A new idea to tour with weekly small groups and customized programs; housed in the historic residence of 1700 in the town center, suites and

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1 A new idea to tour with weekly small groups and customized programs; housed in the historic residence of 1700 in the town center, suites and apartments available; ability to program outputs extras like Matera, Alberobello, Ostuni, etc.; tasting dinners typical, single or group dinners, cooking classes Salento; theme nights with dances of "pizzica", visits to oil mills, bike paths between olive trees, etc.

2 YOUR ACCOMODATION SPONGANO Spongano is a hospitable town of about 4,000 inhabitants and equipped, even out of season, with all services such as shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, car rentals, etc.; It is located 6 km from Castro and the Adriatic coast and is the ideal starting point to visit Bel Salento Area". At the gates of the city lies a vast expanse of olive trees: streets where pleasant and relaxing walks among the typical stone houses and narrow streets marked by stone walls. La Corte dei Colori The Court of colors is an ancient country house of 1700, renovated in 2014, recovering from two historic courtyard houses 8 elegantly furnished apartments with antique pieces, all different and completely independent and equipped with every necessity. Located just steps from the main square of Spongano, it is among the few structures of Salento to offer the convenience and security of the country combined with the center unexpected oasis of tranquility in the lovely Mediterranean garden with its refreshing swimming pool and private parking. Follow us on our website and on Facebook. The apartments are well furnished with vintage-style furniture and equipped with everything, will be provided with tea, coffee, milk, yogurt, croissants, or anything else asked for breakfast, as well as spices and flavors, so you can cook yourself. Laundry room with washer, dryer and ironing facilities for guests. All the details and photos of La Corte dei Colori and its apartments, their maximum capacity and anything else needed is available on the website or concordable the property directly.

3 1 DAY Saturday - Arrival The group is welcomed at Brindisi airport and transported to the Holiday House La Corte dei Colori in Spongano. Visit the city of Spongano with its historic center and its olive groves; visit the ancient underground oil mill of the baronial palace Bacile. Meeting with explanation of the program. Dinner at your leisure or tasting in the city or in nearby towns. 2 DAY Sunday Santa Maria di Leuca and the Adriatic coast with the countries of the hinterland Tour of the Salento Adriatic coast and its hinterland. In the morning the inland part with old towns, castles and palaces of some of Depressa, Tricase, Lucugnano, Alessano, Giuliano, Castrigliano del Capo, and, finally, Santa Maria di Leuca, the extreme southern point of the heel of Italy with the lighthouse and the shrine built on the ruins of a temple dedicated to Minerva. Stop for lunch and free time to S.M. Leuca.. Return along the Adriatic coast with a stop at the most beautiful and scenic cliffs, ancient watchtowers and the most characteristic points as the Ciolo, with its high bridge from which the most courageous people plunge, and the natural pool in Marina Serra, until Castro where you can visit by boat the most famous sea caves as Zinzulusa, Riviera, Palombara and Romanelli.If time permits, possibility to swim in the crystal clear waters and relax in the sun. Return to Spongano, relaxation and free dinner or wine tasting in Spongano or in the surrounding area. 3 DAY Monday Gallipoli and the Ionian coast with the countries of the hinterland and its interior. Tour of the Ionian coast and its hinterland. In the morning the 'hinterland with some of the old towns, castles and palaces of Galatina and Nardò; then a small walk with visit of Porto wild Nature Park and finally Gallipoli, ancient Kalepolis "beautiful city", with its lovely old town which stands on an island connected to the mainland by a stone bridge. Break for lunch and free time in Gallipoli. If time permits chance to swim in the crystal clear waters and one hour of relaxing in the sun. Upon returning sandy beaches with crystal clear sea of Ugento and Pescoluse and visit to the city of Specchia, a village among the most beautiful in Italy. Return to Spongano, relaxation and free dinner in their apartment or tasting in Spongano or in the surrounding area.

4 4 DAY Tuesday - Lecce and Salento ceramics. Visit Lecce with professional tour guide, tour of squares and streets in the capital of Baroque called the Florence of the south. And 'the city of poets, architects, masons, artists, who have given this extraordinary baroque face. And 'city of churches and cathedrals, arches, obelisks, buildings, narrow, winding streets that carry those who can follow to discover hidden and unexpected angles, but also magical night lights which enhance the beauty of architecture. Stop for lunch and free time for sightseeing and shopping details. Return with a stop in Cutrofiano to visit the Colì exposure, typical Salentine terracotta. Return to Spongano, relaxation and free dinner or tasting in the village or in the surrounding area. At the request of the cooking class of Salento s Food and subsequent group dinner with the dishes prepared.. 5 DAY Wednesday - The Poggiardo market and the botanical garden La Cutura Visit the nearby town of Poggiardo with her gorgeous and lively weekly market where you can find every merchandise both food and clothing, furniture, etc. Shopping and break for lunch and free time. In the afternoon guided tour of a reality beautiful and unique the Salento: the botanical garden of succulents among the biggest in Europe "La Cutura" where the owner will guide us and explain his incredible creation with the "rock garden" and " greenhouse of succulent succulents "between" the Mediterranean garden and the Italian "and even" the secret garden, and garden lovers ". Return to Spongano, relaxation and free dinner or tasting in the village or in the surrounding area.

