A 10-night journey through southern Italy’s historic towns, countryside and coastline

Treat your tastebuds to a journey back in time with this immersive bread-making workshop. You’ll head to a historic bakery in Matera, where an expert will teach you how to rustle up a delicious loaf using time-honoured artisanal methods. Once the aprons are off and the loaves are out of the oven, you’ll get to tuck into your own freshly baked bread.

• Duration: half day 
• Only bookable for guests staying at Palazzo Del Duca hotel

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Often referred to as the ‘Florence of the South’ Lecce is a showcase of Baroque art and one of the best ways to appreciate its beauty is on foot. Starting at Porta Napoli, the city’s gateway, walk along Via Palmieri, where you can admire the impressive architecture and the refined balustrades of Palazzo Balsamo. Continue through the charming Piazzetta Falconieri, a perfect example of a traditional Salento courtyard, before reaching the magnificent Piazza Duomo, the religious heart of Lecce and one of the most impressive examples of Italian Baroque. Stroll along Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, past the Church of the Theatines to Piazza Sant’Oronzo, where famous landmarks such as the Roman amphitheatre, Appian Way’s last column, the Sedile, and San Marco Church highlight the city’s rich history. The tour finishes at the iconic Basilica of Santa Croce and the Palazzo dei Celestini, among the finest representations of Lecce Baroque.

• Duration: 1½ hours to 2 hours
• Group experience

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