JEWISH PUGLIA | 7 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS PRIVATE TOUR

IN OUR JOURNEY TO PUGLIA, WE WILL TRACE THE FOOTSTEPS OF JEWISH SETTLERS IN ’S SOUTH. WE WILL EXPLORE BOTH THE ANCIENT AND MODERN ROOTS OF JEWISH CULTURE IN PUGLIA – FROM LIFE IN MEDIEVAL JEWISH QUARTERS TO THE HARROWING HISTORY OF WWII REFUGEES HERE.

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MAY 6TH, 2018 » ARRIVAL & OSTUNI ‣ Arrival at the airport and private transfer to Ostuni. ‣ Time at leisure to walk the stone streets of Ostuni — the “white city.” ‣ Dinner in Ostuni’s historic center and overnight at Hotel La Sommità (5*).

MAY 7TH, 2018 » OSTUNI - MANDURIA - ‣ Guided tour of the ancient Jewish quarter in the town of Manduria, including its historic synagogue. ‣ Transfer by private car to Lecce, the “Florence of the South,” in the afternoon. ‣ Dinner in authentic trattoria and overnight in the city center of Lecce.

MAY 8TH, 2018 » SANTA MARIA AL BAGNO - GALLIPOLI - NARDÒ - LECCE ‣ Today you will explore the story of Jewish refugees who resided in Puglia between 1946 and 1948. ‣ Guided visit with a local Jewish history expert to towns of Gallipoli, Nardò and Santa Maria al Bagno. ‣ You will see where thousands of refugees lived before emigrating to . ‣ Dinner in authentic trattoria and overnight in the city center of Lecce.

MAY 9TH, 2018 » LECCE ‣ Guided exploration of Lecce’s rich Jewish past, including the remains of the town’s synagogue. ‣ Guided visit to Lecce’s new Jewish Museum, located in the medieval Jewish quarter. ‣ Optional walking tour of Lecce’s center in the afternoon, including food tastings. ‣ Dinner in authentic trattoria and overnight in the city center of Lecce.

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MAY 10TH, 2018 » - - ‣ Transfer to Galatina after breakfast for a guided exploration of the Jewish roots of this historic town. ‣ Head to the seaside jewel of Otranto after lunch— famed for its medieval community of Jewish merchants. ‣ Dinner and overnight at the scenic Masseria Montelauro in the countryside near Otranto.

MAY 11TH, 2018 » - OTRANTO ‣ Discover the places narrated in the film Shores of Light — Santa Cesarea, and S. Maria di Leuca. ‣ During the day, you will explore the stunning sea caves near S. Maria di Leuca by private boat. ‣ Uncover in the afternoon the town of , one of Puglia’s most charming villages. ‣ Dinner and overnight at the Masseria Montelauro in the countryside near Otranto.

MAY 12TH, 2018 » ALBEROBELLO - MATERA ‣ Guided visit to Alberobello in the morning, visiting the town’s iconic stone “trulli.” ‣ Private transfer after lunch to Matera, where you will explore the mountaintop city at sunset. ‣ Dinner in an authentic ristorante in Matera and overnight at the luxurious Hotel Sextantio (5*)

MAY 13TH, 2018 » DEPARTURE ‣ Private transfer to the airport for your departing flights

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YOUR LUXURY TOUR INCLUDES:

‣ Private transfers ‣ 7 nights luxe accommodation ‣ Private boat excursion ‣ Breakfast & 7 dinners ‣ Guided visits & entrance fees ‣ Jewish history expert

TOUR PRICE PER PERSON: To reserve this program, contact us at: * [email protected] ‣ Price for 6 or more, double-occupancy: $6,300 * Tel.: (858) 201-6424 or 1-800 640-4530. ‣ Price for single room: $1,200 more

*Subject to availability. Not included: any personal expenses or services not specified above as included in the trip — including “I would like to thank you for flights, gratuities, lunches, alcoholic drinks, and travel insurance. making our first trip to Italy so We include only top-quality accommodations and expert wonderful and pleasant. Since guides in our programs. Visits are scheduled by special arrangement and some sites, including any mentioned in we arrived, every minute of our the itinerary, may not be open on your preferred travel dates. Once you confirm your booking with us, we will Italian adventure has been contact our partners in Italy to select the best available sites. If you need assistance with additional items before superb — it’s just been or after your trip — including extra tours, transfers or perfectly-planned! Grazie mille.” accommodations — we are happy to be of service.

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