Top Bari Cruises & Sailing

Sofia is a modern 6.5 meter boat with a 115 horsepower engine, in possession of a navigation license for pleasure boats bearing the CE mark. Sofia Excursions offers its guests guided tours of the Polignano a Mare caves departing from the new tourist port of Polignano, Cala Ponte. The conductors of Sofia, expert navigators and connoisseurs of the territory, with their smile and their kindness will accompany you in many of the most enchanting views of the coast and in small hidden coves, perfect places for swimming, snorkeling or simply sunbathing.

With a private guide, visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day. First, explore Matera, including the Sassi area, a complex of cave dwellings carved into the mountainside. Nearby, rock churches house 13th-century frescoes. Then it’s on to Alberobello to see the Trulli, an awe-inspiring collection of mortarless limestone dwellings, a prehistoric building technique still used in the region.

hello!! this tour is FANTASTIC.. includes: pick up drop off, accomodation 1 night, sightseeing tour of Polignano a Mare and BOAT-ride tour !! ENJOY!! (please specify the point of pick up 1day )

From the UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte to a number of medieval–era fortresses, Puglia offers an array of destination-worthy castles. Get out of Bari, and enjoy a direct passport to the sights, on this full-day tour. After pickup at your accommodation, you’ll visit the distinctive Castel del Monte before continuing up the coast to Bitonto, Bisceglie, Trani, and Barletta.

Bari seen from the sea with its fantastic promenade, the fort and the city walls. the Fort of Sant'Antonio Abate, together with that of Santa Scolastica, is one of the four bulwarks that marked the Bari city walls until the nineteenth century. It represents the highest point of the old city from which you can embrace the route of the medieval walls with your gaze

ready for visit some important and beautiful cities of Puglia?  start at 9,30 am from your accomodation, we will move to visit Bari (visit of Saint nicholas church included the Crypt unesco, narrow streets, and beautiful sceneries!) and some of the most important spots of (Bari vecchia)!! transport to the TRULLI capital Alberobello (visit includes inside a cone shape house typical of Puglia (trullo), history of the trulli, folks etc. history and folks also about people and lifestyle! transport to Matera !! visit of the historical center of the city listed UNESCO (SASSI Di Matera) !! (capital of european culture for 2019) itinerary: first stop (balcony of Matera on the top for to pick the best pictures! then continue to entry into the SASSI ..exploring of this very ancient town 25.000 years old! itinerary for walking! back to accomodation; Enjoy!!

Along the sea with a fantastic coastline full of sea caves that they were inhabited since the Neolithic, as attested by the materials found by Majellaro and Prelorenzo. We will discover the Caves of Ripalta. Along this stretch of the Via Francigena you can also admire the typical Apulian rural landscape with its dry stone walls, haystacks and small houses. We will continue on a short stretch through a fantastic meadow of spontaneous orchids we will be able to reach the coves, small inlets created by blades, erosive furrows typical of the Apulian landscape. From the ancient Posta Santa Croce walking along the transhumance routes in Puglia. We will start from Dolmen La Chianca, a prehistoric megalithic tomb from the Bronze Age. Crossing one of the typical blades of this territory we will reach a vast complex of karst origin characterized by the presence of caves where in 1955 a femur belonging to an adult individual of Homo sapiens neandertalensis was found.

With its old town of more than 1,000 whitewashed “trulli”—traditional round dwellings topped with conical slate roofs—Alberobello is one of the most alluring destinations in Puglia. With this shore excursion, skip the hassle of organizing transportation and instead visit this remarkable town hassle-free with round-trip transportation for the ports of Bari or Brindisi. Enjoy free time to sightsee, dine, and shop before your return drive to the port.

The trulli are an important example of rural architecture that still survives today. The panoramic view on Rione Aia Piccola with its infinite expanse of conical roofs is enchanting. Don't miss the opportunity to live an authentic experience in Alberobello, discover the unique Apulian ancient constructions, and learn something new about the Italian traditions with a friendly multilingual local guide. At the end of the tour you will be given enough free time to have lunch on your own. --- >> CHECK THE DEPARTURE & RETURN SECTION BELOW FOR TRANSFER INFORMATION !!! Following the complications of the coronavirus epidemic, private transport in a 7, 9, 18 seater minivan or minibus (3 - 15 PAX) will be provided by an external company affiliated with us. The transfer service can be paid directly on site or online after the booking. NO EXTRA FEE FOR 1 - 2 PAX.

