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Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience

7 days
4.8
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Start and end in Brindisi
Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience - Soleto Travel
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Tour Operator:
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Max group size:
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Age range:
20 to 82
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Tantalise your tastebuds by sipping on local wines
  • Learn the art of olive oil production by an expert
  • Try your hand at mastering the art of pasta making
  • Visit Castro and the prehistoric cave of Zinzulusa

Itinerary

Start and end in Brindisi! With the Food & Culinary tour Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience, you have a 7 days tour package taking you through Brindisi, Italy and 7 other destinations in Italy. Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 BRINDISI
  2. Day 2 CASTRO, SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA
  3. Day 3 GALLIPOLI, LECCE
  4. Day 4 ALBEROBELLO / OSTUNI
  5. Day 5 MAGLIE - GASTRONOMIC TOUR
  6. Day 6 OTRANTO
  7. Day 7 BRINDISI
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
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  • Insurance
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Operated by Soleto Travel

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Soleto Travel, is a tour operator active from 2014, based in the island of Malta providing a wide range of touristic services in the maltese islands and Italy. Our team formed by friendly and dynamic staff includes: English, Italian, Spanish speaking staff, all well skilled in the tourism industry. Soleto Travel is a new concept of travel, paying attention to details offering high-end services and giving full support 24/7 to all our clients. Reliability on service, efficiency and personalisation are our strong points.

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    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Food
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    4.8
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  • Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience reviewer 1
    · March 16th, 2024
    Continued.. Besides both Carla and Emilios own knowlege and history of each place they had Profesional guides to take you around to the other places. Nice to be in a private car. Great food like I said before. Emilio really takes care and you can see... Show more
    Trip date: March 2024
  • Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience reviewer 2
    · March 16th, 2024
    Just got done with Taste of Salento with Emilio and Carla. Fantastic tour. If your looking for a small group experience or solo tour that is relaxed and eating fantastic food then this tour is for you. Family oriented , professional and friendly. They... Show more
    Trip date: March 2024
  • LC
    · November 5th, 2023
    Emilio, Clara, Michael and Antonio were fantastic hosts. The food and the sights visited were fantastic. However, a more protein driven menu would have been appreciated. The Casa Clarita was nice, but needed little attentions such as water in the... Show more
    Soleto Travel commented on this review
    Dear Louise, Many thanks for your review, I am really glad to know you enjoyed the time spent in Salento. Many thanks for your for your advice regarding some small improvements, I have forwarded them to the hosts. Thanks again, Best regards, Omar
    Trip date: October 2023
  • R
    · October 23rd, 2023
    We have recently returned from Discover Matera and Taste of Salento tour arranged by Soleto Travel. Omar of Soleto Travel has been most helpful and responsive to our pre tour and on tour queries. In one instance he arranged invaluable medical assistance... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • LS
    · October 15th, 2023
    My husband and I just returned from our week-long stay at Masseria Linazza, and it was one of our most fun and unique vacations ever! Chef Emilio, wife Clara, brother Michele, and father Antonio were the most gracious, kind, hospitable, and... Show more
    Soleto Travel commented on this review
    Hi Laurie, Many thanks for your review and kind words for us. I am really happy to know you enjoyed our tour. Thanks again Best regards, Omar
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    Trip date: October 2023
  • AW
    · September 30th, 2023
    A wonderful experience in a relaxing setting. The tour offered variety and covered a broad range of activities across the region allowing the opportunity to explore the area well. Michele and Emilo were excellent hosts. Very flexible and accommodating... Show more
    Soleto Travel commented on this review
    Hi Antoinette , Many thanks for your review and kind words for us. I am really happy to know you enjoyed our tour. Thanks again Best regards, Omar
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • EB
    · June 22nd, 2023
    A truly Salento experience. A variety of local food lovingly cooked & served together with various local wines. All carefully explained. A caring family approach to every aspect of the tour. This is a place for those looking for a relaxing time in a... Show more
    Soleto Travel commented on this review
    Hi Elizabeth, Many thanks for your review and kind words for us. I am really happy to know you enjoyed our tour. Thanks again Best regards, Omar
    Trip date: June 2023
  • MU
    · June 17th, 2023
    The De Matteis family could not have been more welcoming. I met interesting people from New Zealand, New York and Sydney and a couple of walkers from Seattle joined us one evening. We visited amazing sights and ate and drank local food every day. I swam... Show more
    Soleto Travel commented on this review
    Hi Madeleine, Many thanks for your review and kind words for us. I am really happy to know you enjoyed our tour. Thanks again Best regards, Omar
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    Trip date: June 2023
  • SJ
    · June 17th, 2023
    Amazing food made by Emilio every breakfast and dinner! Only one restaurant that we went to (recommended by Emilio) could compare in quality to Emilio's cooking. Emilio didn't keep any cooking secrets from us, so we look forward to trying to make some... Show more
    Trip date: April 2023
  • MW
    · June 15th, 2023
    This was an excellent tour - especially suited to travellers who like their holiday to be educational as well as enjoyable. The small number of participants is wonderful if, like me, you prefer not to be in a big tour group following a leader with a... Show more
    Soleto Travel commented on this review
    Hi Marie, Many thanks for your review and kind words for us. I am really happy to know you enjoyed our tour. Thanks again Best regards, Omar
    Trip date: June 2023

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Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience
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