A TASTE OF APULIA
22nd-29th of June 2025
€ 1.000/£ 850
Deposit when you book  € /£ 200  

Pay the outstanding balance by 30th of April

Blue skies, green fields and clear waters await us for a fantastic week in the Land of Apulia. This trip by Back & Forth will be a taste of what this beautiful region has to offer. The itinerary winds between the Itria Valley, the Land of Gravine and the Murgia Materana.
We will start our itinerary from Mottola, where we will approach the culinary tradition of the Region by putting our hands on pasta first, and tasting it afterwards.
The next day we will head to Matera, the City of Sassi.
We will be amazed by the beauty of this urban settlement entirely carved into the rock and we will stay here to enjoy a beautiful sunset, perhaps with a glass of wine and a chat before going back.
The next day will be about relaxation and we will head to Taranto.
From here we will take the boat to reach St. Peter's Island where we will rest and enjoy the sandy beaches. In the late afternoon we will return to the mainland, strolling in Taranto and heading towards a nice restaurant where we could taste fish dishes.
From the fourth day onwards we will focus on the Itria Valley.
The first destination will be Alberobello, a stone jewel of Apulia.
We will get lost in its narrow streets and among its trulli (old houses), then in the late afternoon we will head to Locorotondo, very famous for its beautiful historic centre and its panorama.
The next morning we will go to Ostuni, the beautiful White City.
We will spend most of our time wandering and admiring its historic centre but we will finish our day visiting Cisternino, famous for its culinary tradition based on meat: bombette, fegatini and sausages are dishes not to be missed.
Our last day will be again marked with sea.
We will go to Polignano a Mare, there, we will be enchanted by its sea caves which we will visit aboard a boat and, after a dip in the blue sea, we will refresh our taste buds enjoying a good octopus sandwich.
On the way back we will stop in the lively Monopoli, spending the evening here before going back to our accommodation.

TYPE OF TRAVEL: A Taste of Apulia will be a mix between moments of relaxation, excursions and activities. The pace will be medium-easy.
It won't be a tiring tour and does not require a particular physical effort but only a good will to walk.
WHERE WE WILL STAY: Typical Apulian accommodation.
HOW WE WILL GET AROUND: Private minibus + boat for some excursions.
TYPE OF SUITCASE: Backpack or trolley + small backpack or bag for daily outings. Summer clothes, trainers/comfortable shoes for excursions, swimsuit.
WEATHER 18 - 28 ⁰ C, daily average 22⁰ C
VACCINATIONS: None.
VISA None for EU and UK citizens. Passport or Identity Cards in force. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/entry-requirements
NEAREST AIRPORTS: Bari International Airport, Brindisi International Airport.
CURRENCY: Euro, cards widely accepted.
POWER SOCKET: C e F (Schuko).

WHAT IS INCLUDED
Accomodation for 1 week (7 nights) in double room.
Private van + driver.
All other means of transport.
All excursions +1 with guide (rocky settlement in Mottola, entrance to Palombaro in Matera, boat tour, access to St Peter isle).
"Hands on Pasta" culinary experience + light lunch.
Coordinator support.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
Flights.
All meals (average cost of a 2 courses meal € 20-25)
Travel insurance.
Anything not mentioned in "What is included".

 
Aim to arrive Sunday the 22nd not later than 18:00 while Sunday the 29th you are free to leave whenever you like.


Small changes may happen due to unforseen circumstances.