October 18 - 28, 2025
Pure In Italy: Experience Puglia
Experience Puglia, Italy!
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Pure In Italy: Experience Puglia Tour
An Unforgettable Journey
Take an unforgettable journey through the picturesque region of Puglia in Italy. Experience the charm of whitewashed hill towns, traditional farmland, and breathtaking Mediterranean coastline. Explore Matera, a UNESCO-listed town carved into limestone rock with ancient inhabited caves. Visit Ostuni, known as the “white city,” the medieval coastal town of Otranto, and the Baroque city of Lecce. Immerse yourself in this captivating region’s art, architecture, culture, traditions, and local cuisine and wine.
Explore Puglia with Us
Experience Italy's True Essence with Ami & Don
Join Us On A Journey Through Italy
An Intimate Small-Group Tour Designed for You
Join Ami and Don on an enchanting Pure In Italy journey in 2025. This trip focuses on Italy’s food, people, and design, allowing you to explore charming streets and unique antique markets that highlight the timeless beauty of Italian craftsmanship. This intimate small-group luxury tour is designed to offer real-time design inspiration while combining creativity with cultural experiences. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the heart of Italy, where design meets culture.
Tour Highlights
- Experience a candlelight dinner in a deconsecrated church.
- Enjoy your stay at our carefully selected luxurious accommodations.
- Discover the unique landscapes of Sassi de Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Go hiking in the Gorges of Matera.
- Stroll through an ancient olive grove in Puglia and enjoy olive oil tastings.
- Enjoy the ambiance of long table dinners.
- Embark on a boat excursion to where the Adriatic Sea meets the Ionian Sea.
- Rejuvenate with an invigorating yoga session.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Puglia’s antique markets.
- Participate in wine tastings at two Masserias.
- Make your own homemade pasta.
- Gather around for fireside cocktails.
Presented by Pure In Italy and Total Advantage Travel & Tours, Inc.
Captivating Views
A Visual Journey Through Puglia
Experience Puglia | Primary Luxury Tour
Primary Tour Itinerary
Pure In Italy: Experience Puglia
Get ready to embark on a week of pure joy! Join Ami and Don in Italy for an unforgettable adventure thoughtfully curated and designed by Pure In Italy and Total Advantage Travel & Tours. Click on each day to discover our specially crafted tour itinerary.
Departures for Italy
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Flights from Canada to Bari, Italy.
Note: Flights are not included in the tour price.
Flights from North America arrive in Bari the next day.
Welcome to Italy! We are so excited you're here! - DAY 1
Sunday October 19th, 2025
On this tour, you will join Ami and Don in Italy for an unforgettable adventure. Your journey begins in Bari, where you’ll take in the sights and sounds of Puglia before settling into our charming accommodations. The day ends with a traditional meal and a tour of a multigenerational farmhouse dating back to the 1600s, a perfect start to your visit!
SCHEDULE
- Afternoon pick-up/welcome transfer service from Bari International.
- Transport to Ostuni.
- Tour of your Masseria.
- Welcome Dinner.
Hotel Description: Apulia Luxury Masseria (1st night of 4-night stay).
Centuries-Old Vineyards - Charming Town of Monopoli & Cooking Class - DAY 2
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Welcome the morning with a classic Italian breakfast before heading from your Masseria to Monopoli to tour this beautiful seaside town. After lunch in Monopoli, return to your Masseria for an afternoon cooking class featuring Italian classics, followed by a fireside gathering with cocktails and traditional dancers. We then conclude the evening with a delicious Puglian dinner.
SCHEDULE
- Breakfast at your Masseria.
- 10:30 am: Departure from your Masseria.
- 11:30 am: Arrival at Monopoli for a town tour.
- 1:30 pm: Enjoy lunch at an authentic Trattoria.
- 3:00 pm: Depart from Monopoli.
- 4:00 pm: Return to your Masseria accommodations.
- 4:30-5:30 pm: Participate in a cooking class.
- 5:30-7:00 pm: Fireside gathering with cocktails and local dancers.
- 7:00-9:00 pm: Dinner at a stunning Masseria.
- Activities End.
Hotel Description: Apulia Luxury Masseria (2nd night of 4-night stay).
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Day In Ostuni - DAY 3
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Begin your day enjoying a leisurely Italian breakfast before heading out to explore Ostuni’s ancient streets and charming antique shops. After a beautiful lunch in town, we end the day with a memorable dinner amidst orchards of olive groves, savouring the local flavours at another local Masseria, which includes a mesmerizing pre-dinner opera performance.
SCHEDULE
- Breakfast at the Masseria.
