An Immersive Weekend in Puglia

Highlights

  • Experience the beauty of Puglia through the knowledge of your local hosts
  • Enjoy authentic experiences and follow unbeaten paths
  • Cycle through the olive groves and picture perfect countryside
  • Indulge in local cuisine with inspirational flavours from Michelin Chefs, local trattorias and secret street food matriarchs.
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What you'll do

Overview

Experience the very best of Puglia in a weekend! Immerse yourself in vibrant and picturesque Puglia with a local as your host. Experience traditional mozzarella making, indulge in delicious local cuisine and cycle through the stunning countryside.

Puglia – land of sun and sea. Endless countryside scattered with centuries old olive trees, baroque cities and white washed towns. Bursting with local tradition, the ultimate food lovers’ paradise!

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Arrival

Pick-up at Bari or Brindisi airport and transfer to your hotel in Central Puglia.

Overnight: Monopoli/Fasano

Accommodation: Masseria Salamina

The Masseria, your place of retreat, is a place where the tranquillity of centuries-old Apulian olive trees and lush Mediterranean vegetation meet the secrets of agriculture, creating the perfect setting for your journey between history and relaxation

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Cheese-making, Seaside Towns, Winery, Trullo County & “fornello” dinner

Today you will head toward a local dairy for a demonstration of mozzarella and burrata making and chance to taste the delicious freshly made Italian cheese.

Your day continues with a  sightseeing  by ‘ape calessino,’ brimming with personality and Italian style, this eco vehicle’s compact size makes it easy to use on narrow roads and around tight street corners, perfect for  Monopoli, a lively seaside town retaining the charm of a medieval vill...Read All

Cycling the Itria Valley, The White City & Olive Groves

After a thorough bike fit, it’s time to explore Puglia on two wheels!  Your ride begins with a lovely climb into the chic and beautiful hilltop town of Cisternino, where you will enjoy sweeping views of the Itria Valley.  You will have time for a coffee or gelato to recharge your batteries before continuing along the ridge of the Murgia plateau to Ostuni, a stunning white citadel with breathtaking sea views. After lunch on your own, we’ll visit a fascinating olive oil estate ...Read All

Departure

Breakfast followed by a farewell meeting and transfer to Bari/Brindisi airport.

What's included

Included

  • Transfers from/to Bari or Brindisi airport
  • Private car/van throughout the tour
  • A professional local guide throughout your stay
  • 3 nights in 4-5 star hotels with breakfast
  • 3 food and wine tasting in wineries and food manufacturing sites
  • Delicious typical 'fornello' dinner, beverages included (except where indicated)
Your local host

Augusto

Augusto was born and raised in Puglia, sunny South of Italy. After graduating in accountancy, he specialised in International Trade and that was his first approach with foreign people. The experience
proved to be a revelation: realising that he could find a way to sustain a new lifestyle, he qualified as Technical Director of Travel Agency in Bari, where he began working in tourism.

Augusto was born and raised in Puglia, sunny South of Italy. After graduating in accountancy, he specialised in International Trade and that was his first approach with foreign people. The experience
proved to be a revelation: realising that he could find a way to sustain a new lifestyle, he qualified as Technical Director of Travel Agency in Bari, where he began working in tourism.

Location

You will be collected from Bari / Brindisi airport and taken to your hotel to settle in.

What our travellers are saying...

This was our second trip to Puglia and we had no hesitation to contact Augusto to arrange our itinerary. He made sure that during the planning stages, each of our interests were taken into consideration. From the moment we stepped off the plane in Bari until it was time to return home, we knew we were in good hands. He knows the area and its history so well that he will give you suggestions for the best hotels, restaurants and shopping and arrang

Rosemary

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