Top Puglia Seasonal & Special Occasions

In addition to learning how to make fresh orecchiette pasta with a local grandmother, you will enjoy a complete gastronomic experience. During dinner, you will taste typical local products such as crunchy frise, local cheeses, delicious panzerotti, and of course the orecchiette you prepared together. Everything is accompanied by three glasses of local wine, for a true journey into the flavors of Salento.

Roll up your sleeves for this hands-on small-group cooking class in a local’s home in Polignano a Mare. Learn how to make regional staples such as Bari-style focaccia and orecchiette pasta, before you sit down to enjoy your creations alongside your classmates, with local wine and traditional snacks included.

Enjoy a relaxing time on the waves—and discover views of the coast near Polignano a Mare that many other visitors miss—on this small-group or private boat tour. Upgrade for pickup from your accommodation, or make your own way to the waterfront meeting point. There, hop aboard your vessel, admire scenic sea caves and other waterfront highlights, and even stop for a swim.

Spend an evening in a real Italian home with Enza and her family in the countryside in Corigliano d'Otranto near Lecce. We begin with a traditional Italian aperitif, sharing homemade appetizers and prosecco while everyone gets to know each other. Then each guest prepares their own fresh pasta by hand using local ingredients and family recipes. Once the pasta is ready, we cook everything and sit around the table together to enjoy dinner with local wine, music and conversation. The evening ends with homemade dessert, our family limoncello, and a small memory of the experience.

Discover the flavors of Puglia without the challenge of choosing among the region’s many wineries and local food producers. This tasting experience combines vineyard access, winemaking insights, and regional specialties in one visit. Stroll through a Moscato di Trani vineyard with your host, learn about local wine traditions, and sample four wines paired with homemade farm products for an authentic taste of the region.

Apulia is known for its top-notch gastronomy and stunning views, but it takes insider knowledge to ditch the tourist traps and find where locals eat. On this half-day vineyard visit and family-cooked culinary experience, indulge in the best of Apulian cuisine during a multi-course meal—from hand-prepared orecchiette pasta to decadent meat rolls (bombette)—while taking in sweeping vineyard and Itria Valley views.

Lecce is famous for its baroque architecture and authentic cuisine. With this cooking class in the heart of the city’s old town, experience the best of both. Meet your hosts at an “osteria” set on one of the most charming lanes in the historic center and discover the secrets to rolling and shaping fresh “orecchiette” pasta, a traditional specialty from Puglia. Then relax over a guided wine tasting paired with regional delicacies.

Castel di Salve is one of Puglia's historic wineries, founded in 1885 in Depressa by Antonio Winspeare, Duke of Salve with the goal of producting quality table wines. Now the winery is runed by the 4th and 5th generation of the Winspeare family. Strong and proud of the ancestors tradition, we still continue to work the same land today, to produce wines of character that are clean and elegant at the same time. The bulk of our agricultural work takes place in the historic family estate "Masseria Bosco Belvedere", located in the geographical center of the lower Salento. The focus is on the native grapes of Salento like Verdeca, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera di Lecce and Primitivo. Furthermore we also cultivate another small vineyard in Depressa and other sites in the lower Salento, for a total of about 31 hectares of vineyards.

This experience stands out thanks to the presence of an AIS-certified sommelier who professionally guides each tasting, offering structured explanations and expert wine pairings. Unlike standard wine tours, this experience combines cultural storytelling with a refined sensory journey through carefully selected Apulian wines and local specialties. The small-group format ensures a more personal atmosphere, meaningful interaction, and a deeper understanding of Bari’s wine and culinary traditions.

Visit the top towns in the Valle d’Itria and sample some of the region’s best wines with this all-inclusive tour. Enjoy a wine tasting at a historic 16th-century "masseria" estate, then explore the old town of Locorotondo and relax over lunch. Afterwards, discover Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed "trulli" dwellings on a guided tour, and finish the day by sipping traditional rosoli liqueur on a panoramic terrace—a unique local experience.

Delve into the world of Puglian wine without leaving Lecce’s old town with this wine tasting experience in the heart of the Baroque city. Take a break from sightseeing and relax at a local wine bar for a guided tasting featuring four different regional wines paired with local specialties. Learn about Puglia’s winemaking history and culture as you sip and enjoy views over the pretty lane lined with traditional “palazzi”.

Discover the essence of Italian viticulture with the Iconica Wine Experience in Alberobello. Over the course of an hour and a half, you'll explore the fascinating winemaking process by visiting a historic wine museum, packed with ancient agricultural tools and an extensive photo exhibition. You will conclude your trip with a tasting of three fine wines, selected specifically to enhance the unique flavors of the region. Guided by experts in the field, this experience offers a deep immersion in Puglia's wine traditions, making it the perfect excursion for all wine lovers.

