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7 Days in Puglia, incl. Lecce and Gallipoli
A week in Puglia unfolds through cooking classes in Santa Maria di Leuca, wine tasting in Nardò, and visits to Lecce's baroque churches. The itinerary includes a coastal cruise near Castro and traditional olive oil production demonstrations near Gallipoli.
- Day 1
Santa Maria di Leuca
Land at Brindisi Airport and make your way to Santa Maria di Leuca. The drive takes about 1.5 hours. Try to schedule your flight for mid-afternoon to avoid the busy morning port traffic in Brindisi. Start your trip with a traditional Pugliese aperitivo in the evening. Bring a light jacket since the sea breeze gets cooler after sunset.
- Day 2
Cooking in Salento
Start your food adventure with a hands-on cooking class using local seasonal ingredients. Get to the morning markets by 8 AM when the locals do their shopping. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool. In the evening head to a local pizzeria for authentic pizza and finish with the regional digestivo Amaro del Capo.
- Day 3
Castro & Otranto
Take a 2-hour morning boat trip from Castro to see the sea caves. Make sure to pack water shoes because the limestone rocks can get slippery. Head to Otranto in the afternoon. It's the easternmost point in Italy. Visit the 11th-century cathedral between 3-5 PM to see its impressive floor mosaic when there are fewer tourists around.
- Day 4
Market Day & Pasta Making
Hit the local markets early since vendors usually pack up around 1 PM. Learn to make Puglia's signature ear-shaped pasta orecchiette. While the dough rests for 30 minutes you can prepare other ingredients. Spend your evening visiting nearby towns and trying local specialties.
- Day 5
Nardò & Lecce
Begin with wine tasting in Nardò focusing on local Primitivo and Negroamaro wines. Head to Lecce in the afternoon known as the "Florence of the South." Take a guided walk through its baroque center. As one visitor shared: "Walking Lecce's historic center around 6 PM is magical - the limestone buildings glow golden in the setting sun."
- Day 6
Gallipoli & Olive Oil Experience
Visit a traditional frantoio (olive oil mill) in the morning before 11 AM when the sunlight through the ancient trees looks best. Spend the afternoon exploring Gallipoli's port and old town. Stop by the fish market around 4 PM when the boats come in. End your trip with a farewell barbecue featuring Pugliese specialties.
- Day 7
Departure from Brindisi
Head back to Brindisi Airport. The drive takes about 1.5 hours so book flights after 11 AM for a relaxed transfer. Some travelers like to spend extra time exploring Brindisi's historic port before leaving.
Puglia Private Experience (including Matera): Great landscapes and rural heritage
A local immersion through 9 Puglian cities spans from Alberobello's trulli to Matera's Sassi. The week includes cooking classes at traditional farms, olive oil tastings, and private sailing along Salento's coast, with nights in historic accommodations.
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What people love about 7-day Puglia tours
- Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience
In April we went on the Taste of Salento Tour. We stayed at Emilio and Clara s olive farm and stayed with them. Each day they provided breakfast and dinner and all was enjoyable. Emilio cooked us some lovely dinners. Each day we went to a different area of Puglia. We also visited a vineyard, mozzarella factory, cake manufacturer and pasta factory. Overall we had a great week and saw and learnt so much. Our guide in Alderobello, Lecce and Brindisi was Carlo and he was very knowledgeable. A great week!
- Magical Apulia region - 6 Days (Small Group)
Angela shared many great places with us and was very flexible with changing needs. Alberobello hotel was maybe 3 star, not 4 star like Bari and Lecce hotels. Salvatore was a great driver.
- Matera & Apulia Private 5 Day Tour
We really loved Matera. It was our favourite. And Alborabella (Trullis) and Polignano Le Mer (cliff and views) were outstanding. I keep thinking of Matera and the history and "Shame to Fame" story and what a stunning place it is now to visit and witness the transformation of the area to a site hosting wonderful cultural events.We will tell all our friends about Puglia when we return to the USA as it is a great area to visit. Un tour meraviglioso!