Join Chef Ric Orlando for an immersive 9-day journey through Puglia, a region where food, tradition, and community are deeply entwined.
Together, you’ll discover the spirit of Southern Italy through its people, flavors, and cherished customs. Learn to shape fresh mozzarella by hand at a countryside masseria, bake pasticciotto with a local pastry chef, and prepare beloved dishes inside a trullo in Alberobello.
Beyond the food, explore breathtaking UNESCO-listed villages, wander through ancient underground cities, taste natural wines at an organic vineyard, and learn the steps of pizzica from a local dancer. At every turn, you’re welcomed like family, sharing stories, meals, and moments with the people who embody the true spirit of Puglia.
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DIVE DEEP INTO PUGLIA
WITH CHEF RIC ORLANDO
DAY 1
BENVENUTI IN PUGLIA!
» Private transfer from Bari Airport to your hotel in Bari’s historic center.
» Meet and greet with Chef Ric Orlando, your tour leader and fellow travelers.
» Enjoy a festive welcome dinner at a beloved local restaurant.
DAY 2
BARI WALKING TOUR & APULIAN PASTRY CLASS
» Explore the winding alleys and piazzas of Bari Vecchia with a local guide.
» Watch local women hand-shape orecchiette on the streets of Arco Basso.
» Enjoy a tradition lunch in the old town.
» Join a hands-on cooking class with a local baker to learn the secrets of pasticciotto, a beloved Apulian dessert.
DAY 3
MOZZARELLA MAKING & POLIGNANO A MARE
» Visit a countryside masseria and shape your own fresh mozzarella.
» Enjoy a relaxed farm-to-table lunch featuring homemade cheeses.
» Tour Polignano a Mare by vintage Ape Calessino and try caffè speciale at an iconic local café.
DAY 4
VISIT A NATURAL WINERY & PIZZICA DANCE LESSON
» Tour an organic vineyard and take part in disgorgement at a natural winery.
» Taste wines alongside a light Apulian lunch.
» Learn the history and steps of pizzica, the spirited folk dance of Salento.
DAY 5
ALTAMURA & GRAVINA
» Visit a traditional bakery in Altamura and taste freshly baked PDO-certified bread.
» Explore the underground chambers of Gravina Sotterranea.
» Enjoy a hearty lunch in Gravina in Puglia, featuring local products and regional specialties.
» Stroll across the Ponte Acquedotto and through Gravina’s historic heart.
DAY 6
ALBEROBELLO & COOKING IN A TRULLO
» Travel through the Valle d’Itria to Alberobello for a guided tour of its iconic trulli.
» Join a private cooking class with a local mamma in her family trullo.
» Arrive in Ostuni and check into your hotel in the White City.
DAY 7
OLIVE OIL TASTING & CISTERNINO LUNCH
» Walk the olive groves of a nearby farm with a local producer and sample artisanal extra virgin olive oils.
» Enjoy panoramic views and a grilled butcher’s lunch in the charming little town of Cisternino.
DAY 8
LECCE & FAREWELL DINNER
» Take a guided tour of Lecce, the Baroque jewel of southern Italy.
» Savor a light lunch at a local osteria.
» Share a heartfelt farewell dinner with new friends and unforgettable memories.
DAY 9 ARRIVEDERCI!
» Private transfer to Bari Airport for your onward journey.
| Dates | Price | Availability |
| 27 May – 4 June, 2026 | from $ 8,195 | AVAILABLE |
