Join us in Puglia this summer for a fun and immersive trip to the deep south and Italy's Adriatic coast on the heel of Italy's boot. Our adventures begin in the Valle d'Itria where fairy like trulli houses dot the horizon.
We'll learn how to make pasta and taste olive oil and explore the city of Lecce and spectacular coastal towns. After a quick detour to Matera to explore the sassi cave dwellings our tour concludes with a food tour of fabulous, vibrant Bari.
Watch the video below for a day by day overview of the tour itinerary with Untold Italy founder Katy Clarke and tour leader Olivia Windsor
Our group trips are small and intimate. With a maximum of 10 guests on tour, we can reach smaller towns and enjoy more personal experiences than is possible with larger groups.
Leading your adventure through Puglia, your host Olivia is an Australian woman living in Rome who has a huge love for the land of la dolce vita, cooking, food and wine. She has spent the last few years learning Italian (not to mention some Piemontese dialect!), immersing herself in the culture, and working on organic farms, wineries and agriturismi across Italy. Check out Olivia's adventures in Italy on her Instagram @livguine
Fairy-like Trulli houses with conical rooftops are some of the most enduring images of Puglia. No trip to the region would be complete without a visit to Alberobello in Itria Valley where you can wander among them and even peek inside.
Often described as the "Florence of the south" Lecce deserves no comparisons. It is an elegant Baroque town with unique southern flair. Wander the tiny laneways and duck into pastry shops before admiring the impressive Roman amphitheater.
You'll fall in love with the charming towns of Italy's Adriatic coast. From the fishing village of Monopoli to the spectacular cliffs of Polignano al Mare and bustling port of Bari, they have a relaxed seaside vibe and their own unique character.
Pugliese cuisine has been largely undiscovered by travelers but we're going to change that. Our culinary journey through the region sees you tasting street food delights like rustico leccese and panzerotti pastry, burrata and stracciatella cheese as well as orecchiette - a pasta shape often made by local woman out the front of their houses. Fish and seafood from the Adriatic are also on the menu, matched with up and coming local wines Greco Bianco and Primitivo
The ancient city of Matera, known for its sassi cave dwellings is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Built into a ravine, the city and its iconic caves, have been inhabited for millennia and its recent resurgence is the story of a community's dedication to preserving their heritage. We stay in a cave hotel - sure to be one of the most memorable nights of your life!
We think the best souvenirs are skills you can take home and share with family and friends. Making (and eating) pasta is one of life great pleasures and you'll learn how to make a delicious local pasta dish in the Puglian countryside. Perfetto!
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