Calling all Italy lovers, our tour of Puglia combines superb local cuisine with easy rambles amongst rolling landscapes. Explore the ancient Sassi quarter and the gorge of Matera and visit the conical trulli houses of the Itria Valley. Along the way, see how local cheeses, bread, olive oil and wines are produced - and enjoy some taste testing, of course. Local specialities - Get a taste of the local dishes, visiting a baker and butcher, as well as cheese, olive oil and wine producers. Tastings - Refuel after leisurely walks and try delicious local cheeses, wines and regional dishes. Cooking - Cook like a true Italian and try making the local orecchiette - 'little ear' pasta.
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General information
Tour ID124905
Tour length8days
LanguageEnglish
Group size16
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
Explore!
Starting point
Viale Enzo Ferrari, 70128 Bari BA, Italy
Bari Airport, Arrivals Hall
12:30
End point
Viale Enzo Ferrari, 70128 Bari BA, Italy
Bari Airport, Departures Hall
10:30
Itinerary
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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