Puglia Style: A Journey Through History, Art and Gastronomy
Puglia is Italy’s hidden gem that is waiting for you to be discovered!
Chic Ostuni shines in white, extending across three hills, with the magnificent cathedral as a centrepiece. Excellent restaurants, stylish bars make this city even more exciting.
Our ancient Masseria (farmhouse) is in the middle of the trulli region (ancient cone shaped buildings) and close to historic towns and beautiful beaches.
the trip is designed around discovering local villages, tasting fantastic food and wines and relaxing in our beautiful luxury farmhouse.
ADVENTURE DETAILS
OSTUNI, PUGLIA, ITALY
30 APRIL – 5 MAY
2024
The retreat is led by Breathspiration founder Andrea Fórizs, and selected local guides
YOUR HOSTS
Andrea Fórizs, founder of Breathspiration and creative director. She has been designing and running retreats since 2013. She is a true lover of the Mediterranean, a foodie, a storyteller and a design enthusiast. Her focus is on showing the authentic side of Mallorca, and discovering the wonders of it.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Accommodation in a luxury boutique masseria by Ostuni, Puglia;
Home made breakfast every morning;
Three lunches (cooking class, lunch by the sea in Polignano di Mare and in Cisterino);
Five organic dinners in our masseria;
- All day trips and sightseeing tour as seen in detailed program description;
- Group airport transfer (from Brindisi airport)
Breathspiration retreat planning: phone consultation, travel tips & recommendations, summary of region, logistics.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Travel costs;
- Private airport transfer;
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks;
Travel insurance (highly recommended).
ACCOMODATION
We have carefully selected a beautifully refurbished 16th century masseria, turned into a luxury country resort.
Its details tell the history of the Itria Valley. The property is surrounded by a dry stone wall, typical in the area.
The resort has fantastic double and single rooms, an in house restaurant and a swimming pool.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
- Arrival at Brindisi (BDS) Airport
- We can organise private airport transfers (at extra cost)
- Check-in and free time (you can discover the country resort)
- Welcome and opening ceremony
- Dinner in the hotel’s restaurant
DAY 2
- Home made breakfast in the hotel
- Visit to the famous White City, Ostuni
- Lunch on own
- Free time for shopping and discovering
- Transfer back to the masseria
- Afternoon rest
- Dinner in the hotel’s restaurant
DAY 3
- Home made breakfast in the hotel
- Visit to Alborabello, the town famous for the trulli, the cone shaped stone buildings
- Afternoon cooking class with lunch
- Time off
- Dinner in the hotel’s restaurant
DAY 4
- Home made breakfast in the hotel
- Visit to Polignano di Mare, the picturesque seaside town
- Lunch on own
- Free time for shopping and discovering
- Transfer back to the masseria
- Afternoon rest
- Dinner in the hotel’s restaurant
DAY 5
- Home made breakfast in the hotel
- Visit to Locorotondo, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages
- Enjoying the views overlooking the Itria Valley
- Lunch in Cistern (the slow village)
- Transfer back to the masseria
- Dinner in the hotel’s restaurant
DAY 6
- Home made breakfast in the hotel
- Goodbyes
- Airport transfers
HOW TO REACH US
Fly to Brindisi Airport (BDS). Airport transfers can be organised from there. If you would like to arrive individually, please get in touch for directions.
PRICING AND ROOMS
There are four unique rooms available for our guests.
Prices below are per person, and include accommodation, breakfast and dinner, yoga classes a massage and the guided hikes. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Double room (twin bedroom with bathroom) – 2 rooms available
€ 3.375 per person
Single room (king bedroom with bathroom) – 2 rooms available
€ 4.625 per person
If you would like to book your spot, please send us an e-mail with your chosen room type and payment method. You can pay by wire transfer or credit card.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In order to participate, a 25% deposit is required to secure your spot. The outstanding payment is due 45 days before the event. In case of a cancellation, the deposit is non-refundable. We recommend to have a travel insurance.
If we do not reach the minimum number of participants, the retreat will be cancelled. In this case, your deposit will be fully refunded. The itinerary is a guide: we reserve the right to make changes in case of bad weather, or unforeseen circumstances. We sometimes need to alter the order of outings or replace them, with something equally exciting.
