Apulia Luxury

Private luxury tour with chauffeur to Puglia & Basilicata & Calabria

Here, between the Ionian and Adriatic seas, the Romans, Hohenstaufen and Normans have already left their mark. It is the originality that is expressed in various shapes and colours, in architecture and landscape and, last but not least, in the regionally influenced gastronomy of the "Cucina Italiana" in Apulia. This makes the "heel" of the Italian boot a very special region. Gnarled, ancient olive trees stand out against the deep blue sky. The rich turquoise blue of the sea contrasts charmingly with the white of the buildings. 300-year-old stone houses with pointed cap roofs and imposing castles stand as immovable in the landscape as they do in the history of Apulia. This culinary journey invites you to immerse yourself in the magic of Puglia with all your senses. Restaurants offer some of the best cuisine in Italy, modern, light interpretations of traditional Apulian cuisine, such as the latest from Cucina Povera, which you can savour in elegant restaurants or al fresco amidst olive and orange trees or in walled gardens. The gastronomic offer in Puglia is particularly rich and varied because only regional, fresh products are used. A classic example of this is Puglia's typical dish, orecchiette con le cime di Rapa, pasta cooked with turnip greens. The freshness of the ingredients is just as important as their origin: durum wheat, tomatoes, artichokes, beans, courgettes, beans, fennel, peppers, onions and seafood. Days, weeks, perhaps even years later, you will still feel the magical energy that makes this special region at the heel of the Italian boot so unique. Long before you, the Romans, Hohenstaufen and Normans left their mark here, between the Ionian and Adriatic seas. Experience an unrivalled originality that is just waiting to be discovered during your luxury holiday. Look forward to an escorted private tour with chauffeur to the south of Italy with a flexible and individual programme to suit your taste. You will travel to the highlights of the country in your own private vehicle with your own knowledgeable driver and alongside local tour guides. With us, you will discover the highlights of this enchanting country, immerse yourself in the culture, meet locals for a chat, savour the Mediterranean cuisine and stay in selected small, charming boutique hotels.

Important note:

This trip is partially suitable for travellers with reduced mobility, depending on their impairment.
Please contact us for detailed advice and handling of flights, transfers and accommodation.

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Dirk Gowin

Dirk Gowin

Founder, Managing Director and Select Travelist

030 / 69 80 21 92
gowin@select-luxury.travel

"Just this spring, I was once again travelling in beautiful Apulia and Basilicata and came back once again with unforgettable impressions. I am in love with Italy and love the easy Mediterranean way of life. We show you Puglia from its intimate side, away from the tourist crowds. We stop off at small manufactories and bread bakeries, visit wineries and olive farms and learn more about the country and its people in the south of Italy. It is often the simple things in life that make it so valuable. The cuisine in Puglia is particularly delicious, so look forward to it now. And at least once in your life you have to stroll through the alleyways of Lecce, Polignano a Mare and Matera in the evening. My tip: also visit Craco, the ghost town and Tursi (Rabatana)"