With Leuca Marine Escursioni you can take unforgettable tours aboard a safe and comfortable boat. You can admire our wonderful caves of our coast and the breathtaking seabed and crystal clear water. If you want to discover everything and much more come with us we are waiting for you. You will find on board snorkeling equipment to be able to dive into a beautiful adventure. Our commander will take you and illustrate the wonderful caves of the beautiful Adriatic and Ionian coast with great professionalism and seriousness. Fishing trips can also be made

Along country roads, among trulli, farmhouses and dry stone walls, I will show you the places I love and experience every day by pedaling together for 20 km (about 12 miles). We start from Alberobello, the capital of the trulli, towards Locorotondo, the most evocative village in the Valle d'Itria: where a tasty stop at a traditional local bakery awaits us. We will taste the typical Apulian focaccia freshly baked by Giovanni, accompanied by a glass of wine. Afterwards, before returning to Alberobello, we will stop at the pastry shop of Signora Maria to taste the almond sweets of our tradition. On the way back we will consume seasonal fruits, picking them directly from the trees (cherries, figs, fioroni, pears, blackberries, mulberries). It won't be a tourist experience, not a classic e-bike tour but a little adventure: local life, away from crowded places. *Minimum height required for participants 163 cm (5'4 ft)

Self-guided excursion with the use of a GPS with preloaded track, ideal for couples and families and groups of friends who want to have a unique experience together riding high-level bikes, which make this ride on the cycle path pleasant and unforgettable the Apulian aqueduct and the countryside of Locorotondo, Cisternino, Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica. The final wine tasting in the Locorotondo Old Town brings an unforgettable day to a close.

Discover authentic Italian cooking in a hands-on class led by a local chef in Bari’s historic center. Learn to make traditional pizza and tiramisu from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Enjoy expert guidance, 2 glasses of wine plus 1 Prosecco or soft drinks throughout the experience. Small group sizes ensure a more personal and memorable atmosphere. As you cook, uncover the stories, traditions, and culinary secrets behind these iconic dishes, gaining a deeper connection to Italian culture. After the class, savor the pizza and tiramisu you’ve prepared, then visit a local artisanal gelateria to learn how to recognize authentic gelato and enjoy a tasting. You'll also receive the recipes to recreate everything at home and relive the flavors of Bari long after your trip. .

In addition to sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, art cities, historic villages, vineyards and olive trees, Puglia is a land rich in authentic flavors and typical products with an intense and genuine taste. During the experience we will make together the famous orecchiette from Puglia, a complete first course, accompanied by an aperitif with taralli, focaccia, wine and seasonal vegetables. In conclusion, we will all sit at the table, as tradition dictates, to enjoy the delicious creations prepared.

Santa Maria di Leuca spans both the Ionian and the Adriatic seas. Discover the caves on both sides of the cape during this convenient cruise, complete with swim stops and snorkeling gear for you to enjoy the gin-clear waters and see the formations up close. Admire the lighthouse and more than 15 different caves, each with their own formations, stories, and legends that your skipper introduces.

This is your opportunity to choose and use ingredients that you’ve never been brave enough to cook with before. At this cookery workshop in Bari, visit a local market and choose the fresh ingredients you’d like to use—including meat, fish and vegetables. Then, take your finds back to the kitchen workshop in an authentic Italian home, and learn how to cook traditional Italian dishes with them.

You will cross with our guide the countryside of the beautiful Itria Valley, admiring the vineyards, olive groves and various fruit trees, which depending on the season will make you appreciate our territory. Alberobello and its UNESCO heritage trulli, will captivate you with their charm. Locorotondo and its CUMMERSE, with its white alleys and full of flowers, and the "PROMENADE" without sea of course, which will give you a view over the entire Itria valley. Stop for a glass of wine in a vineyard overlooking the Itria Valley

What you will do will be an authentic sensory and cultural experience. Making fresh pasta by hand is a tradition deeply rooted in Salento culture and this course offers you a practical immersion in local life and customs, going beyond traditional tourist experiences. Learning will be practical and fun and the course will allow you to gain a skill that you can take home and replicate with friends and family. The course is aimed at small groups and therefore encourages direct interaction with hosts. While making the pasta with their own hands, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear stories and receive personalized attention; for this, a human bond will be created that enriches the experience. The course is perfect for those traveling as a couple, family or small groups, allowing an intimate and fun sharing of the culinary experience.

Take a break from sightseeing and hone your kitchen skills with this hands-on cooking class held in a family-owned restaurant in the heart of Bari. Pick up tips and tricks for preparing perfectly turned-out pasta and authentic tiramisù from scratch with plenty of personal guidance from your professional instructor. Afterwards, gather around the table to sample the fruits of your labors, paired with plenty of local wine.

Puglia is one of Italy's main producers of olive oil, so there is no better place to see how this premier specialty is produced. Access a family-owned olive oil mill on this tour and learn about the history and production of artisan olive oil, as well as how to recognize quality labels. Cap off your visit by sampling a variety of olive oils served with other local specialties from Puglia, plus take home a small bottle of olive oil as a gourmet gift.

Puglia has long been known for its excellent wines, but it can be a challenge to reach the region’s rural wineries. With this wine tour, set off directly from Bari to visit a cellar less than an hour from Bari. Stroll through the vineyards surrounded by olive groves and orchards and sample four wines—including a white, red, rosè, and dessert wine—paired with Puglian specialties like focaccia, cold cuts, cheeses, and olive oil bruschetta.