A Mediterranean Jewel (trip)
A Mediterranean Jewel
- Brindisi, Italy
- Culture & Nature
| from $3,250* per person | 7 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Gourmet Traveler | 24 people max | |
Puglia boasts one of the longest coastlines in Italy, with panoramic views of the Adriatic and the BEST beaches in all of Italy. It is home to the true Mediterranean Cuisine with an emphasis on seafood , vegetables, olive oil - doesn't get much better. It ranks #1 in production of Olive Oil and wine, #2 in almond production. When the almond trees are in bloom the air is rich with the sweet scent.
We will experience the culinary traditions of the area through classes with local cooks taught in 17th & 18th century villa/farmhouses (see photo); visit local artisans to see unique cheeses, salami, confections, ice cream, as well as a pasta production.
We'll stay in a charming and imposing castle near the sea in the vicinity of Lecce. All of this while enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery Italy has to offer.
Puglia is well kept secret - the place Italians go for their vacations. Don't miss this exciting opportunity for exploration.
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Locations visited/nearby
Italy, Europe
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Day 1 (Sat)*
Travel day - leave US
Day 2 (Sun)A Masseria (Villa)
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Arrive Brindisi
Van transfer to seaside castle via private van
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Orientation & apertifs
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WELCOME DINNER
Day 3 (Mon)
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Breakfast
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COOKING CLASS
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LUNCH - dine on our creations
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Vist to an Olive Oil artisan near Gallipoli
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Free time to shop in Gallipoli
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DINNER at a special fish restaurant above the turquoise sea
Day 4 (Tues)
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Breakfast
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Visit to LECCE - famous papier-mache' artisan
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LUNCH - at a very local LECCE restaurant
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Afternoon - free to shop in LECCE
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Incredible Gelato at a popular producer
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DINNER-grilled specialties at our castle
Day 5 (Wed)Trulli House
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Breakfast
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Visit to the Otranto Weekly Market
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LUNCH in the countryside
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Visit a local pasta maker
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DINNER at the castle
Day 6 (Thurs)
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Breakfast
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Visit to artisan Mozzarella producer
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LUNCH - in a traditional Masseria (grand villa)
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Visit to a vineyard and wine tasting
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DINNER- at our castle
Day 7 (Fri)
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Breakfast
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COOKING CLASS
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LUNCH on our creations
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Afternoon free
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FAREWELL DINNER with Puglian music & dance
Day 8 (Sat)
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End of tour, van transfer to Brindisi
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