Puglia
Where olive trees thrive, the coastline is filled with white sandy beaches and rich Italian culture is found in abundance.
Is Puglia your perfect Italian escape?
Forming the ‘heel’ of Italy’s boot, Puglia is undoubtedly one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful, yet unspoiled regions. Picturesque views of whitewashed towns, ancient olive groves and crystal clear waters make this the perfect place to unwind and relax, especially if you’re someone who likes to avoid more commercialised holidays.
- Adriatic and Ionian coastline
- 60 million olive trees; the world’s largest production of olive oil
- Primitivo and Negroamaro wines
- Fresh bread, cheeses and pasta
- Baroque architecture and stone houses
- Trulli of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site
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A holiday in Puglia is always one for the taste buds
Puglian cuisine tempts even the most critical connoisseur
When discussing Italian cuisine, fresh, farm-to-table ingredients always come into the conversation, and Puglia does an excellent job of representing this ideal. Family ran restaurants are at the heart of their culture where ‘Masseria’ farms keep generational recipes for mozzarella and focaccia, all prepared by hand. In seaside Monopoli, you can find just-caught seafood, something many of us miss out on living on land.
Of course, a glass of wine is a staple when it comes to holidays, and Puglia doesn’t disappoint there either. If you like red, Primitivo and Negroamaro can be tasted straight from the vineyard while white wine and rose is created just around the corner too.
Restaurant owners are well versed in wine pairings, so make sure you ask their opinion before ordering to bring out the flavours of the dish.
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Architecture and cultural heritage
UNESCO-protected Alberobello is the first thought that comes to mind, ticking both boxes when it comes to unworldly architecture and deep cultural heritage. This town of ‘trulli’ dwellings is absolutely beautiful, their white distinctive stone and coned roofs really highlight the regions take on architecture. Even more for the architecture enthusiast, Lecce displays piazzas and ornate churches you can’t take your eyes off. If you’re more into natural beauty, there’s always the ancient cave dwellings of Matera to explore, a UNESCO world heritage site, recently filmed in James Bond’s ‘No Time to Die’.
Puglia is a place to see all of the above, while enjoying fresh bread and home-produced olive oil under the Mediterranean sun.
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Relax under the Puglian sun… without the crowds
Puglia is far less touristy than Tuscany, Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre, yet shares many of the key same qualities. There’s still the beautifully warm sun, medieval villages, hilltop towns and sandy beaches, but remains largely untouched by tourism – being the reason we love it so much.
Our Puglia tours focus on sustainable, small-group experiences that support local communities and family-run businesses. Each day brings meaningful encounters with local artisans, producers, and families who share their traditions and stories.
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You would start your journey at Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, a four-star retreat set among olive groves just minutes from Alberobello. The hotel features both indoor and outdoor pools, a luxurious spa, and a restaurant serving traditional Puglian cuisine.
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Our job is to make sure your journey through Puglia is carefully paced, allowing time to absorb the region’s natural rhythm. Morning visits to historic sites are balanced with afternoon leisure time. Culinary experiences range from informal tastings to elegant dinners, while cultural encounters span from humble artisan workshops to grand baroque churches.
The Highlights
- Relax at the splendid 4-star Chiusa di Chietri near Alberobello, the city of trulli, for six or seven nights, with no change of hotels needed
- Wonder at the baroque beauty of Lecce, a city often compared to Florence
- Discover the art of making local mozzarella and focaccia at one of Puglia’s ‘masseria’ fortified farms
- Dip into hidden gems like the villages of Locorotondo and Ostuni, deep in the Tuscan-like Valle D’Itria
- Savour just-caught seafood at a humble osteria in
- seaside Monopoli
- Visit the gorgeous, UNESCO-protected town of Matera, immortalised in a 007 film and famed for its cave dwellings
- Sample some of Puglia’s finest local produce at family-run estates, such as wines from the Cantina
- Masseria Torricella and fruity home-grown olive oil
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From the dramatic coastal beauty of Polignano to the medieval charm of Monopoli’s harbour, every day brings new discoveries while maintaining the relaxed pace that makes southern Italy so captivating. Our hand selected itineraries ensure you experience Puglia to its fullest, and stay completely comfortable.
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