Unique things to do in Apulia
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Unique things to do in Apulia

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Vineyard tour & Wine and Food tasting
Come and discover our farm. We will begin your experience visiting the Moscato di Trani vineyard a few steps from the property and we will present you the peculiar characteristics and the history of the Apulian viticulture. At the end we will taste 4 of our wines, we will explain its history and how the wine was born: - n. 1 Red Wine IGP Puglia; - n. 1 Rosè Wine IGP Puglia; - n. 2 White Wines IGP Puglia and Valle d'Itria; They will accompany the wine tasting with a tasting of typical products of own production or locally-grown. We are waiting for you in our Agriturismo! Would you like to try the experience to live in a true trullo-house? We offer also that: https://www.airbnb.it/rooms/4703115 Other things to note In this period of COVID-19 crisis our experience help you to be away, in our large space in the countryside of Puglia. We will assure the respect of rules and restrictions to contain Corona-virus but anyway we offer a true experience to share with you our vineyard, wines, foods and landscape.
Polignano by boat: cliffs and sea caves!
A fantastic and unforgettable boat trip to discover the breathtaking sea caves and the famous cliff of Polignano a Mare, visiting the whole coastline from North-West to South-East, enjoying especially the view of the sea cave with a restaurant inside "Grotta Palazzese", the islet "Scoglio dell'Eremita" and the beautiful sea cave "Grotta Stampagnata". A unique informal experience taking about 1 hour, with an experienced driver-guide, who will reveal some secrets and legends hidden behind such unique natural beauties. Enjoying the point of view of Polignano from the sea is a wonderful experience not to miss :) Also ideal for groups and teams: please send a message if you have a large group. NB: - YOU WILL RECEIVE A MESSAGE WITH CONFIRMATION ABOUT THE STARTING POINT. It depends on the decisions of the local authorities every year, usually based on the season: normally in low season we leave from Cala Paura beach (about 1 km from the center, tour duration about 1 hour), while in medium-high season (May-October) we leave from San Vito beach (about 3 km from the center, tour duration about 1 hour and 30 minutes). Please ask for confirmation in case you don't receive the message. - IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE EXPERIENCE: the registration of the participants takes place between 30 and 5 minutes before the time of the experience; in case of arrival less than 5 minutes before, the participation would no longer be guaranteed and you will get no refund (no show). - BAD WEATHER OR SEA CONDITIONS: in this case the experience will be canceled and you will get a full refund, or alternatively your experience can be rescheduled at a different time/date. Other things to note It is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance at the meeting poing (at the south-east side of Cala Paura beach or at the San Vito beach) depending on the season, please check. When you arrive just ask for "DORINO Boat Trip" and wait for instructions.
Puglia in your heart
After our welcome we’ll offer you a no alcoholic drink with fresh fruit if you prefer and you will also enjoy our pool waiting for the beginning. As soon as we’ll be ready, we’ll begin with our traditional cooking lesson where our mothers and grandmothers will show you all the techniques for making Focaccia, handmade pasta and cheese. They will teach you all the techniques of the past and you will have to prepare everything with them. When every dishes will be ready, the focaccia will be baked in the wood-fired oven and you will have dinner with the products of yourselves made (Focacce, Orecchiette and Formaggio) and also other traditional dishes we will prepare for you. Obviously water, beer and wine are included. If at the end of the experience you will have satisfied yourself we will have reached our goal and before leaving we will give you a small souvenir of Puglia Other things to note All experience phases will be translated in English. If someone is allergic to gluten or lactose, please let us know on time
Homemade tipical pasta with grandmather Tetta
My mother-in-law, Grandma Tetta makes home-made pasta since she remembers it: orecchiette, minchiareddhi, tria, sagne 'cannulate, with love and dedication unchanged over time. Certainly her hands work better than mine and he especially likes to explain this wonderful art to young and old people! You will learn how to made the orecchiette with grandma Tetta a.. a woman of the past, I recommend do not make her angry! Then after the workshop we we ll go on terrace for a tipicalsalentine dinner: from antipasto to sweets, with two kind of pasta: sagne ncannulate e orecchiette. We are a B&B too, so if you will drink to much wine, don t worry, you could stay in our cozy room ! See you for breakfast :) Visit my Airbnb profile to have a look to all our Suites, the "Adventure", the "Experience" and our personal "Guide"
