Puglia, Flavors of Salento

“Salentu, lu sule, lu mare, lu ientu – Salento, il sole, il mare, il vento.”
Anonimo

Seven days in Puglia to fall in love with this wonderful land: Salento. You’ll live different experiences, such as a guided visit to one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, the Baroque Lecce. You’ll continue later, with oil tastings in ancient oil mills in the Salento hinterland. Take a boat ride to the extreme point of the heel of the boot and find out where the Ionian Sea merges with
the Adriatic Sea. During the tour you can also explore many fascinating caves. You’ll stay in historical buildings and typical farms to enjoy a holiday in contact with tradition and this land. Tastings and dinners with local products will be the celebration of this Salento itinerary that awaits you with open arms with its flavors and hospitality.

Experiences

Salento, a land of enchantment

Stay in historic buildings and typical farms Masserie

You’ll stay in an ancient building in the center of Lecce which, thanks to a restoration work, has recovered the ancient beauty and all the original charm of the building. Precious feature of the Palace is the luxuriant American vine that surrounds the internal courtyard and the magnificent terrace, from which guests can admire, and almost touch the monuments of the city. Then you’ll move to a typical Salento farmhouse. Immersed in the green of the holm oak woods and the fields of ancient olive trees, the Masseria is an ancient residence which, thanks to a careful renovation, has regained its original splendor. Here, in addition to enjoying the splendid salt-water pool, you can rediscover the well-being and harmony that comes from the balance between mind, body and spirit through poolside yoga classes. Personalized massages and trekking routes in a unique land surrounded by unspoiled nature.

Salento flavors

Olive oil tasting and typical products

Visit to a farm that has a lot to tell, many anecdotes handed down, many historical figures who have been linked to this place. Even kings and saints have visited this company in the past, but the story they like most is the one linked to the land: it has been cultivated for almost a thousand years. The farmer is believed to be the custodian of the Apulian agricultural heritage. The wines, oils, cereals, legumes and preserves that are produced here reflect the character of the area and speak of sun and sea, land, passion, history and hospitality. Following the guided tour of the cellar, tasting of typical products: two wines to choose from a wide selection, some Evo oils, citrus and other products of the local gastronomy accompanied by the typical friselline and tarallini. Throughout your stay you will be delighted by dinners with typical products grown in this land.

A land of culture

For anyone, a different activity to choose from

A land full of culture, you can get to know this ancient territory through guided tours with dedicated professionals, who will make you retrace the customs and history of the ancient tribe of the Messapi, the splendor of the ancient villages, the art of beautiful cities such as Lecce, Gallipoli and Otranto . Included in the proposal is the guided tour of Lecce in small groups from your accommodation.

Lu sule lu mare lu ientu

Sea and relaxation in the heel of the boot

You cannot come to Salento without immersing yourself in the splendid sea and enjoying the beautiful beaches. For this reason, we have planned a trip to Santa Maria di Leuca, a half day excursion by boat (morning / afternoon) which includes an environmental, historical and cultural journey through the visit of the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca.

Note: The tour can be customized based on your needs and all the services are subject to availability at the moment of booking. The estimated rates must be confirmed at the moment of booking

Tour: what is included or excluded

Included in the price

6 nights, 3 in historic building and 3 in Masseria with breakfast
6 Dinners in partner restaurants
Wine, oil and local products tasting and guided tour
Boat trip
Assistance 24/7
Route planning

Excluded from the price

Flights / train / car
Meals where not included as per program
Tourist tax

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