Puglia small group tour, Italy
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One of our bestselling Puglia vacations supports local artisans, guides and family-run businesses while giving you an insider’s taste of the region – from organic olive oils and Apulian farmhouse cuisine to pasta making, vineyard tours and the stunning Salento coast.
Lecce Salento Otranto Ostuni Agnano Alberobello and Trulli dwellings Bari Castel del Monte Matera
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US $2617US $2485ToUS $2845excluding flights
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Optional single supplement £578.
Minimum age 16.
Minimum age 16.
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Late availability on these dates: 01 Jun, 15 Jun, 06 Jul
Description of Puglia small group tour, Italy
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13 Reviews of Puglia small group tour, Italy
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 18 Sep 2023 by Catherine Smith
Excellent. For me it had all the elements of a great vacation-a fascinating location, delicious local food and wine, a solicitous and knowledgeable local guide and good company. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Sep 2023 by Mary Moralee
A great vacation, with opportunity to see many and varied tourist attractions, managed well by the providing operator and the Italian guide. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Sep 2019 by Lynda Mellor
Had a fabulous time. The guide worked exceptionally hard to ensure everyone enjoyed the trip. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Jun 2019 by Julie Lupton
Every day had something special in store. Amongst the most memorable parts were the Castellana Caves, the 3000 year old olive tree still bearing fruit, the mosaic floor of the cathedral in Otranto and the fantastic Trulli houses and the Sassi in Matera. Read full reviewReviewed on 20 May 2019 by Mylene Henrie
I had a great time! I will go back to this part of Italy! Read full reviewReviewed on 30 Oct 2018 by Mike Wells
The visit to Metera was the most memorable because it is such an unusual place with a powerful atmosphere, very sensible to do this visit last as it is an absolute highlight. Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Sep 2018 by Verity Barnes
Very disappointing and think the vacation was over priced. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Oct 2016 by Alan McLean
Very good. Excellent guide. Nice mixed group. Great taster for an underrated part of Italy. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
Environment: Buying bottled water has detrimental impacts on the environment; we can make a conscience effort to reduce plastic waste by not buying water. On this trip, water in all the accommodation we stopover in is drinkable. Clients who bring their own water bottles will be able to refill them daily, when out and about the local guide will be able to point out places where they can top up their water bottles, for example, this is possible in a lot of the main squares.Regional cooking in Puglia has strong links to the land and sea; very little is imported from abroad therefore having a positive impact on the environment.
Group size: This small group tour has a maximum of 18 participants, meaning that we have a low impact on the communities we visit and are able to ensure that we do not disrupt or lead to the displacement of local people.
Activity: We try to operate on a ‘leave no trace’ basis, which involves being vigilant with proper disposal of waste and being sure to leave any flora, fauna and historical sites undamaged. By using local drivers for transfers, local restaurants and small shops, we make daily contributions to the economy and the community.
UK office: It all starts at home so we have first worked at reducing our carbon footprint in our UK offices. Through energy conservation measures and recycling policies, we are proud to be actively reducing the waste produced and our impact on the environment. We support various projects all over the world to try and give something back to the places we visit.
People
Accommodation & meals: During this trip we stay in accommodation that is locally run (sometimes family run) and staffed with people from the surrounding areas, which has a positive effect on employment levels and economy in the region. Most lodgings are located in proximity to the town centers and the UNESCO historic site we visit, which reduces further the need for carbon producing transfer vehicles on the trip. The majority of lunches and dinners are not included on this trip, this benefits the local economy; clients can enjoy various local authentic dishes and at the same time support numerous local businesses.Community & Culture: There are plenty of opportunities for clients to support local enterprise while discovering the heel of Italy. In Lecce on day three we visit one of the last remaining laboratories where papier-mâché artwork is still created; money spent here directly supports and maintains this very traditional industry. We continue to support traditional industries, in the afternoon we have a tour around an old olive oil mill which concludes with an olive oil tasting. The following day we visit a ‘Masseria’, a typical Apulian farm, here we try their organically farmed produce in a converted Apulian farmhouse. Afterwards a pasta making class lesson is led by a local chef in a traditional trattoria in Ostuni allowing clients to practise and taste traditional recipes. On day 5 we visit a winery in Alberobello and sample the wines from the region.
When visiting Otranto and Matera we further support the local tourist industry by having specialist local guides as well as the local leader, this benefits the local community by providing employment opportunities whilst clients have the advantage of in-depth insight of the country.
Social responsibility: Our local partner is an active member of Addiopizzo; a grassroots organisation established by local businesses and private citizens who refuse to pay the ‘pizzo’ – mafia extortion money.
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