Puglia small group tour, Italy

One of our bestselling Puglia vacations supports local artisans, guides and family-run businesses while giving you an insider’s taste of the region – from organic olive oils and Apulian farmhouse cuisine to pasta making, vineyard tours and the stunning Salento coast.
Lecce Salento Otranto Ostuni Agnano Alberobello and Trulli dwellings Bari Castel del Monte Matera
Price
US $2375ToUS $2655excluding flights
Duration
8 Days
Type
Small group
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112kg
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Optional single supplement £539.
Minimum age 16.
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Description of Puglia small group tour, Italy

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Price information

US $2375ToUS $2655excluding flights
Optional single supplement £539.
Minimum age 16.
Make enquiry

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Reviews

13 Reviews of Puglia small group tour, Italy

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Reviewed on 24 Sep 2023 by

Excellent. Exceeded our expectations! Read full review

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2023 by

Excellent. For me it had all the elements of a great vacation-a fascinating location, delicious local food and wine, a solicitous and knowledgeable local guide and good company. Read full review

Reviewed on 12 Sep 2023 by

A great vacation, with opportunity to see many and varied tourist attractions, managed well by the providing operator and the Italian guide. Read full review

Reviewed on 09 Jun 2023 by

Very interesting trip and enjoyable. Read full review

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2023 by

Fascinating trip. Read full review

Reviewed on 03 Sep 2023 by

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Reviewed on 24 Oct 2021 by

it was a lovely advert for Puglia. Read full review

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2019 by

Had a fabulous time. The guide worked exceptionally hard to ensure everyone enjoyed the trip. Read full review

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2019 by

Every day had something special in store. Amongst the most memorable parts were the Castellana Caves, the 3000 year old olive tree still bearing fruit, the mosaic floor of the cathedral in Otranto and the fantastic Trulli houses and the Sassi in Matera. Read full review

Reviewed on 20 May 2019 by

I had a great time! I will go back to this part of Italy! Read full review

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2018 by

The visit to Metera was the most memorable because it is such an unusual place with a powerful atmosphere, very sensible to do this visit last as it is an absolute highlight. Read full review

Reviewed on 09 Sep 2018 by

Very disappointing and think the vacation was over priced. Read full review

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2016 by

Very good. Excellent guide. Nice mixed group. Great taster for an underrated part of Italy. Read full review

Responsible Travel

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.

Planet

Environment: Buying bottled water has detrimental impacts on the environment; we can make a conscience effort to reduce plastic waste by not buying water. On this trip, water in all the accommodation we stopover in is drinkable. Clients who bring their own water bottles will be able to refill them daily, when out and about the local guide will be able to point out places where they can top up their water bottles, for example, this is possible in a lot of the main squares.

Regional cooking in Puglia has strong links to the land and sea; very little is imported from abroad therefore having a positive impact on the environment.

Group size: This small group tour has a maximum of 18 participants, meaning that we have a low impact on the communities we visit and are able to ensure that we do not disrupt or lead to the displacement of local people.

Activity: We try to operate on a ‘leave no trace’ basis, which involves being vigilant with proper disposal of waste and being sure to leave any flora, fauna and historical sites undamaged. By using local drivers for transfers, local restaurants and small shops, we make daily contributions to the economy and the community.

UK office: It all starts at home so we have first worked at reducing our carbon footprint in our UK offices. Through energy conservation measures and recycling policies, we are proud to be actively reducing the waste produced and our impact on the environment. We support various projects all over the world to try and give something back to the places we visit.

People

Accommodation & meals: During this trip we stay in accommodation that is locally run (sometimes family run) and staffed with people from the surrounding areas, which has a positive effect on employment levels and economy in the region. Most lodgings are located in proximity to the town centers and the UNESCO historic site we visit, which reduces further the need for carbon producing transfer vehicles on the trip. The majority of lunches and dinners are not included on this trip, this benefits the local economy; clients can enjoy various local authentic dishes and at the same time support numerous local businesses.

Community & Culture: There are plenty of opportunities for clients to support local enterprise while discovering the heel of Italy. In Lecce on day three we visit one of the last remaining laboratories where papier-mâché artwork is still created; money spent here directly supports and maintains this very traditional industry. We continue to support traditional industries, in the afternoon we have a tour around an old olive oil mill which concludes with an olive oil tasting. The following day we visit a ‘Masseria’, a typical Apulian farm, here we try their organically farmed produce in a converted Apulian farmhouse. Afterwards a pasta making class lesson is led by a local chef in a traditional trattoria in Ostuni allowing clients to practise and taste traditional recipes. On day 5 we visit a winery in Alberobello and sample the wines from the region.
 
When visiting Otranto and Matera we further support the local tourist industry by having specialist local guides as well as the local leader, this benefits the local community by providing employment opportunities whilst clients have the advantage of in-depth insight of the country.

Social responsibility: Our local partner is an active member of Addiopizzo; a grassroots organisation established by local businesses and private citizens who refuse to pay the ‘pizzo’ – mafia extortion money.

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