Top Puglia Spring Break

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.

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”.

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.

This activity is special because it offers an authentic immersion into Puglian culinary tradition, guided by an experienced local lady. You will learn to make orecchiette and cavatelli, two of the most famous types of Puglian pasta, directly from someone who holds the secrets of these ancient recipes.

Join a Cooking Class to Make Fresh Pasta and Tiramisu at a Family-Owned Restaurant Just a Few Minutes' Walk from Bari Vecchia. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco and 3 glasses of local wine.

Use your time in Alberobello to learn more about local wine with a sommelier-led session at a winery. Join a group of like-minded travelers and sample four wines from the cellar, each expertly paired with traditional dishes. After, take in the beautiful vineyard views and bask in the warm Italian sun as you swap tasting notes with others.

The family atmosphere, the variety of dishes and wines offered, the dinner in the vineyard with sunset will make the afternoon spent together unforgettable! There will also be the opportunity to take a walk in the vineyard where we will talk about the traditions of our land and vine cultivation techniques. Mother Beatrice's cuisine will make you relive the flavors of your grandmother! In case of intolerances we vary the menu according to your requests.

The visit guarantees a niche experience to the traveler because the wines of this winery can only be purchased directly from the producer.The tour includes a visit with tasting of wines made from native vines.The history of the winery dates back almost 100 years ago and is still today under family conditions.The location is immersed in the Apulian countryside.During the visit with tasting, the traveler will get to know the reality of production and the difference between a commercial wine, and a wine that has its own Brend, which makes it special and During the months of harvesting you will be able to see the various steps of production.The tasting includes 5 types of wine, non-commercial, including Primitivo, Negroamaro, Aglianico, Rose sparkling and the Passito awarded as one of the best in Puglia. wines will be accompanied with some snacks such as: bruschetta, cheese, salami, extra virgin olive oil of own production and almond dolcetto which must be paired with Passito.

Delve into the heart of Apulian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in a cozy Bari home. Begin with a presentation of vibrant local ingredients, then customize your menu with four delectable appetizers before crafting two traditional fresh pasta dishes. The experience culminates with a delightful tiramisu, infused with a personal twist. Enjoy the fruits of your labor in a warm and inviting atmosphere, accompanied by unlimited local wine, creating memorable moments filled with flavors and stories. Leave with cherished recipes that encapsulate the essence of Bari's culinary heritage.

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.

With our experience you will completely immerse yourself in the culinary tradition of Puglia. You will be able to learn how to prepare fresh pasta typical of our territory and taste the original flavors of our land.

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)

What makes this experience truly special is its authentic connection to the land and people of Puglia. You won’t just taste wines — you’ll live their story. Each step reveals the craftsmanship and passion behind 16 premium labels, guided by experts who share generations of winemaking knowledge. The underground barrel cellar, with over 600 oak barriques, offers a rare glimpse into the art of aging, while the Santa Rosa Vineyard invites you to walk among the vines and feel the rhythm of nature. From the elegant tasting room to the handpicked local pairings, every detail reflects the estate’s dedication to excellence, authenticity, and sensory harmony. It’s not just a visit — it’s a journey into the soul of Apulia, where tradition, flavor, and beauty come together in every glass.

Experience something truly unique in the heart of the Itria Valley. This tour will take you inside a special place where wine is born, matures, and tells its story. The true highlight of the visit is the barrel cellar, located 18 meters underground — a fascinating and silent space where the wine rests and refines its character in oak barrels. What makes the experience truly unforgettable is the final tasting: a selection of wines paired with local delicacies, creating the perfect blend of flavor and tradition. An unmissable opportunity for those seeking authenticity, emotion, and a genuine connection with the wine culture of Puglia.

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.

Explore centuries-old vineyards, visit a historic winery, and discover a one-of-a-kind artistic retreat—culminating in a guided tasting of fine wines paired with local delicacies. All that - just about 20 km outside Lecce. Begin your journey in Guagnano with a visit to a historic winery known for preserving the heritage of Negroamaro and Primitivo wines. Enjoy a scenic stroll through vineyards cultivated using the traditional “alberello” (small tree) system. Step into a hidden artistic sanctuary created by a local painter. Blending art, architecture, and nature in a whimsical Gaudí style, this peaceful retreat offers a glimpse into Puglia’s vibrant cultural and creative spirit. Relax with a guided tasting of four premium wines led by an expert sommelier. Savor each pour alongside a traditional marenna—a rustic Puglian breakfast featuring local cheeses and cured meats that beautifully complement the wines.

Visiting the Wine Museum of the Frrud Winery is equivalent to making a journey through time through centuries of history during which wine is the constant element and where the knowledge of the past mixes with the immersive experience in the flavors of the present through the tasting of our wines paired with local cheeses and cured meats. Duration: 60 min Wines for tasting: 3 Typical products: bread, focaccia, cheeses and dairy products

Explore the Lecce countryside on a premium E-bike along an easy flat 28 km (17-mile) route. Ride through quiet rural roads to ancient villages and discover Salento’s traditions. In Sternatia, meet Gaetano—a storyteller and poet who speaks Griko, the ancient Greek dialect of the Grecìa Salentina. With him, explore a 15th-century underground olive oil mill, hear a poem in Griko, and learn stories about lamp-oil traders, village life, and this unique cultural enclave. Continue through two villages of the Grecìa Salentina, home of the Griko people, a Greek-speaking community with 3,000 years of history. In Galatina, visit the Basilica of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, famous for its 14th-century Giotto-style frescoes. Stop at Pasticceria Ascalone, birthplace of the Pasticciotto (1740) At 1 PM, a private taxi (included) takes you back to Lecce. NOTE: Optional Primitivo wine tasting and traditional Puglian lunch (extra cost; private groups only; request one week in advance).

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.

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.

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.

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.