We enjoyed our “farewell dinner” together and got to bed very early because of our 3:00 am transport to the airport.  Then off to meet the other 10 members of our Sicily group. 

Silvio has been a great guide and Puglia has been a captivating region to discover.  It has been a unique and unforgettable journey and the region will be in memory forever…

Memories of Puglia

• a land  of contrasts….rugged coastlines, rolling hills, and lush valleys
• pristine sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas
• picturesque countrysides dotted with olive groves & vineyards
• iconic trulli houses in Alberobello, limestone and conical roofs
• historical sites and architectural treasures. from the Greeks, Romans, Normans, and Byzantines
• Lecce’s Baroque architecture, intricate limestone carvings, and  vibrant cultural scene
• Ostuni,  the “White City”
• Matera, the city of stone
• culinary delights influenced by both land and sea: locally produced extra virgin olive oil, orecchiette pasta, fresh seafood, taralli, burrata cheese, the regional wine Primitivo