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PUGLIA
GIRL'S GETAWAY
JUNE 22 - JUNE 29, 2025

In the extreme south of Italy lie the white villages of Valle d'Itria. Many travelers do not venture this far south and miss out on the magic of this place. A foodie's dream, Puglia offers the freshest seafood, floral and smokey capocollo from the village of Martina Franca, grano arso (charred grain) pasta from the burning fields of Basilicata, and more hidden culinary treasures.

This tour is part of our "Village Stay" immersive trips, where you will choose from our suggested list of properties which we are partnering with throughout Italy, offering you the immersive experience of living the Italian lifestyle like a local, even if only for a short while.

The seaside village of Monopoli will be our home base during this tour. Rise early and walk to your favorite village cafe, (where you'll be come a local over the course of a week), order a cappuccino al banco, (at the bar as the Italians do), pick up fresh pastries while they are still warm. Practice your Italian on the morning walk as you'll surely be greeted with plenty of "buon giorno-s".

DAY 1 WELCOME TO THE SOUTH

We will meet you at Napoli Centrale train station and head to Monopoli, stopping for a quick lunch along the way. Check into your accommodations then we'll meet for an aperitivo before dinner in Monopoli.

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DAY 2 ALBEROBELLO TRULLI VILLAGE & LOCOROTONDO

Morning free in the village to explore the streets and shops. In the late afternoon we'll visit Alberobello, the ancient trulli settlement and have lunch in the village then dinner in Locorotondo.

DAY 3 THE SASSI OF MATERA

Visit the ancient city of Matera and and discover the ceramic artisans and wood carvers who have been keeping the tradition of hand carving bread stamps alive for centuries. We will visit the Madonna della Idris ancient church and an original cave house, (The people of Matera lived in the caves of the sassi until the 1950's!) For digestivo fans, a stop at the Amaro Lucano shop for a tasting is a must, as it is made here. Lunch together at a trattoria in the heart of the sassi. Dinner is on your own tonight in Monopoli.

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DAY 4 POLIGNANO A MARE

Wine tasting and light lunch at the beautiful Tenuta Terre di San Vito. They produce the area's best wine and olive oil and you can buy some to take home, or they will also ship. After lunch we'll hop over to walk the dramatic cliffs of Polignano A Mare with free time to shop or just sit and take it all in. Dinner on your own tonight.

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DAY 5 BEACH DAY & GIRL'S NIGHT OUT

Spend the morning at a beach club and take in the Italian sunshine. Drinks and lunch are available on site too. Not a sun worshipper? Set yourself on a comfy lounge chair under a swaying palm umbrella with a cool drink in hand. There is also an onsite restaurant to have lunch. In the late afternoon we'll have an

aperitivo get-together with a professional make up artist who will get you ready for tonight! Grab your cutest outfit and head out for an evening under the stars. Progressive street food dinner together tonight.

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DAY 6 PANZAROTTI & ITALIAN COCKTAIL PARTY IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

Spend the day in the olive groves at a local's farmhouse learning to make a variety of Italian summer cocktails and panzarotti, a beloved street food go Puglia. This is a hands on class with recipes to keep. Dinner together tonight in Ostuni.

DAY 7 BOUTIQUE SHOPPING & LUNCH IN LECCE

Lecce is known for it's Baroque architechture, but it is also home to some of the prettiest boutiques in Puglia. Shops are full of hand stitched bags, bright and airy fabrics, pottery, and vintage too. Try Lecce's specialty pasta sagne 'ncannuate, (a curly semolina tagliatelle dressed with tomato and aged ricotta), and caffe Leccese, an iced coffee with almond milk. On a warm day, ask for it shaken in the form of a shakerato with a pasticiotto, a local short crust pastry filled with sweet cream and amarena cherry. Dinner together in Monopoli.

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DAY 8 ARRIVEDERCI!

After breakfast we will depart back to Naples to return you to the airport or train station as needed.

IMPORTANT: If you are flying on this day, your flight must depart after 2:00 pm to make it back to Naples in time. If you need to fly earlier or connect to a train earlier, you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation.