Retreat to a centuries-old Pugliese masseria (fortified farmhouse) for a private tasting of Primitivo and Negroamaro wines alongside estate-pressed olive oil — one of the world's most prestigious. This is the taste of Salento in its most authentic, unhurried form.
What to expect
A private transfer delivers you to a traditional Salento masseria surrounded by ancient olive trees, some over a thousand years old. The estate manager leads you through the olive mill and cellars before settling into a shaded courtyard for the tasting. Primitivo pours deep and plummy; Negroamaro has an earthy, sun-drenched complexity. Extra-virgin olive oil is tasted with local bread, accompanied by burrata, taralli, and seasonal preserves. The unhurried pace and personal hospitality make this feel like a visit to a friend's estate, not a tour.
Good to know
Estates are typically 20–40 minutes from the port — transfers are usually included. Confirm timing carefully relative to all-aboard. Ideal for groups of 2–8. Some estates also offer an optional pasta-making or cooking class extension — worth requesting when booking.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Gallipoli — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.