A boutique small-group journey with Michael Gebicki

Travel through southern Italy, where life unfolds in small details—handmade pasta in quiet streets, long tables set among olive groves, and meals shaped by tradition rather than trend.

From the cave dwellings of Matera to the whitewashed towns of the Valle d’Itria and the baroque elegance of Lecce, this is a carefully paced exploration of place, guided by local knowledge and shaped by genuine encounters.

Designed for a small group, maximum 10 people, the journey balances structure with time to wander, offering a deeper and more personal connection to the region.

What’s Included

Your journey has been designed to be as seamless and inclusive as possible, allowing you to relax and fully engage with each destination.

Accommodation

• 11 nights in carefully selected boutique hotels and a traditional masseria:
  • Dilman Luxury Stay
  • Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita
  • Masseria Il Frantoio
  • Palazzo Sant’Anna
• Twin-share rooms with private bathrooms
• Daily breakfast

Meals & Culinary Experiences

• 6 lunches and 10 dinners, carefully selected to reflect regional cuisine
• All meals as outlined in the itinerary

Including:

• Traditional butcher-style lunch at Macelleria Braceria Granaldi
• Seafood lunch at La Locanda sul Porto
• Winery tasting and lunch at Masseria Cuturi 1881
• Olive oil tasting and estate lunch at Masseria Il Frantoio
• Farewell dinner at Duo Ristorante
• Guided walking tours in Bari, Matera, and Lecce
• Altamura food experience including focaccia-making with local women
• Olive oil estate visit and tasting
• Winery visit and tasting in Manduria