A customised, exclusive, friendly Gourmet & Art Tour to enjoy Italian wonders: just fly to Bari or nearby airport & we arrange a magnificent guided tour by our private minibus with your personal chef
Dates: upon agremeent
(other dates available upon agreement)
"Puglia seafood paradise": a unique guided tour to enjoy the sumptuous seafood & wine delicacies of Puglia, a true gem of the Mediterranean, and discover its stunning Unesco-heritage historic attractions and wonderful beaches.
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Day 1: flight Prague – Bari. We recommend Wizz Air early morning flight (operates on Wednesday and Sunday), or you can fly via Rome or other cities.
Pick-up in Bari airport by private minibus and accommodation in a cozy, elegant private flat in Monopoli, a picturesque small town with a gorgeous beach and a friendly, lively local scene. Visit of the historic center and tasting dinner in a local lively restaurant with sumptuous seafood dishes with crisp and fruity local wines. • Day 2: after breakfast, we head to Alberobello, famous for its unique prehistoric “trulli” buildings designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will visit a historic family-run winery to taste sparkling, rose, white and red wines and local specialties in the heartland of the famous "Ferrovia" cherries, and then relax in a nearby magnificent series of long beaches and Mediterranean vegetation Tasting dinner with refined dishes in an elegant restaurant. • Day 3: transfer across scenic landscapes dotted by olive trees to visit the stunning caves of Castellana, a world-class natural wonder. Lunch in Putignano tasting traditional recipes with the elegant modern touch of a master chef. After lunch, relax by the beach in the scenic "small Atlantide" of Capitolo beach. Aperitif-dinner in Monopoli to continue the exploration of the typical Pugliese seafood cuisine and enjoy its lively nightlife and friendly hospitality. • Day 4 : visit to Polignano a Mare, a scenic seaside village perched atop a rocky outcrop, with an optional boat trip to admire the picturesque marine caves nearby. Visit to a traditional cheese producer to taste the famous "mozzarella", "caciocavallo", "ricotta" and more delicacies, learning how to prepare these traditional cheese hands-on. Free afternoon to enjoy the pristine beaches and return to Monopoli. • Day 5: transfer to Bari airport or you can spend more days in Monopoli, we will be there to provide all information and private excursions. Optional additional days: relax and enjoy the magnificent local beaches. We are available to organise optional excursions like guided cycling excursions to ancient farms-fortresses among centuries-old olive trees, magnificent Caribbean-like beaches or Lecce UNESCO-listed baroque treasures with street food tour. |
Price per person: Euro 750 (based on a group of at least 7 participants), otherwise Euro 850 (min. 4 participants). For smaller groups: quotation upon agreement.
Price per person for Cook & Meet members: Euro 650 (based on a group of at least 6 participants), otherwise Euro 690 (min. 4 participants)
The price includes:
- 4 nights accommodation in double room (private fully furnished flats), in elegant B&B in Monopoli. Supplement for each night: Euro 90
- 2 tastings dinners in restaurants to discover the specialties of Puglia cuisine (mostly seafood) accompanied by local wines (2 bottles/group/dinner)
- 1 tasting lunch
- Visit to at least one wine producers and a cheese producer with tasting and cheese-making class
- Visit to Alberobello Unesco heritage site
- Transfers by private car
- Italian and English-speaking personal guide for the whole tour
Not included:
- flights to and from Bari airport
- everything not specifically included above
- expenses and gratuities of personal nature
Price per person for Cook & Meet members: Euro 650 (based on a group of at least 6 participants), otherwise Euro 690 (min. 4 participants)
The price includes:
- 4 nights accommodation in double room (private fully furnished flats), in elegant B&B in Monopoli. Supplement for each night: Euro 90
- 2 tastings dinners in restaurants to discover the specialties of Puglia cuisine (mostly seafood) accompanied by local wines (2 bottles/group/dinner)
- 1 tasting lunch
- Visit to at least one wine producers and a cheese producer with tasting and cheese-making class
- Visit to Alberobello Unesco heritage site
- Transfers by private car
- Italian and English-speaking personal guide for the whole tour
Not included:
- flights to and from Bari airport
- everything not specifically included above
- expenses and gratuities of personal nature
