07 Aug 2025
We booked this tour because we’d hired a car in Puglia before and found driving/navigating/parking quite stressful. This was the complete opposite - an absolutely relaxing way to experience the countryside of the Valle d’Itria. Our guide Emilio was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about the area, and ensured we had a fantastic day. Visiting Alberobello first thing in the morning meant that we got to see the town at its best. The visit to the trullo where we tasted local liqueurs and chilli products was great fun, and we got fantastic views over the town. The wine tour in the countryside was lovely - I recommend the white wine in particular! And a special shout out to the winery cat who followed us around :) The next stop was Locorotundo and I’m so glad we got to visit this pretty little town. Again, Emilio’s historical knowledge and enthusiasm really added to the visit. The vegetarian lunch option at a local restaurant was excellent, and a nice added touch was a coffee and local apple dessert in a bar in the town’s main square. We had a really great time and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour. Yes, it would be cheaper to hire a car, but you would miss all the local stories and context that Emilio gave us. His pride in his local area was infectious! Such a memorable end to our holiday in Puglia.