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A Week Together in Italy

  with Paul Hedderman

Puglia, Italy September 14-21, 2022

Program:

September 14, 2022

All guests arrive at the Masseria between 12pm and 4pm. You will get your room assigned. Time to relax for a bit and get to know the grounds of the Masseria
6pm: Meeting with Paul at the Masseria
8pm-8.30pm: Dinner at the Masseria

September 15, 2022

8-9am: Breakfast
9-11am: Talk w/ Paul
11.30am-4pm: Guided visit to the city of Lecce( our guide will be speaking English👏 ). Lunch in Lecce
4-5pm: Return to the Masseria
6pm: Talk w/Paul
8-8.30pm: Dinner at the Masseria

September 16, 2022

8-9am: Breakfast
9-11am: Talk w/Paul
11.30-4 or 5pm: Visit to the city of Otranto Lunch will be determined on location
5pm: Return to the Masseria
6pm: Talk w/Paul
8-8.30pm: Dinner at the Masseria

September 17, 2022

8-9am: Breakfast
9-11am: Talk w/ Paul
11.30am-3 or 4pm: An electric bike adventure in the countryside
4pm: Return to the Masseria
6pm: Talk w/ Paul
8-8.30pm: Dinner at the Masseria

September 18, 2022

8-9am: Breakfast
No morning meeting with Paul
10am-4 or 5pm: Visit to Alberobello and Ostuni Lunch included.
5pm: Return to the Masseria
6pm: Talk w/Paul
8-8.30pm: Dinner at the Masseria

September 19, 2022

8-9am: Breakfast
9-11am: Talk w/Paul
11.30-4 or 5pm: Boat excursion to Castro
4-5pm: Return to the Masseria
6pm: Talk w/Paul
8-8.30pm: Dinner at the Masseria

September 20, 2022

8-9am: Breakfast
9-11am: Talk w/Paul
11.30-4 or 5pm: Visit to Gallipoli. Lunch included
Visit to the oil mill.
5pm: Return to the Masseria
6pm: Talk w/Paul
8-8.30pm: Dinner at a nearby restaurant

September 21, 2022

8-9am: Breakfast
9-11am: Last meeting with Paul.
On this last day at the Masseria, we’ll wrap up our retreat by lounging around the grounds of the Masseria.
12pm ~ Guests will be departing from the Masseria.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:

- Single or double room in the Masseria close to Lecce.
- Daily breakfast with gluten free and dairy free options.
- Upon arrival to Brindisi Airport, shuttles available for 2-3 ppl at once from Brindisi Airport to the Masseria
- Bus transportation for all of the excursions.
- Car rentals to share with the group at the Masseria
- Touristic English-Speaking Guide for all of the excursions.
- Boat excursion to Castro. Visits to the water caves.
- Admittance tickets to: Lecce Cathedral, Olive oil mill, Museum of Ostuni, Birdwatching Wildlife Oasis
- Lunch at the waterfront restaurant in Gallipoli(beverages included, wine)
- Delivery and pick-up of e-bikes to and from the Masseria.
- Extra virgin olive oil and wine tasting plus regional products of the Salento area.
- Lunch in a Trullo - a white cone shaped traditional house typical of the region and also a UNESCO site in Alberobello.
- Beachclub service in Otranto or half-day beach umbrella rental in Torre Dell’Orso, one of the most beautiful beaches in Puglia (known as the“Caribbean of Salento,” Puglia).

COST

Double occupancy room= 1,770 euros per person or 2,000 US dollars. (2 people with a single bed or separate beds).
Single occupancy in a double room= 1,950 euros or 2,200 US dollars.

The full amount is to be paid by July 31st, 2022.

Please reach out to Amelia at italiancourses@yahoo.com for the details of the down payment and the reimbursement of the money should the retreat not reach the minimum number of people required.

THANK YOU!