Begin your experience with a pickup from your hotel in Lecce (or at a pre-arranged meeting point). Meet your professional bilingual driver and board an elegant luxury car or van. As you leave Lecce behind, admire ancient olive groves, traditional masserie, and glimpses of the sparkling Adriatic Sea outside your window.
Arrive in Monopoli and begin your self-guided tour, exploring this charming seaside town at your own pace, where maritime traditions and noble history meet. The enchanting Old Town opens onto the picturesque Porto Antico, where colourful fishing boats still shape daily life.
As you wander through whitewashed alleys and sunlit piazzas, you will reach the impressive Castello Carlo V. Built in the 16th century by Emperor Charles V to defend the city from sea invasions, the fortress still dominates the coastline with its pentagonal structure and powerful bastions facing the Adriatic.
From its exterior walls, you will understand why Monopoli was such a strategic stronghold. Here, history, architecture, and the scent of the sea blend into a vivid and immersive experience.
At the agreed time, your driver will be ready to continue the journey seamlessly towards your next destination.
Next, head to Polignano a Mare, perched on spectacular limestone cliffs above crystal-clear waters. Here you will continue your self-guided tour, walking through the historic centre and discovering panoramic terraces overlooking the Adriatic and hidden corners carved into the rock.
Admire Lama Monachile, the iconic cove framed by towering cliffs — one of the most photographed views in southern Italy. Along the seafront promenade, you will also find the Statue of Domenico Modugno, dedicated to the legendary singer born here, immortalised with open arms facing the sea — a tribute to his timeless song “Volare.”
Throughout the day, timings are thoughtfully coordinated with your driver, ensuring a relaxed pace without rushing. This is your time to explore calmly and freely.
At the end of the experience, your private driver will escort you comfortably back to Lecce.
