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A taste of southern Italy
This trip idea is one that will give you a fantastic insight into the food, wine and history of Italy's most southern regions. Start off your tour in Irpinia, home of the Aglianico grape responsible for some of Italy's finest wines, before heading to Puglia to explore beautiful vineyards, towns and cities. Enjoy wine tastings and tours of cellars bursting with fantastic produce, explore ancient whitewashed cities and villages either under your own steam or on a guided tour, and stay in some of the region's most beautiful historic buildings - trulli and masserias. The south of Italy is known for its wine, its olive groves, its food and its beautiful coastline. You're guaranteed to have a wonderful time.
Day 1 - Naples International Airport, Taurasi
- Pick up your rental car from Naples Airport
- Self-drive from Naples to Taurasi
- Welcome in Irpinia: wellness and wine
Day 2 - Taurasi
- Tasting the famous “Aglianico” wine
Day 3 - Alberobello
- Self-drive from Taurasi to Alberobello
- Trulli in Alberobello
- Typical dinner
Day 4 - Alberobello
- Tasting wine and local product of Puglia
Day 5 - Patù
- Self-drive from Alberobello to Salento
- Welcome to Salento
- Dinner in typical restaurant
Day 6 - Lecce, Patù
- Guided tour of Lecce
- Dinner in typical restaurant
Day 7 - Maglie, Patù
- Salento flavours - Olive oil tasting and typical products
- Dinner in typical restaurant
Day 8 - Brindisi – Salento Airport
- Self-drive from Patu to Salento airport, and car drop-off
- Arrivederci Italia!
We believe that the best time to go to Italy is during spring (March - May) and autumn (September - November) as the temperatures are comfortable and you don't have to navigate the summer crowds. Summer is a very popular time to visit, coinciding with the european school holidays, and the tourist hot spots of Rome, Tuscany and Naples are precisely that... hot! Of course, bear in mind that Italy is a long and slender country, meaning seasons in the north vary with seasons in the south. Winter in the more southerly regions of Italy is still a pleasant time to visit, while winter in the far north of the country is cold and wet. Summer in the mountains of the north can also be very pleasant and not too hot. Speak to your local expert if you want any advice on what the weather will be like when you are planning to visit as it really does vary by region.
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