Authentic Puglia: Cultural immersion, adventure, and gastronomic exploration

By on January 28, 2011 at 4:18 PM

Be one of the first to enjoy Southern Visions Travel’s newest program: a beautiful seven (7) day, six (6) night journey of exploration into the best of everything that is authentic to Puglia – its food and wine, its artisanal and craftsman products, its natural wonders, and its warm and genuine people.  Join us on this unique trip and get to know Puglia in a way few people besides natives ever do.

Trip Highlights

  • A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello, filled with unique trulli houses
  • Exclusive tours of local factories and workshops
  • Performance of traditional Pugliese dances
  • Sailing trip through the deep, clear waters of the Adriatic Sea
  • Lessons in making mozzarella cheese and orecchiette pasta

2011 Trip Dates

  • May 15-21
  • July 3-9
  • August 28-September 3

At-a-Glance Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival

Welcome aperitivo & Dinner: Alberobello – Casanova

Lodging: Alberobello – Le Alcove Resort nei Trulli

Day 2. Traditions of Craftsmanship

Lunch: Locorotondo – Taverna del Duca

Dinner at a typical agriturismo farm

Lodging: Alberobello – Le Alcove Resort nei Trulli

Day 3. Land and Sea

Lunch on board ship

Dinner: Alberobello – Il Trullo d’Oro

Lodging: Alberobello – Le Alcove Resort nei Trulli

Day 4. Flavors of Puglia

Lunch at a beautiful ancient farm

Dinner: Alberobello – La Cantina

Lodging: Alberobello – Le Alcove Resort nei Trulli

Day 5. The Itria Valley

Lunch at a working farm

Lodging: Lecce – Patria Palace Hotel

Day 6. Salento and Magna Grecia

Lunch at a local restaurant

Dinner & Lodging: Lecce – Patria Palace Hotel

Day 7. Departure

Cost

  • $4599 per person for 4-6 guests
  • $3999 per person for 7-8 guests
  • $3799 per person for 9-12 guests
Authentic puglia

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