Puglia Tour Companies

9 day tour of Puglia is really 7 days because 2 days involve travel. We would have been happy to skip the last 3 days. We visited one estate that had an excellent lunch. It also had its own wine which was excellent. We believe there should be some winery visits. We didn't like the experience of sharing part of the tour with South Americans.

This tour was by far the worst tour I have ever been on 1. They have to deliver what they offer 2. The tour company should have a back up 3. It is no use dropping us at a destination and being told that we will be picked up in three hours. We were never given a map of the city or highlights. 4. Our “English” speaking guide, spoke very little English and was not aware of the itinerary or the pints of interest on the itinerary. 5. The hotels are too far out of the towns. I think the towns offer more at night but if you are not familiar with the areas, you unsure about where to go. 6. Some compensation should be made to the travellers on this tour and/or you should take it off your list. It was not a cheap tour and we definitely did not get the level of experience that.we were entitled to. Rosemary Barbetta For Fausto, Sandra and Evelyn

Sonia was an excellent guide but there were some parts of the tour we either felt were strange or did not enjoy. We had booked this tour because it did not have any meals planned besides breakfast. We wanted to seek out southern Italian cuisine ourselves, not find that the group seemed expected to go for evening meals together. It was intriguing to stay in the Trullo and the cave hotel in Sassi. But the hotels in Bari and Lecce were of very low quality. Probably a two star. Threadbare towels, mould in shower in the Lecce Hotel. We were also taken by surprise at being asked for the ‘tip kitty’ in the parking lot of the castle. The option of prepaid tips should be given. And as for two of the guides at the castle and in Lecce, we wouldn’t have personally tipped either of them. We couldn’t understand them and they bored on interminably. The best guide was in Matera. Escape! doesn’t provide whisperers, so it’s often impossible to hear guides anyway. Buses were often small without enough leg room. For some totally unknown reason the tour ends in Lecce when it would make more sense to end in Bari. The two villages we were advised to visit on the free day were not worth visiting at all. We would have been better advised to stay in Alberobello. Sonia is an excellent guide and did an admirable job. We still don’t know why Escape! Insisted on having our travel insurance details. We have never been asked for this information in 20 years of travelling. We enjoyed the itinerary but found some of Escape!’s policies disconcerting

The Highlights of Puglia was a fabulous tour. It was busy but plenty of free time to explore. Puglia has amazing towns and I would suggest everyone should visit the amazing Sassies or cave homes of Matera. Spectacular! Staying in a cave home plus staying in the Trullo houses in Alberobello was a great experience. Puglia and Bascilata regions give a unique taste of southern Italy. Our tour guide was exceptional and made every location exciting.

Would have preferred more time on the Amalfi coast

Enjoyed each of the destinations. The organised activities were excellent, in particular the wine tasting and olive oil tasting. The local guides were very good. The standard of accommodation was reasonable. The 3 hour wait for transfer at Naples could have been better organised either as a shorter wait or have baggage storage included to allow for a short visit to the city centre.

I loved the trip and the tour. Both Emilio, Clara and Miki were charming at all times and very attentive to my needs and well being. Always with a smile. I loved the area and Emilio's cooking. I still dream about his dishes, especially the tuna tartar and the gnocchi with prawns!!! It is an experience that I recommend to everyone without hesitation.

Thank you Emilio and family for hosting me at Tenuta Linazza! I arrived as a guest and left as a friend. My heart is full from your generous hospitality. Emilio, your passion for cooking shines in every plate of delicious food you made. Thank you for sharing your chefs secrets and teaching me to respect every single ingredient. Cooking classes at the end of the day was highlight for me after enjoying the sights of Puglia. No day was rushed and I was able to have free time. My itinerary was moved to suit the weather to maximise my experience. My night tour in Leece was spent with Emilio’s father Antonio, who was born in Lecce, and was an expert guide of the area. Thanks to Michael also for showing me some sights including Alberobello which was truly a special town to visit. Until next time!

I had a stressful start as I was given the wrong flight time to meet up with the group for the transfer to our start city of Matera. After hanging around the airport to catch a shuttle, my tour guide turned up at the correct time to meet the rest of the group. After that the cycle tour was amazing. Well organised, great accommodation, fabulous guide & support staff. I iopted for an ebike which I am glad of as there was some mean hills but great views. The countryside is spectacular. I highly recommend this tour.

Incredible, thoughtful and alot of fun . This was an extraordinary group and the 3 tour leaders were fantastico! For my first bike tour abroad , I couldn’t have been more impressed and this was beyond my expectations! Thant’s Exodus! Nancy

Raid and Evan were great guides. They were with us for the first part of the trip. Showing us the best places to go and walking with us. Then 2 woman took over the trip. They did a lousy job being guides. They didn't talk to us much and didn't make sure we saw the best parts. The woman might as well have been the driver of the bus. I would go on another tour with Raid anytime.

This was one of the best tours I’ve taken Europamundo communicated well and the tour guide was outstanding.

Excellent combination of activities and the guides for each were all exceptional. The only let down was the hotel which was quite run down, but worst still the air-conditioning wasn't working and although we talked to various hotel staff each day the situation wasn't remedied

Our trip was well organized from the lead up communications to the hand over of the car, the suggestions for the itinerary and the choice and quality of the accommodations. A very enjoyable trip- we will choose Tour Radar again for a future holiday.

Disappointing in some respects as follows 1) little to no commentary on the bus 2) no headsets to hear the guide when taking photos 3) picking up and dropping off passengers in Bari cost us 2 hours of our time on the tour

Poorly organized. Sometimes the spot from the cabs was not clear . And it took forever until I had someone on the phone who could explain it (badly). Then you don't know if you can get anywhere. Not suitable for solo travelers. The drivers were great. City tours: Way too forced and exhausting. You don't need a historical and religious tour in every city you stay only 1 day. It was just stress. For solo travelers this is unpleasant. The city guides were nice, but the English was poorly understood.

Franco was an excellent guide

Areas we travelled were amazing! Beaches of Southern Italy were mind blowing! I liked the mix of free time on our own activities.

The areas that we travelled were amazingly beautiful! Matera and the beaches of Southern Italy were mind blowing! I liked the mix of free time on our own along with some planned group activities.

Very well organized, stayed on schedule and enjoyable.

Our tour director Flavia and driver Antonio made the tour extra special.

The tour in Italy was very well executed. The GPS app worked beautifully.

The accommodations were outstanding on this bike tour. Friendly and comfortable