Authentic Puglia experience 2026

Discover the Real Puglia (5-8 Nov 2026)

Escape the crowds and experience the real Puglia — as a guest, not as a tourist.
This journey is an invitation to live like a local, uncover hidden places, and taste the true South of Italy — through its flavours, colours, and people.

What You'll Experience

This culinary trip lets you discover Northern Puglia in a truly authentic way, at a slow pace that allows you to fully enjoy each moment.Taste seasonal dishes, dine in small local gems, cook and share meals with local families, and experience the countryside during the olive harvest.You’ll make your own fresh olive oil — and taste it straight from the press. We’ll explore the most beautiful corners of Northern Puglia: rolling hills, ancient olive groves, and villages where time seems to stand still.
You’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage sites and hidden treasures at a relaxed pace, surrounded by the warm colours of the Puglian fall.

The details

What's included in the tour:

  • Comfortable accommodation in charming local B&Bs with daily breakfast.
  • All delicious lunches featuring regional specialties.
  • Participation in all planned activities, including olive harvest, cooking experiences, and workshops.
  • Tastings of wine, olive oil, and other local products.
  • Full ground transportation throughout the tour.
  • Visits and entrance to villages, towns, and special spots.

What is not included:

  • Your flight to and from Puglia (flight options for 2026 will be available around April/May — e.g. Transavia direct flight Amsterdam–Bari).
  • Evening activities and meals. Evenings are free to enjoy at your own pace. Most guests find that dinners aren’t really needed after our generous lunches and tastings — but for those who wish, local dinner options are excellent and very affordable.

Price and reservation

The total price of the trip is €740 per person, including everything mentioned above (excluding flights and dinners).

You can now pre-book your seat.
Final confirmation and payment will take place once flight details are available.
Places are limited — early reservation is recommended.

What Participants say

best moments

"Visiting and helping with the olive harvest"

"Picking the olives and making delicious olive oil together with our travel companions – an amazing experience! 👌😋"

"The combination of great company, excellent food, wonderful wine, and beautiful towns! And of course, an exceptional tour guide!"

feedback

"It was a very pleasant and varied trip"

"We found the group size perfect"

"The experience exceeded the price – we would have happily paid more for this quality!"

in their words

"A very well-oiled 🫒 4-day trip in Puglia – everything ran smoothly! 😉"

"Discovering the culture, food, wine, and authentic Italian traditions in Puglia with fantastic guidance. Perfectly organized down to the last detail! 👍"

"I'll definitely be recommending Terra Collective!"

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