Puglia & Matera Tour

Join us on a journey through Italy’s less-traveled regions on our one-week tour through Puglia and Matera. Experience genuine Mediterranean culture in Italy’s authentic heart by sampling regional specialties, exploring historic villages, and immersing yourself in landscapes that have inspired artists for centuries.

October 18–25, 2025

DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY

Highlights!
• Stay at boutique hotel Corte Altavilla in the historical center of Conversano, a charming ancient town
• Visit to UNESCO World Heritage sites, Matera and Alberobello
• Enjoy amazing landscapes that spread out from the hills to the Adriatic Sea
• Prepare homemade mozzarella cheese with local women
• Discover Lecce, the Florence of Southern Italy
• Explore the enchanting seaside and fishermen villages
• Visit Puglia’s acclaimed extra virgin olive oil makers
• Visit Castellana Caves, Italy’s longest natural subterranean network of interlinked galleries of extraordinary stalactite and stalagmite formations

Tour offers a unique blend of cultural exploration, language immersion, and culinary delights for you to:
• Discover the captivating beauty of Southern Italy
• Enhance your Italian language skills
• Indulge in the region’s rich gastronomy
• Create lasting memories in a paradise setting

This tour is ideal for travelers seeking authentic Italian experiences beyond the well-trodden tourist paths. Perfect for those who appreciate the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle while wanting to discover the cultural richness of Italy’s less-visited regions. We welcome solo adventurers, couples, groups of friends, and families interested in meaningful cultural immersion.

Tour Fee*
Double Occupancy Room: $3,795
Single Occupancy Room: $3,995

*Tour fee DOES NOT include airfare, some lunches and dinners, entrance to Grotte di Castellana, travel insurance. Download itinerary above for details.

Register for Puglia Tour Today!
Section 1: Student Information
Student 1 Name*
First Middle Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Cell Phone Number*
Email*
Would you like to add a Second Participant?
- Yes
Student 2 Name (as it appears on passport)
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone Number*
Email*
Section 2: Accomodations
Tour package price includes stay at Hotel Corte Villa in the historical center of Conversano, https://cortealtavilla.it/en/hotel-relais.
Room Occupancy Choice*
- Double - $3,795
- Single - $3,995
Section 3: Payment
To confirm your spot on the tour a $850 deposit is due upon receipt of the invoice. Balance is due by September 1st, 2025. Payment plan is available. Deposit is non-refundable once tour is confirmed. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. If minimum number of required participating students is not met by May 13, 2025, full refunds will be given.
Select payment plan for balance due by Septermber, 1st 2025*
- Single Payment
- Two Payments
- Three Payments
- Four Payments
Payment plan assumes $850 deposit has already been paid. Once you submit your registration form, you will receive an electronic invoice from Fondazione Italia that reflects your selections and payment plan choice.

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Puglia & Matera Tour

October 18–25, 2025

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Section 1: Student Information

Section 2: Accomodations

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