- 10:30 am: Depart from your Masseria.
- 11:00 am: Arrive in Ostuni.
- 11:00 am-1:00 pm: Ostuni guided tour.
- 1:00-2:30 pm: Lunch at Borgo Antico.
- 3:00 pm: Depart from Ostuni.
- 3:30 pm: Arrive back at your accommodations.
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Free time.
- 5:00 pm: Depart from your Masseria to another local Masseria.
- 5:30 pm: Arrive at Masseria.
- Explore the property and enjoy delightful artisanal beverages, followed by a pre-dinner opera performance.
- 7:00-9:00 pm: Dinner.
- 9:30 pm: Depart and return to your Masseria.
- Activities End.
Hotel Description: Apulia Luxury Masseria (3rd night of 4-night stay).
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Alberobello - Explore Olive Groves & Vineyards, Enjoy Tastings At Masseria Salamina - DAY 4
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Indulge in breakfast before setting off for the World Heritage Site of Alberobello. Wander the streets and cobblestone alleys amidst its iconic trulli houses, followed by a leisurely lunch. Afterward, we visit an ancient olive grove for a tour and an olive oil tasting; this is your chance to hug a 400-year-old olive tree! We then return for an evening pre-dinner wine tasting and enjoy a delightful meal that blends tradition and innovation.
SCHEDULE
- Breakfast at the Masseria.
- 10:30 am: Depart from your Masseria.
- 11:30 am: Arrive in Alberobello.
- 11:30 am–2:30 pm: Tour/explore Alberobello and lunch.
- 2:30 pm: Depart from Alberobello.
- 3:00 pm: Arrive at ancient Olive Grove.
- 3:00-4:00 pm: Tour of the Olive Grove and Olive Oil Tasting.
- 4:00 pm: Leave Olive Grove.
- 4:30-5:30 pm: Return to your Masseria to freshen up for dinner/free time.
- 5:30 pm: Leave your Masseria.
- 6:00-7:00 pm: Masseria Salamina Wine Tasting.
- 7:30-9:30 pm: Dinner at Masseria.
- 10:00 pm: Return to your Masseria.
- Activities End.
Hotel Description: Apulia Luxury Masseria (4th night of 4-night stay).
Pure In Italy: Experience Puglia
Cisternino - Fireside Cocktails with Local Dancers - DAY 5
Indulge in a leisurely breakfast, fueling up for a morning in Cisternino with exploration and lunch. We then embark on a journey to the enchanting Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient cave dwellings. Check into your accommodations and settle in. Relax, explore, and come together for a vibrant cocktail gathering overlooking the city. Lastly, savour the experience of a genuinely remarkable long-table dinner at Della Civita.
SCHEDULE
- 8:00 am: Breakfast at the Masseria.
- 9:00 am: Depart from your Masseria.
- 11:30 am: Arrive in Cisternino. Explore on your own (free time).
- 12:30-2:00 pm: Meet for lunch at Rosticceria Antico Borgo di Menga Piero in Cisternino.
- 2:30 pm: Depart from Cisternino.
- 3:30 pm: Check-in and settle in at your unique cave hotel accommodations in Sassi di Matera.
- 3:30-5:00 pm: Free time.
- 5:00-6:15 pm: Gather for cocktails.
- 7:30-9:30 pm: Experience a memorable long table dinner at Della Civita. After that, you can make the most of your evening.
- Activities End.
Hotel Description: Sassi Di Matera Luxury Accommodations (1st night of 2-night stay).
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Gorges of Matera - Candlelight Dinner in a Deconsecrated Church - DAY 6
Start your day with breakfast, then head for a hike through the gorges of Matera. Explore the old and new parts of the town, one of the oldest in Europe, before enjoying lunch. Later,
take some free time, then gather for cocktails with a city view. Conclude the day with a candlelight dinner in a deconsecrated church.
SCHEDULE
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 10:30 am: Depart on foot to the Gorges of Matera.
- 11:00 am: Enjoy a hiking experience exploring the historic caves of Matera.
- 12:30 pm: Guided tour of the old and new town.
- 2:00 pm-5:30 pm: Free time to explore at your leisure.
- 5:30-7:00 pm: Enjoy a cocktail gathering with a fantastic city view.
- 7:30-9:30 pm: Farewell Dinner – Relish in a delightful candlelight dinner in a deconsecrated church.
- 10:00 pm: Return to your hotel.
- Activities End.
Hotel Description: Sassi Di Matera Luxury Accommodations (2nd night of 2-night stay).
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Final Goodbyes - Arrivederchi - DAY 7
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Check out and say goodbye before heading to Bari Airport for your flight home.
