1.
Seven
(7)
Day
Casual
Guided
Walking
Trip
2011
This
is
a
beautiful
Southern
Visions
seven
(7)
day
casual
guided
walking
trip
through
the
region
of
Puglia,
Italy,
which
lies
in
the
heel
of
the
boot,
along
the
sun-­‐drenched
Adriatic
Sea.
Puglia
offers
access
to
the
freshest
seafood,
crowd-­‐free
open
spaces,
irresistible
desserts
and
pastries,
distinct
wines,
and
the
50
million
olive
trees
that
make
this
region
the
world’s
leading
producer
of
olive
oil.
Come
to
Puglia
and
hear
the
voices
of
the
past
call
out
over
the
trulli
houses…we
promise,
once
you
discover
it,
Puglia
will
leave
a
lasting
impression.
Trip
Highlights
• Daily
walking
&
shuttle
tours
• Pugliese
cooking
class
• Mozzarella
making
demonstration
&
tasting
with
local
cheese
artisan
• Olive
grove
walk
&
oil
tasting
• Winery
visit
&
tasting
2011
Trip
Dates
• May
23-­‐29
• September
3-­‐9
• Custom
dates
also
available
Day
1
We
will
meet
in
the
lobby
of
Bari’s
Hotel
Leon
d’Oro
(in
front
of
the
main
train
station)
at
10:00
a.m.
You
will
find
your
guide
holding
a
Southern
Visions
sign.
Guests
are
expected
to
make
their
own
travel
arrangements
to
Puglia.
We
suggest
that
you
arrive
no
later
than
the
night
before
the
start
of
your
tour.
See
the
end
of
this
itinerary
for
information
on
arriving
to
and
departing
from
the
area,
as
well
as
hotel
recommendations.
Matera
walking
tour
Food
&
wine
tasting
buffet
lunch
at
Latteria
Rizzi
Dinner:
Trattoria
Lucana
www.trattorialucana.it/
Lodging:
Matera
–
Palazzo
Viceconte
www.palazzoviceconte.it/hotel.hotel&taal=en
Your
adventure
begins
in
amazing
Matera
(in
the
Basilicata
region
bordering
Puglia),
perched
high
on
a
beautiful
hillside
and
only
recently
seen
by
foreign
eyes.
After
a
walking
tour
of
the
sassi
(ancient
cave
dwellings
restored
for
current
use
as
homes,
shops,
and
restaurants),
we
will
immerse
you
into
the
art

2. of
flavor
and
freshness
that
is
Southern
Italian
cuisine
with
a
spectacular
buffet-­‐style
lunch
and
wine
tasting
at
one
of
Matera’s
signature
restaurants,
Latteria
Rizzi.
After
lunch,
we
will
walk
you
back
to
your
lovely
hotel
and
give
you
some
time
to
explore
the
area
on
your
own.
Be
sure
to
make
time
to
stop
by
the
Laboratorio
Ceramica
Piero
Colapietro
or
Pasquale
Dilena,
where
you
can
watch
local
craftsmen
make
traditional
decorative
ceramics.
And
don’t
forget
to
visit
a
nearby
bar
for
your
first
espressino,
Southern
Italy’s
signature
afternoon
coffee
drink.
Our
group
will
rejoin
in
the
hotel
lobby
at
6:30
for
a
welcome
aperitivo
before
heading
to
Trattoria
Lucana
for
some
traditional
Italian
fare
–
may
we
suggest
the
antipasti
caldi?
Day
2
Tour
of
Montescaglioso
countryside
Lunch
at
Masseria
San
Felice
Lodging:
Matera
–
Palazzo
Viceconte
www.palazzoviceconte.it/hotel.hotel&taal=en
After
breakfast,
we
will
drive
out
of
town
for
a
lovely
walk
through
the
Natural
Park
of
Rupestrian
Churches,
characterized
by
cliffs,
ravines,
and
caves
that
housed
prehistoric
settlements
and
medieval
monastic
communities.
