Let ‘s discover and delight in the charming heel of Italy’s boot…Puglia!
In light of the last two years and the impact of COVID on travel, my local destination professionals (“Friends of Victoria”) and I are focusing on…
Custom Designed & Planned Itineraries for YOU, your family, your friends…
You will experience the local culture, traditions, and lifestyle of this spectacular region of southern Italy.
Visit quaint, picturesque medieval towns and villages.
Savor delicious “cucina povera” cuisine and exquisite local wines.
Find out why Puglia is still Italy’s hottest destination!
Highlights: Head Over HeelZ for Puglia!
Enjoy travel the way it should be…no fuss, no hassle, no worries! Every detail professionally and personally arranged and organized with my Friends of Victoria, local destination experts Ylenia and Michele, YLTOUR DMC.
Choose a spacious and gracious renovated farmhouse (masseria) surrounded by hectares of olive trees with a lovely sala da pranzo for dining, library, inviting patios, pool, and gardens -it is the perfect place to relax and experience la dolce vita Salento style….or
Staying in a luxury hotel or cozy bed & breakfast in the heart of Lecce’s stunning historical center, take a leisurely passeggiate basking in her Baroque beauty! Continuing your explorations, perhaps meet local artisans, and, of course, indulge in a gelato, cappuccino and some shopping…
Always at a comfortable pace, your visit can include informative guided walks in surrounding picturesque towns and villages such as : Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli, Martina Franca, Locorotondo, Alberobello, Galatina, and Ostuni. Perhaps Bari or Matera?
Of course, savoring the scrumptious local cuisine and wine will be an important part of time here! Meals will often be prepared just for you (and sometimes by you!) and, when visiting other areas, you will be able to eat what and where the locals eat.
This is a private, custom, boutique experience. Travel with family, friends, or your own small group. Every detail will be carefully curated – all you have to do is show up and revel in the sheer beauty and uniqueness of the place!
This custom experience is absolutely perfect for solo travelers, friends, couples, a girlfriend getaway or mother & daughter time. What more perfect way to celebrate that special occasion or milestone or, perhaps, “just because” you deserve it!
~ Always Authentic & Affordable! ~
A Sample of What Can Be Included:
• Stay in a charming restored farmhouse (masseria) in the countryside.
• Stay in a luxury hotel or cozy B&B in the heart of Lecce’s historical center.
• Private airport transfers to and from Brindisi Airport.
• Services of private bi-lingual hosts and tour guide(s).
• Private transfers with private minivan or minibus per Itinerary.
• Welcome Aperitif.
• Breakfast Daily.
• Lunch Daily.
• Dinners.
• Farewell Aperitif.
• Cooking class featuring tradition recipes and local, organic ingredients.
• Wine tasting at included meals.
• Winery visit with tour and tasting.
• Olive and cheese farm visit and tasting.
• Artisan visit(s).
• Private tours and experiences as described.
• City taxes
What is Typically NOT Included:
• Transportation to Brindisi.
• RT airfare to Brindisi (BDS).
• Travel insurance (highly recommended, Victoria will provide recommendations).
• Tips/Gratuities.
• Any meals, personal expenses, etc. that are not mentioned in “What IS Included”.
Optional Matera Extension
Find out why Matera was designated as the European Capital of Culture for 2019!
The Sassi district of Matera has a unique history and legacy. With its complex network of caves, cisterns, rock-cut houses and churches separated and connected by alleyways, archways, terraces, overlapping streets on top of dwellings and steep flights of steps, it’s a fascinating maze…
Yes, Matera can be a day trip or an extended stay!
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Ready to plan your custom experience in Puglia?
⇒ Let’s begin today!
~ Who are We? ~
Ylenia & Michele, YLTOUR DMC
Ylenia and Michele are exceptional local destination experts based in Lecce. Not only are they consummate professionals dedicated to offering guests the very best of the region that they are passionate about but they are absolutely fantastic associates and Friends of Victoria. We have partnered on eight (8) tours and every one has been an overwhelming success!
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As your Italy Trip & Tour Designer, I’m committed to ensuring that your trip to Italy is your unique, authentic and fabulous! I want you to experience the Italy that I love – immersing in the lifestyle and heart of the place with local experts; experts that are my valued Friends.
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Read what 2019 Tour Guests had to say about their travels with Victoria…
We Loved Italy with Victoria: In Their Own Words
