The Magic of Puglia
Spend 6 nights in Puglia in your own private masseria.
Meet us in Italy and we'll take care of the rest.
With beautiful accommodations, experienced guides, amazing, local culinary experiences, private drivers, and off the beaten path excursions our itineraries are decision and hassle free.
Set in the Apulian countryside
Masseria Tarsia Incuria is immersed in the green countryside of Conversano.
The masseria as it is today dates back to the 18th century and, according to an old legend, the Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Santo Stefano stopped here on pilgrimages.
This property is perfect for 6 guests
with 3 bedrooms, each with ensuite bath, plus a sofa bed for additional 2 guests if needed. On the ground floor is an elegant living room with stone barrel vaults and prestigious furnishings. On the seconf floor the bedrooms offer comfort and privacy; the suites are ideal for families or groups of friends.
The outdoor area has a swimming pool, barbecue and dining area with views of the surrounding countryside the sea.
MEET YOUR LOCAL GUIDE IN PUGLIA
Henry Barnett
Arriving in Italy in 2018 in pursuit of a new life outside of America and with an ever-curious mind, Henry ended up preferring Italian society to that of his homeland. Rather unexpectedly, he became completely enamored with the Italian language, history, people, and of course...food and drink! Life in Italy heavily influenced his way of life for the better, supplying him with an intense new passion for discovering the Italian peninsula and the rich culture it has to offer.
Having ample experience traveling from the northern mountains of Trentino to the most southern shores of Puglia and Sicily, he strives to render your experience as genuine and special as possible by leading you off the beaten path and connecting you with people you would have otherwise never thought possible due to the language barrier and best kept secret locations.
YOUR CLASSIC WEEK IN PUGLIA INCLUDES:
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7 Nights Accommodation at Masseria Tarsia Incuria
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Private transportation by van throughout the week
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Experienced, licensed, multi-lingual local guide, Henry Barnett
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Winery visit with tour, tasting and lunch
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Day trip to World Unesco Site Matera, Basilicata
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5 Lunches and 4 Dinners
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Hands-on cooking class
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Visit to Bari, Polignano A Mare, & Ostuni
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Boat ride along the coast of Polignano A Mare
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All taxes and gratuities
ADD A LITTLE MORE FUN!
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Day at Coco Beach Club, a "bandiera blu" (blue flag) beach. Top tier package includes, umbrella, chairs, use of swimming pool, access to showers, bars and restaurants.
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Private Panzarotti Party Spend the afternoon at a masseria at a hand son class learning to make making the Pugliese street food, panzarotti!
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E-Bike tour and olive oil tasting in Fasano.
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Private Chef to prepare lunch or dinner at the masseria.
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Transfers to or from Napoli
DAY 1 WELCOME TO PUGLIA
We will pick you up in Bari, (Pick up also available in Naples for an additional fee), and head top the masseria where a light lunch will be prepared for you. Settle in before a casual welcome dinner tonight at Casina Dei Preti, (the priest's house), as the name suggests was an old residence of priests wherein there is a small chapel inside the premises. The restaurant serves typical regional dishes using local ingredients.
DAY 2 WINE & OSTUNI
Today we start the day with a wine tasting and lunch at Polvanera Winery. Tonight we will have dinner in in the glowing city of Ostuni.
DAY 3 ANCIENT BREAD & THE SASSI OF MATERA
Lunch in the town of Altamura, famous throughout Italy for their breads. We'll enjoy a light lunch of local products and the pane di Matera bread baked in ovens which have been in use since the 1400's at Antico Forno Santa Chaira. (You may go in and take a peek at the ovens.) Discover the ceramic artisans and our favorite wood carver, Massimo, who specializes in hand carving bread stamps, and ancient tradition of Matera.
We will visit the Madonna della Idris ancient church and an original cave house, (The people of Matera lived in the caves of the sassi until the 1950's!) For digestivo fans, a stop at the Amaro Lucano shop for a tasting is a must, as it is made here. Dinner together tonight at a trattoria in the heart of the sassi.
DAY 4 POLIGNANO A MARE
Wine tasting and light lunch at the beautiful Tenuta Terre di San Vito. They produce the area's best wine and olive oil and you can buy some to take home, or they will also ship. After lunch we'll hop over to walk the dramatic cliffs of Polignano A Mare with free time to shop or just sit and take it all in. Dinner on your own tonight in Monopoli.
DAY 5, COOKING CLASS AT A MASSERIA
Hands on cooking class at a 16th century masseria with the local casalinge (house wives). Pick fresh vegetables from the masseria's garden to use in the cooking class. Make pasta, focaccia Barese, cheese and other local specialties. Recipes to keep! Dinner on your own tonight in the village.
DAY 6, FREE DAY & BOMBETTE
Free day today to explore the town on your own or head to one of the nearby gorgeous beaches.
Beach club passes will be available for those who would like them. Please inquire in advance.
Dinner tonight in a local trattoria famous for their "rosticcerie" where you can try a wide variety of bombette, (Think bracciole, but smaller and cooked on skewers in a wood fired oven. ).
DAY 7 VISIT BARI
We'll visit the "orecchiette ladies" who make pasta in streets out front of their homes, have life-changing focaccia Barese and gelato for lunch. Shop for old fashion Italian sweets at the historic candy store, Manarid, or pick up pasta tools and ceramics at the little shops hidden in the alleyways. Farewell dinner together tonight.
$5,500.00 per person.
Puglia 6 night tour rate for June-Sept 2026
based on 6 guests.
Included in price:
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3 Lunches & 4 Dinners
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Wine included with all meals
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Transportation throughout the tour
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All excursions outlined in tour
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All taxes and gratuities
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Airport/Train Station transfers to and from Bari
Not Included:
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International Airfare
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Travel insurance
Inquire about your private masseria in Puglia!
For questions or to book,
please email Angela at angela@cicalarestaurant.com
or call
(443) 440-0473 between
10am-5pm EST