Puglia is a flat, fertile, sun soaked region in southern Italy. Puglia’s iron rich soil makes it one of the most productive agricultural regions in Italy. Puglia has the longest coastline of any region in mainland Italy and is often referred to as ‘Italy’s undiscovered coast’. Puglia produces olive oil (more than any other region in Italy), wine, tomatoes, artichokes and wheat. Puglia is also full of remarkable historical ruins, cathedrals, Baroque cities, harbors and picturesque villages like Alberobello (capital of the famous trulli buildings).
Puglia’s comforting country cuisine may not be as famous as that of some other Italian regions, but it is full of locally sourced goodness. Local produce includes durum wheat, tomatoes, artichokes, beans, courgettes, fennel, peppers and onions. The coastline and farming tradition bring lots of seafood, beef and lamb to the table On the tour, you’ll enjoy traditional dishes from set menus featuring a variety of fresh, local, in season ingredients. Inclusive in the trip are all breakfasts, three lunches and nine dinners (including wine).
Please note: for meals on your own, a list of suggested restaurants will be provided. If you have any food allergies, or foods that you can not eat, please inform us during the registration process and Gioacchino will work hard to accommodate your needs.
Secure your spot by downloading the Reservation Form below. Send all completed forms to cindy@palmerstours.com.
TOWNS:
Brindisi, Marina Di San Gregorio, Gallipoli, Miggiano, Lecce, Otranto, Ostuni, Tricase, Polignano a Mare, Matera, Altamura, Alberobello
PRODUCERS:
Vegetable, Wine, Bakery & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
HIGHLIGHTS:
– Cooking class with personal chef
– Tastings
– Historic Sites
– Shopping Tour
– Paper Mache & Lime Stone Masters
MEALS INCLUDED:
Breakfast Daily
3 Lunches
1 Tasting
5 Dinners
BRINDISI AIRPORT > SAN GREGORIO
October 2
MARINA DI SAN GREGORIO > MIGGIANO > GALLIPOLI > MARINA DI SAN GREGORIO
October 3
MARINA DI SAN GREGORIO > GAGLIANO DEL CAPO > MARINA DI SAN GREGORIO
October 4
MARINA DI SAN GREGORIO > TRICASE >MARINA DI SAN GREGORIO
October 5
SAN GREGORIO > LECCE
October 6
LECCE
October 7
LECCE > OTRANTO > LECCE
October 8
LECCE > OSTUNI > POLIGNANO A MARE
October 9
POLIGNANO A MARE > ALTAMURA > MATERA > POLIGNANO A MARE
October 10
POLIGNANO A MARE > ALBEROBELLO > POLIGNANO A MARE
October 11
POLIGNANO A MARE > BRINDISI AIRPORT
October 12
Guide and co-owner of aTTavola, Gioacchino Passalacqua, is an artisanal Italian food exporter, gastronome and native Sicilian who divides his time between Sicily, Italy and New York. As a native Mediterranean, Gioacchino has developed relationships with food producers, restaurateurs, olive oil companies, chocolatiers, vintners and confectioners. He has traveled the world in his business as an importer/exporter, taking part in food shows from Paris and San Francisco to Chicago and New York City.
Gioacchino has a keen sense of quality foods and wines which he passionately shares through his unique tours, tastings, and products. You’ll be pleased to know, every one of our guests has rated him a 5 star tour guide!
