A Puglian Summer
June 8th 2026

Day 1. Mia will be there to greet you at our boutique accommodation in Monopoli and help you settle in. We will meet for a welcome drink overlooking the water in the late afternoon and enjoy a traditional Puglian dinner at a local osteria.

Day 2. Today we embark on a private guided boat trip along the coastline towards Polignano a Mare and Bari. We will explore the beautiful grottos and hidden beaches along the way, and leap into the Adriatic Sea.

We will disembark in Bari for a fully guided historical tour of the lively capital, enjoying delicious local street food along the way.

Day 3. Today is for slowing our pace and lazing the day away at a local beach club. We will swim, eat fresh seafood for lunch, sip a spritz, and enjoy a true Italian summer day—all sun-kissed and salty.

Day 4. This morning we head out of Monopoli to join an incredible full-day market tour and hands-on immersive cooking class. We will discover true Puglian cuisine and enjoy the fruits of our labour over a long lunch with wine. This evening is yours to relax at your leisure.

Day 5. This morning we leave Monopoli, headed for the beautiful whitewashed village of Ostuni.

En route we will stop at a local cheese-producing farm and enjoy a private experience—being shown around the farm, trying our hand at making local burrata, and sitting down to a rustic lunch with wine.

Sunset drinks and dinner await us on our first night in Ostuni.

Day 6. Today we’ll enjoy a private guided transfer and tour of the famous Trulli village of Alberobello. We will have free time to wander the lanes, shop, and meet for lunch at a quaint little ristorante with a beautiful view of the Itria Valley.

This afternoon we will head to one of Puglia’s most ancient olive oil mills and masserie to enjoy a guided tour and tasting with the owner, and see the oldest surviving olive tree in Italy.

This evening is free to enjoy at your leisure.

Day 7. Today is for slowing our pace and lazing the day away at a local beach club. We will swim, eat fresh seafood for lunch, sip a spritz, and enjoy a true Italian summer day—all sun-kissed and salty.

Day 8. Today we join our private transfer and guide to explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Matera. We will explore the famous Sassi caves and enjoy an exquisite lunch in a beautiful cave trattoria.

Tonight we will keep it simple with aperitivo and grazing boards as we toast to the end of an incredible Italian summer experience in beautiful Puglia.

Day 9. Departure day and completion of our tour.

PRICING
$6,399 PP in a beautiful shared double room with ensuite.

$7,599 PP for a beautiful solo double room with ensuite.

A 20% deposit is required to secure your place (refundable until we begin to book non-refundable accommodations and experiences at the end of November 2025).

Included:
Mia as your host throughout the trip.
2hr travel consultation with Mia to help you with your pre & post travels.
All accommodations.
Private transfers to and from our local experiences.
Local private guided tours, & cooking classes.
Breakfast daily.
Lunches as mentioned above.

Not included:
International airfares.
Full comprehensive travel insurance (a pre-requisite to join our trip).
Dinners (aside from our street food tour in Bari.
Your transfers to and from our start & finish accommodations.

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Greece & Her Islands
June 23rd 2026

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Florence, Tuscany & Umbria in Autumn, October 2026

Day 1. Arrival in Florence. Check in to our beautiful apartments in the Oltrarno area. Welcome drinks to celebrate the start of our journey overlooking the Ponte Vecchio, followed by dinner at a charming local trattoria.

Day 2. Espresso and cornetto with the locals, standing at the bar. A 3-hour private guided historical tour of Florence—its monuments, bridges, and hidden lanes. Solo time to slow down and savour. Dinner at a lively and delicious local osteria.

Day 3. Free morning to enjoy a guided tour of the famous Uffizi Gallery, shop for Florentine leather, or sit quietly in a café soaking it all in. A tour and lunch at the beautiful Sant’Ambrogio markets. Early evening pasta-making class, followed by wine and dinner.

Day 4. Departure to the hilltop village of Pienza by train and private transfer. Pecorino cheese and wine tasting. Aperitivo in the village’s main piazza and dinner at a local ristorante.

Day 5. A private guided tour of Pienza with an art historian, visits to local artisans, textile merchants, and an Etruscan cave. A free afternoon and evening to spend at your leisure, exploring all the nooks and crannies of Pienza.

Day 6. Private transfer to the beautiful Il Ghiottone in Todi, Umbria. Welcome Umbrian multi-course feast with matching local wines.

Day 7. Sumptuous breakfast. Private guided tour of medieval Todi. Solo time to shop, take a siesta, or sit and savour the slow. Dinner at my favourite trattoria, with a view to die for.

Day 8. Sumptuous breakfast. A free day to explore more of Todi, relax with a book and soak in the views of our stunning B&B, or take a local bus to explore neighbouring villages. An incredible hands-on immersive multi-course cooking class, followed by dinner and matching wines to toast the end of our wonderful time together in Italy.

PRICING
$6,399 PP in a beautiful shared double room with ensuite.

$7,599 PP in a beautiful solo double room with ensuite.

A 20% deposit is required to secure your place (refundable until we begin booking non-refundable accommodations and experiences in March 2026).

Included:
Mia as your host throughout the trip.
2hr travel consultation with Mia to help you with your pre & post travels.
All accommodations.
Private transfers to and from our local experiences.
Local private guided tours & experienced.
Two hands on immersive cooking classes followed by beautiful multi coursed dinner with local wine.
Welcome drinks.
Welcome feast in Umbria.
Breakfast daily in Umbria.

Not included:
International airfares.
Full comprehensive travel insurance (a pre-requisite to join our trip).
Your transfers to and from our start & finish accommodations.

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