Culinary & Culture Tour
From markets to kitchens to ancient olive groves, this journey celebrates everything that makes Puglia unforgettable — its food, its people, and its passion for living well.
Shop like an Italian at fresh, local food markets
Learn traditional Italian recipes
Relax with a truly all-inclusive itinerary
•Make your own pizza in our ancient wood-burning pizza oven
Enjoy a week of cooking lessons, from pasta to sauce and everything in between
Enjoy a complimentary happy hour every evening
Stay in a historic, working agriturismo filled with charm
Explore breathtaking towns and culturally rich sights nearby
Experience exclusive insider tours and local connections
Leave with a complementary Villa Cappelli, or other swag,
as a sweet reminder of your stay
Saturday: Bon Giorno! Welcome to Puglia!
Arrive at Villa Cappelli and prepare for a week of food and fun.
We recommend you schedule your flight through to the Bari airport or if you are arriving by train, you take the train to Molfetta and then take the commuter train to Terlizzi or we can pick you up in Molfetta. You will be picked up at either the airport or train station and whisked away to Villa Cappelli.
After settling into your room, a light lunch will be available for those arriving early enough. The afternoon will be free to explore the grounds and relax.
That night, you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner — and your first cooking lesson if you like — and a limoncello lesson.
Sunday: Some seafood by the sea shore
This morning you’ll travel the seaside town of Trani. This charming town features a beautiful port and a giant cathedral that sits right on the sea. It’s truly one of the most beautiful cities in Puglia.
Lunch is right on the Adriatic sea in a beautiful seafood restaurant.
That night, we’ll head into Terlizzi for dinner and prepare for shopping tomorrow.
Monday: Shop like an Italian!
This morning you’ll head into Terlizzi where we’ll shop like a local, collecting fresh food for the week.
Head to one shop for fresh mozzarella, and then just down the way for fresh vegetables. Then we’ll check out a couple of butchers (one for beef, one for horse, etc). Then, of course, you’ll need fresh bread from the local baker. All while touring the old town of Terlizzi.
Lunch will be some of items we picked at the market. And we’ll have a pasta lesson in the evening!
Tuesday: A Gravina we will go
Today you’ll head to Gravina. Another true hidden gem of Italy and Puglia. It was featured in the last James Bond movie, so more and more know about it.
You’ll tour cave churches, an amazing church and it’s ancient clock tower, and walk across Roman bridge (the same one James Bond jumped off of). Then we’ll lunch at a local restaurant featuring lots of local Puglia specialties.
That night, you’ll enjoy a short presentation about extra virgin olive oil production before dinner at the villa. Again, anyone is welcome to join the kitchen and help cook (or enjoy a glass of wine and just watch).
Wednesday: Dive into the day!
This morning, you’ll enjoy a quick trip to Alberobello, a town famous for its trulli, which are stone buildings made without any mortar. If you’ve ever seen a Puglian guidebook, these structures are often featured on the cover.
Next, you’ll head off to Polignano a Mare, a truly gem of a town. We’ll walk the winding ancient streets and enjoy the views from this amazing city that literally juts out into the sea. It’s famous for the locals climbing the cliffs to jump off them, and now Red Bull hosts a world-famous cliff diving competition here every year.
You’ll lunch at an amazing seafood restaurant with some amazingly fresh and delicious fish before we head back to the villa.
Thursday: A Meal to Remember
This morning, you’ll first head to Castel del Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured on the back of the Euro penny. Built in the 13th century by the Swabian Emperor, Frederick II, Castel del Monte is perched atop a hill, overlooking all of Puglia and the Adriatic. The castle is featured in many myths and legends, including the Holy Grail.
Then, you’ll lunch at the famous agriturismo Antichi Sapori and enjoy a truly special meal at a restaurant whose chef has won wide recognition and been featured on Stanley Tucci’s Italian travel show. It’s a meal you’ll never forget.
After a long lunch, you’ll head back to the villa to relax. Dinner tonight will be something light at the villa..
Friday: OMG Matera!
Today you’ll head to Matera, another amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area dates back centuries, but is still occupied today by residents, shops, restaurants and even hotels that are built into the soft “tufa” rock. It was also chosen as the European Culture Capitol for 2019!
You’ll walk the ancient winding streets that are so well preserved that they have been used in many movies, including Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ and the recent Ben Hur. Lunch will be in a local restaurant before heading back to the villa.
For tonight’s farewell dinner, you’ll be rolling out and cooking up your own pizza which we’ll then cook in the villa’s ancient wood-burning pizza oven.
Saturday: Arrivederci! (See you soon!)
Today, you’ll unfortunately have to say goodbye to Puglia and all your new friends. Transfers will be available for those heading to the airport of train stations. But it’s not “goodbye” as we know we’ll see you again!
Included:
Every meal, transportation, and tour listed in the itinerary! No need to open your wallet at any time.
Breakfast every morning, consisting of homemade yogurt, cereal, bread, pastries, conserves, fruit, coffee, tea and juice.
Villa Cappelli wine and after-dinner liquors with every Villa meal.
Happy hour every night.
Tons of laughs and memories!
Not Included:
Any souvenirs or other purchases made during your trip
Any meals or snacks you choose to have on your own not listed in the itinerary