Wine tasting and Trulli history Private eXPerience in Alberobello
Join this short 2-hour private tour for a brief guide to the local history of Alberobello, the constructions of trulli and a visit to a local winery to learn about the Apulian wine making techniques accompanied by Apulian savouries.
Private visit of Alberobello's Trulli with wine tasting highlights:
- A brief historical guide into the small commune of Alberobello
- Learn of the region’s traditions, folklores and culture
- Discover the UNESCO treasured trullis and learn of its construction methods
- A visit to a local winery to learn about Apulian wine-making process
- Enjoy the regional wines accompanied with traditional Apulian savories
Private visit of Alberobello's Trulli with wine tasting
In this tour, we will take you through the historical commune of Alberobello to learn of its ancient traditions, folklores and the many facets of Alberobello culture, especially the functions and history of trulli. We will also pay a visit to a local winery to learn about the Apulian wine making process. At the end of the tour, you will be treated to some wine tasting accompanied with Apulian’s famous savoury biscuits.
The historical town of Alberobello
Alberobello literally means beautiful tree, deriving from its ancient heritage where it was once a beautiful oak and beech forestry. Alberobello is a small commune situated not far from the port city of Bari. Alberobello has come into attention of many tourists because of its well-known UNESCO trulli.
As our guide takes you through the commune to visit the Church of Alberobello, you cannot but help noticing the small lanes, narrow passages and the friendliness of the Alberobello people.
UNESCO treasured Trulli
Trulli are a white-washed conical roof houses built with dry limestone and you can only find them in the Apulian region. They are Apulian’s traditional huts that existed from the 16th century due to tax feud.
The original purpose of trulli building was used as temporary shelters and storages but later it has evolved into permanent dwellings of Alberobello agricultural farmers. You will be taken through the historical meaning of trulli and discover the construction methods and techniques of a trulli.
The regional Apulian Wines
Apulian regional wine in Alberobello has over the centuries cultivated one of the top quality vines in Italy. The soil landscape as well as the humidity has preserved the quality and unique taste of Apulian wine.
At the later end of the tour, we will visit a local winery to learn about the wine making process with a wine expert, where you will also be treated to some wine samplings that are accompanied with the traditional Apulian savoury biscuits, the Taralli.
Other eXPeriences in Alberobello
We also suggest you the Private Alberobello & country tour in Apulia, with fantastic pic nic eXPerience, the Private tour in a farmhouse in Alberobello by Segway, E-Bike or Golf Cart, the Private Tour of Alberobello by Segway, E-bike, Rickshaw or Mini Golf Cart, with Cooking Lesson and the Tour of Apulian flavors in Alberobello, by e-bike, Segway or golf cart.
itinerary:
included:
- Rental of segway, rickshaw, e-bike or mini Golf Cart
- Guided tour to Alberobello
- Private tour guide
- Visit to winery and tasting
excluded:
Meeting point:
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
Information:
The tour is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants.
You can choose to conduct the tour by e-bike, segway or golf cart. During the booking process, in the "Additional Information" page, inform us about your preference and if you have any kind of food allergies, dietary restrictions, or other special requirements.
Please note that segways features a maximum weight capacity of 100 kg.
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. Once your booking is confirmed we will email you a voucher. This is your ticket and proof of purchase.