Birdwatchers
can
enjoy
the
widest
variety
of
species
in
Italy
in
this
protected
area.
We
will
continue
through
the
Montescaglioso
countryside
and
stop
at
a
restored
farmhouse,
Masseria
San
Felice,
for
lunch.
Our
journey
will
culminate
at
the
Abbey
di
San
Michele.
From
there,
we
will
return
to
the
hotel
by
shuttle.
Dinner
will
be
on
your
own
to
allow
you
to
enjoy
the
evening
at
your
pace.
If
you
are
in
the
mood
for
a
real
feast,
try
Ristorante
Rivelli.
If
pizza
is
what
your
heart
desires,
visit
Oi
Mari’
or
Da
Mario.
Be
sure
to
get
plenty
of
rest
tonight
before
another
activity-­‐packed
day
tomorrow!
Day
3
Shuttle
into
Puglia
Lunch
&
cooking
class
at
Masseria
Murgia
Albanese
www.murgiaalbanese.it
Alberobello
walking
tour
Dinner
&
Lodging:
Pezze
di
Greco
–
Masseria
San
Martino
www.masseriasanmartino.com/index_ing.htm
After
breakfast,
we
will
shuttle
to
our
first
hotel
in
Puglia,
Masseria
San
Martino.
Along
the
way,
we
will
see
beautiful
hilltop
towns
whose
Greek
influence
is
apparent
in
their
whitewashed
exteriors.
The
landscape
is
filled
with
seemingly
deserted
paths
through
ancient
olive
groves
covered
with
blankets
of
poppies
and
surrounded
by
meticulously-­‐built
stone
walls.
We
will
stop
at
Masseria
Murgia
Albanese
for
a
cooking
class
and
lunch
with
the
staff.
We
will
also
stop
at
the
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site
of
Alberobello
for
a
walking
tour.
As
we
wander
through
the
1500+
trulli
(whitewashed
buildings
with
conical
stone
roofs
unique
to
Puglia),
that
make
up
Alberobello’s
historic
center,
it
will
become
readily
apparent
why
this
town
is
the
postcard
capital
of
the
region.
After
a
fun-­‐filled
day,
we
will
arrive
at
the
hotel
and
give
you
some
time
to
relax
before
dinner.
Day
4
Tour
of
Vivai
Capitanio
Botanical
Gardens
www.vivaicapitanio.it/capitanio_eng/botanical_garden.html
Visit
to
Monopoli
market
Mozzarella
making
class
&
aperitivo
at
Crovace
House
Cisternino
walking
tour
Dinner:
Il
Cucco
Lodging:
Pezze
di
Greco
–
Masseria
San
Martino
www.masseriasanmartino.com/index_ing.htm

3. We
will
begin
the
day
with
a
tour
of
the
Vivai
Capitanio
Botanical
Gardens,
set
in
Puglia’s
beautiful
landscape
filled
with
the
olive
trees
that
the
Greeks
introduced
2500
years
ago.
Our
journey
continues
in
the
picturesque
coastal
town
of
Monopoli,
where
we
will
visit
the
open-­‐air
food
market
and
do
some
sightseeing.
You
will
have
time
for
lunch
on
your
own
in
Polignano,
which
is
perched
on
limestone
cliffs
high
above
the
sea,
and
then
we
will
stretch
our
legs
a
bit
with
a
walk
north
along
the
shore
to
the
quaint
fishing
village
of
San
Vito.
Our
next
stop
is
Crovace
House
for
a
fresh
mozzarella
making
demonstration
and
tasting
with
local
cheese
artisan
Dina.
We
will
finish
our
day
with
a
journey
to
the
hilltop
town
of
Cisternino
for
a
walking
tour
and
dinner
at
Il
Cucco.
We
are
sure
you
will
get
a
restful
night’s
sleep
after
this
very
full
day!
