Tastes & Traditions in Puglia - September 2027

Welcome to Piano Paradiso, a renowned agricultural estate and the home of the International School of Cuisine in Orsara di Puglia, Villa Jamele, and the hill of the same name. This will not be a simple tour, but a journey into the philosophy of Pe...

Overview Your journey will start at Cantina del Paradiso. Beneath the vineyard lies an underground “house of wine” designed to recreate the atmosphere and pathways of a small village. Inside, stone arches, rock walls decorated with frescoes, and r...

Tonight you will meet and have dinner with Peppe Zullo, known as an ambassador of excellence. He promotes and enhances local products (such as vegetables and wild herbs) through a “farm-to-table” philosophy. Later, you will have dinner at Piano Pa...

Today we visit Lucera, known as the “sentinel of Puglia" due to its strategic geographical position and its historical role as a fortress guarding the region, a charming art city set across three hills overlooking the Tavoliere plain. It is renown...

Overview Afterwards, you will visit an ancient Bourbon-era farmhouse dating back to 1820, which still preserves cistern wells, an underground olive mill, a private chapel, grain storage pits, and a “garitta” — a small structure once used to overse...

Overview In the early afternoon, you will come back to Piano Paradiso to take part in your first cooking class with Peppe. Guided by his “from the land to the table” philosophy, you will learn to prepare traditional Apulian dishes using seasonal l...

Overview Today you will reach the close town of Troia, a charming medieval town nestled among the Dauni Mountains and overlooking the Tavoliere plain. Known as the “City of the Rose Window,” Troia is famous for its magnificent Romanesque Co-Cathed...

Now it's time to visit the ancient straw-fired oven that dates back to 1526 and is one of the oldest still-operating ovens in Italy. It uses straw as fuel to bake bread and rustic pizzas made with sourdough, preserving a centuries-old tradition an...

Orsara di Puglia and the Abbey of the Angel After lunch you're back to Orsara di Puglia, a charming village surrounded by the greenery of the Dauni Mountains, known for its deep spiritual heritage. At the heart of its history stands the Abbey of t...

In the early afternoon, you will come back to Piano Paradiso to take part in your second cooking class with Peppe, followed by a delightful dinner. Continue to explore traditional Apulian recipes and local ingredients in a convivial atmosphere at ...

Overview Today you will reach the town of Bovino, in the heart of the Daunian Apennines, a true hidden gem well worth a visit. The town is made up of 11 districts, which have preserved their ancient traditions over time. What most characterizes Bo...

Overview Afterwards, you will visit a traditional salami producer and taste some of their products. The cured meats of Monti Dauni in Puglia are a traditional expression of the region’s rural heritage and artisanal know-how. Made from locally rais...

Overview Next you'll visit a farm and dairy to discover the secrets of cheese-making in the ancient traditions of Puglia and taste some products. Learn about local techniques and enjoy samples of regional cheeses in a rural setting.

In the afternoon another entertaining cooking class with Peppe waits you at Piano Paradiso, followed by a delicious dinner. Continue refining your skills in Apulian cuisine with fresh, local ingredients from the estate and surrounding countryside.

Today you will visit the town of Biccari, a medieval village known for its historic center and unspoiled natural surroundings. Its main landmark is the Byzantine (or cylindrical) Tower, a massive 12th-century fortress standing 23 meters high, whic...

Overview Here you will taste ostie ripiene (or ostie chiene), two thin wafers filled with a mixture of toasted almonds, honey (often wildflower honey) and cinnamon. Originating in the 17th century thanks to the Clarisse nuns of the Monastery of th...

**Faeto, an historic Franco-Provençal linguistic enclave, is renowned for its beech forests and its high-quality production of cured meats, including the renowned ham. Here you will taste local ingredients, handmade fresh pasta, cured meats and po...

Overview In the afternoon you will take part in your last cooking class with Peppe. Afterwards, it's time to have dinner and toast to the secrets of Apulian cooking! Celebrate the flavours and techniques you have learned throughout your stay at Pi...

Overview After these days inland, you finally reach the sea and the coastline. Today you will visit the Saline of Margherita di Savoia, the largest salt pans in Italy and Europe, as well as among the largest in the world. Stretching for about 20 k...

Afterwards you will enjoy a seafood lunch along the coast characterized by stunning sea views and fresh flavours such as troccoli allo scoglio, mixed grilled fish and the traditional fish soup.

Monte Sant'Angelo Later you will reach Monte Sant'Angelo, a historic town in the Gargano area, perched over 800 metres above sea level with breathtaking views over the Gulf of Manfredonia. Renowned as a spiritual and cultural centre, it is best kn...

Now it's time to move to the town of San Severo that offers a sensory journey through the native grape varieties of the Daunia region. The experience will include a visit to a typical winery and discovering the San Severo DOC in its white, rosé, a...

Dinner at Piano Paradiso with pizze di fango Back to Piano Paradiso to have dinner with a selection of ‘pizze di fango’ (local specialty) and grilled garden vegetables. Enjoy a relaxed evening at the estate, savouring produce from the surrounding ...

Overview Today you will visit the town of Ascoli Satriano and its Museum Centre, housed within the monumental complex of Santa Maria del Popolo, consisting of a church and monastery. In 1818, the complex was entrusted to the Redemptorist Sisters o...

At lunch we move to the close town of Cerignola where you will enjoy lunch in a historic salumeria, today operating as a celebrated osteria. Savour local cured meats and traditional dishes in an authentic setting.

After lunch, guided by master basket weavers (mesci panaràri), you will learn how to work with natural materials such as rushes, olive branches, reeds, willow, and myrtle to create traditional handcrafted objects like the panaridde (an olive-picki...

Last destination of the day is Herdonia, known as the Pompeii of Puglia, an important Roman archaeological site located near Ordona. Discovered in 1962, it lies along the ancient Via Traiana. The city preserves remains of the forum, temples, therm...

Overview Upon returning to Piano Paradiso, you will be welcomed with an aperitivo among the vineyards. Relax and reflect on your journey while enjoying local wines in the countryside setting.

Final dinner and live musical performance Tonight the final dinner will take you through the 7 flavours of the week: straw-baked bread, extra virgin olive oil, wild herbs, handmade pasta, Black Pig meats, buffalo cheeses and traditional dessert. A...

Checkout and transfer to Bari airport for your onward journey. We hope Puglia has touched your soul and that you will return soon to discover another part of this beautiful part of Italy!