• Morning Wellness activities. Elevate your mornings during our wellness retreat with a variety of beautiful options.
Enjoy a refreshing swim or a tranquil walk through the enchanting olive groves.
For those seeking inner serenity, join our therapeutic yoga session led by a private instructor. Picture yourself on the lawn near the pool, surrounded by the melody of birdsong. Inhale, exhale, and feel the outside world's stress melt away with each mindful breath. This session is not just a physical journey; it's an opportunity to quiet your mind, alleviate stress, and foster a deep sense of inner peace.
• After your morning activities, indulge in a delightful breakfast and share engaging conversations under the warm Mediterranean sun. Embrace the serenity of our retreat, where each morning holds a unique promise of well-being and discovery.
• Later in the morning, visit to local winery in Salento, a land of excellent wines. 
Learn about Negroamaro, the most important Puglian grape variety, and the area where it’s cultivated, and visit the organic vineyards.
 During your visit, you will learn more about the winery's history, the vinification process used.
Enjoy a wine tasting which includes the 3 most important wines of the winery along with an explanation of the cultivation and vinification methods of the wines tasted. 
Enjoy your wine with a selection of cured meats and cheese paired with delicious Puglian bakery products.
• Puglia, renowned as the olive oil capital, sets the stage for an afternoon of exploration: olive oil tasting featuring the property’s liquid gold, offering a truly authentic taste of Puglia's culinary treasures, along with some delicious local cheeses and wines.
• Evening free and dinner on your own.

• Breakfast at your property.
• In the morning, meet your driver for a visit to the city of Lecce, known as the Florence of the South due to its rich Baroque architecture. In Lecce, your guide awaits, and together you'll embark on a tour through the city's beautiful Baroque center and the striking remains of a vast Roman amphitheater. Continue to Piazza Duomo and the cathedral. Amidst these monuments, take breaks to relish local specialties, such as tasty pastry bites filled with mozzarella, tomato, and béchamel; pettole, small fried dough balls often enjoyed on Christmas Eve, or even a pasticciotto, a shortcrust pastry shell filled with custard.
• Return to property to relax and freshen up.
• In the afternoon, get ready for your Foraging Session. While foraging may seem like a recent trend for some, in Puglia it's an integral part of life. All families have an aunt or grandfather who casually gathers wild herbs for a lunchtime salad or snaps the heads off wild fennel plants to craft a delicious digestive liqueur. Accompanied by our local expert, take a leisurely stroll around the property and uncover the incredible bounty available to the trained eye: wild fennel, prickly pears, thistles, dandelions, wild chicory, borage, and much more.
• If you're fortunate, you might even discover something to use in your cooking class! This is a truly unique experience that connects you to the very roots of Puglia and its marvelous culinary traditions.
And then it's time to get into the kitchen! Roll up your sleeves and get ready for your Cooking Class. Puglian cuisine stands out for its simplicity and healthiness, emphasizing the use of fresh, seasonal produce. The region's olive oil is a cornerstone of its cuisine, and the dishes you'll prepare align with the super-healthy Mediterranean diet. Menus change to reflect the seasons and the availability of fresh produce. After class, relish the fruits of your labor with wine and water included.

• Breakfast is served.
• Meet your driver for transfer to your second property.
• On the way, enjoy a winery visit to a family-run winery. The family embraces traditional winemaking methods but also welcomes the new ideas and innovation brought to the table by the younger generation. Your tasting will take place in what were once the stables of the striking nobleman’s residence that is now the seat of the winery. The visit includes a tour of the vineyards with a tasting of four wines served with friselline, jams, and cream cheese made on the property.
• Next, stop off at Ostuni, a little gem of a town famous for the way its whitewashed buildings seem to glitter from afar. The nearby area has been inhabited since the Stone Age, and the town itself was almost completely destroyed by Hannibal during the Punic Wars. Once there, you’ll find a delightful maze of winding streets, stairs, alleyways, and arches. Do a little exploring, then pick out a likely-looking trattoria or café for a quick bite or sit back and enjoy a drink.
• Transfer from Ostuni to new property.
• Arrive at your second property, a luxury masseria set in the heart of the Valle d’Itria. Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating retreat, where the natural beauty of centuries-old olive trees and prickly pears creates a serene backdrop. Surrender to the allure of our swimming pool surrounded by greenery—a true oasis of peace. 
The property also features a small spa. 
Check in and freshen up. 
• In the evening, gather at the property’s restaurant for a gourmet 4-course welcome dinner with wine pairing.

