Life Beyond the Room: Curated Group Trip
Trip to Puglia: Escape with Magical Matera
8 Days
Begin your journey in Matera, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and stay in the unique Sassi hotel made from solid stone and built into an ancient cave dwelling. Then travel to Puglia, where you will explore picturesque cliff towns, endless olive groves, vineyards and extraordinary cuisine. Spend a day in Alberobello, a Unesco World Heritage site and sample some of the region’s most renowned wines and traditional foods. Visit Ostuni, known as Italy’s white city for its white façades and admire the stunning Polignano a Mare, where Italian singer-song writer Domenico Modugno wrote the famous song “Volare”. Learn the history of the baroque town of Lecce and explore the Salento coastline in a vintage car!
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What’s Included?
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1 night in luxury cave hotel in Matera
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3 nights at the historic residence Masseria Donna Chiara in Monopoli
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3 nights at Crita Bianca in the heart of Salento
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E-bike experience through the Itria Valley with olive oil tour and tasting
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Guided visit of Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, and the baroque town of Lecce
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Guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Alberobello, famous for its trulli buildings
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Cooking class
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Winery tour and tasting
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Ceramics workshop
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Vintage car tour of the Salento coast
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Relaxing massage
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Private transfer for all activities
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All breakfasts included
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4 dinners & 2 lunches
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Airfare – should be arranged to Bari
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Gratuities – we kindly ask you acknowledge the service for your guides and driver
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Alcoholic beverages – all alcoholic beverages except for the wine included during meals need to be paid separate
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Additional meals
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Additional spa services
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Additional excursions – if time allows, there are many more amazing sights and experiences for you to explore
Rich, Meaningful, Memorable Travel Awaits
Life Beyond the Room (LBR) is a sensorial™ travel concierge dedicated to creating custom, unique itineraries for travelers seeking authentic experiences immersed in the lifestyle, flavors, and culture of each region. Our local managers live in the destination countries and speak the local languages, allowing us to create incredible partnerships so our travelers can step off the beaten path, beyond the hotel room, and discover places unknown to most tourists. Our commitment to sustainability ensures that your impact is positive. You will have the trip of a lifetime while making a long-lasting positive impact on the places you visit and the people you encounter. You will meet as a guest and leave as a friend! If you have questions about this group trip or are interested in custom travel design, don’t hesitate to contact us!
The care and thoughtful planning followed by the travel treasures we experienced as individuals and as a group were unparalleled in my opinion. The places we visited, the people we met, and the activities we embarked on were as educational as they were fantastic. I was a female traveler on my own who experienced Puglia, Italy in a way that has left a lifelong, wondrous imprint. Bravo Karen & LBR team! You exceeded all of my expectations and left me wanting more and I’m already thinking about where I will join you in 2024.
– Claudia, Puglia Escape Traveler 2023 and LBR Preferred Traveler Member
Meet Your Guides
Francesca Patera
A native of Lecce, Francesca received a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and, after working and living abroad, she returned to her hometown, where she now shares her passion and love for her region with every guest. Francesca is also a yoga instructor and incorporates elements of wellness during her travels.
Jett Hattaway
Co-Founder of Life Beyond the Room, Jett’s first love affair with Italy started in Puglia, when he spent one month in this incredible region at the age of 17. Many years later, he finds himself drawn to southern Italy returning every year. He is eager to share this stunning, authentic region with you!
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