PATH walks, talks & beyond
PATH walks, talks & beyond
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Path offers truly unique active gourmet adventure and new ways of experiencing Southern Italy through its culinary heritage, finest wine and food, spanning from hands on cookery classes to introductory wine courses including field trips to local markets, cycling and walking adventures. Meet the locals and do what the locals do, talk to small producers and savor the best local food and wine, join small groups of like minded travelers, make new friends and please your sense with what's not on the touristic guides.
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Heather W
Playas del Coco, Costa Rica1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Friends
Path/Andrea and Angela organized a wonderful bike tour for a group of friends to experience the magic of Puglia. We provided dates and daily ride length preference and it was all organized for us. This amazing experience included luxury accommodations, restaurant suggestions, a walking tour of Matera, food and wine tour in Lecce, and a very doable ride plan 30-39 miles per day (riders ages from late 50s to mid-60s). Andrea and Angela were very accommodating from providing additional ride suggestions, bike change/adjustments, and easy to reach for any questions. Route: Matera, Monopoli, Ostuni, Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca, Otranto, and Lecce.
Rides took us through olive groves, stunning sea views, charming villages mostly on lesser traveled country lanes or bike paths. A few times we were in traffic but no issue riding single-file. We fueled our rides with hearty breakfasts at the hotels. Discovered Pasticciotti and Caffee Leccese helped fuel the rides too. Late afternoons and evenings were spent exploring on our own.
Flew into Bari and out of Brindisi. Luggage transfer between stays was seamless as was transport from and to the airports. Itinerary and bike routes provided via an app so easy to use and plan for the day ahead. We took a rest day on day 6 in Gallipoli and rented a boat to add in a sea experience too.
Angela’s food and wine tour in Lecce was a highlight and she introduced us to Rustico Leccese. Yum. Can’t say enough good things about this truly incredible adventure. I recommend Path and would use them again in the future to plan another trip.
Rides took us through olive groves, stunning sea views, charming villages mostly on lesser traveled country lanes or bike paths. A few times we were in traffic but no issue riding single-file. We fueled our rides with hearty breakfasts at the hotels. Discovered Pasticciotti and Caffee Leccese helped fuel the rides too. Late afternoons and evenings were spent exploring on our own.
Flew into Bari and out of Brindisi. Luggage transfer between stays was seamless as was transport from and to the airports. Itinerary and bike routes provided via an app so easy to use and plan for the day ahead. We took a rest day on day 6 in Gallipoli and rented a boat to add in a sea experience too.
Angela’s food and wine tour in Lecce was a highlight and she introduced us to Rustico Leccese. Yum. Can’t say enough good things about this truly incredible adventure. I recommend Path and would use them again in the future to plan another trip.
Written October 12, 2023
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Makpat123
Christchurch, New Zealand12 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
We had such a delightful evening of pasta making followed by a sensational dinner.
Andrea and Angela were so very lovely and accommodating! I don’t think the private chef experience is something they offer as part of their core services, however it was a first class experience and I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone!!
They came to our villa and were able to teach some small children some pasta making, which was a huge hit, and then we had a truly exceptional meal with local delights, local wine and seafood fresh from the port.
Andrea and Angela were wonderful hosts, and made our evening very special!
When we are next in Puglia we will definitely be in touch again.
Andrea and Angela were so very lovely and accommodating! I don’t think the private chef experience is something they offer as part of their core services, however it was a first class experience and I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone!!
They came to our villa and were able to teach some small children some pasta making, which was a huge hit, and then we had a truly exceptional meal with local delights, local wine and seafood fresh from the port.
Andrea and Angela were wonderful hosts, and made our evening very special!
When we are next in Puglia we will definitely be in touch again.
Written September 23, 2020
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Tom H
2 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
Angela organised a cooking class for a group of 17 friends in Puglia, in Muro Leccese. The session was superbly organised and prepared. She and her team were full of joy and energy, which was very infectious for the whole group. The dishes we made were all incredible, including filled aubergine, fresh pasta, fresh focaccia.
She also helped us find a volunteering activity for our group, something we could do together to give back to the local community. She gave us some options, and helped organise the activity.
We would definitely work with her again on future trips in italy!
She also helped us find a volunteering activity for our group, something we could do together to give back to the local community. She gave us some options, and helped organise the activity.
We would definitely work with her again on future trips in italy!
Written October 6, 2020
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Cara C
United States1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
My family and I had an amazing trip to Puglia! I first let Andrea know the type of trip my family was looking for and the places we wanted to visit. He then took care of it all. They booked 3 different hotels (in Monopoli, Otranto and Ostuni), set up all the transfers and had a driver each day for us, and arranged our day trips and excursions. We were a family of 6 with 2 middle school aged kids. All the activities and places we visited were perfect for everyone!
Before we arrived, we received our itinerary via an app on our phones. That was great since we knew what to look forward each day. We also had plenty of "free time" to explore on our own. I would definitely recommend and use them again in the future.
Some highlights were a catamaran boat cruise in Polignano, cooking class at Andrea and Angela's private villa, walking food tour in Lecce, horseback riding in Otranto, strolling through the towns each night, the many beaches we visited and swimming in the crystal clear waters!
