Puglia
Our handpicked highlights
If it isn’t included, it isn’t worth it
• Enjoy an exclusive drive through the countryside in a classic vintage car • Learn how to make pasta amidst a family orchard • Discover the art of making mozzarella and focaccia at one of Puglia’s ‘masseria’ fortified farms • Dip into hidden gem villages of Locorotondo and Ostuni, deep in the Tuscan-like Valle D’Itria • Savour an authentic lunch at a humble osteria in seaside Monopoli • Visit the gorgeous, UNESCO-protected town of Matera, immortalised in a 007 film and famed for its cave dwellings • Sample some of Puglia’s finest local produce at family-run estates, such as wines from the Cantina Masseria Torricella and fruity home-grown olive oi in a medieval Masseria • Wonder at the baroque beauty of Lecce, a city often compared to Florence
Some of our unique artisan experiences As well as ancient towns and incredible archaeological sites, Puglia is known for its agricultural landscape with agro- tourism farms producing the finest olive oil, wines and cheeses. Working with local artisans and osteria owners, we are delighted to show you the true essence of Puglia with handpicked authentic and immersive culinary experiences. Slowing the pace down, we’ll show you the rustic way of life which has been the same for generations.
Mozarella making with Nonna In the depths of the Puglian country- side, we take you to a family-run dairy farm which specialises in producing their own dairy products. See for yourself the fascinating art of making mozzarella by hand, learnt from years of practice. See Nonna and Mama preparing this delicious creamy cheese from the freshest of milk and using
Private dining in Monopoli In the charming coastal town of Monopoli with its narrow winding streets dotted with tiny shops and inviting seafood eateries, you will find a favourite with the Magari team, a ‘locals-only’ osteria. A lively spot where friends and family enjoy the freshest seafood and local wine. If you didn’t know it was there, you might miss it with its unassuming small blue entrance and simple décor. We will enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch with clams, shrimp, octopus and calamari washed down with a glass of the local Puglian house white!
Vintage car & pasta making Oering a unique motoring experience, we take a drive through the beautiful Puglian landscape in an iconic classic Fiat car, turning heads as we go. Later in the day, we arrive at a secret garden plot in a family-run orchard for a very special experience. A pasta making les- son around a rustic farm table amongst the fruit trees. With expert encouragement roll out and try your hand at shaping home-made pasta before being rewarded for your eorts with a delicious lunch made using ingredients sourced directly from the surrounding garden.
generations-old recipes - warm, welcoming, and unforgettable.
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