Secrets of Southern Italy (May 2025)

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Secrets of Southern Italy (May 2025)
Polignano a Mare, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy
May 24 - Jun 1, 2025
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$4,999
Deposit: $800

About your trip

You’ve never experienced a trip like this! Mingling with locals at every turn, losing yourself in cliff-clung villages, listening to stories soaked with tradition, and tasting recipes handed down for generations–prepare to discover the Secrets of Southern Italy! For immersion-seekers who crave to connect with the genuine culture and leave the crowds behind, the gorgeous facade of Puglia hides an ancient history that pulls you into the core of this magical region. Here in the heel of the boot, we’ll experience authentic places still wild with mystery and alive with tradition!


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Please note, we require at least 5 confirmed guests to run this trip. In the event that minimum requirements are not met within 2 months of the trip start date, you will have the choice to receive a full refund of your trip cost or credit applied to another trip within the next year. Flight costs and other costs outside of the trip itself would need to be reimbursed by the travel insurance which you are required to purchase. 


Meet Your Trip Leader

Ciao! My name is Alice and I am the leader for your trip in Apulia! Since I was a child, I always dreamed of traveling to far away places to discover their culture and unique beauty. Living and working in many countries around the world made me realize how fortunate I was to call Italy home. My enormous passion for Puglia led me to return. Here in this unique region of Italy, the smells and flavors, the traditions, and the down-to-earth people give me the feeling of being ‘a casa’. I’m now a professional tour leader with eight years of guiding experience. I love to build connections with local communities, providing the most authentic, genuine travel experiences. We’ll be like friends or family visiting as I introduce you to my favorite places and people in Puglia!

Travel with Heart

OFFSET CARBON FOOTPRINT

We also believe our impact on this earth should be light. Your trip's carbon footprint will automatically be offset.

What's included

Transportation

Arrival and Departure

8 nights accommodation

Private room at 3 B&B's located in historic center with nearby beach and/or mountains

Private Driver

Private driver throughout the trip

Experiences

All activities, workshops, and visits

Trip Leader

24/7, English and Italian-speaking trip leader

Flight-Booking Assist

Our flight expert will help you find the best routes and fares to make this step easier for you.

Meals Included:

8 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners including wine, and 1 apertivo and possible tastings.

Pre-trip Prep

Cultural and Italian language guidance, packing tips, and additional resources to fully connect you with what you'll experience!

Local Recommendations

Insider suggestions for each location.

Carbon Footprint Offset

Project to lower carbon emissions will be funded.

What's not included

Flights

Incidental expenses

Additional services you order will be at your own expense.

Travel Insurance

Mandatory, we highly recommend a Cancel For Any Reason policy. Click for more details: https://www.creativeedgetravel.com/travel-insurance

Meals not described

We believe finding your own hole-in-the-wall spot is part of the travel experience.

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for guides and drivers

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1. Polignano a Mare, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy

Polignano a Mare, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy

About your organizer

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Sierra Busch
Creative Edge Travel is about slowing down to connect with what makes Italy Italy— its people. We know from experience that what you'll remember most are the interesting locals you meet on your adventure. That's why we couple unique activities with opportunities to connect with locals in a meaningful way. We go beyond the typical tourist sites to off-the-beaten-path villages and farms where our friends and artisans are waiting to share their way of life with you!

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