SCHEDULE
- 3:00 am: Depart Masseria to Bari Airport.
- 4:00 am arrival at Bari Airport.
- 6:25 am: Flights depart for Canada at Bari International
- Airport for your flight home.
- The primary tour concludes.
** Guests participating in our post-tour extension will follow DAY 1 of the SOUTHERN PUGLIA OCEAN POST-TOUR EXTENSION itinerary today. **
Pure In Italy: Experience Puglia
Map of Your Discoveries
Puglia: A Hidden Gem of Southern Italy
Experience Puglia | Luxury Post Tour Extension
Southern Puglia Ocean Itinerary
Southern Puglia Ocean Itinerary (Post-Tour Extension)
Guests participating in our Southern Puglia Ocean post-tour extension will follow DAY 1 of the post-tour extension itinerary on DAY 7 of the PRIMARY TOUR ITINERARY.
Breathtaking Scenic Drive to Gallipoli - DAY 1
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Begin your day with an authentic Italian breakfast. Then, transfer from your Masseria in Matera to your Gallipoli Masseria. Conclude your day with a memorable dinner in Gallipoli.
SCHEDULE
- Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and depart Masseria at 9:00 am.
- 9:00 am: Transportation from your Masseria in Matera to Gallipoli.
- 12:00: Lunch in Gallipoli. After lunch, depart for your Masseria accommodations.
- Check into your accommodations.
- 3:00-7:00 pm: Free time.
- 7:00-9:00 pm: Dinner in Gallipoli at Il Pettolino Restaurant.
- 9:30 pm: Depart for your Masseria.
- 10:00 pm: Arrive back at your Masseria accommodations.
- Activities End.
Hotel Description: Gallipoli Masseria Luxury Accommodations (1st night of 3-night stay).
Explore the Area and Make Pasta Where the Two Seas Meet - DAY 2
Sunday October 26th, 2025
Begin your day with an authentic Italian breakfast. Then, venture to Santa Maria di Leuca for a breathtaking stroll along the serene, sandy shores where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas converge. Learn the art of making pasta, immerse yourself in the historic charm of Otranto, and conclude your day with a memorable dinner in Gallipoli.
SCHEDULE
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 10:00 am: Depart for Salve with a stop to experience Torre Pali. (Torre Pali is a small municipality in the province of Lecce, a hamlet of Salve located on the coast of the Ionian Sea.)
- 10:30 am: Arrive in Salve for leisure time to stroll around on your own and take photos.
- 11:00 am: Depart for Santa Maria di Leuca.
- 11:30 am -2:00 pm: First, explore the pink sandy beaches, then learn the art of making pasta and enjoy a lunch you have created.
- 2:00 pm: Depart for Otranto.
- 2:30 pm: Arrive in Otranto / Free time to explore.
- 4:00 pm: Depart Otranto.
- 4:30 pm: Arrive back at your Masseria.
- 4:30-7:00 pm: Free time.
- 6:45 pm: Depart for Gallipoli restaurant.
- 7:00-9:00 pm: Dinner in Gallipoli at Il Pettolino Restaurant.
- 9:30 pm: Depart the restaurant for your Masseria.
- 9:45 pm: Arrive back at your Masseria accommodations.
- Activities End.
Hotel Description: Gallipoli Masseria Luxury Accommodations (2nd night of 3-night stay).
Yoga, Local Culture & Boat Tour - Adriatic & Ionian, Where the Two Seas Meet - DAY 3
Monday, October 27th, 2025
Start your day with an authentic Italian breakfast. Then, venture to Santa Maria di Leuca for a breathtaking stroll along the serene, sandy shores where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas converge. Learn the art of making pasta, immerse yourself in the historic charm of Otranto, and conclude your day with a memorable dinner in Gallipoli.
SCHEDULE
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 9:30 -10:00 am: Optional yoga session.
- 10:30 am: Depart your hotel and tour the village.
- 12:00 – 1:30 pm: Explore the village Santa Maria di Leuca and enjoy a local lunch.
- 2:00 – 6:00 pm: Embark on a boat tour at Santa Maria De Leuca with two boats and skippers, the Emma and the Diablo, with beverages and Charcuterie boards.
- 6:00-7:00 pm: Gather together at your Masseria with an option to enjoy cocktails.
- 7:00-9:30 pm: Indulge in a memorable Long Table Dinner (TBA).
- Activities End.
Hotel Description: Gallipoli Masseria Luxury Accomodations (3rd night of 3-night stay).
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Final Goodbyes - Arriverderch - DAY 4
Check out and say goodbye before heading to Bari Airport for your flight home.
