If you are in Matera, this is a must see quick tour of the 2nd largest water collection system in…read morethe world. It's 3 euro to get in per adult. It will take you no more than 30 minutes and you can see and learn about the history of the place.

What an interesting and history filled place. So worth a visit!! The cistern was hand carved…read moreduring the ancient times of this city and captivates you immediately upon entering the space.

In a few words, this is both a tourist trap and a demonstration of the unrestrained greed of the…read morecomune of Castellana Grotte. The tickets to the Grotte are offensively expensive, given what you get; the tour is long (in time and distance) but rushed; there are too many people by half in each group (and too many groups at once: you constantly run into groups going in the opposite direction, creating traffic jams in the narrow passageways; paradoxically, you're glad for the traffic jams because they're essentially the only opportunity you have to stop and look at what's around you); the lighting inside is tenebrous to put it mildly, which renders 80% of the formations impossible to see (in fact, there are lights everywhere; they're just not turned on, apparently because the approximately €3,000 they're raking in per hour aren't sufficient to illuminate the grotto); you're not allowed to take photos inside because the comune owns the rights to images of the grotto (search Google; you'll find hundreds for free); there is no unpaid street parking anywhere near the grotto; the website doesn't explain clearly that groups are admitted only on the hour, meaning that you may find yourself twiddling your thumbs in a cesspit of a town that has NOTHING going for it but a few overpriced restaurants and shops selling tawdry souvenirs; and, to add insult to all that injury, your 18€ ticket doesn't even entitle you to go to the bathroom for free. Puglia ought to be ashamed of itself for this kind of scabrous tourist con, or Castellana Grotte ought to be ashamed, or someone ought to be ashamed. But no one is and, at times, that's travel in Italy in a nutshell.

This was a great experience to see the Trulli, Alberobello person. The weather was great and able…read moreto walk around and savor the moment on this place. We started the walk with a tour guide that explained the history and relevance of the limestone roof houses for the farmers . It was well preserved and maintained well. The city itself was a good walking tour to see most of the historic site. The church , the plaza and then the main square were shops , restaurants and gelateria were there. I would suggest put in your walking shoes and try aka Lira's Focacceria after your site seeing . Ciao

Absolutely magical. So much history and truly unique architecture. This city dates back to the 14th…read morecentury and is known for its trulli -- traditional whitewashed stone huts with cone-like roofs. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-visit destination for those interested in history, architecture, and southern Italian charm. It's quite magical!

Great to know the history of this old ancient castle on top of the hill in Bari…read more Our tour guide Daniella was so knowledgeable. They preserved what ever left of it since it was looted until it was declare by UNESCO as a one national monument. When in Bari visit the area and experience ancient history . The tour will take you by bus and walking is moderately needed. Be careful with knee problem.

Great place to take a walk along the Adriatic Sea in downtown, Bari!…read more Nice clean and safe city downtown

The sailors monument is right across the swinging bridge from the castle. Two bronze large Navy…read moresailers are standing at the waterfront. In 1974, it was commissioned by the commander of the fleet in Taranto during World War II.

Amazing cave hotel in the Sassi. The rooms are very spacious. Views are amazing no matter where you…read moreturn on your patio. Refrigerators are in room and items are for purchase. Restaurants are nearby plus the town center is a bit of a walk. Bed is very comfortable. Spacious "closet" type cave area. Breakfast is included and pretty decent selection of items for breakfast from yogurt to eggs to toast and fresh fruit.

We had the most amazing stay at the Aquatio cave hotel! No stone is left unturned here. See what I…read moredid there? Cave hotel. No stone. Get it? Ok, moving on... Although the hotel is located in a ZTL, you are allowed to drive into the center twice -- once to drop off luggage at the beginning of your stay and again at the end to pick up your bags and depart. The hotel reports your license plate to the city so that you don't get a ticket in the mail for your two journeys into the ZTL. We opted for the valet parking. At just €20 per day to not have to deal with finding parking, it was well worth it to us! Our room was in a cave, as promised. Surprisingly, Aquatio makes cave dwelling super comfortable and modern. Our bed provided an excellent night sleep, and the room was super dark and quiet because, well, it's in a cave. The shower had great water pressure. There was even climate control in the room that kept the temperature comfortable and the humidity down. All of the property's amenities and "extras" were just as wonderful as the room. Front desk staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating! Schlepping our luggage to our room, bringing a bottle opener to our door within minutes of calling the front desk, providing tons of helpful info about what to see and do in the area, etc. Breakfast was included in the room rate and was ample/delicious. An hour in their spa was also included and was by far the highlight of the stay! They have an incredible heated pool (in a cave, obviously) that I could have seriously floated in all day if only we weren't butting up against our noon checkout deadline. There is also a relaxation area with wonderful hot tea, a sauna and a hammam (steam room) below the pool. Everything you need to enjoy your time at the spa -- shower cap (for the pool), flip flops, towel, robes -- is provided. Seriously, heaven on earth. Or, heaven in a cave. Whatever. You catch my drift. As if all that wasn't glorious enough, when we lingered a little too long at the spa on our last day and weren't quite ready to check out at noon, they didn't even bat an eye when we asked for 30 extra minutes. We can't wait to visit beautiful Matera again and will most certainly stay at Aquatio when we do!m