5 6 DAY Thursday Muro Leccese and Otranto with its coasts. In the morning, guided tour of Muro Leccese with the Prince's Palace, built in the first half of the sixteenth century on an old fortification that surrounded the entire medieval village, with its ancient secret and the museum with medieval relics. Visit the coast north of Otranto with the cliffs of St. Andrew and the beaches of Alimini. If time permits, possibility to swim in the crystal clear waters and sunny hour. Break for lunch and free time. When it is late afternoon, visit of Otranto, a fortified town with ancient walls and towers, castles and churches and ancient village with numerous shops and restaurants. Return to Spongano, relaxation and free dinner or tasting in the village or in the surrounding area. 7 DAY Friday - Free and relaxing day Free day for a little 'relaxation at La Corte dei Colori, with a visit of Spongano, visit by walk or by bike of the the area More, extended the countryside outside the city with ancient olive groves and small streets where the people of Spongano do walking, running and tours by bike. Relaxation and free dinner or tasting in the village or in the surrounding area. Some ideas for those not too tired and want to do something else (possibility to rent cars in Spongano - Optional activity): Day at the beach or other destinations chosen during the weekly tour. care of your body at the Terme di Santa Cesarea with pools, mud baths, inhalations, massages, etc. Day a little 'tiring, but very unique and charming, with a visit of Matera "City of stones" in the list of UNESCO and of the Valle d Itria, area with the nearby famous towns of Alberobello, with its typical trulli, and Ostuni " white city ". 8 DAY Saturday Return Handling of formalities and transfer of Brindisi airport for the return flight.

6 That the proposed program for the "Tour Salento" but, with the participation of small groups (6-18 people), can be customized according to the wishes of the participants. They can change the destinations, or choose to delve more visits, and choose paths to replace them with more pleasing others, or even bike trails, scuba diving with the help of specialized diving centers, interchangeable visits on different days, etc. Each participant, family or group can choose to dine in the tranquility of the Court of colors, or participate in tasting dinners, private or group, in restaurants selected and contracted; opportunity to participate in extra outputs proposals or agree about other specifications. Please contact the technical organization of La Corte dei Colori for every need and / or request. Tiring day (about 450 km) but very nice and interesting; not to be missed. Day tour with early morning departure to Matera; visit with professional tour guide and break for lunch and free time. Matera with its rocks and the Park of the Rock Churches - UNESCO Heritage for humanity - are an important example of a traditional human settlement and land-use representative of a culture that has, from its beginnings, maintained a harmonious relationship with her natural environment, and it is now subject to potential risks. The balance between human intervention and the ecosystem shows a continuity for over nine millennia, during which parts of the settlement were cut into the rock gradually adapted in relation to the growing needs of the inhabitants. Lunch in the city of Matera or on the way to Alberobello. Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is located in the beautiful Valle d'itria and has in his famous "Trulli" an architectural example of universal value in that they constitute a unique testimony, or at least exceptional, of a civilization or a cultural tradition disappearance and offer an example of a type of building which illustrates a significant period of this land and of human history. Break and free time to visit the country. Departure towards Ostuni. Ostuni is situated on the foothills of the southern Murgia. Its old town, known as Earth, is unmistakable for the blinding monochrome color of its settlement, strictly white. The old part of the city - likely support the acropolis Messapian - is indeed perched on the steep sides of a hill and has a fascinating tangle of narrow, winding streets, a succession of courtyards, squares and narrow streets that once were owned by five doorsthey opened in the city walls. Stop and free time to visit Ostuni

