EXPERIENCES
Discover the Soul of Salento, Puglia
At Gold of Puglia, we believe an experience should be more than an activity—it should be a story to remember.
That’s why we offer different ways to explore Puglia, and especially Salento - from themed Weekend Experiences to fully personalized Tailor-Made Journeys.
Our services are built on trust and our personal network of ecosystem partners across the region.
Weekend Experiences
Spend a weekend immersed in Salento’s culture, food, and lifestyle. Each weekend is designed around a theme and includes curated activities, trusted local hosts, and authentic venues.
- Wedding Weekends – Multi-day celebrations with welcome aperitivo, boat tours, pasta & pastry workshops, and farewell brunches, co-created with our local partner.
- Culinary Weekends – Olive oil tastings, vineyard visits, orecchiette pasta classes, and pasticciotto workshops.
- Bonding Weekends – Tailored group experiences for friends, families, or colleagues, combining food, culture, and coastline.
- Romantic Weekends – Rooftop aperitivo, private sailing, and intimate dinners under the olive trees.
Tailor-made Journeys
For those who want more, we design complete itineraries—from long weekends to full vacations. These journeys weave together the very best of Salento: food & wine, coastline & sailing, hidden villages, cultural encounters, and authentic connections.
The daily itinerary can include, but is not limited to:
- Olive oil tastings & workshops
- Vineyard tours & wine tastings
- Cooking classes (orecchiette & pasticciotto)
- Sailing trips along the Adriatic & Ionian coasts
- Cultural tours of Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli & artisan villages
From villa rentals and private chefs to exclusive access to artisans and secret rooftops, every detail is curated for you. Our role is to open doors, manage logistics, and design a trip where you can simply relax and enjoy.
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Tailor-Made Itineraries
Every journey is created around your wishes. From a single cooking class to a multi-day curated trip, we personalize every detail.
Food, Olive Oil, Wine
Food, Olive Oil, Wine
From vineyard tours to private olive oil tastings, pastry workshops making Lecce’s famous pasticciotto, or hands-on pasta classes for orecchiette.
Cultural & Art
Cultural & Art
Guided walks through Lecce’s baroque streets, visits to hidden villages, artisan workshops, and exclusive access to local studios and ateliers.
Sea & Coastline
Sea & Coastline
Luxury boat trips along the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, with trusted skippers who know the secret coves and bays of Salento.
Wedding
Wedding
For couples who dream of more than just a wedding day, we help facilitate multi-day wedding weekends in Salento, Puglia. Working together with our trusted local partner, we design immersive experiences for your guests - think welcome aperitivo on a rooftop bar, boat tours along the coast, cooking workshops, farewell brunches in the wineyards and unforgettable gadgets for your guests. A wedding becomes a true journey into the culture of Puglia.