A Journey Through Puglia & Basilicata

Duration:11 Days / 10 Nights

Orientative Price: from 8600€ pp

Southern Italy’s Soul — From Stone Cities to Seaside Flavors

Begin in the coastal charm of Bari and explore the cave dwellings of Matera, the winemaking heart of Manduria, and the sunlit towns of Ostuni, Lecce, and Cisternino. This curated itinerary leads you through Puglia and Basilicata with a focus on culinary excellence, cultural depth, and elegant hospitality. Accommodations are handpicked: from charming masserie and boutique hotels to historic palazzi that tell a story of place and tradition.

Destinations

Bari Day 1 - 2

Matera &Altamura Day 3-4

Taranto Day 5-6

Lecce Day 7-8

Ostuni & Cisternino Day 9-10

Most exclusive Expereinces

Take it to the next level

Private tasting s, artisan workshop s, and curated access to the lesser-known jewels of southern Italy.

From burrata and focaccia to Primitivo wines and ancient olive oil mill s, savor every layer of the region’s flavor.

Whitewashed villages, candlelit dinners in ancient towns, and timeless sunsets over terraced olive groves.

Trip Highlights

– Stone & Flavor: Discover Matera and Altamura with private tours and countryside lunches
– Wine & Wellness: Explore Primitivo vineyards in Manduria and Lecce’s olive oil estates
– Craft & Culture: Experience cheesemaking, pizzica dancing, and pasta workshops
– White Towns of Puglia: Wander Ostuni, Cisternino, Alberobello, and Locorotondo

Day 1-2

Bari

Begin your journey in Bari’s old town, where food, sea, and history meet.

Arrival at Bari airport and private transfer to hotel

Walking tour of Bari Vecchia: basilica, fish market, orecchiette street

Welcome dinner with traditional Apulian menu and wine

Day 3-4

Matera & Altamura

Explore ancient stones and centuries-old baking traditions.

Guided tour of the Sassi of Matera and cave dwellings

Lunch with local specialties in a panoramic setting

Visit to Altamura’s historic bakery and cultural highlights

Day 5-6

Salento & Taranto

Between vineyards and archaeological layers

– Wine tour in a Manduria Primitivo estate with tasting and lunch
– Guided tour of Taranto’s underground archaeology
– Lunch in a traditional trattoria and overnight in boutique hotel

Day 7-8

Lecce

Craft, cuisine, and the rhythm of southern life.

– Private cheesemaking experience and burrata tasting
– Cooking class in a historic kitchen with local chef
– Pizzica show and dinner in an atmospheric location
– Visit to an olive oil estate with tasting session

Day 9-10

Ostuni & Cisternino