Puglia & Matera Escape

Trip Summary

Begin your journey in Matera, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and stay in a unique Sassi hotel built from solid stone into an ancient cave dwelling. Then travel to Puglia, where you will explore picturesque cliff towns, endless olive groves, vineyards and extraordinary cuisine. Spend a day in Alberobello, a Unesco World Heritage site and sample some of the region’s most renowned wines and traditional foods. Visit Ostuni, known as Italy’s white city for its unique white facades and admire the stunning Polignano a Mare, where Italian singer-song writer Domenico Modugno wrote the famous song “Volare”. Learn the history of the baroque town of Lecce and explore the Salento coastline in a vintage car!

 

What’s Included

  • 1 night in luxury cave hotel in Matera

  • 3 nights at the historic residence Masseria Donna Chiara in Monopoli

  • 3 nights at Crita Bianca in the heart of Salento

  • E-bike experience through the Itria Valley with olive oil tour and tasting

  • Guided visit of Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, and the baroque town of Lecce

  • Guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Alberobello, famous for its trulli buildings

  • Cooking class

  • Winery tour and tasting

  • Ceramics workshop

  • Vintage car tour of the Salento coast

  • Relaxing massage

  • Private transfer for all activities

  • All breakfasts included

  • 4 dinners & 2 lunches

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare - should be arranged to Bari

  • Gratuities - we kindly ask you acknowledge the service for your guides and driver

  • Alcoholic beverages - all alcoholic beverages except for the wine included during meals need to be paid separate

  • Additional meals

  • Additional spa services

  • Additional excursions - if time allows, there are many more amazing sights and experiences for you to explore

8 DAYS
€4,850 per person
MY OWN ROOM OPTION: +€850
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 8


Upcoming Trip Availability

  • September 30 - October 8 2023

  • April 24th - May 1st 2024

In order to reserve your spot, a $1,000 deposit is required. The remaining balance will be due 60 days prior to departure


 

Meet Your Guide

LAURA ROSELLE

Laura became a Travel Designer and Find Your Roots Specialist after being a client of Life Beyond the Room. She has extensive experience in genealogy, and has researched her own Italian heritage back to Ponzano Romano, Caserta, and Abruzzo. She learned about Italian laws and recognition of Italian citizenship, and became a dual citizen.

KAREN HATTAWAY

Karen, native to Rome, is the founder of LBR and also an adventure junkie. A yogi and martial artist, she will be leading some of the activities and be the translator for the trip

 
 

To explore other Curated Group Trips, download the 2023 catalog HERE.