Galatina

Art, pasticciotto and popular traditions

This charming town with Greek roots has a majestic baroque Cathedral dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.

We will visit the famous pastry shop Ascalone to taste delicious “pasticciotto,” a crusty pastry filled with custard and black cherry, invented in Galatina in 1745. During our visit, we will learn in depth about the popular phenomenon of the “pizzica,” a local tarantella folk music that is combined with old dancing rituals. In this corner of Italy, we can still find living evidence of an almost extinct rural culture.

Least but not last: the Basilica of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria. The basilica is known for one of the most stunning pictorial cycles of medieval frescoes and paintings.

GET THE BEST FROM YOUR TOUR!

Combine the visit of Galatina with one of this experiences:
Cooking class

Cooking class

In introductory Apulian cooking classes you will have the chance to gain practical knowledge about some of the most typical dishes of Puglia, including the most famous orecchiette with broccoli rabe. read more

Hiking tour of the Torre Guaceto nature reserve

Hiking tour of the Torre Guaceto nature reserve

Take an exciting hiking tour through one of the most spectacular natural areas along the lower Adriatic Sea, the nature and marine reserve of Torre Guaceto. We will explore the protected marine area with its cliffs, bays, wetlands, and fresh water pools. read more

Boat tours and sailing trips

Boat tours and sailing trips

There is no better way than a boat trip to enjoy the beauty of the Apulia seas. We can organize your private or sharing boat tour (sailing or motor) in the all best costs of Puglia: Vieste and Peschici on the Gargano, the Tremiti Islands, the perched city of Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, the breathtaking cliffs around Otranto, the white beaches of Gallipoli, till Taranto with is large dauphin colony... read more

Lunch or dinner in a Slow Food Restaurant

Lunch or dinner in a Slow Food Restaurant

We will take you to the most authentic places, and we will introduce you to Apulian restaurants selected by the Slow Food Movement... read more

Food street market

Food street market

Get a taste of traditional life in Puglia! At least once a week, every Apulian town organizes a local market where you can find local fresh food products... read more

YOU CAN VISIT NEARBY

Brindisi

Brindisi

The most important Roman town in Puglia, the old “Brundisium” was connected to Rome through the ancient Via Appia—the Appian Way. Brindisi was for hundreds of years the bridge to the East and the crossroads of merchants, crusaders, sailors and several religious orders, including the mysterious Templar Knights, from all over Europe. read more

Gallipoli

Gallipoli

Gallipoli is an enchanting coastal town rich in history because of its Greek roots and its wonderful Baroque and Renaissance buildings. We will walk through the alleys of the old town, which connected to the mainland by a seventeenth-century bridge. read more

Lecce

Lecce

On a guided tour of Lecce, you will admire elegant baroque palaces and magnificent baroque churches constructed from the warmly colored Lecce stone... read more

Nardò, Porto Selvaggio and Santa Maria al Bagno

Nardò, Porto Selvaggio and Santa Maria al Bagno

Nardò is the most populated town of the province of Lecce, and one of the ancientest of the region. During the XVI century the city was the cultural capital of Salento thanks to the Acquaviva family, dukes of Nardò. read more

Oria and Manduria, on the path of Primitivo wine…

Oria and Manduria, on the path of Primitivo wine…

Before tasting the Primitivo di Manduria wine, we will have a walk through the alleys of the ancient towns of Oria and Manduria... read more

Otranto

Otranto

Otranto is the door to the East. For centuries, it was an outpost of the Byzantine Empire on Apulian soil, as well as the cultural and artistic center of the entire region. read more

Santa Maria di Leuca

Santa Maria di Leuca

Santa Maria di Leuca is truly the heel of Italy, the place where the Ionian Sea meets the Adriatic Sea. From this tip of Puglia will admire spectacular views of the harbor and the sea, as well as the sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae. read more

What our guests think of us…

Our guests’ satisfaction is our greatest reward and we couldn’t be more proud of their reviews. That’s why we want your trip to be unforgettable!

  • star rating  Touring with Apulia Slow Travel was a great experience from the very start. I reached out to Michele for recommendations as a first-time visitor to Puglia and he sent back... read more

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    October 24, 2022
  • star rating  Such a gift of a day! Michele took us on a lovely private tour around the small towns of Puglia, and booked a beautiful and centrally located hotel for us.... read more

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    October 21, 2022
  • star rating  We just returned from a week in Puglia that Michele arranged and guided us. From the planning to the tours everything was superb. Michele is a real professional.... read more

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    October 17, 2022
  • star rating  Quick, easy and excellent service, above my expectations
    We just returned home from an amazing 10 nights in Puglia and we can't imagine a better way to see this part... read more

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    October 15, 2022
  • star rating  We did 2 day tours - one of Matera and the other of Alberobello with cheese and olive oil production visits. Both days were excellent. Michele is a superb host... read more

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    September 21, 2022
  • star rating  We contacted Michele only two days before we wanted to visit Matera and Alberobello. He was quick to respond and incredibly helpful in planning our trip. The morning of our... read more

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    August 28, 2022
  • star rating  It's the first time I went to Puglia with a couple of friends and we decided to book a mozzarella production tour and tasting since we are all cheese lovers.... read more

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    August 7, 2022