We are a luxury travel and experience agency in Puglia, Italy. We do not sell packages: we design private, exclusive journeys that begin with listening to you, and we take care of everything, from your stay and transfers to every experience along the way.
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The name
It comes from the Greek hesychía: stillness, rest, quiet, silence. In everyday Greek it described the absence of agitation, peace, deep calm, places that were serene and secluded. Later, in the monasteries of Mount Athos, the same word became the name of a path of inner stillness and silence, known as hesychasm, between the 13th and 14th centuries.
It is a word that is hard to truly translate, because its meaning is richer than any synonym. To us, it describes exactly the journey we want to give you.
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Why a Greek name
Puglia has Greek roots. This was Magna Graecia, and Taranto was founded as a colony of Sparta. For us, a Greek name is a return to our origins.
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What we believe in
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Luxury that never raises its voice
The quiet of masserie and trulli, of the Itria Valley out of season, of the sea in the early morning: a quiet outside you that becomes a quiet within.
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Time to disconnect
Away from noise and interruptions, with time that slows down again.
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Genuine encounters
The people, places and flavors of Puglia, known up close: family businesses, artisans, wineries and masserie we have chosen one by one.
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Coming home changed
Not passive rest, but a journey you return from a little different from how you left.
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Everything tailor-made
Everyone finds their own quiet in a different way. That is why, instead of forms, we begin with a conversation: the Travel Personality Portrait. Listening quietly before suggesting anything is already esichia.
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How we work
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We listen.
You tell us who you are, how you travel, what you wish for and what you want to remember.
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We design your journey.
We choose the experiences, partners and details that 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.
You have a single point of contact for everything, from the first conversation to your return home: your stay, transfers, experiences, private chefs, wellness.
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What we can arrange for you
Stays in restored masserie and trulli, reserved exclusively for you. Days at sea on private yachts, catamarans and a vintage boat, with a chef on board on request. Wineries and Primitivo at its source, olive oil tastings among ancient olive trees, a private chef in an olive grove, a villa or on board. Handmade pasta, and ceramics in Grottaglie with master artisans. Horseback rides on white sand, hilltop towns, baroque churches and caves with expert guides. Massages and treatments by certified professionals wherever you are. Premium cars with a private driver throughout your stay.
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Our people
We are from Puglia, with decades of experience in international luxury hospitality and family ties to this land. We combine high-level planning with a true insider's knowledge of our region.
Simone FistettoFounder, Technology
Luca SchenaFounder, Sales
Antonella RupertoDirector
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Frequently asked questions
Who answers when I write to you?
Simone, personally: he is the one who follows your request.
Are you a licensed travel agency?
Yes: we are a duly registered travel agency, with liability insurance and a travel guarantee fund.