Welcome LUXURY CULINARY HOLIDAYS
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Puglia Gourmet has been created to offer you an insider's experience of the delights of Puglian food and cuisine. Having lived in and loved Puglia for six years, Cathy and Keith are waiting to share their favourite food experiences with you. The week's itinerary will take you to exquisite restaurants, local meat eateries, cheese-making farms, delightful vineyards and olive oil mills for tastings. You will meet the most charming local people who are passionate about their lifestyle and their produce, whilst touring the spectacular Puglian countryside and towns.
Your accommodation will be in the fabulous Trullo Solari , a traditional country building in five acres of land which has recently been converted to a luxurious holiday villa with private pool.
Groups will not be more than eight people.
ITINERARY Typical Itinerary
Saturday Saturday
AfternoonArrival and Welcome drinks. Settle in to your home for the week and meet the other guests.EveningDinner at a local top class restaurant, specialising in local food.
Sunday Sunday
MorningEnjoy breakfast at Trullo Solari and enjoy a lazy morning relaxing in your new surroundings. Lunch at a superb seafood restaurant right on the coast.AfternoonAfter lunch we will explore the coast, then head home for a well deserved siesta.EveningPassagiata with the locals in Martina Franca, and enjoy a gelato.
Monday Monday
MorningVisit the local market in Cisternino and sample some of the local fruit and vegetables, some of which most people are unfamiliar with, followed by a tour a local olive mill and taste of their award winning oil. Lunch at one of the best resaturants in Ostuni.AfternoonMeet some local food producers on their land; grape growers, sugo producers and try your hand at pasta making.EveningGet involved making your own pizzas, back at Trullo Solari.
Tuesday Tuesday
Morning Travel to Gallipoli and explore the wonderful old island. Visit to the olive oil museum. Lunch At a delicious seafood restaurant overlooking turquoise waters and fishing boats.Afternoon Visit to a truffle hunter in the heart of SalentoEvening Dinner and visit in Lecce, "the Florence of the South".
Wednesday Wednesday
Morning Visit to Alberobello, trullo town and World Heritage site.Trip to masseria (farm house) to experience mozzerella making.Lunch in Slow Food restaurantAfternoonVisit to vineyard and wine tastingEvening Supper at the best local "Fornello Pronto" (butcher's) in Cisternino.
Thursday Thursday
MorningAfter a late start, travel to Taranto to explore the old town and have a seafood lunch at the port. AfternoonVisit to a wonderful fishmonger where we'll purchase some morsels for supper. Gentle hike in the Massafra Gorge to stimulate appetite...Evening Prepare and enjoy bbq'ing, forno-ing and otherwise preparing and eating purchased fish, paired with fantastic local wines.
Friday Friday
MorningTour of Ostuni.Visit to nearby organic Masseria (farm house) to learn the secrets of local wild plants, followed by gourmet lunch at Masseria.AfternoonRelax and walk on the beachEveningSpecial evening at exquisite delicatessan to sample the best that Italy has to offer.Check Out by 10.30am Saturday morning.
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nb - this itinerary is representative of the week, however the exact details may vary depending on the dates you choose to visit.
RATES and INFO Rates and Info
RATES
Double occupancy rate: 2800 euro per person
Single occupancy rate: 3200 euro per person
Early Bird booking discount - book before end of 2011 for a 200 euro discount per person!
2012 DATES
Gourmet Puglia tours are available:
April 14 - 21st May 12 - 19th June 9 - 16th - sold out! WHAT'S INCLUDED
7 nights accommodation at luxurious Trullo Solari
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners whether out or at the villa
Snacks and drinks at Trullo Solari
English speaking guide and luxury transport for all excursions
Airport transfers from Brindisi airport
Fees for visits, museums etc