Making and cooking pasta One by One Homemade orecchiette
Armed with board, flour and water, we will make together with our guests Orecchiette, a typical Apulian pasta shape. We will cook them following the traditional recipes, with fresh scattarisciati tomatoes or with cime di rapa (turnip greens), depending on the season. In addition to ‘’our orecchiette’’, we will taste a typical Salento menu consisting of tarallini, frise, cheese, mozzarella, legumes and vegetables that we could also have the chance to harvest from our home’s garden, depending on availability. There will also be a good bottle of Salento wine on the table and the liqueur made with laurel leaves collected from the great hedge of grandparents’ house. Narrations and explanations on the history and traditions of Salento will accompany the culinary experience. Other things to note It is possible to combine the "Orecchiette fatte in casa" experience with an overnight stay in "Villa Salentina in città" with discounts https://www.airbnb.it/rooms/19106234

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Boat tour Polignano caves dips aperitivo and emotions
Join me on one of the most beautiful seaside routes in Puglia! You will have unforgettable memories! We will discover the world's unique sea caves. We will explore the Palazzese Cave known to host a restaurant between rocks and sea! You'll see Isla de l 'Eremita, where a man has been isolating for decades! And caves that welcome the sun inside! We will also see the statue of Domenico Modistico and ancient buildings built on the rocks overlooking the sea, which arestill inhabited! All this while you alternate between each cave, you'll discover the stories and legends I've shared along a six-mile route. Before your return, you can't miss a dip in the most beautiful sea waters in Puglia and we will say goodbye with a toast and sample the famous Apulian taralli!
Vineyard tour & Wine and Food tasting
Come and discover our farm. We will begin your experience visiting the Moscato di Trani vineyard a few steps from the property and we will present you the peculiar characteristics and the history of the Apulian viticulture. At the end we will taste 4 of our wines, we will explain its history and how the wine was born: - n. 1 Red Wine IGP Puglia; - n. 1 Rosè Wine IGP Puglia; - n. 2 White Wines IGP Puglia and Valle d'Itria; They will accompany the wine tasting with a tasting of typical products of own production or locally-grown. We are waiting for you in our Agriturismo! Would you like to try the experience to live in a true trullo-house? We offer also that: https://www.airbnb.it/rooms/4703115 Other things to note In this period of COVID-19 crisis our experience help you to be away, in our large space in the countryside of Puglia. We will assure the respect of rules and restrictions to contain Corona-virus but anyway we offer a true experience to share with you our vineyard, wines, foods and landscape.
Culinary rooftop experience in Polignano a Mare
We start an evening with the preparation of the dough of PANZEROTTI a typical delicacy from Apulia and in the meantime we see how to prepare SPRITZ. When the dough grows we taste Italian aperitivo: Spritz, OLIVES and various types of TARALLI. After we prepare the most famous dessert in the world TIRAMISU! Certainly will not miss the Italian language lesson and stories about Polignano and Italy. Finally, we fry panzerotti and frittelle and your dinner on the terrace is ready. An extraordinary evening suitable for everyone: from families with children, friends and for those who would like to meet other travellers; for all those who like to live the traditions and cultures of new places
Giro in Barca alle grotte di Polignano a Mare
Un incredibile tour in barca alla scoperta di tutte le più suggestive grotte e insenature di Polignano a Mare, inclusa la rinomata Grotta Palazzese, Lama Monachile, Grotta Ardito, Grotta degli Innamorati, Grotta Azzurra, Grotta delle rondinelle, lo Scoglio dell'Eremita e Portalga. Durante il tour è prevista una sosta bagno ed incluso un aperitivo a bordo a base di Prosecco e taralli tipici pugliesi.
Pasta Making Class Nonna Rosa's Orecchiette for Lunch
Nonna Rosa's Orecchiette Let's learn about the basics of our cuisine together. We pass along the values of Puglia tradition by working on the primitive elements: Water and Flour. The present meets the past between scents and colors in the setting of Casa San Giacomo. ---------------------------------------------------- Two hours of Cooking Class next to Nonna Rosa where you will prepare Orecchiette, Maccheroncini, Cavatelli and "Tatà Truccioli". And after your hands in pasta, you can try it.
Polignano by boat: cliffs and sea caves!
