
About Brindisi
Brindisi is a popular tourist destination on the Adriatic Sea, in southern Italy. This picturesque port town is perfect for a relaxing seaside holiday. Apart from exploring its fantastic harbour and beaches, visitors can immerse themselves in Brindisi's history admiring the architecture and discovering the Roman remains.
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Lauded as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, Otranto delivers on great views and a fascinating past. Spend a few hours here soaking up the scenery, shopping in the market, or losing yourself in the maze-like medieval centre. A must-see is the Romanesque cathedral, famous for its ornate mosaic floor.
This full-day tour allows two of Puglia's gems to shine brightly. You'll travel to the UNESCO-listed town of Alberobello, known as the capital of ‘trulli' houses, then round it all off with a visit to the white city of Ostuni.Your first point of call will be Alberobello. Famous for its ‘trulli' houses, you'll learn all about why these cone-shaped dwellings were so popular and how they were built as you explore the town. To enrich the experience even further, you'll also enjoy a light food and wine tasting, sampling local flavours that reflect the region's traditions.Then, it's on to the whitewashed city of Ostuni, which appears draped over the top of a hill. Here, your guide will lead you around its alleys, medieval arches, wide piazzas and take you to views over the coastal plain. And you'll have to option to ponder the façade of the 15th-century Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta on your travels.
Uncover the baroque beauty of Lecce on an exclusive half-day tour, tailored just for Robinson Club Apulia guests. With a friendly local guide leading the way, you'll weave through old town streets, snap photos of gargoyles and gremlins, and stand in awe at the cathedral and Roman amphitheatre. And let's not forget the food - savour typical Leccese delicacies as part of your journey. It's an afternoon bursting with history, culture, and tasty eats.
A sunset catamaran cruise to the tip of Puglia is sure to make you fall head over heels in love with southern Italian scenery. Sail out of Torre Vado and make waves towards Punta Ristola – the heel of Italy. Take in the sea grottoes and rocky coastline before an apéritif and nibbles as you watch the sun go down from a vantage point like no other.Hop aboard in Torre Vado, south of Gallipoli, and begin your coastal adventure to the southernmost point in Puglia – a place where the Ionian Sea turns into the Adriatic. And such a dramatic location commands some impressive sights to see along the way, including sea caves that you'll stop to take a peek at.See sandy beaches pass by and sit back while soaking up all the different colours of the sea. On the way back, you'll also anchor up for a well-deserved swimming stop. And once the sun begins to set, you'll be handed a drink to sip on as you watch Mother Nature's nightly show.
Otranto is often lauded as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. And with this private transfer exclusively for you and your party, you've free time here to use as you choose. Spend a few hours soaking up the scenery, shopping in the market, or losing yourself in the maze-like Medieval centre, where a must-see is the Romanesque cathedral.
Get a real snapshot of local life in Gallipoli with this morning visit to the city. With your knowledgeable guide, you'll explore the ancient old town – wall-to-wall with baroque-style architecture – and lose yourself in Gallipoli's café-lined cobbled streets.Arrive in the city early morning, and you'll start your guided tour. Stopping by baroque chapels and maze-like lanes beneath the 14th-century walls, you'll soon see why the ancient Greeks called this the ‘beautiful city'. You'll also visit an underground oil mill for a taste of the Mediterranean golden nectar. Head to one of the corner cafés in the cobbled backstreets, shop the boutiques, or take a walk along the promenade – the views are outstanding. But the real star of the show is watching the locals chatter back and forth as they go about their business – it's Gallipolini life to a tee. You'll return to the resort early afternoon, right at lunch time.
With gargoyles, cherubs and gremlins hanging from almost every building, Lecce is one baroque masterpiece. Spend the morning exploring the city known as the 'Florence of the South' and see all the highlights including the cathedral, the Piazza del Duomo and Roman amphitheatre. What's more, you'll have your very own private transfer, exclusively for you and your party.