My guests will not regret having chosen to live this mini tour on my boat, since they will enjoy a unique experience in the open air, in complete relaxation by being kissed by the sun, caressed by the wind, gently transported by the sea, in which they can dive just to cool off, away from crowded and noisy beaches. They will be pampered by my crew with refreshments savoring the typical flavors of the land of Bari and filling the eyes of the surrounding landscape and the inimitable expanse of our sea.

Southern Italy’s beaches and cuisine seduce travelers from the world over, but few travelers experience them as an Italians do: swimming and sunbathing in the morning, and then olive oil, mozzarella, and red wine in the afternoon. With this tour, let a local pick you up from your hotel, take you to one of Bari’s best beaches for a few hours, and then to a cooking school for a lesson in Pugliese cuisine.

Capital of Puglia, Bari is the presence of the Basilica of St. Nicholas, an important example of Apulian Romanesque architecture, and some of the best street food in the world. You will visit the old town (Ferrarese and Mercantile squares, the Ancient wall "the Wall", the Basilica of Saint Nicholaus, the Cathedral, the Norman-Swabian Castle and the "street pasta") and get to know the local "focaccia "," calzone "," sgagliozze "and taste the famous extra-virgin olive oil and red wines. During the walking you will stop at different places: bakeries, wine bars, food stalls, etc. but also to discover the magic of the old town.

Puglia is rich in UNESCO-listed cultural sights, delightful seaside towns, and excellent food and wine—but the logistics of organizing a multi-day trip can be daunting. With this tour, see the highlights of the region in just a few days without the hassle of arranging accommodations or transportation. Take in the historic towns of Otranto and Matera, the Castel del Monte castle, the fishing villages of Polignano al Mare and Monopoli, and more.

Visit and experience Puglia with a real local! From the sea to the countryside...we'll visit the main sights of the area, including Bari, the capital of the region. It will amaze you with its modern and lively downtown, full of shops and attractions and its picturesque old town, a maze of alleys: Arco Basso the famous "orecchiette's street" where women still make typical pasta (orecchiette) as it once was. then Alberobello, the main sight of the area and unesco Wrold Heritage. Alberobello is a place unique in the world, known for its "Trulli" houses where you'll feel like in a fairy tale. Last but not least, Polignano a Mare and its wonderful "terraces" overhanging on the sea, as well as its sea caves. Driving through a scenic road…passing along miles of ancient, wonderful olive trees and great views of the sea from the hills.

Discover the highlights of Puglia on a private full-day tour from Bari. After a walking history tour of Bari’s old town, head inland to the medieval village of Aberobello, known for its distinctive prehistoric-style Trulli dwellings. Visit the ancient cave city at the Sassi of Matera, where homes and churches are carved directly to the rock in a complex stone labyrinth, and admire the World Heritage-listed Castel del Monte tucked into the Puglian hills. Throughout the day, enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide who can customize the tour based on your interests.

Explore the 3 districts of Matera: Civita’ and the most fascinating part of the old town, named “Sassi”: Sassi Barisano and Caveoso.The stones of Matera is a real cultural landscape, capable of perpetuating from the most distant prehistoric past to the modern times.During the walking tour which lasts approx. 2 hours, our professional guides will show you the Sassi and take you to visite inside a cave house to see the tools, the furniture, the lifestyle of the people that lived in THE SASSI OF MATERA an experience that will take you back in time.

The paths are immersed in the Alta Murgia National Park, walking you have the feeling of being in a large open space in which to wander with your gaze towards infinite horizons characterized by the pungent smells of mint and wild thyme in the intense green of the wheat fields or rocky pastures between the evident yellow of the ferula, meeting orchids and cricket hawks. In this land, emperors, farmers, shepherds, lumberjacks, together with the climate, have made the landscape and its culture unique. On the way you will meet beautiful farms, you will cross oak forests, along the ancient sheep tracks of transhumance you will discover jazzi and post offices, you will walk along panoramic mule tracks and among the wheat fields you will admire ancient straw hay and fish. On the hills, flocks of sheep will mingle with the characteristic sharp rocks that give this territory its name (murex = murice> murgia).

