Apulia for wine's Lovers

5 days/4 nights

Exploring the DOC Wine Route of Locorotondo and Martina Franca, an itinerary through the certified excellences of this beautiful land, in the territory of the Trulli, evocative examples of popular architecture. We will discover two of the finest DOC white wines of Puglia: Locorotondo DOC and Martina Franca DOC.

Day 1 - LOCOROTONDO
Arrival in the afternoon in Locorotondo, the white gem of Valle d’Itria. Meeting with your guide for a walk in the stunning cir- cular old town, characterized by narrow concentric streets and white houses, the famous «Cummerse,». Afterwards, transfer to a local farmhouse for a wine tasting accompanied by typical local products. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - CEGLIE MESSAPICA / CISTERNINO / MARTINA FRANCA
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by bus to Ceglie Messapica, one of the oldest villages in Puglia, a renowned city of art and considered the gastronomic capital of Salento. We will taste the famous «cegliese» almond-based biscuit. We’ll continue our tour through the Murgia countryside and arrive in Cisternino, an ancient village of Valle d’Itria, scenically erected on a limestone step of the eastern Murgia. We will breathe the air of old times, getting lost in alleys and small squares with an orientalising style. Typical lunch in a restaurant or farmhouse in the area of Martina Franca. Visit to the town, an open-air mu- seum, with its historic centre rich in churches and precious palaces, featuring a particular Baroque style known as «barocco martinese.» Tasting of the famous Martina Franca DOC wine. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 – MATERA
Breakfast at the hotel. In our itinerary, a detour to Matera could not be missed. European Capital of Culture in 2019 and UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993, it’s famous for its sanctuaries and troglodyte dwellings, the «Sassi,» small lime-washed houses carved into natural or artificial caves in the karst landscape. The historic centre overlooks a deep gorge at the bottom of which flows a river. The city ascends in a harmonious succession of compact structures, excavated for numerous floors into the rock, creating a truly unique environment. Much of this tuff labyrinth has been restored, to the delight of visitors. The streets are cobblestone and steep, so good shoes are essential. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, free time and return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - ALBEROBELLO / OSTUNI
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Alberobello, located in the «Valle d’Itria,» known for its characteristic grey or white houses: the famous Trulli, built in dry stone with conical roofs making this area so special. Visit to the Trullo Sovrano, the only two-floor trullo. Lunch-wine tasting in a typical local estate. Continue to Ostuni, the «White City» perched a few kilometres from the Adriatic, with a medieval quarter of white houses reminiscent of a North African medina. Visit to the historic cen- tre: Piazza della Libertà, the church of S. Oronzo, the medieval village and its maze of winding streets, the fifteenth-century Cathedral and its late-Gothic façade. On the way back, we will stop for an olive oil tasting. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5 - DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services.