Day 1 – Arrival
Your base to discover this unique area will be the Hotel Santa Caterina of Amalfi, a special place to experience the finest of Italian hospitality. You will be welcomed with an aperitif, and you will enjoy dinner at the hotel Michelin Star restaurant “Glicine” with a spectacular view of the Amalfi bay.
Overnight at Hotel Santa Caterina
Day 2 – Amalfi Coast wines and Ravello
Drive Along the Amalfi Coast through the picturesque villages of Minori and Maiori to reach Tenuta San Francesco Winery in Tramonti. You will have the opportunity to taste the Costa d’Amalfi DOC wines; an unforgettable experience rediscovering the old aromas and flavours of rural land. Once you reach Ravello, on the cliffs above Amalfi, you only have to enjoy the beauty and soaking it in. Beauty in the panoramas, in the luxuriant gardens and the food.
Overnight at Hotel Santa Caterina
Day 3 – Cetara and Amalfi
A day focused on a noble descendant of Garum, which the ancient Romans used as a universal condiment, Colatura di Alici of Cetara. Discover the secret of this speciality by visiting the local producer “Nettuno” and how to use it in the cooking class held at the Restaurant Al Convento di Cetara of the Chef Pasquale Torrente. Before going back to the hotel, enjoy a pleasant stroll along the Amalfi alleys.
Overnight at Hotel Santa Caterina
Day 4 – Paestum: Temples and Mozzarella
Take a trip back in time with the visit to the archaeological site of Paestum with its perfectly preserved Greek temples. The area around Paestum is famous not only for its temples but also for the local herds of buffalo, which produce the excellent fresh buffalo mozzarella beloved worldwide. You will have the opportunity to taste this and many other amazing products on your way to Paestum at a local producer.
Continue to Matera for a unique “Sassi” Experience at the Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spa.
Overnight at Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel&SPA
Day 5 – Matera and Valle d’Itria
Have a stroll in Matera “Sassi” neighbourhood and visit its remarkable cave dwelling before continuing to Apulia. On the way to your next accommodation, you will have the chance to stop in Valle d’Itria, one of Apulia’s most characteristics areas, and visit some of its quaint villages as Alberobello or Martina Franca.
Palazzo Ducale Venturi, in the heart of Salento, will be your base for the rest of your itinerary.
Overnight at Hotel Palazzo Venturi
Day 6 – Lecce
Your exploration of Salento will start with a visit to Lecce, one of the most beautiful towns in Apulia, where you’ll enjoy a wonderful walking tour around its precious Baroque treasures. In the afternoon you’ll reach Gallipoli, on the Ionian coast, to explore its picturesque old town and learn more about Apulia’s gold – the olive oil. You’ll visit an ancient underground oil mill and then transfer to a modern farm to learn about the olive oil making process and taste the final product.
Overnight at Hotel Palazzo Venturi
Day 7 – Departure
It is time to say goodbye and see you soon for your next journey!!!!!