Puglia: Stone Villages & Ancient Olive Groves

Discover Puglia beyond the clichés. From the dramatic cliffs overlooking the Adriatic to the endless groves of ancient olive trees in the Itria Valley, Bellissima Italy invites you on a journey designed for those seeking the elegance of simplicity and the luxury of authenticity. This curated itinerary blends the unique charm of Matera’s cave dwellings with the golden Baroque splendor of Lecce.

Bari & Polignano

The journey begins in the vibrant heart of the region, where the Romanesque streets of Bari and its ancient alleys lead you toward a coastline of incredible light.


This first stage is a celebration of the Adriatic: the impact is breathtaking as you reach Polignano a Mare, where white houses are perched directly atop the limestone cliffs, overlooking the turquoise water below. The experience continues in the nearby harbor of Monopoli, where the fortified walls and the small blue boats of the port tell a story of a timeless maritime life, inviting you to slow down and embrace the authentic pace of the Mediterranean.

Alberobello & Val d'Itria

Journey into an iconic landscape dotted with Puglia’s famous cone-roofed Trulli.

You will stay in authentic Masserie—fortified historic farmhouses transformed into charming estates—that represent the true essence of Apulian hospitality.


Highlights include the UNESCO site of Alberobello, the "White City" of Ostuni, and the circular hilltop village of Locorotondo.

Matera

A short journey into neighboring Basilicata reveals the Sassi di Matera.


This UNESCO World Heritage site is a place suspended in time, offering one of the most evocative urban landscapes in the world, where human history is carved directly into the limestone rock.

Lecce & Salento

Heading further south, we reach the Salento.


Lecce welcomes you with its signature "Leccese Baroque," a theatrical explosion of golden stone carvings.


From this sophisticated base, we explore two coasts: the crystalline waters of Otranto to the east and the breathtaking sunsets over the ancient bastions of Gallipoli to the west.

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