With a collective conscience around mental health and wellness, the priorities in our lives are changing. So are our travelling habits, with an experience of walking amidst the tranquillity of a charming village or the serenity of a picturesque coastline replacing bustling city tours or a duty-free shopping spree in the itinerary.
In light of such a refreshing mood swing, Puglia – the heel of the Italian boot – is rising up and in hot steam among the must-visit destinations in Europe. The town managed to contain a certain authenticity in its various attractions. The attractions are no less attractive than any other region, except they are less crowded and more relaxed to explore.
The best tours to Puglia
Long before the region started to get its worldly accolades, the Italians knew Puglia as an excellent holiday destination. Among many other things, it offers majestic architecture, picturesque landscapes and coastline, an enticing winery tradition, and a bustling cultural tradition.
Does it feel like a lot to sink in as a first-timer? Fortunately, there are many opportunities of going on pre-arranged tours to Puglia, guided by the locals. The journey would be great fun with a small group and many local-like experiences.
Puglia Winery Tours
Back in the 1100s, when a German Bishop sent an emissary to find the best Italian wines, he found one in Puglia. Of course, it’s a legend. But as you will listen to it sitting in one of the vineyards, right from the mouth of a grape grower, you shall want to accept it as a fact. Guess what! Some Puglia winery tours are designed to let you experience exactly that while sipping from a glass of matured, authentic Puglia wine. The wineries should also offer you some sumptuous local delicacies perfect to pair with the particular wine. And if you happen to be in the region during the harvesting season, you can also get involved in the field!
Puglia Bike Tours
Imagine a medieval village with mazy roads and white-washed, stoned villas along the pavements. Then, imagine a conical or corbelled roof shading the entire structure, unlike any top you have ever seen! You may mistake it as a divine dream, but in Alberobello in Puglia, it is a glorious reality. The huts are the most-prized traditions of the Itria Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage site. There is nothing like cycling through its mazy roads and marvelling at the majesty of the age-old community, and one of the Puglia bike tours can allow you to do exactly that.
Puglia Culinary Tours
Tasting the local cuisines is a great way to explore the culture of a region, and the Puglia culinary tours offer the opportunity to do just that. It includes a visit to a traditional Apulian farmhouse and tasting traditional delicacies like Orecchiette, Focaccia, Cavatelli freshly from the oven. Some tours include cooking classes, too, so that you can prepare the conventional recipe back home.