Wine Testing Tour
Food Testing
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Ancient Underground Oil Mill
Food Testing
Food & Wine Testing Tour
Ancient Underground Oil Mill
Punta Palascia
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Puglia Wine Testing Tour​

7 days – 6 nights
Available from 15 September through 3O June

The earliest traces of winemaking in Europe date back to Copper-Age Italy. Unsurprisingly, this reFined heritage is still treasured today, resulting in some of the most sought-after wines in the world.

With ancient soil rich in nutrients and perfect weather conditions all year round, Puglia’s pristine vineyards produce a variety of wines – each with its own bouquet and unique characteristics – that have been awarded IGT, DOC, and DOCG designations.

Our Puglia wine tasting tour is the perfect choice for wine connoisseurs on the lookout for a Flavoursome getaway amidst captivating scenery. Combined with guided tours to some of the region’s most fascinating cities and the taste of authentic Mediterranean delicacies, it’s a triumph of sensations you’ll never forget.

Puglia Wine Testing Tour​

ITINERARY

Shuttle transfer from Bari or Brindisi airport and check-in. In the afternoon, transfer to the village of Cursi for a visit to Frantoio Ipogeo, a 17th-century oil mill surrounded by ancient olive groves in the wild countryside. The visit includes a wine tasting along with a selection of olive oils and delicacies from the Salento region. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Breakfast at the farmhouse and transfer to the Cantina Palo Leo for a wine tasting and dé gustation. Savour local products in the captivating atmosphere of an ancient farmhouse surrounded by 45 hectares (111 acres) of vineyards. In the afternoon, a guided tour of Lecce featuring visits to the majestic cathedral complex, Saint Orontius Square with the grand remains of a Roman amphitheatre, and captivating views of unique Baroque architecture. Dinner at a restaurant in Lecce.

Breakfast at the farmhouse and transfer to Otranto for a guided tour of the medieval city with its imposing walls and towering Romanesque cathedral with world-famous mosaic works. After the city tour, transfer to Punta Palascia, the easternmost point in Italy, for a wine tasting with a selection of local products by a captivating lighthouse erected in 1867. In the afternoon, a tour of Galatina – a city known for the picturesque church of San Paolo, where legend holds tarantism (a presumed psychological illness in the 15th–17th centuries resulting in a compulsion to dance) could be cured by healing water drawn from the indoor well. Visit to a winery with complimentary wine tasting, followed by dinner at a local restaurant in Sanarica.

Breakfast in the hotel. Check-out and shuttle transfer to Bari or Brindisi airport.

  • Shuttle transfer to and from Bari or Brindisi airport
  • Bed and breakfast accommodation in a typical farmhouse (3 nights) – double room with private bathroom
  • All daily transfers with luxury vans, plus parking fees
  • Daily tours and visits with a certified tour guide (in English)
  • Entrance tickets to churches and monuments
  • Three dinners at local restaurants (include water and a glass of wine)
  • Four wine tasting sessions with selections of local delicacies and organic olive oil
  • Agency fees and assistance
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Eventual tourist tax
  • Tips
  • Any tickets / activities / extras not listed above.

For extra peace of mind, ask us about options for travel, medical, and trip cancellation insurance.
Want to add a few extras, bring more friends, or rearrange the schedule for your travel plans? Get in touch and tell us your desires.
For inquiries and reservations, contact Puglia Exploration at  info@pugliaexploration.com

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