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.
Day 1 - Matera
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
Day 2 - Welcome to Puglia
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
Day 3 - Manduria
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
Day 4 - Lecce
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
Day 5- Bari to Trieste
AM: Masseria Li Veli Visit and Lunch
PM: Drive to Airport
PM: Transfer to Hotel in Cormons
PM: Dinner in Cormons
Day 6: Wines of Friuli and Slovenia
AM: Tour and Tasting in Friuli
PM: Winery Lunch
PM: Tour and Tasting in Slovenia
Transfer to luxury villa in Croatia
Dinner villa
Day 7: Trieste
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
Day 8: Foodie Tour in Croatia
AM/PM: Istria Foodie Tour with visits to Grožnjan, & Motovun
PM 5-course Seafood Tasting Menu Spinnaker Restaurant (Michelin Star)
Day 9:
AM/PM: Boat Tour of Istria Peninsula includes lunch and 2 hours free time Rovinj
PM: Final Dinner with Wine at Villa
Accommodation: Luxury Villa in Gajana (Croatia)
Day 10:
Early morning transfer to Trieste airport