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Puglia, the sun-drenched gem of southern Italy, enchants with its whitewashed villages, ancient olive groves, and crystalline Adriatic waters. From the cave-carved homes of Matera to the iconic Trulli of Alberobello, every corner tells a story — one of resilience, beauty, and deep tradition.

Here, the land feels old in the best way — stone cities perched above sweeping coastlines, medieval castles echoing with history, and families who still cook the way their grandmothers did.

Some regions whisper. Puglia sings.

On this journey, you’ll dine beneath vaulted ceilings and inside starlit caves. Sip wines aged in limestone cellars. Wander Lecce’s gilded Baroque streets and listen to stories etched into cathedral mosaics. Along the way, you’ll discover hidden spas, vineyard lunches, and coastal retreats that locals never advertise.

From the white facades of Ostuni to the salt-kissed harbors of Gallipoli, this is a curated dive into southern Italy’s unshaken authenticity — a place where time slows, and the senses wake.

Crafted for travelers who crave emotional depth over spectacle, this journey blends slow luxury, living heritage, and rare access — all delivered with the calm confidence that defines Mavericks.

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JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS ​

• Stay at two exclusive design resorts.

• Explore Matera, Ostuni, Gallipoli, Lecce, and Otranto with private guides

• Dine at Michelin-starred and sea cave restaurants.

• Visit ancient Trulli houses in Alberobello and art-filled palazzos in Fasano

• Private boat tour of Polignano a Mare’s hidden coves and cliffs

• Private Wine tastings at premier estates like Cantina Albea and Tenuta Danesi

• Cultural encounters: paper-mâché artisans, mosaic cathedrals, and Baroque architecture

• Cook with local chefs using Apulian techniques in an exclusive culinary session

• Relax in Santa Cesarea’s thermal coastal villas and spa village