò is the most populated town of the province of Lecce, and one of the ancientest of the region. During the XVI century the city was the cultural capital of Salento thanks to the Acquaviva family, dukes of Nardò. read more Oria and Manduria, on the path of Primitivo wine… Before tasting the Primitivo di Manduria wine, we will have a walk through the alleys of the ancient towns of Oria and Manduria... read more Ostuni The gleaming white city of Ostuni sits atop the last hill of the southern Murgia plateau. Looking out from its fortifications, your eye is drawn over a plain full of ancient olive trees toward the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. read more Otranto Otranto is the door to the East. For centuries, it was an outpost of the Byzantine Empire on Apulian soil, as well as the cultural and artistic center of the entire region. read more Santa Maria di Leuca Santa Maria di Leuca is truly the heel of Italy, the place where the Ionian Sea meets the Adriatic Sea. From this tip of Puglia will admire spectacular views of the harbor and the sea, as well as the sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae. read more Taranto This guided tour introduces you to the capital of Magna Graecia, the area of Italy colonized in ancient times by Greece. Discover the City of Two Seas. 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