Ostuni - Monopoli - Polignano a Mare

Route: Bari - Ostuni - Monopoli - Polignano a Mare - Bari
Duration: 8 h
Our first stop we will make at city Ostuni where we oferr to you discover the beauty around Ostuni's old town by doing a walking tour. You will find the stunning neighbor with the typical stark white buildings by walking though the small alleys and narrow stairs. The iconic place that you can visit in the Old Town is Parrocchia San Francesco d'Assisi or Chiesa di San Francesco. It's a beautiful Roman Catholic church with a stunning Baroque style from the 13th century. Centered in Piazza della Libertà, the city center Ostuni is filled with numerous boutiques and souvenir shops selling local products like olive oil and Salentino sandals. While you are downtown, you shouldn't miss visiting the Museum of Pre classic Civilizations of the Southern Murgia. It's a museum that showcases the findings from the neoclassical history of the area. Next we will visit to Monopoli whre is a perfect combination of old world charm and great beaches; a wonderful, typical, picturesque Apulian town, which despite it's unquestionable charm manages to retain it's traditional identity. In the area south of the old town stands the imposing Cathedral of Monopoli, traditionally linked to the cult of the Madonna della Madia. What captures the eyes is the facade of the church, with elegant decorations, pillars and scrolls that create shadows and contrasting effects. In the church there are red, yellow, white and green stones that create chromatic impressions. It is impossible to visit Monopoli without admiring castle of Carlo V which rises on the most protruding promontory of the old town, the most strategic position for the defense of the city and the port. The majestic Palmieri Palace is located in the heart of the historic center. It is built like a typical Neapolitan palace, in a late Baroque style inspired by the palaces of Lecce. Next we will visit to The Polignano a Mare which is built on the edge of a craggy ravine pockmarked with caves. The town is thought to be one of the most important ancient settlements in Puglia and was later inhabited by successive invaders ranging from the Huns to the Normans.  Polignano a mare is a town of Greek origins. It is located on a deep gorge overlooking the Adriatic sea on a steep rocky cliff of karst nature. Because of the karst nature of the cliff there is a number of caves on the sea that were inhabited by the prehistoric men. Of these, marine caves the Palazzese grotto, is the most enchanting one and should be seen.The historic centre of Poligano a mare is well preserved. Its network of alleyways winding among the typical white houses and small courtyards, lead to terraces with amazing views over the Adriatic sea. During our visit  you will see the Chiesa Matrice church , Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, the statues of St. Anthony of Padua and St. Mark, the Marchesale Arch, also known as Porta Grande, the Marchesale Palace, the former house of the feudal lords of Polignano, is located on the right hand side of the small piazza called F. Miani Perotti, the ancient Roman bridge located along the Via Traiana, still viable, that crosses Lama Monachile a deep inlet just north of the old town. Also you can to swim at the beautiful beach or take a dinner in some beautiful restaurant with view to the see. After free time we return to Bari.
Price: per person