A fantastic and unforgettable boat trip to discover the breathtaking sea caves and the famous cliff of Polignano a Mare, visiting the whole coastline from North-West to South-East, enjoying especially the view of the sea cave with a restaurant inside "Grotta Palazzese", the islet "Scoglio dell'Eremita" and the beautiful sea cave "Grotta Stampagnata". A unique informal experience taking about 1 hour, with an experienced driver-guide, who will reveal some secrets and legends hidden behind such unique natural beauties. Enjoying the point of view of Polignano from the sea is a wonderful experience not to miss :) Also ideal for groups and teams: please send a message if you have a large group. NB: - YOU WILL RECEIVE A MESSAGE WITH CONFIRMATION ABOUT THE STARTING POINT. It depends on the decisions of the local authorities every year, usually based on the season: normally in low season we leave from Cala Paura beach (about 1 km from the center, tour duration about 1 hour), while in medium-high season (May-October) we leave from San Vito beach (about 3 km from the center, tour duration about 1 hour and 30 minutes). Please ask for confirmation in case you don't receive the message. - IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE EXPERIENCE: the registration of the participants takes place between 30 and 5 minutes before the time of the experience; in case of arrival less than 5 minutes before, the participation would no longer be guaranteed and you will get no refund (no show). - BAD WEATHER OR SEA CONDITIONS: in this case the experience will be canceled and you will get a full refund, or alternatively your experience can be rescheduled at a different time/date. Other things to note It is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance at the meeting poing (at the south-east side of Cala Paura beach or at the San Vito beach) depending on the season, please check. When you arrive just ask for "DORINO Boat Trip" and wait for instructions.
Visita ai Trulli di Alberobello con un nativo
Un tour della città dei trulli con un nativo di Alberobello, nonchè guida turistica abilitata. Una passeggiata attraverso i luoghi e le usanze più intimi della città, quelli che solo un abitante del luogo può svelarvi. Lungo il percorso, conoscerete storie e leggende locali, le usanze e la gastronomia tipica, distinguendo i fatti storici dalle leggende metropolitane. Un viaggio di 400 anni attraverso la Storia di Alberobello, per conoscere le origini ed il perchè della "città più singolare del mondo". Per i più piccoli, è anche prevista una caccia al tesoro, integrata nella visita guidata.
LaMarinaBoat, esplora le grotte marine di Polignano a mare
Il nostro skipper ti accoglierà a bordo di una comodissima, spaziosa ed elegante barca a motore di 8 metri, accessoriata con parasole, spiaggetta in legno e comoda scaletta per accesso in acqua. Vivrete la magia,l'avventura ed il romanticismo esplorando insieme l'altissima costa rocciosa di Polignano con tutte le sue ricche insenature, le grotte più famose e le cale imperdibili. Gusterai un aperitivo a bordo a base di tarallini pugliesi, patatine e drink di prosecco. E potrai fare stupendi bagni nel mare smeraldo o semplicemenre rilassarti a godere della brezza marina e scattare tante incantevoli foto ricordo! **VI RICORDO CHE AVETE LA POSSIBILITA' DI SCEGLIERE TRA UN TUOR DI GRUPPO O PRIVATO** Nei tour di gruppo CONDIVIDERETE la barca con più prenotazioni a bordo. (aperitivo previsto se si raggiungono almeno 4 persone a bordo) Nei tour privati godrete della barca in ESCLUSIVA per voi ed è sempre previsto l'aperitivo. il tour privato dura solitamente mezz'ora in più per permettervi di fare più bagni se lo vorrete.
Tour in Masseria e realizzazione di burrate - degustazione
Sei appassionato di arte casearia? Vuoi conoscere la vita produttiva dei formaggi a km0? Prenota la tua visita guidata in masseria! Ti porteremo nella nostra stalla e nel nostro caseificio, dove ogni giorno mani esperte trasformano il latte in delizie casearie. Il nostro tour inizia con una descrizione storica della Masseria, successivamente visiteremo la stalla dove si trovano le mucche, attraverseremo il caseificio ed entreremo nelle celle di stagionatura. Con l'aiuto di un esperto realizzerete con le vostre mani mozzarelle e burrate al momento. Al termine degusterete un delizioso aperitivo con vari prodotti tipici accompagnato da un buon bicchiere di vino.
