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Apulia - Italy

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Index

04 - Machyviaggi world

07 - Apulia overview

16 - Gargano

20 - Imperial lands

24 - Itria valley

28 – Salento

32 – Matera & canyon

36 – Travel ideas

3 – Apulia - Index

Machyviaggi concept

Charm and refined hotels contribute to a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Unique locations and itineraries contribute to unforgettable experiences. Machyviaggi has the passion and talent to design your tailor-made holidays.

5 – Machyviaggi - Concept

Apulia

6 – Apulia - Overview

Best trip 2014 According to National Geographic

Greeks, Goths, Romans, Normans, Byzantines and Venetians have all visited the amazing scenario that is found on the heel of Italy’s boot, Apulia. What they left it is one of Italy’s richest archaeological and cultural regions. In addition to Apulia famous seaside towns

the area is also recognized for its high quality vineyards, monumental olive tree groves, medieval castles, pretty Trulli dwellings, wonderful sea and excellent cuisine. In one sentence, according to National Geographic, - a superlative destination in the world of travel today -

Gargano

Imperial lands

Itria valley

SalentoMatera & canyon

7 - Apulia - Overview

By the time the sun sets locals swell the town’s narrow streets. Old men clutching canes chat in the distinctive local dialect. The scent of ragù floats through open doorways, blocked from the street only by hanging blankets. Families push strollers. Laundry flaps from windows.

8 - Apulia – Oil & Wine

Apulia is home to the most extended areas of high quality olive groves and vineyards in Italy. Areas also contribute to the finest wine and virgin oil in the word. Come and discover them directly at oil mill and winery. You could make your own olive oil

Wine & Extra virgin oil

9 – Apulia - Food

Triumph of flavors. Apulia is surrounded by sea and therefore is the perfect place to enjoy fresh fish and sea food. At the same time, over 200 different kind of foods highlight are available for your taste pleasure, the best of Italian cuisine.

Food

10 - Apulia - Festivals

All year Apulia hosts a range of exciting and emotional events that are spread across the areas of religion, popular, country or history. The explosion of light, passion, color and food, contribute to remarkable experiences.

Festivals

11 - Apulia - Villages

Labyrinths of beauty. Apulia has nine villages that are classified in the most beautiful of Italy. The narrow and painted streets highlight how life used to be.

Villages

12 - Apulia - UNESCO

The Sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel is a cultural heritage together with The Longobards in Italy, Places of Power. In the other hand Castel del Monte is an area of universal value because of its formal perfection and its harmonious blending of cultural elements

World heritage sites - UNESCO

13 - Apulia - UNESCO

Alberobello town of Trulli a prehistoric construction techniques that have survived intact and functioning into the modern world. Sassi di Matera the most outstanding example of a troglodyte settlement in the Mediterranean region.

14 - Apulia - Wedding

Wedding

15 – Apulia - Wedding

Fabulous scenarios by the sea, the romantic atmosphere of Trulli or a prestigious mansion may provide the background for an unforgettable wedding. Say "Yes" to the perfect honeymoon location.

Neither Scotland nor Norway can provide the unforgettable views of the Gargano's cliffs or the Foresta Umbra (Shadow wood). The Tremiti Islands form apart of the Gargano National Park. The area is also home of the saint Padre Pio.

Gargano

16 - Gargano - Overview

DO N'T MISS

Trabucco is an old fishing machine that is typical of the region. A massive wood construction sup-ports a huge net. Try the fish and eat on the Trabucco SEA CAVE - The rock-cost provides a range of impressive

scenarios and private beaches, which can be experienced in a romantic candle light dinner or time on a boat

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

17 - Gargano - Special Focus

Hotel Boutique and Spa, an exclusive small luxury 5 star hotel finely furnished with Italian artworks. Elegant and spacious suites with private pool, gourmet plates and finally the health club with the exclusive cave salt room.

18 – Gargano - Hotel

Simply features and shapes, natural shades and light materials which enable a refined and friendly atmosphere. An oasis of reinvigorating relax with wellness center, gym, and the heated salty water pool with Jacuzzi

White hotel

La locanda del carrubo

The Gusmay Resort is set in one of the most charming scenarios in Apulia looking out over a splendid sea with a sandy beach in the private bay. It is a precursor of class hospitality, it interprets and satisfies all kinds of holidays

19 – Gargano - Hotel

A cliff, the trabucco, 2 rooms and a restaurant contribute to an historical monument that is alive, vibrant and fascinating. Visitors are invited in the fishing process, to man the winches, and to pit their wits against the nippiness of the fish

Trabucco

Gusmay resort

Lands of castles, knights and cathedrals, a mythical immersion in the Roman and Medieval history. The birthplace of the impressionist G. De Nittis that here left his biggest collection. A land of tradition, sea-food, and typical fresh pasta called “orechiette” .

