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Discover the most authentic Apulia with our private tours
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Visit Apulia
Logistical challenges
Getting to Puglia is just the start of the journey, but getting around once you’re there can be tricky. Traveling on your own often involves logistical challenges: from dealing with outdated maps to the struggle of finding parking in historic city centers, not to mention navigating local traffic.
Renting a car involves the hassle of driving and the risk of delays, taking away precious time from your visit. Planning an efficient itinerary requires in-depth knowledge of the area that general travel guides cannot provide, which risks diverting your attention to secondary destinations at the expense of the region’s true highlights.
A superior travel experience
Comfort, safety, and impeccable time management for a high-end stay.
Our service raises the bar for your stay. You will be greeted promptly and professionally at your agreed-upon arrival point by an experienced driver who knows the area inside out. The journey takes place in high-end Mercedes vehicles, ensuring maximum comfort and safety.
You’ll arrive directly at each destination, right in the heart of the most historically and scenically significant areas, minimizing travel time. We provide you with a carefully curated guide to help you discover the most authentic culinary and cultural highlights, selected for their quality and tradition. The service takes care of all the logistics: no worries about parking or finding your way—just the assurance of constant, discreet assistance.
The Elite Local Driver Mini Tours
Customized transportation solutions, designed to make the most of every moment of your visit.
Elite Local Driver offers a premium tourist transportation service. We provide carefully curated 4- or 6-hour itineraries designed to showcase the heritage of Apulia, from Bari to Salento, ensuring a seamless experience free of unexpected delays.
Terms of Service
We offer pick-up service at airports (Bari, Brindisi), train stations, or accommodations. The service is provided by professional drivers in air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles. The itineraries are designed to allow you to explore each stop in depth at your own pace. To enhance your experience, we provide informational materials featuring details on historical points of interest and curated dining recommendations.
Our suggested itineraries
Can't find the stop you're looking for or the right starting point? Don't worry: our options are 100% flexible.
What does that mean? It means we can choose locations other than the ones suggested, or even come to you as a pickup point. Let’s talk it over.
4-hour tour
The Pearls of the Bari Coast
Start:
- Downtown Bari / Bari Airport
- Your location
Stops:
- Polignano a Mare
- Monopoli
Description:
Visit the legendary Lama Monachile in Polignano, stroll along the sea-facing balconies, and discover the hidden caves. Continue on to the seaside village of Monopoli, with its authentic historic center and fishing port, where you can sample the best raw seafood in the area.
Trulli and Tradition
Start:
- Downtown Bari / Bari Airport
- Your location
Stops:
- Alberobello
- Locorotondo
Description:
Immerse yourself in the magical world of the trulli of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its cone-shaped houses found nowhere else in the world. Then head to Locorotondo, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, with its traditional “cummerse” (white houses with sloping roofs) and panoramic terraces overlooking the Itria Valley.
Essential Itria Valley
Start:
- Downtown Bari / Bari Airport
- Your location
Stops:
- Cisternino
- Martina Franca
Description:
Discover the hidden gems of the Itria Valley: Cisternino, with its white village and famous butcher-grills where you can enjoy freshly cooked meat, and Martina Franca, with its elegant Baroque historic center, noble palaces, and the Basilica of San Martino.
Contact us to create your own custom tour: choose your destinations, travel dates, and interests (art, food, nature, history). We’ll suggest the best itinerary and provide you with a personalized quote.
6-hour tour
Itria Valley Experience
Start:
- Downtown Bari / Bari Airport
- Your location
Stops:
- Alberobello
- Locorotondo
- Cisternino or Martina Franca
Description:
A complete tour of the Itria Valley: from the trulli of Alberobello to the circular village of Locorotondo, and on to the Baroque treasures and culinary traditions of Cisternino and Martina Franca. The tour includes stops for lunch at traditional farmhouses or local taverns recommended in your mini-guide.
The White City and the Coastal Villages
Start:
- Bari Airport or Brindisi Airport
- Your location
Stops:
- Ostuni
- Monopoli
- Polignano a Mare
Description:
Inizia dalla spettacolare “Città Bianca” di Ostuni, arroccata sulla collina con la sua Cattedrale gotica e il labirinto di vicoli candidi. Prosegui verso le perle della costa: Polignano a Mare con le sue scogliere e Monopoli con il porto autentico. Ideale per combinare l’entroterra e il mare in un’unica esperienza.
