This incredible 9-day group itinerary will immerse you in the region’s gastronomic heritage through unique experiences, from crafting traditional Apulian pastries alongside a local baker to visiting an authentic masseria where you’ll learn the art of transforming fresh milk into mozzarella and ricotta with a family of farmers. You’ll also see some of Italy’s most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Alberobello’s trulli and Matera’s ancient sassi.
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DISCOVER
PUGLIA & MATERA
WITH CHEF RIC ORLANDO
DAY 1
BENVENUTI IN PUGLIA!
» Individual transfer from the airport to your hotel in Bari.
» Afternoon meet-and-greet with Chef Ric Orlando, your tour leader, and the rest of the group.
» Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 2
BARI FOOD TOUR & APULIAN SWEET PASTRY CLASS
» Embark on a guided tour of Bari with a focus on street food
» Participate in an Apulian sweet pastry class with a local chef to learn how to prepare pasticciotto, one of the region's most famous desserts.
» Enjoy dinner at your leisure.
DAY 3
CASTEL DEL MONTE, ANDRIA & TRANI
» Embark on a full-day excursion to northern Puglia that passes various sites, including Castel del Monte.
» Stop in Andria to taste the typical burrata di Andria IGP, a fresh Italian cow milk cheese.
» Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Trani and explore the city on foot with your tour leader.
» Return to Bari and enjoy the evening at your leisure.
DAY 4
MOZZARELLA EXPERIENCE & POLIGNANO A MARE
» Visit a masseria in the Putignano area to meet a local
farmer and learn to transform fresh milk into mozzarella, ricotta, and other types of cheese.
» Enjoy a regional seafood lunch at a nearby restaurant.
» Explore the famous Polignano a Mare and taste a caffè speciale.
» Head back to Bari and enjoy the evening at your leisure.
DAY 5
ALTAMURA, GRAVINA DI PUGLIA & MATERA
» Private transfer from your hotel to Matera.
» Stop along the way in Altamura and visit a local bakery to learn about the town's famous breadmaking traditions.
» Enjoy some free time in the nearby town of Gravina di Puglia.
» Discover Matera, one of the world's oldest human settlements, onboard a vintage Ape Calessino.
» Savor dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 6
ALBEROBELLO & APULIAN COOKING CLASS
» Head through the Itria Valley to discover Alberobello, a unique UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its trulli homes.
» Tour a nearby winery and enjoy a tasting of regional specialties.
» Private cooking class inside a typical trullo with a local "mamma" to prepare and sample traditional Apulian dishes.
» Transfer to Brindisi with a stop in Locorotondo, which is widely considered one of Italy's most beautiful villages.
» Enjoy the evening at your leisure in Brindisi.
DAY 7
OLIVE OIL EXPERIENCE, CISTERNINO & OSTUNI
» Visit a masseria for an olive oil experience and tasting.
» Explore the little town of Cisternino and enjoy a typical lunch at a local butcher shop.
» Discover the whitewashed city of Ostuni and roam its winding streets.
» Enjoy the evening at your leisure in Brindisi.
DAY 8
WINERY VISIT & LECCE WALKING TOUR
» Tour a family-run winery to learn about the local traditions and sample its specialties.
» Head to the town of Lecce and enjoy some free time for lunch.
» Embark on a tour of Lecce, also known as "the Florence of the South," with a local guide.
» Return to Brindisi and enjoy a farewell dinner at night.
DAY 9 ARRIVEDERCI!
» Private transfer from your hotel to the airport. » Arrivederci!
| Dates | Price | Availability |
| May 11 – 19, 2025 | from $ 7.690.00 | AVAILABLE |