WELCOME to BARI!!!!! we will discover this AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL Mediterranean Capital! into the narrow streets of the beautiful white historical center and some full in lights boulevards! ready? let's go!! enjoy!!

Enjoy Matera, one of the world's oldest towns dating back to the Paleolithic times. Explore this complex and beautiful network of caves, churches carved entirely out of the rock and narrow streets on foot to best experience this wonderful ancient town. During the walking tour which lasts approx. 2 hours, our professional guide will show you the Sasso Caveoso area, the most fascinating part of the old town, named “Sassi”. The itinerary includes a visit to a cave-like house recently opened to the public, and to ancient cave churches and cisterns. A really unique and suggestive experience. --- >> CHECK THE DEPARTURE & RETURN SECTION BELOW FOR TRANSFER INFORMATION !!! Following the complications of the coronavirus epidemic, private transport in a 7, 9 minivan or minibus (3 - 7 PAX) will be provided by an external company affiliated with us. The transfer service can be paid directly on site or online after the booking. NO EXTRA FEE FOR 1 - 2 PAX.

3 days of trekking to discover Imperial Puglia, its rural and wild landscapes, its ancient maritime and Murgian culture. The feeling will be that of being in a large open space in which to wander with your gaze towards infinite horizons characterized by the pungent smells of mint and wild thyme in the intense green of the wheat fields or rocky pastures between the evident yellow of the ferula, meeting orchids and lesser kestrels. In this land, emperors, farmers, shepherds, lumberjacks, together with the climate, have made the landscape and its culture unique.

----- ALBEROBELLO ----- 1 ° Stop 2 hours - guided tour and free time The trulli are an important example of rural architecture that still survives today. The panoramic view on Rione Aia Piccola with its infinite expanse of conical roofs is enchanting. ----- POLIGNANO A MARE ---- 2nd Stop 1 hour - free time The old town is perched on a rocky headland overlooking the sea and thanks to the beautiful terraces it’s possible to admire sea caves and natural creeks carved into the rock by waves over time. The taste of the famous “special coffee”, the exclusive invention of a well-known pastry chef, deserves a stop. --- >> CHECK THE DEPARTURE & RETURN SECTION BELOW FOR TRANSFER INFORMATION !!! Following the complications of the coronavirus epidemic, private transport in a 7, 9, 18 seater minivan or minibus (3 - 15 PAX) will be provided by an external company affiliated with us. The transfer service can be paid directly on site or online after the booking. NO EXTRA FEE FOR 1 - 2 PAX.

The "Sassi". . . a breathtaking experience! Welcome to Matera (Unesco World Heritage) the European capital of the culture 2019. Matera and its districts of ancient cave dwellings, "Sassi", were declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1993 and are now considered one of the main italian attraction. People have been settling here for a long time: Matera is often cited as one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.

We will walk along the Trani seafront towards the south, to reach the Falesie path. Along this rocky coast with high and continuous walls overlooking the sea, far from the city, it will be possible to admire the colorful bee-eater. A species of slender and colorful bird that can reach a length of 25–29 cm including the two elongated feathers of the tail. These magni fi c birds with their unmistakable "crane-crane" lines nest along the rocky walls. After reaching a shady pine forest on the sea, the ff charming wild orchids will emerge, these deceptive plants that with their strange shapes and colors always manage to attract in addition to insects .. passionate about nature and photography;) The route will end in Torre Olivieri, a lookout tower located on the coast, in the Lama Paterna, an erosive furrow typical of the Apulian landscape, which conveys rainwater from the Murge karst plateau towards the Adriatic Sea.

Ostuni, Martina Franca, and Alberobello are three gems of Puglia’s Itria Valley, but visiting these towns in one day by bus or train is almost impossible. With this driving tour, skip the hassle and delays of public transportation and instead relax on board a private minivan to each town. Take in the famed “trulli” in Alberobello, sweeping views from Martina Franca, and the historic cathedral in Ostuni before the return drive.