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    Whitewashed houses in Gargano, Puglia, Italy

    Luxury Puglia
    Tours made for you

    Experience the timeless beauty of Puglia with a private tour designed just for you
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    Beautiful beaches

    Relax on pebbly enclaves and hidden coves

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    Ancient villages

    Step back in time and explore architecture through the ages

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    World-class cuisine

    Famed as some of the best it Italy

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    National parks

    Teaming with nature, archaeology and history

    The beautiful and stylish heel of Italy's boot

    A 400km strip of land that makes up the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is one of Italy‘s most charming regions. Known for its never-ending coastline, whitewashed hill towns and sublime food it feels very different to the rest of the country and is it the perfect place for those looking to get off the beaten track.

    With the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Ionian Sea to the south, Puglia is a beach lover’s dream with everything from long stretches of golden sand to pebbly enclaves and hidden coves.

    Pretty coastal towns such as Polignano a Mare, Trani and Monopoli are perched atop the rocks looking out over the turquoise waters. The towns themselves are clusters of low laying white houses punctuated by the occasional church spire.

    It’s not all beaches, however, and heading inland to the Valle d’Itria the landscape becomes a tapestry of olive groves, vineyards and the conical trulli houses typical of this region. Set on a high fertile plain stretching from Putignano in the north to Ostuni in the south, the valley is a giant outdoor playground perfect for walking and cycling.

    Puglia is also home to two national parks; Gargano is a collection of beaches and lagoons with a green mountainous heart, while Alta Murgia is a unique mix of nature, archaeology and history.

    Its coastal position meant Puglia was invaded and colonised more times than it would care to remember, and each dynasty from the Greeks, Romans and Byzantines to the Normans and Spanish left their mark. Towns such as Lecche are filled with baroque churches and palaces while scatterings of impressive castles are the finest surviving examples of Swabian architecture.

    And if that wasn’t enough to tempt you to Italy‘s south east coast, the food in Puglia is some of the best in the country. Expect fresh burrata, incredible seafood and wonderfully rich and heart-warming peasant dishes.

    Highlights

    Marvel at the Trulli houses with their iconic conical roofs in Albarabello

    Discover the grand baroque architecture in the beautiful city of Lecche

    Explore the impossibly pretty towns of Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Molopoli and Martina Franca

    Cycle through the seemingly endless olive groves

    Luxury accommodation in Puglia

    There are many incredible places to stay in Puglia. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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    Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

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    Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

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    Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

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    Whatever you want from your Puglia tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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