Feel the sea breeze and take in views of the lapping turquoise water as you trek beside the beach from charming San Foca to Torre dell'Orso • Unpack once and relax at our elegant property, carefully selected for this home base trip • Be warmly welcomed by our gracious hosts and learn about the property’s historic significance during a visit to the hotel's impressive art collection • Pause and admire some of Europe’s most ornate baroque architecture, the Barocco Leccese • Explore typical Salento villages on a hike that begins along a coastal bluff • In Nardò, relax over a lunch of Pugliese specialties and local wines—the first of our trip’s multitude of culinary treats!

Yesterday's beaches are quite a contrast from today's tight rocky coastlines! • Visit Otranto, a charming port town with a well-preserved historic center and brightly painted houses • Hike along the Adriatic coastline to the easternmost point of Italy, the lighthouse of Punta Palascia • A mozzarella master shows us how this cheese is made • Board a private boat for an exploration of this remarkable coastal landscape • Join our informative local guide for a walking tour of Lecce to learn about the fascinating story of this historic town.