Ostuni's whitewashed medieval hill-town is one of southern Italy's most photogenic set-pieces — and a private guide-and-driver pairs it with a slow, convivial lunch at a working masseria (farmstead) for the full Apulian dream.
What to expect
Your driver-guide picks you up at the pier and heads north through Puglia's endless silvery olive groves to Ostuni, perched on three hills above the Adriatic plain. The old town's steep, winding alleys are a revelation of bougainvillea-draped archways, Baroque doorways and dramatic views toward the sea. After exploring at a leisurely pace, you transfer to a local masseria for a multi-course seasonal lunch showcasing the region's extraordinary produce — burrata, orecchiette al ragù, taralli and local olive oil — paired with estate wines.
Good to know
Ostuni is approximately 80 km (1 hr) from the cruise pier. Confirm all-aboard time with your guide before booking and allow buffer time. Pre-booking the masseria lunch directly is strongly recommended — the best ones fill weeks in advance.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Taranto — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Taranto
- MarTa National Archaeological Museum: Private Guided Tour
- Alberobello Trulli & Itria Valley: Private Full-Day Immersion
- Castello Aragonese Taranto: Private Expert-Led History Tour
- Primitivo Wine Tasting at Tenute Girolamo: Private Estate Visit
- Taranto Old City & Cathedral of San Cataldo: Private Walking Tour