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Arriving at Masseria Marzalossa
On Saturday, transfers have been planned for you to be picked up from either the Bari airport or train station and have you on your way to Masseria Marzalossa by 3:30 PM. All travel arrangements need to be made accordingly, otherwise alternative methods will have to be arranged. Upon reaching Masseria Marzalossa, there will be some time for you to unpack, relax and explore the Masseria. There is also a beautiful swimming pool available. On your first night at Masseria Marzalossa you will be greeted with a welcome dinner designed especially for you by your host Rossella and prepared by the incredible chefs at the Masseria. |
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"Celebration Time”
Sunday On this day you will visit the hometown of Rossella, Mola di Bari, and enjoy all the morning celebrations of the Madonna Dell’Altomare (Our Lady of the Sea). Spend the morning in Piazza with the rest of the population of the town, view the procession and enjoy an aperitivo at one of the open bars in Piazza. Then, enjoy an authentic Molese lunch at a magnificent typical local restaurant. In the afternoon, relax in your room at Masseria Marzalossa and in the evening back to Mola to enjoy the festivities and taste the local delicacies seating at a table in the Piazza. |
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“Catch of the Day”
Monday Visit the narrow streets of Bari Vecchia including the Basilica di San Nicola and meet the Nonne that every day sit in the narrow streets to make the traditional Pugliese Pasta: Orecchiette, Cavatelli, Maccheroni, etc. Then relax to a tasty lunch at a local trattoria and enjoy the local foods and products. In the afternoon, we will travel to a local beach where local sailors will demonstrate the art of Arricciare i Polpi (tenderize the octopus). You will have the opportunity to taste the octopus as the Pugliesi eat it... raw! |
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“Wine Not”
Tuesday Today we travel north and make a quick stop at the most famous and unique castle of Puglia: Castel del Monte. Then we travel to a tiny village, Montegrosso, to visit one of the top chefs of Puglia: Chef Pietro Zito. Chef Zito has created a very original concept. His restaurant, Antichi Sapori, is situated right next to a large farm where he and his family grow all the products that each season he uses in his restaurant. We will cook and dine with Chef Zito outdoors in his farm and eat some of the best foods ever. The afternoon we will travel to the winery where some of the best wines in Puglia are produced and have a relaxing afternoon visiting the immense vineyards, their Cantina and then at night we will all have dinner in their Masseria. |
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“Olive Another Day”
Wednesday Puglia is for sure one of the top quality producers of Olive Oil in Italy and the world. Enjoy the morning at the Pantaleo Bio Farm where you will witness the vast cultivation of bio olive trees as well as many other products among which you will find the Regina tomatoes, a very special local variety that holds well through the winter. By horse carriage you will also visit a dairy farm where, among other products, you will see mozzarella is made. Back to the Pantaleo farm for a rich lunch all prepared from local products. In the afternoon, relax at the Masseria and then get ready for a cooking class with Rossella and a local Nonna followed by dinner from the food that you helped prepare. |
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“A Walk Through Time”
Thursday Today we venture to the ancient city of Matera to explore "I Sassi", a very old and unique housing architecture that brings you back to the days of Christ. No wonder it was used as the background to film many movies dating back to those days. Then we travel to nearby Altamura to experience how the world renowned Altamura bread is made and of course we will have lunch in Altamura to taste all the local specialties. In the afternoon we go back to our Masseria, relax and get ready for a cooking class and dinner with Rossella and a local Nonna. |
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“Seize the Day”
Friday Spend the morning in lovely Alberobello to visit this very unique town and do some shopping. Lunch is on your own today. Spend the late afternoon visiting the enchanting old town of Polignano a Mare and culminate the evening with a Grand Dinner at the picturesque Grotta Palazzese situated in a cave by the sea... truly enchanting. |
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“Come as Guests, Leave as Friends”
Saturday There will be one final breakfast at Masseria Marzalossa and then we depart for Bari Airport or train station for your return home. If you need assistance making different travel arrangements, we are here to help you. |