Full of ancient towns and extravagant churches, Puglia is an Italian region ripe for exploring. Choose where you want to visit and have your own private, personal guide show you places only the locals know. Our experts can fill you in on the history, architecture and food of any part of Puglia you pick, guaranteeing a fascinating day out for all.
Elevated above the turquoise hues of the Adriatic Sea, the town of Otranto is filled with all manner of eye-catching spots. On this evening tour, you'll visit the medieval centre and enjoy some free time to browse the stalls that set up once night has fallen.
Arriving in Matera, you'll be met with the extraordinary sight of cave homes carved into the limestone canyon. From a distance it looks almost like a clay model of a town, but this very real scene is over nine thousand years in the making. On this full-day tour, you'll visit the two UNESCO-listed Sassi districts of Matera. Your guide will show you some of the typical cave homes of early human civilisation, along with their farming methods, tools and furnishings, giving an insight into the lives and traditions of our ancestors. There's some free time to look around the modern parts of the town, too, for a real contrast.
Set sail from Leuca, the heart of Salento, known for its high white cliffs and classically Mediterranean water. You'll cruise towards some sea caves carved into the limestone rocks, where the water is so clear you'll spot colourful fish, sea urchins, and other marine life below – perfect for swimming and snorkelling. With a skipper who knows all the best spots, you can kick back, sip Prosecco and take in the coastal views.
Add something extra special to your holiday to Puglia with this relaxing cruise from Torre Vado. You'll set sail around this portion of Italy, ticking off both the Adriatic Coast and the Ionian Coast throughout the day. A visit to Santa Maria di Leuca is also on the schedule, where you can learn about the caves that Salento and the surrounding area is known for. What's more, the crew will drop the anchor twice throughout the trip, giving you a couple of opportunities to swim in the sea.
Let loose in Lecce with an evening trip to the city known as the Florence of the South. We'll drop you off early evening for free time to dip in and out of the bustling bars and restaurants, shop the boutiques or to explore all the historical highlights.
An evening in the beautiful city of Gallipoli awaits on this trip. With lots of lively bars and cafés, boutique shops and plenty of restaurants serving up steaming plates of pasta, it's the place to be when the sun goes down. And with hassle-free transport to and from, the night is yours to do as much or as little as you want.
Exclusively for you and your party, this private transfer service takes you to Alberobello – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and capital of the famous conical-shaped ‘trulli' houses. Explore at your own pace and see the hundreds of beehive-topped homes. Then, saunter around town, shop for souvenirs, or sit back and relax in a local café – the time is yours to use as you choose.
Puglia's Itria Valley is all olive groves, pretty towns and those characteristic white ‘trulli' houses – and this tour takes in two of its most characterful spots. You'll begin the day exploring Martina Franca old town, then head to Alberobello, the so-called ‘capital of the trulli houses', and wind down with a wine tasting.
The scenic shores of Salento are your destination on this morning boat cruise. You'll sail the peninsula that separates the Adriatic Sea from the Ionian, sun yourself on deck and stop to swim in a coastal cave. Hop aboard and begin your coastal adventure to the southernmost point in Puglia – a place where the Ionian Sea turns into the Adriatic. And such a dramatic location commands some impressive sights to see along the way, including sea caves that you'll stop to take a peek at.Watch sandy beaches pass by and sit back while soaking up all the different colours of the sea, including emerald, bright blue and turquoise. On the way back, you'll also anchor up for a well-deserved swimming stop in front of a sea cave.
Discover why the city of Lecce is one of Puglia's must-sees. This half-day tour lets you take in all the historical highlights on a guided walk, while stopping for plenty of photos and even a taste of some local delicacies while you're there.With buildings adorned with gargoyles, cherubs and gremlins, Lecce's version of baroque will distract you with its sheer ornateness as you wander around. You'll head into the city known as the ‘baroque pearl of Salento' for free time to explore.See all the main showstoppers, including the cathedral, the Piazza del Duomo and Roman amphitheatre. You'll round off the tour with an artisanal ice cream tasting before returning to your resort.