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Private journeys in Puglia,tailored around you

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Esichia is a travel agency from Puglia, Italy, that designs private, tailor-made vacations across the region: handpicked masserie and trulli, a private driver and chef, days at sea, wine and olive oil at the source, artisans, nature and quiet evenings. One local team takes care of everything, from the first conversation to your return home.

What does Esichia mean?

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Your stay

Restored masserie, trulli and villas, a private driver for your whole stay, a private chef wherever you choose, massage and osteopathy at your door.

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Signature experiences

The five experiences we recommend first.

  1. Picnic and barbecue in the vineyard
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    Picnic and barbecue in the vineyard

    A corner of the vineyard and a barbecue, all yours.

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  2. Olive trees, oil mill and olive oil tasting
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    Olive trees, oil mill and olive oil tasting

    Ancient olive trees, an underground mill, oil and Apulian flavors.

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  3. Baroque Lecce and the balcony of Santa Croce
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    Baroque Lecce and the balcony of Santa Croce

    The rose window balcony of Santa Croce, for you alone.

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  4. The Itria Valley in a vintage Fiat 500
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    The Itria Valley in a vintage Fiat 500

    A vintage Fiat 500, and a road drawn around you.

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  5. Private chef dinner by your trullo pool
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    Private chef dinner by your trullo pool

    Dinner by the pool of your trullo, cooked just for you.

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Four ways into Puglia

  1. Wine, olive oil and the Apulian table
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    Wine, olive oil and the Apulian table

    Vineyard picnic and barbecue, ancient olive trees and the mill, dinner by your trullo pool, the grape harvest.

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  2. Made by hand
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    Made by hand

    Orecchiette with local home cooks, mozzarella, ceramics in Grottaglie, luminarie and dry stone walls.

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  3. Nature and heritage
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    Nature and heritage

    E-bike and snorkeling, horseback rides on white sand, a vintage Fiat 500, Taranto, baroque Lecce, Alberobello.

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  4. The sea
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    The sea

    A private yacht, a catamaran, an iconic vintage boat, dolphins in the Ionian Sea.

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How it works

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    We listen.

    Instead of a form, a conversation: the Travel Personality Portrait. Who you are, how you travel, what you want to remember.

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    We design your journey.

    Experiences, partners and details chosen to reflect you. Nothing is left to chance.

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    You simply arrive.

    Everything is ready and every step runs smoothly. All that is left is to live it.

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When to come

Our season runs from early April to late October. April, May and September are the months we recommend most: warm days, gentle evenings, fewer crowds. In winter we also arrange journeys around Christmas in Puglia. Christmas in Puglia

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Why travelers choose Esichia

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In our travelers' words

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Frequently asked questions

How long does an experience last?

From 2 to 5 hours, depending on the experience.

When is the best time to come?

From early April to late October; April, May and September are the most recommended for the temperatures.

Is there a maximum group size?

No.

Where do experiences start?

Wherever you stay: hotel, masseria, trulli or town.

Can you organize a whole day, or the whole trip?

Yes, and it is what we recommend: a full day with a private driver, or your whole stay, arranged by us.

Are all experiences private?

Yes, except dolphin watching, which runs in a small group; the Apulian dining masterclass can be private or in a small group.

Every Esichia journey begins with a conversation.

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