Essence of Puglia - A Small Group Tour in Southern Italy

As the founder of I for Italia, Stefano, a Charleston-based, born and raised in Italy travel professional with years of experience leading small group tours for National Geographic, will escort you in Southern Italy over this amazing 9-day small group tour.

Please click here for more information, or email Stefano at info@iforitalia.com for any questions!

Here's a brief summary of the tour:

Essence of Puglia

Highlights & Info
- Experience the authentic heart of Apulia, with its stunning rural landscapes, world-renowned historic villages, and traditional Masserie.
- Embark on breathtaking hikes through beautiful, untouched locations.
- Stay in a stunning Boutique hotel in Lecce and a beautiful, family-owned Masseria in the Apulian countryside, one of the region's finest Masseria, offering a perfect blend of luxury and tradition.
- Immerse yourself in local culture with various unique and memorable experiences.
- Enjoy exclusive experiences such as a private visit and dinner at a 17th-century historical Palazzo in Lecce or a private bread-making experience in Matera

Some Interesting Facts about Puglia

Ovid referred to Southern Italy as Magna Graecia (Greater Greece), a nod to its rich legacy of Greek colonies dating back to the 10th century BC.

Puglia boasts the longest coastline in mainland Italy, stretching over 500 miles.
The region enjoys an impressive 300 sunny days each year.

Salento’s local dialect, Griko, shares more similarities with modern Greek than Italian.

With 60 million olive trees, Puglia is the heart of Italy's extra virgin olive oil production, surpassing the rest of the country combined.

Puglia’s culinary and wine scene is unmatched—from orecchiette pasta and barese focaccia to burrata cheese, it’s a true paradise for food and wine enthusiasts.

Andiamo!