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DAYS 1 - 4
Monopoli
In the heart of Monopoli, a warm stay at a boutique hotel awaits you on the water’s edge. It is a town that rewards the wanderer: the freshest catch at the harbor, sun-bleached alleyways, and sandy bays opening into the Adriatic. The beginning days are yours alone to settle in, slow down, and embrace living in the moment. You’ll take a train along the coast to visit Polignano a Mare, strolling its cobbled streets, looking out over the cliffs across dazzling waters, and indulging in a seafood feast. In a coastal excursion, climb aboard a boat to cruise in and out of ethereal sea coves, stopping to dive into the crystal-clear sea. Beyond the waves, Puglia’s vineyards beckon you to savor some of Italy's best, most undiscovered wines. Walk through the grapevines, sip leisurely, and taste food made according to generations-old traditions.
DAYS 5 - 6
Matera
On the fifth day, it’s time to travel inland, but not before seeing the trulli houses of Alberobello. Both quaint and enchanting, it feels as if you’ve entered a fairy tale. In Locorotondo, stroll past whitewashed walls and picturesque flower boxes, then taste Puglia’s most delicious olive oil. Travel back in time to Matera, carved into the cliffside and the third-oldest inhabited city on earth. In a minicar, explore with ease as you zip around its narrow lanes, stopping at Casa Grotto for a moment of ancient history. You’ll also enjoy a meal of local delicacies and wine at a stunning cave restaurant. Before departing, allow yourself to be swept away by Matera at night, as the streets come aglow, impossibly romantic and magical.
DAYS 7 - 9
Lecce
Savor these final days in Lecce, the most beautiful city in southern Italy. En route, you’ll be invited to a private tour of a Salento winery, home to the bold Primitivo grape. Lecce is a revelation with Baroque architecture so extravagant, it feels unreal. Explore the city’s storied past at the grand amphitheater and stunning churches before indulging in a bit of retail therapy. You walk alongside an adored local chef, perusing a market for the freshest ingredients before preparing a gourmet lunch. On the last day, discover the Salento peninsula with Galatina’s art and history and Otranto’s medieval charm. You’ll visit the rocky cliffs of Santa Maria di Leuca and discover Gallipoli, the Pearl of the Ionian Sea, where crystalline waters shimmer in every direction.
WHY TRAVEL WITH US
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We’ve been there.
Every hotel, tour, and experience we recommend has been personally vetted by our team. We don’t send you somewhere we wouldn’t go ourselves.
Our connections are yours.
Years of relationships with exceptional guides, trusted drivers, and the right people on the ground across Europe and Africa.
Nothing gets left to chance.
Before you travel, we reconfirm every booking, every transfer, and every detail to make sure the pieces fit together exactly as planned.
Someone picks up the phone.
While you’re away, we’re available. If something shifts, we handle it so you don’t have to.
Your time is the point.
We take care of the complexity so you can be fully present from the moment you arrive.
Hilary Altman
I match travelers with their dream places. The best trips are fun, life-changing, and leave you connected to the world and each other in new ways.
Sharon Albin
I love experiencing new things and helping others do the same. Morocco has my heart, with its amazing mix of landscapes, architecture, art, and people.
Chrissy VanScoten
Life is short and there’s so much world to soak in. Egypt was a lifelong dream, and finally seeing it only made me want to explore even more.
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I studied history, so I love researching places. Finding hidden gems in ancient cities and staying in historic hotels are my favorite parts of travel.
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I love speaking the language with locals. Rome is my favorite city for its energy and magic, and it’s where I befriended an artisan who makes mirrors!
Kristin Harwood
Travel is about unexpected moments, like kids blowing bubbles in Innsbruck’s main square at sunset. Everyday life around the world inspires me.
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Travel takes me out of my routine to experience new sights, cultures, and foods. Italy, my motherland, will always be my favorite place to return to.
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Gabriela Coffey
My parents instilled a love of travel in me as a baby. My favorite place is Orvieto, Italy, where I studied abroad and became a true ‘local.’
Joy Cunanan
Seeing clients happy makes this job rewarding. Kind strangers who helped me in Taiwan and Singapore showed me what makes travel so special.
Emma Wallace
In Genoa, a pesto class host told me her dream was to visit New York, where my sister lives. It reminded me that we’re all living someone’s dream.
Venice King
Travel introduces me to people I’d never meet otherwise. On one trip, our local guide became our friend and even invited us to his daughter’s baptism!
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Sarah Kanavos
I lived in Andalucía for two years and made friends from all over the world. Now I help others plan trips that build connections like the ones I made!
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