From Bari: Free time and boat tour to the Polignano Caves
Description
Discover the charm of Polignano a Mare with an experience that combines sea and relaxation. Depart from Bari with a comfortable transfer to Polignano, where a shared boat tour of about 1.5 hours along the coast awaits you. Admire spectacular cliffs, striking sea caves and the most iconic views of the coastline, with a stop for a swim in the crystal clear waters. At the end of the excursion, a dedicated transfer will take you from the port to the historic center, where you will have free time to walk through the alleys, discover Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, the panoramic terraces and experience the atmosphere of the village. Return to Bari is scheduled for around 4 p.m. (time to be confirmed). The previous day you will receive a message with all the details about times, meeting point and useful information.
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Polignano a Mare, with its enchanting landscape, is a destination that goes beyond the ordinary, and its most authentic wonders are revealed only in front of the sea. For those who want to immerse themselves in unspoilt natural beauty, the maritime journey is the ideal opportunity to discover hidden treasures, away from the crowds.
Exploring Polignano a Mare from the sea is undoubtedly an experience that leaves its mark, a journey that combines the wild beauty of nature with the timeless elegance of the Apulian coast
If you're passionate about exploration, you can't miss the sea caves that dot the coast. Some of these are deep and mysterious, others offer perfect refuges for marine wildlife. Boat trips will allow you to enter these wonderful natural cavities and admire an underground world full of charm.
Sailing around Polignano is an experience that gives a lovely view of the city, which lies like a pearl on the cliff.
One of the most famous natural wonders of Polignano, the Palazzese Cave is a breathtaking cavity, with the entrance that looks like a secret opening among the white rocks. The light that filters from the turquoise sea and the unique atmosphere of the cave give it an unparalleled charm, especially for those lucky enough to see it from the sea. Here, nature and history intertwine in a picture that seems to have come out of a dream.
Lo Scoglio dell'Eremita is one of the most suggestive and fascinating places that Polignano a Mare has to offer. This small and solitary rock, emerging from the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, carries with it a charge of mystery and an unspoilt beauty that captivates anyone who observes it.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For any need, guests can contact the main number + 39 366 8959532 for WhatsApp calls or messages. For urgent WhatsApp calls, please contact +39 080 2223620.
- Please note: The route indicated may vary slightly due to weather conditions or logistical reasons (e.g. traffic conditions). You will receive the final itinerary the day before the tour via WhatsApp or online message; please refer only to the information we provide.
Reviews(7)
The drop off and pickup point is outside the city, be prepared to walk for 15-20 minutes to and from the tour bus. Very inconvenient. The boat ride was amazing. But if you go with a chance of rain be prepared to get wet! So disappointed I took an Uber for €100.00 back
The transport leaves us far from the entrance, with no information what to do. We have something to do. Although the place is small
Booked this for while we were in Bari on a cruise. The company contacted me by WhatsApp the day before to cancel & asked if we could come a different day instead, which was really annoying. Book at your own risk.
Lovely people to deal with in the office / WhatsApp however, the actual tour was very poorly managed. We got dropped off at a location, with literally no communication from anyone other than the driver holding up his phone saying ‘Depart here 3pm’. We had to navigate ourselves through the town to another pick up point (no one told us this is what we had to do, we just started talking to other passengers and we all realised this is what they expected us to do). The pick up driver was 15 mins late. There was no sign to say we were in the correct location, we had to ask in the cafe opposite. We get dropped off by the boat pick up. We get out and the driver says nothing about pick up after. No one told us where to go. Eventually we take ourselves to where the crowds were, hear our name and get on the boat. Boat chaps were friendly but didn’t speak any English, which was no help to us trying to learn about the area. We get off the boat, no one in sight to tell us where we will be picked up or even if we will be picked up. Finally found someone with a tour T shirt on and asked them and they said they’d call a driver for us. We get taken back to town. Then we have to walk the 20 mins back to the pick up point. Again, no guide or information. We get dropped off back in Bari. Boat trip ok but no information given from anyone regarding the area, the boat trip, where we need to go etc. I would not recommend this tour.
Dear guest, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We sincerely apologize for the confusion and lack of communication you experienced. This is not the standard we strive to provide. We always share all detailed information and schedules via WhatsApp or email prior to the tour, but we will ensure that the instructions are even clearer for future guests. We hope to be able to offer you another of our experiences in the future! Kind regards, -Erika, Team Pugliamare
You are sent a message the day before with 3 Google map links, one for where to get the minibus in Bari, one for where to go for the boat tour and one for where to get the minibus back to Bari. You are dropped off on the edge of the town (near the station) at about 10:00 and then left to your own devices until 13:30 when you have to meet the minibus that will take you to the boat tour. The boat tour is excellent and the guide was very knowledgeable. You are then taken back to Polignano at about 15:30 and you then have to be back at the bus stop for 17:30. There are people all over the town selling the same boat trip. If you have mobility issues please bear in mind that the walk from the bus stop to the town is uphill on the way back.
Dear guest, Thank you for your review! We are delighted that the boat tour and our skippers lived up to your expectations. However, we would like to point out that, due to local traffic regulations, some of our vehicles cannot directly access the roads closest to the city center. For this reason, it may be necessary to walk between the various meeting points. We hope to see you again in the future for more new experiences with us. Best regards -Erika, Team Pugliamare
Lots of walking Boat trip was great and swimming off the boat was refreshing Very hot day so swim was needed
It was the perfect self-tour day in Polignano a Mare with a boat tour of the caves and swim in the ocean. The boat tour was definitely a highlight. Friendy and entertaining! The pick-up times and points were clear and there were no delays.