Sassi and Trulli: World Heritage Site
Start:
- Bari Airport
- Your location
Stops:
- Alberobello
- Matera
Description:
An itinerary connecting two of Southern Italy’s most extraordinary UNESCO sites. From Basilicata, with the ancient atmosphere of the Sassi di Matera and its rock-hewn churches, to the fairy-tale town of Alberobello in Puglia, with its cone-shaped architecture found nowhere else in the world. A journey through history and stone, designed to allow you to visit both locations in half a day.
Custom Tours
Do you have specific needs, or would you like to combine multiple destinations into one big trip? Our 8-hour custom tours are designed in collaboration with you to create the perfect itinerary.
Examples of customizable tours:
Grand Tour Puglia: From Bari to Lecce
Stops:
- Polignano a Mare
- Alberobello
- Ostuni
- Lecce
Ideal for those traveling from Bari to Salento (or vice versa), turning a simple transfer into a full-fledged journey of discovery.
Best of Salento
Stops:
- Lecce
- Otranto
- Gallipoli
A journey through the Baroque era and crystal-clear seas. From the gilded architecture of Lecce to the history of Otranto, all the way to the vibrant Ionian coast of Gallipoli.
From Basilicata to the Sea
Stops:
- Matera
- Alberobello
- Polignano a Mare
A journey that takes you across the region, combining the grandeur of the Sassi of Matera, the uniqueness of the Trulli, and the poetic beauty of the cliffs overlooking the sea. Three icons of Southern Italy in a single day.
Full Itria Valley
Stops:
- Alberobello
- Locorotondo
- Ostuni
- Cisternino
- Martina Franca
The ultimate itinerary for lovers of white villages. A scenic loop through olive groves and vineyards that takes in all the gems of the valley, from Baroque to rural architecture.
Contact us to create your own custom tour: choose your destinations, travel dates, and interests (art, food, nature, history). We’ll suggest the best itinerary and provide you with a personalized quote.
Service Details
Included:
Comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles with ergonomic seats
Professional driver with extensive knowledge of the area
Informational materials and printed guides for each destination
Flexible pick-up and drop-off locations (hotels, airports, train stations)
Digital payments on board (POS/credit cards)
Not included:
Admission tickets for museums or archaeological sites
Meals and refreshments
On-site certified tour guide service
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Book your tour by selecting the duration and itinerary. The driver will pick you up at the agreed-upon location (airport, hotel, train station) at the scheduled time in a luxury Mercedes vehicle. He will accompany you to each stop, give you time to explore on your own, and then pick you up at the same spot to take you to the next destination. You’ll receive printed mini-guides with tips on how to make the most of your time.
The 4- and 6-hour tours are designed to make the most of your time. For significant changes or special combinations, choose our 8-hour custom tour: we’ll tailor it together based on your preferences.
Wherever you are: Bari Airport, Brindisi Airport, train stations (Bari Centrale, Brindisi, Lecce), hotels, B&Bs, ports, or any point of interest in the tour area.
Yes, the total duration of the tour (4, 6, or 8 hours) includes all travel time: starting from the moment the driver picks you up at the agreed-upon departure point, it covers travel between stops, breaks for sightseeing, and ends with your return to the original pickup point or a location of your choice.
The tour begins at the agreed pickup time at your accommodation/hotel/other location and ends when we drop you off at your destination (the starting point or wherever you prefer). It includes all transportation, site visits, and photo stops. There are no additional charges for pickup and drop-off service.
Of course. We’ll pick you up wherever you’d like (hotel, airport, B&B) and drop you off wherever you prefer at the end of the tour, always adhering to the total duration of your booking. The time between pickup and final drop-off is as indicated in the quote.
No. The driver is an experienced local guide who shares general information and local stories during the transfers. At each destination, you’ll explore on your own with the help of the mini-guides we provide.
The times listed are designed to allow you to see the best of each village at a leisurely pace. Minor adjustments may be made, provided they do not affect the total duration of the booked tour. Upon request, the tour can be extended by adding extra hours for an additional fee.
Meals, drinks, and museum admission are at your own expense and must be paid for directly at each location.
Yes, we accept both cash and credit card payments directly on board at the end of the service.
Our Mercedes vehicles can comfortably accommodate up to 8 people, depending on the configuration. Please contact us for larger groups.
Comfortable shoes for walking through historic villages, a camera, a hat, and sunscreen in the summer, and a small bottle of water. We recommend wearing layers when visiting churches and places of worship.
We recommend booking a few days in advance, especially during peak season. Please contact us to check for immediate availability.
Our 8-hour custom tours have special rates based on the agreed-upon itinerary and the number of participants. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
Yes, Elite Local Driver offers airport transfers, chauffeur services for events and ceremonies, and assistance with all your transportation needs in Puglia.
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