Be captivated by the unique charm of Alberobello, in the heart of Italy’s Apulia region (also known as Puglia). This picturesque town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its clusters of trulli: distinctive limestone huts with whitewashed walls and conical roofs, dating back centuries.

Your local guide will take you through this fairytale-like setting and immerse you in the history of the town. You’ll imagine life when the trulli were the only kind of building allowed in the area, used for everything from homes to animal shelters. Now many are souvenir shops, craft shops and restaurants; the largest, Trullo Sovrano, is a museum. Don’t forget to look up: many of the roofs are decorated with mythological or religious symbols and there’s a huge variety of spire designs.

After the tour, you’ll have plenty of time to wander the streets, take pictures, and taste local produce before heading back to the ship.