Puglia is a destination that should be on the radar for all Italy lovers and this holiday combines a discovery of its superb cuisine and wines with easy rambles among gently rolling landscapes. Explore the ancient Sassi quarter and gorge of Matera, visit the conical trulli houses of the Itria Valley and see how local cheeses, bread, olive oil and wines are produced.
Local specialties – Visits to baker and butcher, producers of cheese, olive oil and wine
Tastings – Sample delicious local cheeses, wines and regional dishes
Cooking – Try your hand at making the local orecchiette – ‘little ear’ pasta
Itinerary
Itineraries on some departure dates may differ.
- DAY 1 – Join trip in Altamura, tasting dinner
- DAY 2 – Bakery visit; option to visit Gravina’s hidden underground city
- DAY 3 – Pasta making lesson; walk from the Pulo di Altamura giant sinkhole
- DAY 4 – Walk from Castel del Monte; lunch on organic farm
- DAY 5 – Explore Matera’s troglodyte quarter; walk in the gorge
- DAY 6 – Visit cheese maker; walking tour in Cisternino, olive oil mill visit
- DAY 7 – Explore Monopoli; visit the trulli houses of Alberbello, optional wine tasting
- DAY 8 – Trip ends this morning in Monopoli
INCLUDED MEALS
Breakfast: 7
Lunch: 2
Dinner: 1
TRIP STAFF
Explore Tour Leader
Driver(s)
TRANSPORT
Bus
ACCOMMODATION
7 nights comfortable hotel
WALKING GRADE:
Leisurely
GROUP SIZE:
Trip maximum 16
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