Before we arrived, we received our itinerary via an app on our phones. That was great since we knew what to look forward each day. We also had plenty of "free time" to explore on our own. I would definitely recommend and use them again in the future.
Some highlights were a catamaran boat cruise in Polignano, cooking class at Andrea and Angela's private villa, walking food tour in Lecce, horseback riding in Otranto, strolling through the towns each night, the many beaches we visited and swimming in the crystal clear waters!
Written July 26, 2023
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David B
Pompano Beach, FL1 contribution
May 2022 • Couples
Andrea and Angela took us on a walking food and history tour of Lecce. It was an amazing experience that I would highly recommend to anyone in the area. It was a perfect blend of touring a new city, history, great food and wine. All of the places we went were off the beaten path and would have been nearly impossible to find all of them by ourselves. Between the two of their knowledge and expertise we had such a great day eating and drinking our way around this city. Please do yourself a favor and book one of these tours. If we are ever back in the area we will certainly be calling them for another experience
Written June 22, 2022
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Global629063
9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Sicily! Heaven for 2 weeks
Angela and Andrea organised the trip of a lifetime for us through Sicily.
Fabulous accommodation, transfers seamless between all our stops (Palermo, Agrigento, Noto, Siracusa and Taormina).
A diverse selection of adventures from cooking classes to hiking, biking , sailing, archeological tours and dipping into local culture.
Absolutely perfectly curated - highly highly recommended!
Memories for a lifetime , thank you!
Angela and Andrea organised the trip of a lifetime for us through Sicily.
Fabulous accommodation, transfers seamless between all our stops (Palermo, Agrigento, Noto, Siracusa and Taormina).
A diverse selection of adventures from cooking classes to hiking, biking , sailing, archeological tours and dipping into local culture.
Absolutely perfectly curated - highly highly recommended!
Memories for a lifetime , thank you!
Written October 20, 2023
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Michael H
4 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Fantastic week in Puglia with Andrea and Angela showing us all the sights, planning everything as well as help with translating. Highly recommend them for your your needs in Puglia. Whether it’s wine, sea, food or sights - let them handle your trip and you will not be disappointed.
Written June 20, 2022
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JJK39
Stamford, CT1 contribution
Apr 2014 • Couples
Their are many knowledgeable guides in Puglia. Andrea and Angela are not only that but also kind, thoughtful and interesting people. They helped us plan a very full itinerary which included hiking, sailing and cooking as well as seeing many different cities in the region. We are two couples who have travelled together several times in the past on four different continents. We have developed a fairly keen insight into guide quality. PATH is A-plus.
Written June 22, 2014
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Lucy R
Amsterdam, The Netherlands10 contributions
Jul 2013 • Solo
I had the most magical time discovering Lecce with Andrea and Angela. An anticipated 2 hour food tour turned into an evening together followed by a visit to their gorgeous B&B, Villa Giuliana, for lunch and a walk around the garden the following day.
Between them they have inspiring passion and knowledge about food and culture. I learnt so much about Lecce and all the places that they have selected as a PATH destinations. I also felt that I left with a real understanding of Puglia and it's people having gone on the tour - there is no better way of discovering a place than though the eyes of a local.
Andrea and Angela are beautiful, caring, genuine people who will give you an unforgettable, bespoke, considered experience that comes straight from the heart - be it a food tour, cookery course or one of the walks, talks, bikes or hikes.
I will certainly be back to Puglia and feel very lucky to have met two such wonderful people.
Go when you have the chance !
Between them they have inspiring passion and knowledge about food and culture. I learnt so much about Lecce and all the places that they have selected as a PATH destinations. I also felt that I left with a real understanding of Puglia and it's people having gone on the tour - there is no better way of discovering a place than though the eyes of a local.
Andrea and Angela are beautiful, caring, genuine people who will give you an unforgettable, bespoke, considered experience that comes straight from the heart - be it a food tour, cookery course or one of the walks, talks, bikes or hikes.
I will certainly be back to Puglia and feel very lucky to have met two such wonderful people.
Go when you have the chance !
Written July 14, 2013
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SMLAUS
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
Andrea and Angela could not have been better guides and hosts. Their attention to detail and exquisite taste are exceptional. Our every need was met and they could not have been more charming, gracious and helpful and always with a smile. We were amazed at their knowledge of the local area and delighted by their sense of humour and remarkable ability to adapt and change the itinerary to fulfil our wishes and desires. We were so impressed and in awe of their capacity to please and the enormous generosity they extended to us. They are obviously highly regarded and respected by hotel and restaurant owners as well as the drivers who transported us and our luggage between hotels, airports and train stations because the service we received was outstanding.
We have had a wonderful holiday and the experience has been unforgettable. We departed knowing that we have accumulated many happy memories and new knowledge of a very beautiful region of Italy.
The self appointed and named "the luxury model" , we four ladies from Australia would be happy to recommend and will be planning a return trip as soon as we can.
We have had a wonderful holiday and the experience has been unforgettable. We departed knowing that we have accumulated many happy memories and new knowledge of a very beautiful region of Italy.
The self appointed and named "the luxury model" , we four ladies from Australia would be happy to recommend and will be planning a return trip as soon as we can.
Written July 3, 2013
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Cost of 7 or 8 day self guided hiking tour (or group walking tour) of Puglia, especially if it includes the area around Gargano in Northern Puglia