Dan B. and his wife asked for a Puglia trip built around their own interests, and it included a hotel overlooking the beach at Polignano a Mare, a guide and transport, suggestions for their off days and a private boat trip to the coastal caves.
The trip in briefDan B. and his wife travelled to Polignano a Mare in Puglia on a private trip planned by Thrill of Italy around their requirements and interests. The plan included a hotel overlooking the beach of Polignano, a guide and transport, suggestions for their off days and a private boat excursion of the coastal caves, which Dan called a highlight.
Trip story based on Dan B.’s Google review · Read the review on Google
| Travellers | Dan B. and his wife |
|---|---|
| Place | Polignano a Mare, Puglia |
| Asked for | An itinerary following their requirements and interests |
| Stay | A hotel overlooking the beach of Polignano |
| Highlight | Private boat excursion of the coastal caves |
| Planned by | Thrill of Italy (Dan names Timothy in his review) |
Dan B. and his wife’s trip to Polignano a Mare, in Puglia, was planned privately around what they asked for. Dan wrote that the itinerary was developed “following our requirements and interests”, and that Timothy, from Thrill of Italy, “structured a wonderful trip for my wife and I”. Every Thrill of Italy trip is private and quoted individually.
Dan also wrote that “His attention to detail, and communication was top notch.” The itinerary was built around the couple’s requests rather than taken off the shelf.
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For Dan B. and his wife, who travelled to Polignano a Mare in Puglia, the private boat excursion of the coastal caves “was a highlight of our trip”, in Dan’s words. As background, the limestone coast around Polignano a Mare is cut into caves and small coves that are best seen from the water.
Because the excursion was private, it was arranged for the couple rather than as a shared boat tour.
As general background, boat trips on the Adriatic depend on sea conditions, so the time of year is worth thinking about when you plan one. Read our guide to the best time to visit Italy, region by region.
Polignano a Mare was the destination of what Dan B. called “a wonderful trip for my wife and I” in Puglia. Thrill of Italy booked the couple a hotel overlooking the beach of Polignano, which Dan described as “gorgeous” with “amazing views”. Dan also wrote that the guide and transportation were included.
As general background, Polignano a Mare’s old town sits on cliffs above the sea, with a small beach in a cove below it. Some travellers prefer one base with day trips; others like to move. A custom plan can do either.
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Dan B. and his wife did. Dan wrote that Timothy, from Thrill of Italy, “provided excellent suggestions for places to explore on our off days” and “included the guide and transportation”. A private trip can mix days with a guide and driver and free days, with ideas for how to spend them.
Trips are fully private, with private drivers, local guides and a day-by-day itinerary, and a 24/7 WhatsApp concierge while you travel.
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Dan B. left a five-star review on Google about two years ago. He wrote that Timothy’s “attention to detail, and communication was top notch”, praised the itinerary built around the couple’s requirements and interests and the hotel overlooking the beach, and named the private boat excursion of the coastal caves as a highlight.
His review in full:
“Timothy, from Thrill of Italy, structured a wonderful trip for my wife and I to Polignano a Mare in the Puglia region. His attention to detail, and communication was top notch. He developed a unique itinerary following our requirements and interests. Timothy booked a gorgeous hotel for us overlooking the beach of Polignano with amazing views. He provided excellent suggestions for places to explore on our off days and included the guide and transportation. The private boat excursion of the coastal caves was a highlight of our trip. I recommend Timothy without hesitation, giving him 5 stars for a memorable tour.”
Dan B., Google review
In reply, the team thanked Dan and said they were glad he had a good time in Italy and hoped to welcome him back.
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Yes. Every trip is custom, so the balance of coast and inland is up to you. Dan B.’s trip to Polignano a Mare included a hotel overlooking the beach and a private boat excursion of the coastal caves, which he called a highlight of the trip.
Every Thrill of Italy trip is custom, so experiences like this can be built into the plan on request. On Dan B.’s trip to Polignano a Mare, “The private boat excursion of the coastal caves was a highlight of our trip”, in his words. As general background, boat trips on the Adriatic depend on sea conditions.
Yes. Dan B. and his wife travelled to Polignano a Mare in the Puglia region on a private trip planned by Thrill of Italy, which booked them a hotel overlooking the beach of Polignano. Every trip is custom, with private drivers, local guides and selected hotels.
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