Puglia, exclusive experiences and authentic hospitality
Monte S. Angelo Where we are T IPICA is an inbound tour operator and DMC FOR PUGLIA (Southern Italy). We are specialized in cultural and experiential holidays, for INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. We offer intimate and immersing journeys into the daily life, natural beauty and the authentic culture of one of Italy s best-kept secrets. We are specialized in TAILOR MADE HOLIDAYS, because we are perfectly localized and integrated in the Apulian territory, able to offer you quality and reliability in all components of the product and the service, including accommodation in authentic facilities, exclusive experiences for LEISURE AND BUSINESS groups, multilingual tour guides, team building activities, incentive programs, entertainment, Milan Venice catering, private transfers, car rental. We are real people who want to share our love of the region with our clients. Florence Rome Puglia Apulia Foggia Masserie Monte Sant Angelo Castel del Monte Bari Alberobello Locorotondo Matera Alberobello Taranto Castel del Monte Brindisi Lecce Otranto So come join us we promise that Puglia will leave a lasting impression! Naples Sea Lecce Ostuni Otranto Traditions Tremiti Islands 2 3
Experiences Pleasure & flavours Places, dishes, flavours and experiences to appreciate typical Apulian cuisine. Typical Apulian experiences Four travel themes to live the authentic Puglia Cookery class Flavours in a sailboat Preparing typical Apulian dishes with the women of the house, using local products. A boat excursion along the most suggestive parts of the Apulian coast, with traditional fishbased dishes served on board. Olive harvest Wine tour 4 Activities alongside local farmers, visiting a period mill and tasting the extra-virgin olive oil produced. A local sommelier will guide you through historic wineries where you will taste wines accompanied by traditional dishes. 5
Culture & traditions The authentic, the unfindable, the once-in-alifetime and the best that Apulia can offer Typical Apulian experiences Romance & relaxation Suite in trulli, romantic dinners, wellness, elegance and tranquillity in Apulia Typical Apulian experiences Brigands footsteps Carnival of Putignano Wedding Dresses Suite in trulli A chariot ride among the historical masserie, retracing the personal and historical events of the brigands of Southern Italy. Exclusive experience: ride a carnival float in fancy dress in Italy s most ancient carnival. Visiting an artisan workshop for having your wedding dress tailor-made for you. Stay in a trullo for an unforgettable experience available only in Apulia! Pizzica in the masseria Host stay with a family Dine in a cave Wellness experience in a masseria Discover folk dancing traditions with local dance experts who will explain the steps, the origins and meanings of the pizzica and tarantella. Sleep in private apartments, hosted by local families: not just where to sleep, but complete immersion in Apulian hospitality. A candlelight dinner in one of the most exclusive Apulian restaurants, situated in a cave overlooking the sea. Enjoy complete relaxation, immersed in the Apulian countryside, tasting traditional Apulian dishes. 6 7
Nature & Countryside Rides on chariots, trekking with donkeys, activities in the farms Donkeys Typical Apulian experiences Guided cycling tours Accommodation suggestions Not simply accommodation, but authentic hospitality Walking tour with donkeys, visiting historical masserie and tasting local products. Cycling tours taking you across the countryside and through small towns, where you will discover the landscapes and flavours of Apulia. Fishing-tourism Grape harvesting 8 Be a fisherman for a day, rising early to go to sea to experience an authentic fishing expedition. From the ancient Apulian harvesting traditions, to the production of nouvelle wine; a journey among the wineries, vineyards and flavours. 9
Accommodation suggestions Accommodation suggestions Trulli Boutique Hotels The most typical buildings of Apulia. Traditional Apulian buildings. Sleeping in a trullo is above all an experience - a unique and authentic experience to enjoy. Elegant boutique and design hotels. Romantic retreats for honeymoons in Puglia and charming holidays. Masserie Hotels for Groups We have selected the most beautiful, period and typical Apulian farmhouses for those wishing to immerse themselves in the countryside and local folk traditions. Selectioned hotels for leisure and business groups, for tailored itineraries all over Puglia. Prestige villas Conference & Meetings Our prestige villas and apartments offer maximum comfort and quality, allowing you to enjoy a totally independent holiday in Apulia. Selectioned hotels, exclusive locations and professional services for meetings, congresses and special events. 10 11
Our services Orienteering Tour with classic cars An exciting adventure through the narrow streets of Alberobello, UNESCO site and world capital of Trulli. A tour through small villages, countryside and panoramic areas searching for ancient Apulian flavors. Incentive and team building Treasure hunt by bike A dynamic and competitive experience in the Apulian countryside. Photo contest in an olive grove Fifty million olive trees make Puglia the world s leading producer of olive oil. Capture this fantastic heritage. Snorkeling in a marine reserve Show: Hell in the cave Swim in a pristine marine environment to explore Apulian marine ecosystems in superb condition. The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri exclusively performed in the Caves of Castellana. 12 13
Our services Private Transfer and Car Rentals School Tours From and to the airports and the main tourist sites by comfortable and modern vehicles. Laboratories, activities and itineraries for students groups. Tour Organizer Multilingual Guides Touristic services A dynamic team able to suggest and book for you restaurants, museums, transports, etc. Expert local touristic guides able to show you the Apulian treasures and secrets. Music & Entertainment Eco Gadgets Folk dancing, musical performances, magic shows, historical re-enactment. Papier mâché gadgets to personalize your events and holidays in Puglia. 14 15
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