For the Puglia spring tour we recommend flights:
Departure: We recommend Norvegian+Ryanair flights Helsinki – Brindisi, stopover Milan BGY, departure Helsinki at 17:45 and arrival in Brindisi at 22:45.
Arrival: We recommend the Klm – Bari Helsinki flight, stopover in Amsterdam. Departure from Bari at 09:45 and arrival in Helsinki at 17:25. (About €350 round trip per person).
A super top travel program in the Salento paradise. You don’t have to worry about anything, from landing at the airport until the day of departure, your only thought is to have fun and relax with us.
Come and dream with us in the magical and heavenly Salento, where everything is in symbiosis between man and nature. Salento is a mix of scents waiting to be discovered. Sun, sea and wind.
The food culture of Salento is unique, many international products come from this wonderful country, as well as the wines. Salento is a place where the land turns into oil and wine.
Our hotel is close to a wonderful sea, which is one of the most beautiful in the world. Salento is one of the Italian provinces with many blue flags. The blue flag is a symbol of clean sea and nature.
Alfredo, our Italian guide with more than 40 years of experience in Salento, and Tuulia (life coach), with 10 years of local experience, will accompany you throughout the vacation.
Join us on this dream trip.
Location: Lecce/Otranto/Poggiardo/Santa Cesarea terme/Castro città/Castro Marina/Marittima.
Program:
Day 1 (May 8) – THURSDAY
– Arrival at Brindisi (80 km) or Bari (200 km) airport. We will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel. – Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 2 (May 9) FRIDAY
– At 9:00 a.m. visit to the historic village of Castro and the port of Castro. The possibility to swim in the crystal clear and unique sea, which is called the pearl of Salento.
– 12.00 Lunch at a fish restaurant, where local fish is eaten. (Lunch is not included in the price)
– 14.00 Departure to swim at the breathtakingly beautiful beach of Acquaviva
– Return to the hotel at 17:00.
Day 3 (MAy 10) SATURDAY
– At 9:00 a.m. visit to the wonderful village of Santa Caserea Terme. We walk in wonderful landscapes, enjoying the beauty of nature. The possibility to swim in the sea at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The excursion includes a light lunch.
– at 16:00 departure to Masseria for wine tasting. We get to know the Masseria winery and its history. Afterwards, we will have a delicious dinner at the winery, enjoying local dishes and tasting the finest wines of the Salento region.
Day 4 (May 11) SUNDAY
– At 8:00 a.m. a trip to the beautiful seaside town of Otranto. We drive to Otranto along the famous coastal road, where the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. Along the way, we stop at places where it is impossible not to dream. We visit the Lago di Bauxite lake, which has a unique color scheme and nature.
– 11:00 a.m. arrival in Otranto. We get to know the enchanting city of Otranto and its history.
– At 12:00 Free stay and enjoying the city.
– Return to the hotel at 17:00.
Day 5 (May 12) MONDAY
– 9.00 a.m. The historic city of Lecce. We visit the capital of Salento, Lecce, known as the Florence of the South, the city of art and the baroque city. We will enjoy the beauty of the city for the day and get to know the history of the city. The stores in Lecce also offer the opportunity to make wonderful finds for your home or wardrobe.
– 17.00 Return to the hotel
Day 6 (May 13) TUESDAY
– At 9:00 a.m. In Poggiardo, we learn how to make pasta using traditional Italian methods. You can also buy home the typical pasta of this region.
– At 13:00 We will get to know the very famous local sculptor Virgilio Pizzoleo and his works in a charming art gallery in Poggiardo. Virgil is famous in Italy nationwide, his works have spread all over Italy and abroad. The sculptures that many tourists admire in various churches are his works. We will visit his workshop and at the same time you can also try clay casting. The gallery also has crafts from another artist, Rosalia Giuliana Marta Carluccio. At the same time, we will get to know their bee farm and their beautiful garden, where we will enjoy a light lunch with local products and wines. It is possible to buy their art in the gallery.
– Return to the hotel at 17:00.
Day 7 (May 14) WEDNESDAY
– 9:00 a.m. The famous market in Poggiardo, where you can go shopping and make real bargains, clothes, shoes, bags, etc.
– 11:00 a.m. Learning about the history of the towns of Poggiardo and Vaste.
– At 12:00 light lunch (drinks must be brought with you) Excursion and meditation in the historic Santi Stefani park.
– At 15:00 departure to the sea
– Return to the hotel at 18:00.
Day 8 (May 15) THURSDAY
– Return home according to flight schedules.
GENERAL INFORMATION. PACKAGE CONDITIONS AND PRICE
Price per person: €1200 (not including flights)
Booking fee €240 upon booking.
The rest of €960 will be paid by March 22, 2025
The price includes:
- A total of 7 nights in a Masseria or hotel.
- Breakfasts daily
- Airport transportation and all transportation according to the itinerary
- All excursions according to the itinerary
- 1 dinner and 3 light lunches
- The services of a Finnish-speaking guide according to the travel program.
The price does not include:
• Flights
• Shopping in the supermarket
• Drinks on excursions.
• Travel insurance
Reservations and inquiries
Tel. +358 405681755 (Tuulia Imperatore) email: tuulia.imperatore@protonmail.com
NOTE:
- The order of the travel program may change to improve the quality of the trip or for weather reasons.
- The number of implemented travel programs will not change.
The travel conditions are on the websites listed below:
www.atimperatour.com
Tour operator: Sydämen Tuulia Oy (ATImperatour)