Bari, Italy

Alberobello, the Trulli Village

An Astonishing UNESCO Site of Beehive-Like Dwellings Prepare to be captivated by Alberobello’s magical forest of tiny conical, beehive-shaped huts called trulli . One could easily imagine elves living beneath these whitewashed domes, but trulli have been inhabited by local people since the sixteenth century, when Alberobello’s feudal lords prohibited the construction of permanent dwellings in order to evade the new building tax imposed by the King of Naples. Trulli were an ingenious solution, since they are built entirely without mortar and can be quickly dismantled. Trulli exist elsewhere in Apulia, but Alberobello’s are the most extensive and best preserved, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be amazed to see how the locals have converted these spaces into cafés, shops and stylish homes, many of which are decorated with religious and folk symbols. From Alberobello, we will ride to an 18th-century farmhouse with its own trulli , and enjoy some typical Apulian refreshments before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from