• Breakfast is served.
• In the morning, meet your driver for an excursion to the Grotte di Castellana. These incredible underground caves are one of the most important attractions in Puglia and a natural heritage site of inestimable value to Italy. The tour winds along a distance of 1 km, offering a unique guided walk through the caves that takes you to a depth of more than 60 meters, in an amazing scenario with a constant temperature of around 16°-18°. The view upwards from the descent is staggeringly beautiful, and there are many striking rock formations, stalagmites, and stalactites to admire.
• Then, it’s on to the picture-perfect town of Alberobello, famous for its quaint whitewashed houses featuring characteristic conical roofs made of limestone slabs. Meet your guide who will lead you on an intriguing walk through the town’s historic center. Take in the main street lined with trulli houses and head over to Piazza Sacramento to visit the Trullo Sovrano, the only two-storey trullo in town. Along with your guide, you’ll discover how Alberobello is one of the more ‘modern’ towns in the area, with its present-day roots dating back to the early 14th century, and is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. It is interesting to note that these dry stone trulli buildings were originally conceived so they could be defined as ‘precarious’ and, therefore, not liable for taxation. Luckily for us, they still stand today!
• After your tour, your guide will give you some pointers on where to catch a bite to eat, so you can sample local dishes such as orecchiette pasta with broccoli rabe, fricelli pasta with sausage and mushrooms, and sweet bites such as bocca di dama (simple domed cakes with a cream filling and glazed with icing).
• Afternoon visit to a winery in Val d’Itria with its own particular philosophy, embracing winemaking as an art form rather than an industrial process. In their world, crafting exceptional wine begins in the vineyard, and the winery becomes the stage for a unique interplay of technology and the vintner's seasoned expertise. On arrival, there is a visit to the vineyards, then to the winery itself, after which you will enjoy a tasting of 4 different wines served with local specialties.
• Return to property to relax or enjoy an afternoon swim. 
• Evening free and dinner on your own.

• Breakfast is served. 
• Meet your driver and head off to Polignano a Mare for your Catamaran Adventure. Polignano a Mare is a dazzling little town perched on top of high limestone cliffs, offering breathtaking views over the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic.
Onboard the catamaran, your captain will warmly welcome you and lead you on a relaxing sail along the nearby coastline. Admire the picturesque cascade of whitewashed buildings perched high above, enjoy the skipper’s commentary about the coastline and its history, and make stops for a swim to explore hidden inlets and grottoes.
Back on board, dry off and relish a festive aperitivo before lunch (Lunch on the catamaran is weather permitting. Otherwise, lunch will be at a beachside restaurant nearby).
• After lunch, disembark and enjoy some free time to explore Polignano a Mare’s charming historic center. Wander along the labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways, and you may find yourself at one of the town’s panoramic terraces or in front of the Chiesa Matrice, erected on the site of an ancient pagan temple. And, of course, there’s always time to sample artisanal ice cream in a quiet little backstreet or piazza.  
• Meet your driver and return to the property. Take time to relax and freshen up.
• Dinner is on your own.

• Breakfast is served. 
• In the morning, meet your experienced yoga instructor who will guide you through a grounding session tailored to all levels of expertise. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, your class offers a nurturing space for personal growth and self-discovery.
• In the afternoon, you are free to relax as you please: a gentle stroll around the property, time spent by the pool and spa, or picking out a shady spot to read a book.
• Farewell dinner under the stars, with wine pairing included. This farewell dinner is not just a meal; it's a celebration of newfound friendships and the shared joy of exploration. Puglia, with its unique charm and warm hospitality, has been more than a backdrop; it's been a companion in your journey of rejuvenation. As you gather beneath the stars, surrounded by the embrace of age-old olive groves, remember the moments that made your retreat special—the laughter, the discoveries, and the tranquility that Puglia effortlessly bestows on all its fortunate guests.

• Breakfast is served.
• Morning Departure Transfer from your property to Bari Airport.
Arrivederci Puglia!