DEAR FRIENDS,
There is no country I enjoy travelling in as much as Bella Italia! I have been there many times over the past thirty years and each time I come home I can’t wait to return! I am passionate about the food, the language, the art, the style, and every aspect of their culture.
Each area of Italy possesses its own regional cuisine and distinctive cultural influences. Our trips are designed to provide you with an in-depth experience studying the cuisine, art, architecture, geography and of course the personality and traditions of the local people. We will visit the towns and villages, beaches and unique cities of the area.
Our small group tours are stylized to offer you a superior experience - each day we will offer a cultural/culinary opportunity for you but you will also have time to enjoy leisure activities as well. We can accommodate and make arrangements for anything you might like to do-biking, yoga, massage, more shopping (!) or just relaxing poolside.
Come and join us - Explore. Dream. Discover.
Baci,
Linda
CIAO!
WHY PUGLIA?
This trip has been designed to immerse in the local culture. Every day you’ll explore a part of the region and discover its incredible beauty: architecture, sacred sites, characteristic historic towns, food and wine, locals. Yet you’ll have plenty of free time to relax and explore on your own and enjoy the unique indigenous lifestyle.
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In this itinerary, we have included the very best of Puglia, through places where you can truly get the real feel of the region, staying in lovely places and exploring with expert local guides.
There’s an austere beauty to Puglia. A holiday in Puglia is a great pleasure. It’s a magic puzzle of beauties where you get lost. It is that special beauty that makes it clear that you are absolutely nowhere else.
WHY PUGLIA?
ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Arrival Day Lecce
Arrive Brindisi or Bari airport
Day 2 - Tour of Lecce w/ pasta class, wine tasting lunch!​
Day 3 - Gallipoli + Galantina
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Day 4 - Boat tour to see the Salento grottos and guided tour in Otranto
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Day 5 - Winery Experience
Day 6 - Towns of the Itria Valley
Day 7 - Day trip to Matera + guided tour
Day 8 - Arrivederci Puglia!
Depart Brindisi or Bari airport
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Need more of an excuse to escape to Puglia? Check out photos and testimonials from our past trips!
Cyndi S.
" Linda is a flexible, fun, bundle of joy and energy. Any time spent with her at the helm as your tour director is going to keep a smile on your face. She does her research and hires the best local talents and keeps the costs as low as possible without sacrificing quality. If you're considering a tour with her, put on your Nike hat and JUST DO IT! "
RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE
Please contact Chef Linda to reserve your space today!
610-374-2674 | theculinaryclassroom@gmail.com OR Fill out the form below
ITINERARY / INCLUSIONS:
4 nights in Lecce **** Hotel
3 nights in Monopoli ****Hotel
Wine and tips included in all meals
All European style breakfasts at hotels
1 dinner in Lecce (check-in day)
1 pizza dinner in Lecce
All lunches
Group transportation from arrival to departure
Bilingual hosts + private guides
1 cooking class
1 winery experience with tastings
1 cheese experience with tasting
Excursions as per program featuring lovely restaurants for lunch
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minimum guests : 8 per week
maximum guests: 16 per week
*optional extras: yoga, biking, sailing, massage, horseback riding, - prices extra
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Price per Person : $5900
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NON REFUNDABLE $1000 PP DEPOSIT REQUIRED WHEN BOOKING. PLEASE BE ADVISED TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE IN CASE OF HAVING TO CANCEL.
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