Puglia Tours from Naples

What our customers ask about Puglia Tours from Naples

• What's the best time to start a Naples to Puglia tour from Naples?

  September and October stand out as prime months for Naples to Puglia tours with pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists. These months see the highest number of departures with 4 in September and 3 in October. During these periods visitors can explore key attractions like the Castellana Caves and coastal Polignano a Mare in comfort. The San Lorenzo Boutique Hotel & Spa and Palazzo Salgar provide quality lodging options in Naples. As one TourRadar traveler noted "The areas we travelled were amazingly beautiful! Matera and the beaches of Southern Italy were mind blowing!"

• What type of accommodation can I expect in Naples and throughout the tour?

  The journey includes stays at upscale properties such as Palazzo Salgar in Naples and San Lorenzo Boutique Hotel & Spa in Polignano a Mare. A highlight for many travelers is the distinctive cave hotels of Matera like Corte San Pietro or Matera Hotel Sassi. Most properties maintain a 4-star rating offering pools restaurants and strategic locations. A TourRadar traveler noted "The hotels exceeded expectations - especially the cave hotel in Matera which was a truly unique experience."

• What are the main destinations covered after leaving Naples?

  The route from Naples leads travelers through Bari and into Matera to explore ancient cave dwellings then on to Lecce's baroque streets and Alberobello's distinctive trulli houses. Essential stops include the natural wonders of Castellana Caves the seaside charm of Polignano a Mare and Ostuni's white-washed buildings. Accommodations vary from cave dwellings at Corte San Pietro in Matera to seafront stays at San Lorenzo Boutique. As one TourRadar traveler shared "From Naples through Matera Lecce and the coastal towns each stop offered something completely different and fascinating."

• What are the typical starting points for tours in Naples?

  Tours begin from Naples' central hotels including Palazzo Salgar near the Port of Naples and Hotel Splendid close to Via Toledo. The standard schedule includes a 6 PM welcome meeting and authentic Neapolitan dinner for group introductions. These starting locations offer easy access to landmarks like Naples Cathedral and Porta Capuana. As mentioned by a TourRadar traveler "Our first evening in Naples was perfect - the welcome dinner really helped us get to know the group and our guide made everyone feel comfortable right away."

• What local food experiences are included in tours starting from Naples?

  The culinary journey begins with Naples' street food tours extends to wine sampling at Manduria's Primitivo museum and includes cooking sessions in Ostuni. Meals showcase regional specialties from Neapolitan pizza to Andria's fresh mozzarella paired with local wines. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "The food experiences were incredible - from Naples' street food to wine tasting in Manduria every meal was a highlight."

• What transportation is used between Naples and other destinations?

  Modern air-conditioned mini-coaches connect the cities with trips typically lasting 2-3 hours from Naples to initial destinations like Bari or Matera. These vehicles are selected for comfort and accessibility on Puglia's scenic routes. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The mini-coach transportation was perfect for our group size and allowed us to access places larger buses couldn't reach."