Imperial Lands

20 - Imperial Lands - Overview

DO N'T MISS

Castel del Monte is a 13th-century citadel and castle, the most fascina-ting built by Frederick II. It is protected as a World Heritage Site and It also appears on the Italian version of the one-cent euro coin.

MARGHERITA'S SALTERN – the second biggest saltern of the world. The site is also a moist-area internationally recognized because of his flora and fauna including pink flamingos

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

21 - Imperial Lands - Special Focus

The hotel overlooks the harbor of Trani and it is located in a old monastery of Barnabiti's fathers. Completely renovated and brought back to his ancient magnificence, the hotel has maintained the classic charm and elegance typical of the city.

In the Levantine city, which combines history, spirituality and modernity, was born on Grande Albergo delle Nazioni on the central waterfront Nazario Sauro. First and only 5 star hotel in town it is the new destination of luxury.

22 – Imperial lands - Hotel

San Paolo al convento

Grande albergo delle nazioni

Hearty welcome, smile and willingness are the spirit of this enjoyable family hotel. Attention for details and consideration for guests contribute to the comfortable atmosphere of this tailor-made location. A family touch with a design stile.

The farmhouse is located in the Alta Murgia National Park. 5 cute country bedrooms and a slow food certified home-made cuisine characterized by the offer of their organic vegetable garden. A really full immersion in nature.

23 – Imperial lands - Hotel

Copacabana hotel design

Il pino grande farmhouse

A pentagon of excellence, discover Alberobello with his loving Trulli, Ostuni the white city, the baroque Martina Franca, the hedonistic atmosphere of Cisternino and finally Locorotondo the house of wine. Something to eat? Savour “Bombette” famous fragrant meet roll

Itria Valley

24 – Itria Valley - Overview

DON'T MISS

Castellana caves is a remarkable karst caves system with fascinating con-cretions. Water dripping through the roof crystallize as stalactite and, on the floor, it shapes as stalagmite. By the progressive growth they marge forming a column

PUTIGNANO'S CARNIVAL – one of the oldest and biggest carnival of the world famous thanks to the enormous floats, the original satirical masks and the colorful masked groups

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

25 – Itria Valley - Special Focus

Luxury residence, superb villa, superfine hotel. These are the definitions assigned to this elegant mansion. A timeless Relais wrapped in the magic of an exclusive venue surrounded by nature. It will give to his guests an exciting sensorial experience.

Relais villa San Martino

Victor country hotel

Victor Country Hotel is a perfect intersection of tradition with modernity. It offers relax and wellness, in a quiet oasis, in close contact with nature. It extends across 43 hectares of land surrounded by dry stone walls and soft slopes.

26 – Itria Valley - Hotel

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A scenery suspended in time that combines Apulian tradition in architecture and tastes. The stone walls, the scarlet geraniums, the pinnacles of the Trulli: living in the village means to go through the pleasure of an authentic time

La Sommità, is an historic 16th century residence, which represents a jewel in the crown of this old town of Ostuni. The Relais will make your stay an enchanted one with stylish menus at his elegant restaurant which is awarded with a Michelin star.

Tenuta monacelle

La sommità relais

27 – Itria Valley - Hotel

More than a polynesian sea, Salento is also art and culture with his main city Lecce the Florence of the south. Fine ceramic handicraft, elegant manor farm and an exciting dance called pizzica. Something to eat? Stop for Pasticciotti your sweet relax

Salento

28 – Salento - Overview

DON'T MISS

Olive tree monu-mental valley. All over the Apulia it is possible to count more than 40 million olive tree of which 15 million are ultra cente-nary. The oldest of them, located in Bergagne, is also one of the oldest tree of the world.

SCORRANO – world capital of illuminations. Every year, on the occasion of patron saint's festival, local artists make impressive light structure, over 40 m tall, as well as an interational challenge of fireworks

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

29 – Salento - Special Focus

The Hotel reflects the love for luxury and the attention to detail. It has got a panoramic terrace with a hydro massage-pool where you can spend relaxing moments, sunbathe, have breakfast, enjoy a drink at sunset or taste a brunch.

Palazzo del corso

Valle dell'idro

The convenient Relais' location allows you to enjoy a breathtaking view of Valle dell’Idro, old town and Adriatic Sea. Rooms are comfortable, bright and chic while terraces is perfect for the “happy-hour” time at the sunset.

30 – Salento - Hotel

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Located in the heart of Lecce’s dolce vita the Risorgimento Resort offers guests all the allure of its ancient traditions as well as a wealth of refined details, without overlooking the intimacy of a luxury heritage residence

A location which is more like an art gallery with traditional features interpreted in a modern language. 30 rooms, each of which is unique and different from the others. The Salento's atmosphere expressed with contemporary style.

