Cooking class and lunch at Masseria Torleanzi

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.

Otranto Half-day Tour from Salento Ionian Coast

Lauded as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, Otranto delivers on great views and a fascinating past. Spend a few hours here soaking up the scenery, shopping in the market, or losing yourself in the maze-like medieval centre. A must-see is the Romanesque cathedral, famous for its ornate mosaic floor.

Lecce by Night from Salento – Adriatic 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.

Lecce Half-day Visit from Salento Adriatic Coast

Discover why the city of Lecce is one of Puglia's must-sees. This half-day tour lets you take in all the historical highlights on a guided walk, while stopping for plenty of photos and even a taste of some local artisanal ice cream while you're there.

Gallipoli morning visit from Salento Ionian Coast

Get a real snapshot of local life in Gallipoli with this morning visit to the city. With your knowledgeable guide, you'll explore the ancient old town – wall-to-wall with baroque-style architecture – and lose yourself in Gallipoli's café-lined cobbled streets.Arrive in the city early morning, and you'll start your guided tour. Stopping by baroque chapels and maze-like lanes beneath the 14th-century walls, you'll soon see why the ancient Greeks called this the ‘beautiful city'. You'll also visit an underground oil mill for a taste of the Mediterranean golden nectar. Head to one of the corner cafés in the cobbled backstreets, shop the boutiques, or take a walk along the promenade – the views are outstanding. But the real star of the show is watching the locals chatter back and forth as they go about their business – it's Gallipolini life to a tee. You'll return to the resort early afternoon, right at lunch time.

Gallipoli Half-day Tour from Salento Adriatic Coast

Call in at historic Gallipoli for a half-day tour of its highlights. Explore the ancient old town, traditional fishing port and baroque architecture to discover exactly why she's known as the ‘beautiful city'.

Salento Boat Trip from Salento Adriatic Coast

The scenic shores of Salento are your destination on this morning boat cruise. You'll sail the peninsula that separates the Adriatic Sea from the Ionian, sun yourself on deck and stop to swim in a coastal cave. Hop aboard 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.Watch sandy beaches pass by and sit back while soaking up all the different colours of the sea, including emerald, bright blue and turquoise. On the way back, you'll also anchor up for a well-deserved swimming stop in front of a sea cave.

Alberobello & Ostuni Tour from Salento Adriatic Coast

A gnome village and a north African-style medina – exotic doesn't even begin to describe the stars of this tour. You'll discover the UNESCO-listed fairytale conical-roofed ‘trulli' homes of Alberobello before heading to the whitewashed hilltop town of Ostuni. Two truly enchanting places.

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.

Catamaran cruise from Leuca

Set sail from Leuca, the heart of Salento, known for its high white cliffs and classically Mediterranean water. You'll cruise towards some sea caves carved into the limestone rocks, where the water is so clear you'll spot colourful fish, sea urchins, and other marine life below – perfect for swimming and snorkelling. With a skipper who knows all the best spots, you can kick back, sip Prosecco and take in the coastal views.