Dinner in the Vineyard with wine tasting and walking
Non si tratta di una cena ma di un viaggio! Metti insieme il cibo tipico pugliese, il vino di nostra produzione, il vigneto, abitanti del posto da generazioni, il panorama sulla Valle d'Itria, il tramonto tra le colline e una compagnia internazionale, il risultato non sarà facilmente dimenticabile. Inizieremo con una passeggiata nel vigneto in cui parleremo della storia della Valle d'Itria, delle tradizioni locali, della coltivazione dell'uva e della sua trasformazione in vino. La tavola nel vigneto sarà ormai apparecchiata. Si inizia un altro viaggio, quello tra sapori e profumi del cibo e del vino. La cucina è quella di nostra madre, nata e cresciuta in queste terre. Cinque antipasti saranno accompagnati dai primi due vini, seguiti dalle orecchiette fatte a mano poche ore prima. Infine le tipiche bombette cotte al fornello come da tradizione. La cena è quindi un occassione per abbianare i nostri migliori vini, bianchi, rosati e rossi, in una vera e propria degustazione. Non mancherà un dolce a base di mandorle e i nostri rosoli. L'atmosfera famigliare, la pace della location e la tavola condivisa tra gente di ogni parte del mondo trasformerà una cena in un esperienza, un viaggio tra sapori, tradizioni e culture.
Full Meal Five Stops in Bari old town
ALL FOOD IS INCLUDED! At least 5 food stops (food choice depending on season and availability): - The famous focaccia barese - the Sgagliozze, delicious fried polenta - Popizze, round fritters made of leavened dough. - The tasty panzerotto - Panino con polpo (octopus sandwich) - Best ice cream in town What this tour IS about: - Great Food - Great company with a local - Curiosities and anecdotes - Nice walk in the historical center - Fun and smiles - New friends from all around the world What this tour is NOT about: - An historical tour - Boring long speeches PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE TOUR WILL BE HELD IN ITALIAN/ENGLISH. CONTACT US FOR OTHER LANGUAGES CONTACT US FOR PRIVATE EXPERIENCE Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. You'll be guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant curiosities. We accept only small groups because we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give each person the highest attention possible.
Dinner in the Malvarosa Trullo Garden
You will be guests in my trullo in Valle d 'Itria to give you a unique experience in the world of gastronomic traditions and wines of our region, Puglia. You will taste the best Apulian recipes in pairing with the wines of the region, sectioned up
Puglia in your heart
After our welcome we’ll offer you a no alcoholic drink with fresh fruit if you prefer and you will also enjoy our pool waiting for the beginning. As soon as we’ll be ready, we’ll begin with our traditional cooking lesson where our mothers and grandmothers will show you all the techniques for making Focaccia, handmade pasta and cheese. They will teach you all the techniques of the past and you will have to prepare everything with them. When every dishes will be ready, the focaccia will be baked in the wood-fired oven and you will have dinner with the products of yourselves made (Focacce, Orecchiette and Formaggio) and also other traditional dishes we will prepare for you. Obviously water, beer and wine are included. If at the end of the experience you will have satisfied yourself we will have reached our goal and before leaving we will give you a small souvenir of Puglia Other things to note All experience phases will be translated in English. If someone is allergic to gluten or lactose, please let us know on time
A beautiful prívate tour by car and walk in the old town
This tour will be organized exclusively for you, your family or your friends without any other unknown people ! Private tour by car and walk in the beautiful historic center of Monopoli ,Polignano a Mare,Ostuni and Aberobello (the trulli); you can also visit the beautiful beaches of the Capitolo of Monopoli and the Fasano forest, which enjoys a splendid panoramic view from above of the entire coast road south of Bari and which includes numerous lands rich in olive trees (traditional Apulian trees) and farms with typical animals. During the tour there will be some beautiful surprises, you will be able to taste excellent typical Apulian products and you will have a great time! Enjoy Beppe's tour! A sensational and magic experience ! Possibility to book also the tour to visit Matera and Bari ! Possibility also to customize your own private tour. Possibility to celebrate birthdays, honeymoons, anniversaries and much more. Enjoy your private tour!
Wine, vineyard and food experience with arranged transfer
Imagine an evening of walking through the beauty of Puglia and its vineyards, tasting its wines and unique flavors. Don't forget to enrich the experience with local culture and curiosities about the wine and vineyards. We meet at the Fasano train station, from there through our organized transfer that will bring you in our family farm, in the Martina Franca countryside, in the heart of Valle d 'Itria (departure from Fasano train station at 17.45). In our farm we will start our Wine Experience: we will walk through our vineyards and tell you about their history, cultivation techniques, information about grape varieties and our terroir. Directly in the vineyard overlooking the valley or in our taverna-cantina we will taste 4 wines from our farm Trulli il Castaño. We will accompany every wine with a typical homemade appetizer for a light dinner. We will guide you through the tasting with many curiosities about the wines and their history, winemaking techniques and the territory. No shortage of magical landscapes, memorable sunsets, and good company. At 21.00 about the transfer service will wait you in the property to bring you back safely at Fasano train station by 21.40.
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