SCHEDULE
- 3:00 am: Depart Masseria to Bari Airport.
- 4:00 am arrival at Bari Airport.
- 6:25 am: Flights depart for Canada at Bari International
- Airport for your flight home.
- The tour concludes.
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Luxurious Accomodations & Meals
Apulia Masseria: Antique Furnishings in Simple Yet Luxurious Rooms
This 16th-century fortified farm in Apulia, Southern Italy, is surrounded by olive groves and verdant hills. It offers high-quality olive oil and a variety of produce from its vegetable garden. The renovated rooms and apartments are adorned with antique furniture and modern comforts, providing a serene retreat with wellness pools and authentic cuisine. This Masseria blends old-world charm with modern convenience and is an ideal place for a restful holiday in Puglia among the olive trees and whirlpool bath pools for wellness lovers.
Primary Luxury Tour: 4-night stay
Matera Project: World Famous for Its Sassi Quarters
Matera is a historic village in southern Italy known for its world-famous Sassi quarters, where caves have turned into dwellings, churches, and palaces. The oldest part of the Sassi, the CIVITA, houses rooms and an ancient church called the “Cripta della Civita,” all renovated to retain their original features. It overlooks the Murgia park and its rock-hewn churches. This project realized a unique cultural project, preserving the ancient stones and caves’ essence with extreme accuracy while conserving the original site.
Primary Luxury Tour: 2-night stay
Gallipoli Masseria: Puglia’s Hidden Gem
Time slows down at this Masseria, an upscale farm stay with charming suites set amidst Puglia’s serene countryside. You can participate in farm activities like feeding the animals or collecting fresh eggs for breakfast, picking sun-ripened figs or oranges, exploring bike trails, and relaxing with yoga or wine tasting. This place combines the peace of nature with the rich heritage of Puglia. It is located on the Ionian side of Salento’s hilly countryside, just four kilometres from Gallipoli, with beautiful beaches to the North and South.
Luxury Post Tour Extension: 3-night stay
All Gourmet Meals Included
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Refreshments: Welcome cocktails, fireside drinks, local wine, and refreshments are included per the itinerary.
Including long table dinners.
Puglia Primary Tour Pricing Options
Double Occupancy
Tour Only - Early Booking Offer- All guided tours as per itinerary
- All meals included
- Refreshments as per itinerary
- Olive oil and wine tastings
- All accommodations
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Activities as per itinerary
- Local transportation
- Airfare not included
- Travel insurance not included
Single Occupancy
Tour Only - Solo Supplement- All guided tours as per itinerary
- All meals included
- Refreshments as per itinerary
- Olive oil and wine tastings
- All accommodations
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Activities as per itinerary
- Local transportation
- Airfare not included
- Travel insurance not included
Deposit
Required at the Time of Booking- Secure your booking
- Non-refundable after July 20th, 2025
- Balance due by July 20th, 2025
Puglia Tour Extension Pricing Options
Double Occupancy
Tour Only- All guided tours as per itinerary
- All meals included
- Refreshments as per itinerary
- Olive oil and wine tastings
- All accommodations
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Boat tour
- Activities as per itinerary
- Local transportation
- Airfare not included
- Travel insurance not included
Single Occupancy
Tour Only - Solo Supplement- All guided tours as per itinerary
- All meals included
- Refreshments as per itinerary
- Olive oil and wine tastings
- All accommodations
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Boat tour
- Activities as per itinerary
- Local transportation
- Airfare not included
- Travel insurance not included
Flights
* Aeroplan and other rewards programs can be used for your flight.
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Disclaimer
If you plan to enter or leave the EU carrying the equivalent of €10,000 or more in cash, you must declare it at customs. Cash includes currency notes, coins, bankers’ drafts, cheques, and travellers’ cheques. If you do not declare the cash, customs authorities could take away your money, and you may receive a fine of as much as €8,000.
Electricity
When travelling to another country, you may need an adaptor and/or electric converter to plug your electrical devices and appliances into the local power grid. An adaptor changes the plug so it fits into the outlet. A converter changes the voltage coming out of the outlet.
To determine what you need, first, verify if the plugs on your devices fit the outlet of your destination.
Europe
In Europe, the plug type is C, which has two round pins. If your plugs do not match this description, you will need an adaptor.
Next, verify the voltage of each device you intend to bring. You can find this information on the cord, plug, or on the device itself. Many devices are dual voltage. For those, you do not need a converter. If your device is not dual voltage and it differs from the voltage of your destination, you will need a voltage converter.
In Europe, the voltage is 220v-230v. If necessary, make sure to get a converter that converts to this voltage.
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