Italy Vacations Vol. IV

FLAVORS OF PUGLIA F A S A N O ( 3 N I G H T S ) L E C C E ( 3 N I G H T S ) Puglia is a treasure trove for culinary lovers. Taste the flavors of this ancient region and the bounty of its land. You will discover the olive oil made from age-old giant olive trees, the Primitivo wine and the aged cheeses made by our favorite locals. They will teach you the secrets their grandparents taught them in how to source and prepare the fresh local cuisine. Enjoy your stay in an authentic masseria, a fortified farmhouse, that sits among ancient olive trees. Finish your visit to Puglia in the magical Baroque city of Lecce where you will continue to explore the flavors of Puglia with a food tour and cooking lesson. 6 3 nights at a Masseria in Fasano area 6 3 nights at a 5-Star hotel in Lecce 6 Breakfast daily 6 Visit to the Trulli in Alberobello with wine tasting 6 Visit to Ostuni with olive oil tasting 6 Visit to Lecce with food tour 6 Cooking class in Lecce Venture to the beautiful countryside of the Orcia Valley, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, to discover hilltop villages, rows of vineyards, and culinary specialties while surrounded by unique scents and amazing tastes. Visit the gorgeous medieval village of Montepulciano, the Renaissance center of Pienza and the hill town of Montalcino, famous for the Brunello wine. This package also includes two lunches, two wine tastings and a cooking class. 6 3 nights at a 4-Star hotel in Siena 6 Breakfast daily at hotel 6 Group cooking class in Siena followed by lunch 6 Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino tour with lunch and two wine tastings 6 Transportation during the excursion CHECK OUT ItalyVacations.com to find more unique experiences in Puglia and maybe add on a bakery tour in Altamura or a visit to a dairy farm near Martina Franca! A TASTE OF SIENA AND ORCIA VALLEY S I E N A ( 3 N I G H T S ) CHECK OUT MORE activities on ItalyVacations.com and maybe add a tour to San Gimignano and Volterra or learn how to make your own wine and Become a Wine Maker for a day! CUL I NARY EXPER I ENCES 9