Risorgimento resort

Eos hotel

31 – Salento - Hotel

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Back to stone age... Matera, "the Subterranean City”, is well known for its ancient town called "Sassi" completely caved in the stone. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Park of the Rupestrian Churches. Discover also the impressive canyons area surrounding the city

Matera & canyons

32 – Matera - Overview

DON'T MISS

“Sassi di Matera” are ancient cave dwellings originate from a prehistoric settlement. Get lost in the ancient town grown in height on one slope of the ravine created by a river. The streets in some parts of the Sassi often are located on the rooftops of other houses.

CAVE HOTELS – get closed to the center of the Heart by exploring Matera caves, but don't be scarred you will find comfortable rooms and charming spa.

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

33 – Matera - Special Focus

Locanda di San Martino

32 suggestive cave or vaulted ceiling guest rooms overlooking the Sassi of Matera and superlative roman thermal baths carved out of limestone rock. You will move through passages and cisterns in a place where time has been suspended.

34 – Matera - Hotel

The signs of past cave dwelling lifestyle are still visible on the stone floors, the traces of time are still tangible in the sedimentary traces on the thick stone walls. This location is a unique scenario inside the Sassi overlooking the canyon.

Le grotte della civita

Peerless and exclusive. Unusual places and enchanting corners made to impress. The spa evokes ancient noble bathrooms and every Palazzo Gattini room has a story to tell. Finally the out roof garden, a unique and magic terrace.

35 – Matera - Hotel

The Hotel is the perfect blend of history, tradition and modernity. His famous Mediterranean cuisine and impeccable service contribute to unique lunch and dinner in the restaurant

Palazzo Gattini

Hotel San Nicola

Travel ideas

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end. Ernest Hemingway―

37 – Travel Ideas

38 – Travel ideas – Oil & Wine

Discover the best Italian oil and wine directly at the most excellent wineries and oil mills with a superlative taste itinerary all around Apulia. Explore wine yards and olive groves, have a look at the production process and catch the secret

On the oil & wine pat

39 – Travel ideas – Olive Harvest

Enjoy an olive harvest on a local farm. You could chose your favorite olive tree, work side by side with farmers picking olives firsthand and fill in your basket, finally you will even make your own oil. Available from October to January

Olive harvest

40 – Travel ideas - Sailing

Welcome captain. Picture yourself along 865 km of cost sailing from harbour to harbour, sea cave to sea cave, bay to bay, surrounded by beautiful blue skies and the warm Apulia sun .

Sailing cruiser

41 – Travel ideas – Over&Under sea

Fishing: experience a day as a fisherman, cast and catch a net and then eat the fruits of your job. Diving: touch the submarine statue at Tremiti Ilands or explore Polignano's sea bottom and submarine cliffs

Over & Under Sea

42 - Travel Ideas – Federick II

Frederick II (26 December 1194 – 13 December 1250), was one of the most powerful Holy Roman Emperors and head of the House of Hohenstaufen. Apulia was is favorite land and here he left his greatest artworks.

On the traces of Frederic II

43 - Travel Ideas – Bird-Watching

Perfumes, flavours, sounds and colors: birdwatching is a different way to know the natural environment of Margherita's saltern and WWF oasis Torre Guaceto

Bird-watching

44 – Travel Ideas - Adventures

From north to south of Apulia no matter whether you prefer a quiet country or a challenging cliff-top path. Riding a bike or an horse experience the beauty of the country’s landscapes, seascapes, towns and cities.

Adventure

45 – Travel Ideas – Angel Flight

We make you fly by means of two steel cable lines suspended between peak summits. For each line you will fly covering around 1400 meters with the top speed of 120 km/h. Become part of our Angels' club

Angel flight

46 – Travel Ideas – Food Making

While you discover, all around Apulia, the best food you have ever eaten, you can also give a look to “how it is made”. Farms and factories are happy to open their doors. And absolutely don't forget our Chef Class

Food making

47 – Travel Ideas – Blind Experience

In a completely dark room, blind waiters will take you on a culinary journey through uncharted territory, where the familiar foods and drinks becomes a wonder to be explored and discovered, as if for the first time.

Blind experience

48 – Travel Ideas - Art

There are the famous earthenware whistles of Rutigliano, laces of the Gargano, ceramics of Grottaglie, and the objects carved in the Salento of local stone, with wrought iron and papier mâché.

Art of the peaple

49 – Travel Ideas - Art

The Petruzzelli theatre is a key part of the artistic, social and cultural history of Italy. Every season a great selection of opera, ballet and symphony events are provided in a balance between tradition and innovation

Art for the people

50 – Travel Ideas - Pet

Don't forget your pet

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