Day
5
Olive
oil
tasting
at
Masseria
Lamacavallo
www.masserialamacavallo.it/Il%20frantoio%20Locopagliaro_EN.htm
Ostuni
walking
tour
Wine
tasting
at
Masseria
Liveli
www.liveli.it/
Lodging:
Otranto
–
Relais
Valle
dell’Idro
www.otrantohotel.com/hotel/en/home.html
After
breakfast,
we
will
journey
to
an
old
olive
oil
mill
in
Locopagliaro
to
chat
with
the
owner
and
sample
the
oil.
Next,
we
will
transfer
to
La
Città
Bianca
(The
White
City)
of
Ostuni)
for
a
walking
tour
and
on-­‐
your-­‐own
lunch
at
one
of
the
city’s
fabulous
establishments.
Then
we
will
head
south
toward
our
hotel,
stopping
at
Masseria
Liveli
for
a
wine
tasting.
Upon
arrival
in
Otranto,
we
will
check
into
the
Hotel
Valle
dell
Idro
and
give
you
some
excellent
suggestions
for
dinner
on
your
own
(we
highly
recommend
the
pizza
in
Otranto).
After
exploring
the
city’s
azure-­‐blue
coastline,
well-­‐priced
restaurants,
and
exciting
cultural
scene,
we
have
a
feeling
you
will
leave
saying,
“I
left
my
heart
in
Otranto.”
Day
6
Walking
tours
of
Otranto
&
Capo
d’Otranto
Lunch
at
a
seaside
restaurant
Farewell
Dinner:
Ristorante
da
Sergio
Lodging:
Otranto
–
Relais
Valle
dell’Idro
www.otrantohotel.com/hotel/en/home.html
We
will
start
our
day
with
a
walking
tour
of
Otranto’s
old
town
and
fish
market.
This
will
allow
us
to
fully
experience
the
diversity
of
the
city,
which
is
one
part
beach
resort,
one
part
Middle
Eastern,
many
part
Italian,
and
every
part
enjoyable.
We
will
enjoy
lunch
at
a
seaside
restaurant,
with
refreshing
breezes
and
postcard-­‐perfect
views.
After
lunch,
you
can
return
to
the
hotel
to
relax
or
join
us
for
a
tour
of
Porto
Badisco
and
the
Cape
of
Otranto.
Whichever
option
you
choose,
your
day
will
end
with
an
amazing
Pugliese-­‐style
farewell
party
starting
with
an
aperitivo
on
the
hotel
terrace
and
moving
into
a
memorable
farewell
dinner
at
Ristorante
da
Sergio
Garibaldi.
Day
7
Morning
walking
tour
of
Lecce
Farewell
from
the
Southern
Visions
Team
After
breakfast,
we
will
shuttle
to
Lecce,
known
as
the
Florence
of
the
South,
for
a
walking
tour
highlighting
its
amazing
architectural
gems
and
a
visit
to
a
papier-­‐mâché
studio.
We
will
also
enjoy
a
cappuccino
and
Pasticciotto
Leccesse
(a
signature
local
pastry
filled
with
yummy
custard
cream)
at
Caffè
Alvino,
the
oldest
coffee
bar
in
the
region.
We
will
finish
up
around
12:00
p.m.
and
guide
you
to
the

4. Lecce
train
station,
shuttle
you
to
the
Brindisi
airport,
or
help
you
extend
your
stay
in
the
area.
We
hope
your
time
in
Puglia
will
have
changed
your
life
for
the
better,
as
it
has
all
of
ours.
WHAT
YOU
GET!!!
