Discover the gourmet highlights of Italy's pretty Puglia,
sampling fresh local produce and staying in unusual hotels,
including a cave hotel and a traditional Trullo.
You'll learn how to make traditional orecchiette pasta by hand from
a local chef in Bari and sample the extra virgin olive oil made in
an olive grove near Ostuni. You'll join an unforgettable Italian
cooking masterclass at a traditional stone masserie and stop by an
Italian bakery to see how the region's typical durum wheat bread is
created in Altamura. You're bound to return home with new
techniques to put to use in your own kitchen.
Over the six-day trip, you'll travel around the region, staying two
nights in Bari and two nights in a cave hotel in Matera. You'll get
to experience sleeping in a traditional Trullo, the distinctive
cylindrical houses which dot the hills of the Itria Valley.
* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price does not include flights. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £320. Deposit 20%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).
* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price includes flights with British Airways. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £320. Deposit 20%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).
* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price does not include flights. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £320. Deposit 20%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).
* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price does not include flights. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £320. Deposit 20%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).
* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price does not include flights. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £320. Deposit 20%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).
Today you'll arrive in the gorgeous coastal city of Bari, with its grand boulevards and bustling harbour. You'll later travel to the extraordinary hillside town of Matera and check in at your hotel.
You'll discover the unique landscapes of Sassi di Matera, a district known for its ancient cave dwellings, which are suspected to be some of the first human settlements in Italy. You'll be staying in a cave hotel during your time in Matera, so you'll be truly immersed in this extraordinary area.
Today there's more time to explore the fascinating landscapes and archaeology of Stassi, with its caves, grottos, and natural ravines. You'll spend the morning exploring the district and visiting some of the Rupestrian Churches, built into the caves of the Murgia, a large limestone plateau.
In the afternoon, you'll enjoy your first culinary experience of the trip: a cookery masterclass at a nearby Masseria. Inside this traditional stone farmhouse, you'll learn how to prepare rustic Italian dishes before feasting on your culinary creations at a traditional Italian dinner with your fellow guests.
After breakfast, you'll head to Altamura, a hill town known for its traditional durum wheat bread, Pane di Altamura. While here, you'll pay a visit to a legendary local bakery to learn about the process of making this famous bread and taste some of their fresh creations.
You'll then tour a local vineyard, after which you'll have the opportunity to taste some of the exceptional wines produced in the Puglia region.
It's then time to head to Alberobello, the trulli capital of Italy. You'll spend time exploring this small town and learning about these curious cone-roofed houses.
This evening, you'll be checking in to your very own trullo for the night.
You'll have time in the morning to explore more of Alberobello. Perhaps wander its narrow streets dotted with trulli, stop in the little shops to buy local produce or souvenirs, and see the locals sitting outside traditional trattorie, dining al fresco.
Afterwards, you'll travel to Locorotondo, one of the Itria Valley's most beautiful whitewashed towns, where you'll stop for a relaxing lunch.
Later on, you'll enjoy a tour through ancient olive groves at an organic olive farm near Ostuni, where you'll also get to taste the delicious, extra-virgin olive oil produced here.
You'll then travel back to Bari, where you'll have the evening free to explore the charming old town at your own pace, and tuck into some mouthwatering Apulian delicacies.
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll get to see more of Bari on a bike tour around the city. You'll see the elegant Old Town and spot pretty landmarks like the Basilica of St. Nicholas and Bari Cathedral.
A true highlight will be a stop off at the home of a local signora, where you'll learn the art of making orecchiette pasta by hand, before sampling your culinary creations.
Today it's time to transfer to Bari airport to catch your flight home.
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* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price does not include flights. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £320. Deposit 20%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).
* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price includes flights with British Airways. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £320. Deposit 20%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).
* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price does not include flights. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £320. Deposit 20%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).
* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price does not include flights. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £320. Deposit 20%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).
* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price does not include flights. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £320. Deposit 20%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).