DAYS 1 – 4
Monopoli
In the heart of Monopoli, a warm stay at a boutique hotel awaits you on the water’s edge. It is a town that rewards the wanderer: the freshest catch at the harbor, sun-bleached alleyways, and sandy bays opening into the Adriatic. The beginning days are yours alone to settle in, slow down, and embrace living in the moment. You’ll take a train along the coast to visit Polignano a Mare, strolling its cobbled streets, looking out over the cliffs across dazzling waters, and indulging in a seafood feast. In a coastal excursion, climb aboard a boat to cruise in and out of ethereal sea coves, stopping to dive into the crystal-clear sea. Beyond the waves, Puglia’s vineyards beckon you to savor some of Italy’s best, most undiscovered wines. Walk through the grapevines, sip leisurely, and taste food made according to generations-old traditions.
DAYS 5 – 6
Matera
On the fifth day, it’s time to travel inland, but not before seeing the trulli houses of Alberobello. Both quaint and enchanting, it feels as if you’ve entered a fairy tale. In Locorotondo, stroll past whitewashed walls and picturesque flower boxes, then taste Puglia’s most delicious olive oil. Travel back in time to Matera, carved into the cliffside and the third-oldest inhabited city on earth. In a minicar, explore with ease as you zip around its narrow lanes, stopping at Casa Grotto for a moment of ancient history. You’ll also enjoy a meal of local delicacies and wine at a stunning cave restaurant. Before departing, allow yourself to be swept away by Matera at night, as the streets come aglow, impossibly romantic and magical.
DAYS 7 – 9
Lecce
Savor these final days in Lecce, the most beautiful city in southern Italy. En route, you’ll be invited to a private tour of a Salento winery, home to the bold Primitivo grape. Lecce is a revelation with Baroque architecture so extravagant, it feels unreal. Explore the city’s storied past at the grand amphitheater and stunning churches before indulging in a bit of retail therapy. You walk alongside an adored local chef, perusing a market for the freshest ingredients before preparing a gourmet lunch. On the last day, discover the Salento peninsula with Galatina’s art and history and Otranto’s medieval charm. You’ll visit the rocky cliffs of Santa Maria di Leuca and discover Gallipoli, the Pearl of the Ionian Sea, where crystalline waters shimmer in every direction.
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Boutique hotels, carefully chosen, in the heart of each destination
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Daily breakfast included
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A winery lunch and a cooking class lunch
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Small group tours led by expert local guides
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Skip-the-line access at key sites
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