CONTENT

Locorotondo is officially one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. As well as its picturesque appearance the town is also known for its wine production. It’s a pleasant place to spend an hour or two wandering, taking photographs and sitting at cafe tables. Alberobello, in the region of Puglia in southern Italy, is a strange and picturesque destination which is a must to be visit in Puglia. The small town is characteristic for its unusual districts of trulli, the characteristic white-washed conical-roofed houses of the area. The old quarter of Martina Franca is a picturesque scene of winding alleys, blinding white houses and blood-red geraniums. There are graceful baroque and rococo buildings here too, plus airy piazzas and curlicue ironwork balconies that almost touch above the narrow streets. This town is the highest in the Murgia, and was founded in the 10th century by refugees fleeing the Arab invasion of Taranto. It only started to flourish in the 14th century when Philip of Anjou granted tax exemptions (franchigie, hence Franca); the town became so wealthy that a castle and defensive walls complete with 24 solid bastions were built.

DETAILS

• Duration: 8 hours
• Departs: Based on your request
• Pick-up/check-in time: Based on your request
• Pick up/Drop off location: Borgo Egnazia
• Inclusions: Driver and car

NOTES

• Private English speaking guide available for additional fee (hours to match tour duration).
• Inside visits are not included on this tour.
• Days: Daily