7 The "Tour Salento" is a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge of Salento cuisine and fine wines, and therefore proposes a gastronomic journey through the most famous taverns and restaurants of this area. Those who prefer it, will organize dinner independently in their own home where in structure will have what you need for cooking and the main seasonings, flavors, etc. The group that will choose the tasting dinner will be accompanied, if necessary, by taxi or bus so that, by not having to drive, each one can fully enjoy the evening. The dinners will be also an opportunity to visit restaurants that are very specific or located in old farms, tasting of traditional dishes paired with different wines of excellence, to see a performance of pinches, ancient and sensual dance of Salento, etc. Tasting dinners will have, according to the request of participants, menu with products of the land or fish, agreed fixed price menu or free choice according to habits of each one and will be held at selected restaurants and taverns selected and contracted in the city or distances (see participation fees). Below some of the restaurants and inns selected. 1. Trattoria Picalò Typical menu Salento of meat or fish 20 / La Locanda dei Camini Artists of the seafood menu 30 / Cantina Menhir Osteria Origano Typical menu Salento with wine selection 25 / Ristorante da Fabio Typical menu Salento of meat or fish 25 / Masseria Le Stanzie (ex stazione di posta) Typical menu Salento 20 / Jolanda (trattoria da tre generazioni) Typical menu Salento 20 / Underground (family of fishermen) Menu only with dishes based on fish 20 / La Pizzica Menu only with dishes based on fish 20 / La farmacia dei sani Typical menu Salento 25 / La Cutura (botanical garden) Typical menu Salento 25 / 40 These are just some of the possible solutions for the tasting dinners. The amounts are approximate and vary according to the demands and orders of the participants and usually include drinks. Depending on the time and other variable factors, may have other restaurants or some of those on this list can be replaced. Everyone will always still tested and evaluated by the staff of the Court of colors. In Spongano, there is the possibility to rent bicycles of various types and can be organized days of various types and with various destinations, please contact the technical organization of the Court of colors for every need and / or request. The Salento peninsula is surrounded by seas with rich fishing grounds and jagged coastline full of caves in which they operate safe and organized Diving. Contact the technical organization of La Corte dei Colori for every need and / or request.

8 FEE INDIVIDUAL Participants 6-7 people people Period saturday / saturday 30/04 to 24/06 and 10/09 to 28/10 10 (*) may october june september may october June september Price per person in apartment with double bedroom 850,00 900,00 550,00 600,00 REDUCTIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS Supplement for single use of the apartment (if possible) 150,00 200,00 150,00 200,00 Supplement apartment with terrace/outdoor dining space (if possible) 25,00 35,00 25,00 35,00 Reduction for 3rd / 4th bed (in another room or in bed) 75,00 100,00 75,00 100,00 Reduction 3/6 sofa bed (in the living room with all rooms occupied 100,00 125,00 100,00 125,00 * NOTE PERIODS: For availability and hospitability of the apartments see our * PARTECIPANTS NOTE: if 8-15 partecipants ask the adjustment of quota. THE PRICE INCLUDED Overnights in Spongano at La Corte dei Colori in two-room apartments for 2 people with double room (see reductions and additions); including breakfast organized as by use of the structure (see program description and structure). Transfer to / from Brindisi Airport and trips according to program by bus from 8 to 20 seats with driver. Professional tour guides and entrance fees according to program. Visit the caves of Castro. The botanical garden entrance and guide Cutura. The dance performance Pizziaca during an evening. NOT INCLUDED In general what is not specifically included in "the price includes". Lunches and dinners are left to the choices and habits of the participants. Normally for lunch may be sufficient aperitif Salento, a must in Salento with appetizers, especially to be lighter appetite considering the dinners, is that you have chosen the tasting that free ones. The restaurants have been carefully selected and are contracted at discounted prices with The Court of colors that can be agreed upon fixed price menus. However, we recommend the participation open to dinners with the possibility to order the favorite menu according to your appetite, preferences and, above all, according to the choice of drinks and excellent wine of Salento. The owners of restaurants and trattorias are people we trust and treat our guests with special attention. ACTIVITY 'EXTRA - EXTRA (shares per person) People partecipanting Trip to Matera - Alberobello and Ostuni (van / bus and tour guide in Matera) 110,00 50,00 Salento cooking class and dinner with what has been prepared (in court or restaurant 35,00 25,00 Program 5 dinners tasting menu (3 menus made products, and the second based on seafood) 175,00 Starter + first and second course + dessert or fruit + ¼ wine and ½ water Taxi - Shuttle evening for dinner (per trip and per person - bus with guaranteed minimum) 7,50 5,00 Cycle - tours and scuba diving to be arranged

9 PLEASE NOTE: Individual booking and group bookings at least 45 days before departure 30% down payment (if no return could be reached with the minimum numbers) and balance upon confirmation of the tour CUSTOM TOURS Contact the contact the technical organization of La Corte dei Colori for every need and / or request TRAVEL TO / FROM BRINDISI ORGANIZABLE ON REQUEST contact the technical organization of La Corte dei Colori for every need and / or request FOR AVAILABILITY 'OF VARIOUS APARTMENTS contact the technical organization of La Corte dei Colori or visit