• An
outstanding
adventure
travel
experience
• Peace
of
mind
that
you
are
with
the
most
professional
tour
company
in
Puglia
• Local
guides
with
insider
knowledge
of
the
region’s
secrets
and
mysteries
• 6
nights
lodging
at
3-­‐
and
4-­‐star
hotels
and
Bed
&
Breakfasts
• 6
breakfasts
• 4
lunches
• 4
dinners
• Daily
snacks
and
happy
hours
• Guest
shuttles
and
all
luggage
transfers
• Detailed
maps
and
route
notes
• Aluminum
walking
stick
• Daily
walking
&
shuttle
tours
• Special
activities
o Pugliese
cooking
class
o Tour
of
majestic
botanical
gardens
o Visit
to
Monopoli
market
o Mozzarella
making
demonstration
&
tasting
o Olive
grove
walk
&
oil
tasting
o Winery
visit
&
tasting
Services
available
at
additional
cost
• Optional
shuttles
from/to
Bari
or
Brindisi
airport
or
train
station
• Room
upgrades
• Rental
of
prepaid
local
cellular
phone
Arrival
and
Departure
Logistics
After
reviewing
the
following
information,
please
inform
us
of
your
arrival
and
departure
plans.
Please
be
sure
to
note
these
important
contact
numbers,
in
case
you
need
assistance
before,
during,
or
after
your
trip
–
Puglia:
+39
340
264
4128
or
+39
392
185
7704;
USA
+1
800
737
5760.
Flight
arrangements
We
recommend
flying
into
Milan
or
Rome.
You
can
catch
a
flight
to
Bari
(airport
code:
BRI)
or
Brindisi
(airport
code:
BDS)
from
either
city.
Or,
if
you
prefer
to
see
the
countryside
and
perhaps
enjoy
a
pre-­‐
tour
stay
in
another
Italian
destination,
you
can
make
your
way
to
Puglia
by
train.
The
trip
from
Rome
takes
about
5
hours;
from
Florence,
it’s
about
7
½
hours;
from
Milan,
expect
approximately
8
½
hours
of
travel.

5. Transportation
between
the
Bari
airport
and
train
station
A
taxi
ride
between
the
airport
and
train
station
takes
25-­‐30
minutes
and
costs
around
€20.
An
Autolinee
Tempesta
bus
takes
approximately
30
minutes
and
costs
€4.15.
Booking
Italian
train
travel
You
can
purchase
Italian
rail
tickets
from
any
train
station
in
Italy.
Many
stations
are
equipped
with
automatic
ticket
machines,
from
which
you
can
purchase
tickets
and
reservation
coupons
for
travel
throughout
Italy
and
for
principal
cross-­‐border
routes.
The
machines
accept
cash,
credit
card,
or
ATM
card
with
PIN.
There
are
sometimes
unpredicted
system
outages
in
the
smaller
stations,
so
we
recommend
booking
your
entire
journey
in
advance
of
your
trip
(see
below)
or
at
a
major
train
station
at
the
start
of
your
trip.
For
more
information
on
train
travel
in
Italy,
visit
www.trenitalia.com.
There
you
can
purchase
tickets
and
make
seat
reservations
with
your
credit
card.
There
is
also
a
great
website
called
www.raileurope.com
where
you
can
purchase
individual
rail
tickets
as
well
as
rail
passes.
Another
option
is
to
purchase
tickets
and
make
reservations
through
your
own
travel
agent.
If
you
travel
on
one
of
Italy’s
faster
trains,
such
as
Eurocity,
Intercity,
or
Eurostar,
you’ll
be
charged
a
supplemental
fare
in
addition
to
the
regular
ticket
price.
If
you
travel
on
one
of
these
trains
without
a
supplemented
ticket,
you’ll
be
fined.
Don’t
panic,
though;
it
is
almost
impossible
not
to
get
the
proper
ticket
nowadays,
especially
if
you
buy
online
or
from
a
machine,
where
the
supplement
is
automatically
included
in
the
cost.
Intercity
and
Eurostar
trains
require
a
seat
reservation.
Reserving
a
seat
is
not
mandatory
on
other
trains;
however,
you
may
want
to
pay
the
extra
charge
for
a
guaranteed
seat,
especially
if
you
travel
during
a
peak
period
or
local
holiday.
