Cultour prefers to develop our tours and itineraries according to individual needs. We have listed a few of our favourite itineraries in order to give a sample of what is available. Please contact us to discuss individual interests and requirements.
| Romantic nights and Candlelight - Capri and the amalfi Coast Our four day journey takes us to two of Europe’s most romantic seaside havens, the celebrated Amalfi coast and Isle of Capri. These are places where myth and legend blur with history. The evocative landscape of the steep cliffs and terraced gardens of the Lattari Mountains descend into the blue depths of the Tyrrhenian Sea around Amalfi. Capri and Amalfi delight and excite with something to interest everyone. |
Daunia - Apulia's High Country Apulia is a mysterious and intriguing region and the area known as Daunia in the extreme north is a perfect microclimate of the whole, reflecting the diversity and variety of landscape, people, history, tradition and culture. Our nine day journey takes us to Puglia's most important historical and modern reigious sites Monte Sant'Angelo and San Giovanni Rotondo. We have time to relax by the seaside and take some sun on the Tremiti Islands. There is an opportunity for some rewarding walking through the Umbra Forest and time to drive at leisure through the sub-Appenine zone of this magnificent region. |
| Barocco Leccese Join us for a celebration of the most exuberant and opulent of the area's baroque architecture. Explore the architectural masterpieces of the era and learn about why Lecce and Greater Salento have such an abundance of this characteristic style. |
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| Crossroads between East and West Steeped in historical precedent and geographic rationale, the southern tip of Puglia remained part of the Eastern Roman Empire long after Rome had fallen. Explore some of the area's most interesting and peculiar remnants of Byzantine culture and learn about the interaction and dynamics between Latin and Greek culture throughout their long history of coexistence. |
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| In the Footsteps of Princes, Cavaliers and Noble Families of the South Be transported back in time to 14th and 15th centuries for an exploration of some of Southern Puglia's most beautiful and important art and architecture. The noble family del Balzo Orsini made an outstanding contribution to the cultural development of the area. Learn about the legacy left by these Princes of Taranto, Earls of Soleto and crusading knights of the 14th century. |
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| Gourmet food and wine tour of Greater Salento Our exploration of Salento’s food and wine traditions includes, not only, the opportunity to sample what is one of the most outstanding, yet little known regional cuisines of Italy, but to see, smell and experience first hand the environment which renders it so special. Talk with the growers and producers, stroll through the fish markets, be immersed in the sea, countryside and fresh air of Apulia, visit historic wineries and dine in some the region’s best restaurants and trattorie. |