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Travel InformationBrindisi Cruises, Italy
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Flanked by aquamarine waters, olive groves and vineyards, Brindisi is certainly easy on the eye. The city itself is a picturesque mishmash of whitewashed houses and Roman churches that tumble down the hillside. Stroll its narrow streets, and you’ll pass pizzerias, coffee shops and ice-cream trattorias.
• The nearby village of Alberobello is packed with stone cottages and winding alleyways, and its unique cone-shaped rooftops have been given UNESCO status. While you’re here, take a look at the Church of San Antonio – it’s a great example of Romanesque architecture.
• Stand in the centre of the amphitheatre in Lecce – a southern town that’s full of Baroque architecture. The amphitheatre dates back to the 1st century BC, and once played host to up to 25,000 spectators.
• The hilltop village of Ostuni is also known as the ‘White Town’ thanks to its sugar-cube buildings. Soak up the views and wander the cobbled alleyways, passing sights like the 13th-century church on the way.
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Alberobello
On this tour, we’ll take you to the town of Alberobello, which is unlike anywhere else in the world. It’s known for its unusual cone-shaped rooftops, which are called ‘trulli’, and it’s so unique it’s been given UNESCO World Heritage status. Whitewashed, limestone houses line the streets, topped with the trademark ‘trulli’ and covered in ivy. And, in between them, spindly pathways wind upwards, freckled with potted fuchsia blooms. You’ll get a chance to explore the place on foot, before making your way to the Church of Saint Anthony. Perched on a hillside, the structure overlooks the entire village, offering up the best views of Alberobello.
Unique Lecce
The town of Lecce is set on the south-eastern tip of Italy’s boot, and it showcases some of the most impressive Baroque architecture in the country. The sandstone buildings are tinged a warm pink, and adorned with statues of cherubs, monsters, flowers and fruit. Today, you’ll pick a path through the ancient streets, as an expert guide fills you in on Lecce’s back story. Your first stop is the town’s centrepiece – a 25,000-seat amphitheatre that dates all the way back to the 1st century BC, if you're lucky, you may also get to take a peek inside. Stroll a few metres from the theatre, and you’ll come to the Church of Santa Croce – its Baroque front is as lavish as its large Renaissance interior is simple. Next to the church is the Palazzo del Governo, an imposing structure that looks out over the main square. Finally, you’ll be led on a walk through the quiet streets of the Old Town, passing delicate wrought-iron railings, curving whitewashed arches and soft amber street lamps.
A trip to the beach
Pack your suncream and swimming costume, because you’ll head to one of Brindisi’s Instagram-worthy beaches today. You’ll meet your guide at the port, then hop on a coach and travel to a nearby sandy stretch. The coast around Brindisi’s teeming with pillow-soft strips for you to kick back on. When you arrive, you’ll have three hours to do what you want before the return journey. You can go for a cool-down dip in the sapphire-tinted water, sprawl out on the sand and work on your tan, and slip into one of the waterfront restaurants. They’re a good place to sip on a glass of zesty limoncello – a lemon-flavoured liquor – and fill up with a plate of ricotta-cheese-stuffed ravioli.