The Private Collection: Bari, Matera & Brindisi

Bari, Matera

Meet your private assistant on arrival, who guides you through passport control while porters handle your luggage at baggage claim. From there, you are escorted directly to your waiting vehicle, with the airport process managed entirely on your behalf. Your private chauffeur will meet you at Bari Airport for the approximately 1-hour transfer to Matera.

Accommodation: Sant Angelo Luxury Resort (B) (Panoramic Grand Palazzo Room), Bari

Matera

Carved into the cliffs of a canyon and inhabited for thousands of years, Matera reveals itself best with a guide who knows its layers. Your local expert leads you through the Sassi, the extraordinary honeycomb of cave dwellings and rock-hewn churches that define the UNESCO city, before descending into the Palombaro Lungo, the vast underground cistern hidden beneath the main square. The tour continues to the Crypt of Original Sin, where 9th-century Byzantine frescoes remain remarkably intact in a cave chapel outside the city. As evening approaches, Matera reveals its most unforgettable view from across the ravine. This self-guided experience invites you to make your way to Belvedere Murgia Timone, where the Sassi unfold in layered stone as the light shifts from honeyed gold to deep amber. Linger at the overlook as cave dwellings glow one by one, church bells echo softly, and the ancient city feels suspended in time. With no schedule to follow, take photos, sit quietly with the view, or simply watch dusk settle over Matera before returning at your own pace to enjoy dinner or a relaxed evening in town.

Accommodation: Sant Angelo Luxury Resort (B) (Panoramic Grand Palazzo Room), Matera

Matera, Savelletri di Fasano

Journey from Matera to Savelletri di Fasano on a private, full-day journey with two stops through the Itria Valley. A local guide introduces Locorotondo's unique circular layout of dry-stone cummerse houses before continuing to UNESCO-listed Cisternino. The day's most unexpected stop is an exclusive visit to the Pomona Gardens, a privately held botanical estate of over ten acres with more than 1,200 fruit tree varieties and one of the Mediterranean's most significant fig collections, where a botanical guide leads the visit with the rare opportunity to pick fruit directly from the trees. Set within the refined surroundings of Borgo Egnazia, Michelin-starred Due Camini offers an elevated interpretation of traditional Puglian cuisine. In an elegant yet inviting setting, enjoy a thoughtfully carefully selected menu that highlights the region’s finest ingredients through contemporary technique and presentation. Each dish reflects a deep connection to local culinary traditions, reimagined with creativity and precision. Whether dining indoors or on the terrace, the experience is both sophisticated and distinctly rooted in place, perfect for a memorable evening in Puglia. Kindly please speak with your private travel designer to assist with securing a reservation.

Accommodation: Borgo Egnazia (B) (Borgo Splendida), Matera

Savelletri di Fasano

Known as the Florence of the South, Lecce has earned its reputation as one of Italy's great Baroque cities. Your local guide leads you through the historic center, where richly carved palaces and churches built from warm golden stone define every street, with a stop at a local pastry shop for coffee and the classic Pasticciotto before the afternoon moves to a Salentine wine estate. The winemaker walks you through the property's origins and terroirs before a sommelier leads a tasting of five labels, paired with a local lunch. A private transfer closes the day with a return to your base.

Accommodation: Borgo Egnazia (B) (Borgo Splendida), Savelletri di Fasano

Savelletri di Fasano

Spend a full day with your private guide exploring two of Puglia's most iconic towns. In Monopoli, wander a seaside historic center of narrow alleys, sun-drenched squares, and a Baroque cathedral overlooking a harbor that has sheltered civilizations since the 5th century. A scenic drive through the Puglian countryside then brings you to Alberobello, home to the UNESCO-listed trulli, whitewashed cone-roofed structures built without mortar that have defined this corner of Puglia for nearly a thousand years. A private return transfer closes the day.

Accommodation: Borgo Egnazia (B) (Borgo Splendida), Savelletri di Fasano

Savelletri di Fasano

Start with a private transfer to Ostuni, where your local guide is waiting to explore one of Puglia's most distinctive hilltop towns. Known as the White City, Ostuni's whitewashed streets, arched passageways, and centuries-old churches reveal themselves slowly on foot, with views across the Adriatic countryside opening at every turn. From there, a short drive brings you to a traditional Apulian masseria, where a guided visit of the historic farmstead is complemented by a tasting of locally produced oils, cheeses, breads, and baked goods before the return transfer to your base.

Accommodation: Borgo Egnazia (B) (Borgo Splendida), Savelletri di Fasano

Savelletri di Fasano

One of Puglia's most celebrated retreats, Borgo Egnazia is designed to be experienced slowly. Spend the day between the pools, the spa, and the resort's sun-drenched gardens at your own pace, with the property's restaurants available throughout. Your private travel designer can arrange dining and treatment reservations in advance.

Accommodation: Borgo Egnazia (B) (Borgo Splendida), Savelletri di Fasano

Savelletri di Fasano, Brindisi

Your private chauffeur will meet you for the approximately 45-minute transfer from Savelletri di Fasano to Brindisi Airport. A private assistant and luggage porters meet you at the entrance to Brindisi Airport, taking full charge of your bags while guiding you through check-in, security, and passport control to your departure gate.