We title this trip a taste of Puglia, Friuli and Croatia, but in reality we will also take a nibble out of Basilicata and Slovenia on this trip. Despite the numerous destinations we do keep the travel to a minimum.
After meeting at Bari International Airport we will be transferred to the legendary town of Matera in Basilicata.
Time to explore.
Welcome dinner at local trattoria.
AM: Free time in Matera
PM: Visits to villages such as Locorotondo, Alberobello, Martina Franca where we will see the classic Trulli houses of Puglia
PM: Check-in to wine lodge
PM: Light meal with wine
AM: Free morning by the pool
AM: Light lunch at hotel
PM: Visit 2 wineries for tours and tastings of Primitivo di Manduria and other local favourites such as Verdaca
PM: Dinner in Manduria
AM: Time to relax
Late AM: Transfer to Cantina Moros for wine and light lunch
PM: Transfer to Lecce
PM: Time to explore Lecce
PM: On own for dinner in Lecce
AM: Masseria Li Veli Visit and Lunch
PM: Drive to Airport
PM: Transfer to Hotel in Cormons
PM: Dinner in Cormons
AM: Tour and Tasting in Friuli
PM: Winery Lunch
PM: Tour and Tasting in Slovenia
Transfer to luxury villa in Croatia
Dinner in villa
AM: Free time at villa
AM: Light lunch at villa
PM: Transfer to Trieste
PM: Walking Tour of Trieste
PM: on own for dinner in Trieste
Transfer to villa
AM/PM: Istria Foodie Tour with visits to Grožnjan, & Motovun
PM: 5-course Seafood Tasting Menu Spinnaker Restaurant (Michelin Star)
AM/PM: Boat Tour of Istria Peninsula includes lunch and 2 hours of free time in Rovinj
PM: Final Dinner with Wine at Villa
Luxury Villa in Gajana (Croatia)
Early morning transfer to Trieste airport
Accommodations
Meals as listed
Ground Transportation
Guide and Tour Fees
International Flights
Meals not listed
Personal purchases
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