Discover Matera and Taste of Salento Tour

Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be transferred to a charming farmhouse where you'll be staying. After settling in, embark on a tour of the farmhouse, learning about olive oil production and tasting some of the finest local wines. End your day with a delicious dinner featuring typical food from Salento, including fresh vegetables from the farmhouse.

After breakfast, head to Lecce, often referred to as the Florence of the South. A professional guide will lead you on a walking tour of this Baroque capital. Enjoy some free time for shopping before savoring typical Lecce cuisine at a restaurant in the old town. Later, visit the authentic Cavalieri pasta factory in Maglie, where you'll learn about its origins and have the opportunity to make purchases. Return to the farmhouse for a dinner featuring traditional fish dishes.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast before setting off for a coastal excursion to Otranto. Explore the Castle Cathedral and the old quarter with a professional English-speaking guide. Enjoy a seafood lunch in Porto Badisco or Otranto, depending on the season. Return to the farmhouse for some free time before participating in a cooking class where you'll learn to prepare typical 'home made pasta salentina' with Chef Emilio. Dinner will feature your handmade pasta and seafood.

After breakfast, visit Santa Maria de Leuca, the easternmost town of Italy, where on sunny days, you can see the Greek coast. Explore the prehistoric Zinzulusa Cave before returning to the farmhouse. In the afternoon, tour the glamorous town of Gallipoli on the Ionian Sea with a professional guide. Enjoy dinner at a typical Neapolitan pizzeria before returning to the farmhouse.

Start your day with breakfast before departing to Alberobello, the famous white village known for its traditional Trulli. Enjoy a guided tour of Alberobello with a professional guide, followed by free time for shopping and souvenirs. Savor the typical food of this area of Apulia, known as la Valle dell'Itria. Return to the farmhouse for some free time before enjoying dinner.

After breakfast, embark on a one-hour drive along the Adriatic coast to the white town of Ostuni. Explore this charming town with a professional English-speaking guide. Enjoy some free time for lunch and souvenir shopping before returning to the farmhouse. End your day with a special farewell dinner at the farmhouse.

After breakfast, depart for the splendid city of Matera, the European Capital of Culture 2019. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In the afternoon, meet our local guide for a scenic walking tour around the Sassi Area, including a visit to a Cave House, Hypogeum water collector, and other sites. End the day with a tasting of local Materani products of the highest quality in an exclusive location. Overnight in Matera.

Enjoy a leisurely morning before meeting our local guide in the afternoon for a tour of the Murgia Materana Park. Cross a Tibetan bridge over the Matera Canyon and explore some of the most scenic parts of the park. Visit a Rupestrian Church before returning to the hotel. Enjoy dinner and another night in Matera.

After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure to explore Matera on your own or to buy some souvenirs. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Matera.

After breakfast at the hotel, it's time to check out and say goodbye to your new friends. Transfer to Bari Airport is available upon request.