Welcome to Cisternino
An appealing, whitewashed hilltop town, slow-paced Cisternino has a charming centro storico beyond its bland modern outskirts; with its kasbah-like knot of streets, it has been designated as one of the country's borghi più belli (most beautiful towns). Beside its 13th-century Chiesa Matrice and Torre Civica there's a pretty communal garden with rural views. If you take Via Basilioni next to the tower you can amble along an elegant route right to the central piazza, Vittorio Emanuele.
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Private tour: Valley D'itria and Alberobello trulli by Motorbike
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site, Alberobello, Province of Bari, PugliaVisit of trulli of AlberobelloDuration: 45 minutesPass By: Valle d'Itria, Martina Franca, Province of Taranto, PugliaRiding in the Valle d'Itria
Cisternino 2-hour private tour: a proper authentic Italian Puglian village
Cisternino well worth a visit, his is the classic example of spontaneous architecture and one of the Most beautiful villages of Italy. The old city of Cisternino is both amazing and unforgettable through its wonderful atmosphere, great views of the Itria Valley below, cute old buildings and very friendly people. During the tour we'll visit the church of San Nicola, known as the Mother Church, was built in the 12th century over the previous 8th century Basilian church, whose foundations remain. Along the way we'll visit the Norman-Svevian tower was built in the 11th century by the Normans, and is 17 meters tall. It was largely rebuilt in the late 14th century and was remodeled several times in subsequent periods. Stop at the beautiful view overlooking the entire Itria's valley, a wonderful skyline of the valley with trulli and olive trees. In the old town we'll visit the most important noble historic buildings walking in the narrow alleys and on the white/black "chianche", typical limestone floor. This village has many many good restaurants for evening dining, a choice of good cafes for snacks during the day and good local shops selling all the authentic local produce you could want. An area of great beauty, too perfect to be real but very real with incredible Trulli.
Private Tour: Cisternino day Trip from Bari
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Federico's Land -Tours, Trani, Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, PugliaLicensed guideDuration: 2 hoursStop At: Valle d’itria e Dintorni, Cisternino, Province of Brindisi, PugliaCisterninoDuration: 2 hours
Private Tour: Cisternino day Trip from Brindisi
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Cisternino Centro StoricocisterninoDuration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Brindisi Private Half-Day Trip to Ostuni and Cisternino with Dinner Included
First stop will be a visit to the charming city of Ostuni, better known as the "White City" for the charm of its old town with houses painted white. See beautiful architecture and monuments, such as the Gothic Cathedral, medieval and baroque churches and historic buildings of downtown. Continue to the magical atmosphere of the alleys of Cisternino, a maze of Mediterranean architecture where it's nice to get lost to find yourself in squares or alleys. One of the most beautiful villages in Italy whose gateway is the great gate at the top of which is placed a small statue of St. Nicholas, which is also dedicated to the mother church. Particularly impressive is the natural environment in which it appears, that of the Itria Valley. Brunch in a typical "cooker" meat.
Olive Oil Making Experience Day Trip from Alberobello or Brindisi
Meeting and transfer from hotel (hotel pickup is provided from Alberobello, Ceglie Messapica, Locorotondo, Cisternino, Francavilla, Ostuni or Brindisi) to a fortified masseria in the countryside of Ceglie Messapica.Arrive at the masseria at approx. 10:30am and here start your day in the countryside. You'll start picking olives by hand from olive trees, assisted by the olive farmer for approximately 2 hours.At approx. 12pm have a picnic lunch immersed in the wonderful Itria Valley countrysides, surrounded by olive trees, tasting local wine of some excellent local products and learning about our culinary culture and traditions.After lunch visit a nearby olive oil mill, learn more about the milling process of the harvested olives. See all the machinery involved in the process to understand the squeezing process and finally get your own bottle of BIO extra virgin olive oil.At the end of your experience head back to your hotel by comfortable transfer.