co-Founder Message
From Hannah Murray
I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, driven by curiosity and a desire to understand the world beyond what was familiar. When I eventually moved to Europe, travel took on a deeper meaning. It was no longer just about places, it became about people, stories, and the beauty found in different ways of living.
Puglia is where that understanding came into focus. Its charm goes far beyond its landscapes. It lives in the warmth of everyday encounters, the care behind a shared meal, and the quiet rhythm of local life. It is a place that welcomes you gently, and stays with you long after you leave.
I feel deeply grateful to share this region with our guests and to help them experience Puglia not as visitors, but with a sense of comfort, connection, and belonging. Creating that feeling of ease, wonder, and genuine connection, is at the heart of everything we do.
Welcome to the real Puglia. Welcome home.
Get to Know Us
We’re Paolo and Hannah, the heart behind Bella Puglia Tours.
With over fifteen years of experience in hospitality and a deep personal connection to Italy, we founded Bella Puglia Tours to share Puglia as we truly know it: authentic, welcoming, and rich with life.
Every journey we design is shaped by close local relationships and a genuine respect for the region’s people, flavors, and traditions. Nothing is rushed. Each experience is curated with care, intention, and attention to detail.
When you travel with us, you’re not treated like a tourist.
You’re welcomed as family.
Our
Vision
To set the standard for private, relationship-driven travel in Italy, where luxury is defined by access, cultural depth, and human connection.
We envision a new way of discovering destinations: slower, more intentional, and grounded in genuine local relationships. Every journey is designed to create lasting memories while honoring local heritage, celebrating authenticity, and leaving a positive impact on the places and people we encounter.
Our Mission
To design extraordinary journeys that unite refined luxury with genuine cultural immersion, allowing travelers to discover Italy with confidence and ease.
We exist to remove uncertainty, protect our guests from the hidden challenges of travel, and replace complexity with clarity and care. Every experience we create is rooted in trust, local knowledge, and thoughtful execution. While we embrace innovation to enhance the journey, we remain deeply human in how we guide, support, and welcome those who travel with us.
Our mission is simple: to open the doors to Italy’s beauty, earn our guests’ trust, and create experiences that stay with them long after they return home.
From Paolo Abatematteo
Founder Message
From Paolo Abatematteo
As a proud native of Puglia, my greatest joy is sharing the soul of my homeland with the world. Even today, every time I return whether to the sun-kissed beaches of the south or the rolling olive groves of the north, I still get goosebumps.
Puglia has a quiet power. It reveals itself slowly, through its landscapes, its people, and the traditions that have endured for generations.
When you travel with us, you do more than visit Puglia, you experience it from the inside, guided with care and intention.
This region is built on hospitality; welcoming others is part of who we are. Through trusted local relationships and thoughtful curation, we open doors that are rarely accessible to visitors.
Here, you will discover more than beautiful places. You will feel the warmth of genuine connection, the authenticity of local life, and the stories carried in every stone street, shared meal, and sunset.
My mission is simple: to welcome you into Puglia with trust, care, and respect, so that you leave not just inspired, but connected.
Benvenuti in Puglia.