Private Shore Excursions from Bari into Puglia
Bari is the gateway to Puglia - one of southern Italy's most distinctive regions and one of the most rewarding ports on any Mediterranean cruise itinerary. The old town of Bari Vecchia sits less than half a mile from the cruise terminal, but the destinations that draw most visitors lie within an hour's drive into the Puglian countryside. Alberobello is the standout - a UNESCO World Heritage town of trulli, the whitewashed limestone dwellings with conical stone roofs found nowhere else on earth. Ostuni, the White City, rises above olive groves on a hilltop with a 15th century Gothic cathedral at its peak. The Caves of Castellana are the longest cave system in Italy, with dramatic stalactite formations explored underground for nearly two miles. Castel del Monte - the mysterious octagonal fortress built by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in 1240 - rounds out one of the most varied and photogenic sets of shore excursion destinations in all of Italy.
Bari shore excursions from Private Shore Trips include a licensed English-speaking guide, a private vehicle for your group only, and our back-to-ship guarantee on every cruise excursion. Tours range from 2.5 hours for ships with a short port call - ideal for a focused visit to the Caves of Castellana - to a full 8 hour day covering the highlights of the Apulia region including Alberobello, Ostuni, and the old town of Bari. Available for cruise passengers and hotel-based travelers.
