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01 January 2023 - 31 October 2023
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It is difficult to find highlights because the whole trip was so good. Matera must be a highlight as the city is unlike anywhere else and was a joy to explore. The first and third Masserias were an absolute delight. The 6 course meal at Masseria Il Fantoila was very good but it was a shame a smaller option - even cold meats and cheese could not be made available as an alternative. We ate the 6 course meal on the first 2 nights but could not face such a large meal and eating so late on our third night (the meals started around 8pm and lasted until nearly 11pm) but driving in the dark to Ostuni was the only alternative which we reluctantly did on the 3rd night. Overall a really good and well planned holiday with lots to do and see and also time to relax and enjoy the wonderful surrounding of the Masserias.
A Journey through Puglia followed by Matera
A fascinating less-travelled corner of Italy with superb sea-side and hill-top towns to explore. Otranto and Ostuni are spectacular, and the trulli of Alberobello are well worth braving the crowds to see. Inntravel's selection of Masserias provides three contrasting establishments of great charm and interest.
Puglia's hill villages were charming and beautiful, the churches a feast for the eye. Whilst Lecce is a jewel, Locorotondo and Martina Franca are quieter and have a real charm of their own. If you stay in the Masserias recommended by Inntravel, come with a healthy appetite and you will be rewarded.
It is difficult to find highlights because the whole trip was so good. Matera must be a highlight as the city is unlike anywhere else and was a joy to explore. The first and third Masserias were an absolute delight. The 6 course meal at Masseria Il Fantoila was very good but it was a shame a smaller option - even cold meats and cheese could not be made available as an alternative. We ate the 6 course meal on the first 2 nights but could not face such a large meal and eating so late on our third night (the meals started around 8pm and lasted until nearly 11pm) but driving in the dark to Ostuni was the only alternative which we reluctantly did on the 3rd night. Overall a really good and well planned holiday with lots to do and see and also time to relax and enjoy the wonderful surrounding of the Masserias.
A Journey through Puglia followed by Matera
A fascinating less-travelled corner of Italy with superb sea-side and hill-top towns to explore. Otranto and Ostuni are spectacular, and the trulli of Alberobello are well worth braving the crowds to see. Inntravel's selection of Masserias provides three contrasting establishments of great charm and interest.
Puglia's hill villages were charming and beautiful, the churches a feast for the eye. Whilst Lecce is a jewel, Locorotondo and Martina Franca are quieter and have a real charm of their own. If you stay in the Masserias recommended by Inntravel, come with a healthy appetite and you will be rewarded.
All destinations and town and city visits were highlights. HOWEVER - MATERA is just wonderful and shouldn't be missed as an add on. It is quite amazing how the city has developed accretively from its caves outwards and its gorge location spectacular. The history is fascinating and the city deserves it UNESCO status.
We loved all the recommended towns and cities. Especially we loved Otranto, Ostuni, Gallipoli and Martina Franca. I'm not sure that we had notes for Monopoli but we managed to squeeze in a late afternnon there and we loved it and its contrasting archtecture, it had a great cultural buzz. The interior of Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia is an extraordinary statement in marbles, quite exquisite and I dont really enjoy heavily marbelled interiors. The "trulli" houses in Alberobello should not be missed, our tip if its not too hot, would be to visit in the afternoon after tours have been around and when folk are lunching, or even leaving. That would apply to most places including Lecce, nip in just before cathedrals and basilicas are due to close at lunchtime, the tours are moving away by then.
We enjoyed a couple of lovely swims, one on the west coast and the other just south of Gallipoli, both sandy beaches as we didn't fancy many of the rocky shores which looked lovely but somewhat scrapey and bone breaking. Italians love to squeeze themselves into rocky niches and to ease themselves down steps into the azure and crystal clear waters. All 3 masserias had great pools!
Bari is a very pleasant and manageable sized airport, all worked well there.
We booked with Inntravel following several previous holidays. We trusted your judgement, which provided a great tour of Puglia. The insights and suggestions in the Information pack were very helpful.
Matera was amazing - the highlight of the trip
Be prepared to pay 80 euros a head for meals at Masseria Il Frantoio and have a very large appetite, but the food looked good.
Food at Masseria Panareo was lovely - choice of menu - stunning breakfasts - the views are breathtaking.
Visit Ostuni - a glorious little town - easy parking at the foot of the Centro Historico and great selection of restaurants.
This was a great little holiday, seeing a lovely part of Puglia, and both hotels were so characterful of Italy. The drive from the airport was easy and apart from some crazy drivers, so was the rest of our journeys around the region.
We loved the food and wine too.
We had a wonderful time. We hadn't really expected our holiday to be quite such a gastronomic experience. Every masseria was a joy to stay in and the food served from local produce with wonderful cooking and pride proved to be an unexpected highlight.
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