Alberobello and Castel del Monte Private Day Tour from Rome

Rome, Italy
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Duration14h - 15h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Alberobello, in the region of Puglia in Southern Italy, is a strange and picturesque destination, which is becoming an important fixture on travel itineraries, as well as independent travelers. The small town has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage site for its unusual districts of trulli, the characteristic whitewashed conical-roofed houses of the area. Looking like igloos, constructed out of pure stone, the beehive-shaped structures, have origins that dates back to the 15th century and maybe older. You can't find trulli anywhere else in the world! When the Emperor Frederick II built this castle near Bari in the 13th century, he imbued it with symbolic significance, as reflected in the location, the mathematical and astronomical precision of the layout and the perfectly regular shape. A unique piece of medieval military architecture, Castel del Monte is a successful blend of elements from classical antiquity, the Islamic Orient and north European Cistercian Gothic.

What's included

  • Private tour Leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
  • Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Castle of Monte
  • Private guide inside the medieval castle of Castel del Monte
  • Free time in Alberobello
  • Food and Beverages
  • Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.

What to expect

  1. Rome
    Pass by
    Rome represents the starting point but also the end of the tour, because there will be 4 hours of driving time to get in Castel del Monte, and then 5 hours to come back from Alberobello to your accommodation
  2. Castel del Monte
    3h · Admission ticket included
    This is an enigmatic octagonal fortress, built by Frederick II in the first half of the 13th century, has puzzled historians and researchers for centuries. A room in a seemingly illogical sequence, through eight towers around a central courtyard. Umberto Eco, used as inspiration for the riddles in The Name of the Rose. Considered as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  3. I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Alberobello is a place to visit, above all because of the trulli, made of the local stone. Trulli is a word that derives from the Greek "tholos" (trans: "dome"), the typical shape of the buildings. Each whitewashed "trullo" is built with a lime or cement, and it is a piece of furniture that is connected to the kitchen and other rooms. The Trulli were strategically built to throw off the government to hide under the law and evade taxes, so they were meant to look like an uninhabited settlement. For this reason, the Trulls were built without mortar so they could easily be disassembled quickly if needed. Alberobello than anywhere else (more than 1000) and because of this town is now a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up at 6:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address.
N.B .: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A small amount of walking is involved

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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