Picture life in Puglia
This coastal Adriatic region in the south of Italy has long been one of the country’s best kept secrets. Its picturesque beaches, salt-weathered limestone villages, and charming coastal cities have so very much to offer—especially if you know where to look.
Come and see.
Love this landscape
Puglia’s coastline features beautiful beaches, which we’ll visit by land and by sea, in private boat tours that skirt caves promontories.
It’s said locally that the sun in Puglia intensifies the flavors of its grapes, the primitivo and negroamaro… and scientifically, this happens to be true! Sugars accumulate rapidly in the Pugliese heat, which makes for vibrant—and boozy—wines. We’ll visit some of the finest vineyards in the region.
Everything shines here. Let’s soak up the sun!
Curated cuisine
Although you’re sure to find many of your favorite Italian ingredients here—Puglia produces roughly 40% of Italy’s olives, and its fresh cheeses like burrata and ricotta are considered some of the finest in the world—it must be said that most of what’s termed ‘Italian food’ abroad are dishes that originated in the country’s more populous northern and central regions. Perhaps that’s because Pugliese cuisine is hyperlocal: fresh-caught seafood, southern grains, favas, artichokes, and even foraged wild lampascioni onions are menu staples. Pastas are typically handmade, and the custard-y pasticciotto pastry—beloved across Italy—is a point of pride.
We’ve tried nearly 100 restaurants in our visits to the region—and can’t wait to show you our very favorites.
Slide through the photos below to see some of our favorite dishes. . .
Cooking classes with local experts
Learn all about the flavors of the Italian south in some of our special cooking classes. Taste the fruits of your labor over dinner, and enjoy some of the remarkable seafood preparations and special wines typical of the region.
Craft and culture
Visit ceramicists, chocolatiers, bakers, cheesemakers, and plenty of other artisans and shops, each of them chosen to express the local culture for you.
Unique attractions with a personal touch
Fun and
Friendship
In Puglia, we love to have fun. You won’t find any major tourist traps like the landmarks in Roma or the museums in Firenze, but don’t worry—we just might have more fun without them! Crowds are rare, but the parties are great. Puglia’s a special place to make memories and new friends—and that’s why we’ve kept coming back.
Tours are priced person, at double occupancy. Single rooms are available for an additional fee.
Hotel accomodations and auto transfers
Walking excursions, boat rides, and artisan tours
Culinary classes and tastings
Restaurants, cafes, and included breakfasts
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