Spend a full day from Bari exploring Alberobello’s trulli, seaside Polignano a Mare, and the cave-city of Matera. This comfortable Gran Turismo tour pairs guided insights with free time to walk, eat, and photograph iconic southern Italian landscapes.
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The Gran Turismo bus eases out of Bari as the Adriatic shrinks in the rearview and olive groves begin to stitch the landscape. In an hour you’ll be walking among rounded limestone roofs that seem to grow from the ground: Alberobello’s trulli, their cone-shaped caps built by generations using dry-stone techniques, thrusting little towers of history against a blue sky.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours (full day)
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in average fitness; expect 2–3 hours of walking on uneven cobbles and steps throughout the day
Wildlife
History
Trulli are a dry-stone building tradition dating to medieval tax practices; Matera’s Sassi are among the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world and a UNESCO site.
Conservation
Both Alberobello and Matera manage visitor impact with restricted traffic zones and preservation rules—respect private homes, avoid littering, and stick to marked paths to reduce wear.
Reserve your spot on the Tour di Alberobello & Guida a Matera, from bari today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring sturdy shoes
Cobblestones, narrow lanes and uneven steps in Alberobello and Matera make closed-toe, grippy shoes essential.
Carry a refillable water bottle
Southern Puglia and Basilicata can be hot—refill at cafés during free time to stay hydrated.
Time your photos around crowds
Arrive early at popular viewpoints in Matera and the trulli clusters for cleaner shots and quieter lanes.
Plan lunch logistics
Polignano a Mare offers seaside dining but service can be slow; allow at least 60–90 minutes for a relaxed meal.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides traction and protection on cobbled streets and stone steps.
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during warm months and reduces single-use plastic.
summer
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protects against strong sun, especially on exposed viewpoints and coastal lunch stops.
summer
Light packable jacket
Useful for cooler mornings, coastal breezes and sudden weather changes.
spring