Otherwise,
you
risk
having
to
stand
for
a
part
or
all
of
your
trip.
On
Italy’s
slower
trains
(Rapido,
Espresso,
Regionale,
Inter
Regionale,
and
Locale),
reservations
and
supplemental
tickets
are
not
necessary.
Boarding
the
train
The
platform
number
will
be
listed
at
least
10
minutes
prior
to
departure
on
the
small
TV
screens
and
larger
schedule
boards
in
the
main
station
area.
If
you
are
traveling
without
a
seat
reservation,
you
will
need
to
validate
your
“open”
ticket
by
stamping
it
at
one
of
the
small
yellow
machines
located
on
each
train
platform
(the
machine
stamps
the
date
and
time
on
the
open
ticket
to
prevent
multiple
uses).
If
you
forget
to
stamp
your
ticket
before
boarding,
tell
the
on-­‐board
inspector
immediately
to
avoid
a
supplementary
fee.

6.
WHERE
TO
STAY
BEFORE
&
AFTER
YOUR
TOUR
BARI
PALACE
HOTEL
HOTEL
ADRIA
Via
Francesco
Lombardi
13
Via
Zuppetta
10
70122
Bari
70121
Bari
Tel
+39
080
521
6551
Tel
+39
080
524
6699
www.palacehotelbari.it/eng/index.html
www.adriahotelbari.com/english/hotel.php
GRAND
HOTEL
LEON
D’ORO
HOTEL
BOSTON
Piazza
Aldo
Moro
4
Via
Piccinni
155
70122
Bari
70122
Bari
Tel
+39
080
523
5040
Tel
+39
080
521
6633
www.grandhotelleondoro.it/e_index.php
www.bostonbari.it/index.php?&lang=en
HOTEL
VILLA
ROMANAZZI
Via
Giuseppe
Capruzzi
326
70124
Bari
Tel
+39
080
542
7400
www.villaromanazzi.com
MATERA
LA
CASA
DI
LUCIO
HOTEL
RIDOLA
Via
San
Pietro
Caveoso
66
Via
Morelli
13
75100
Matera
75100
Matera
Tel
+39
083
531
2798
Tel
+39
083
531
8811
www.lacasadilucio.it/en/
www.hotelridolamatera.it/index.php?lang=en
HOTEL
SANT’ANGELO
ALBERGO
DEL
SEDILE
Piazza
San
Pietro
Caveoso
Recinto
Sedile
4
(Piazza
del
Sedile)
75100
Matera
75100
Matera
Tel
+39
083
531
4010
Tel
+39
083
533
3436
www.hotelsantangelosassi.it/en/
www.albergodelsedile.it
HOTEL
IN
PIETRA
LOCANDA
DI
SAN
MARTINO
Via
San
Giovanni
Vecchio
22
Via
Fiorentini
71
75100
Matera
75100
Matera
Tel
+39
083
534
4040
Tel
+39
083
525
6600
www.hotelinpietra.it/page/home_e.php
www.locandadisanmartino.it/en/hotel/
ALBERGO
ITALIA
Via
Ridola
5
75100
Matera
Tel
+39
083
533
3561
www.albergoitalia.com/eng/

7.
LECCE
HOTEL
PATRIA
PALACE
GRAND
HOTEL
TIZIANO
Piazzetta
Riccardi
Viale
Porto
d'Europa
73100
Lecce
73100
Lecce
Tel
+39
083
224
5111
Tel
+39
083
227
2111
www.patriapalacelecce.com/eng/index.htm
www.grandhoteltiziano.it/index_en.asp
HOTEL
DELLE
PALME
B&B
PALAZZO
ROLLO
Via
Leuca
90
Via
Vittorio
Emanuele
II
14
73100
Lecce
73100
Lecce
Tel
+39
083
234
7171
Tel
+39
083
230
7152
www.hoteldellepalmelecce.it
www.palazzorollo.it/palazzorollo/