Feel the sea breeze and take in views of the lapping turquoise water as you trek beside the beach from charming San Foca to Torre dell'Orso • View the impressive art collection on display and unpack once at our elegant property, carefully selected for this Home Base trip • Be warmly welcomed by our gracious hosts • Pause and admire some of Europe’s most ornate baroque architecture, the Barocco Leccese • Visit typical Salento villages on a hike that begins along a coastal bluff • Pugliese specialties and local wines are the first of our trip’s multitude of culinary treats!

Get to know the region's tight rocky coastlines • Visit Otranto, a charming port town with a well-preserved historic center and brightly painted houses • Be sure to look out for St. Peter's Basilica! • Hike along the Adriatic coastline to the easternmost point of Italy, the lighthouse of Punta Palascia • A mozzarella master shows us how this cheese is made • In Lecce, spend an evening on your own and stroll through the quiet streets, dine on local delicacies and discover the many captivating facades of this historic city • Board a private boat for an exploration of this remarkable coastal landscape • Join our informative local guide for a walking tour of Lecce to learn about its fascinating story.