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Friday, April 29, 2022
Go to TUSCANY Florence Pisa
The TREASURES of TUSCANY
Start in Florence
Visit Pisa & The Leaning Tower at Piazza Mirocali
Visit San Gigminano and The Chianti Classico Region
With a Wonderful Wine Tasting Lunch
San Gimignano
PISA
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Spend a memorable day discovering the highlights of Tuscany: Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena
- Enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch and a wine tasting
See all the treasures Tuscany has to offer with stops at Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena. Tour the scenic Chianti countryside and enjoy a Tuscan lunch served with local wines.
Begin with a tour of Pisa and admire the stunning Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Monumental Cemetery, and the celebrated Leaning Tower. Continue to a wine estate or restaurant in the foothills of San Gimignano and enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch with wine tasting.
After lunch, explore one of the most famous medieval hilltop villages in Italy, San Gimignano, and discover the maze of cobbled streets, small squares, and many local artisan shops.
Take in the panoramic views of the Chianti countryside, before stopping in Siena.
Here, a specialist guide joins the group and leads the walk around the most important squares to the Cathedral. Finish your tour with a coffee and visit the local shops.
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The LEANING TOWER of PISA
CATHEDRAL of PISA
CHIANTI COUNTRYSIDE
Enjoy a wonderful Chianti Tasting Lunch in The Tuscan Countryside
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
A Day in CAPRI
SORRENTO to CAPRI BOAT TOUR
SWIMMING / CRUSING
And MORE
YOUR CAPRI TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Sail around Capri to admire the dramatic coastal scenery of the island
- Go swimming and snorkeling at two different coves
- Opt to visit the Blue Grotto and admire the intense blue of this famous sea cave
- Explore the narrow winding streets of Capri at your own pace
- Enjoy a light lunch onboard, and sample the traditional liqueur Limoncello
In the morning you will either be picked up from your hotel in the Sorrento area, or will make your own way to the Marina Lobra port in Massa Lubrense. Board your comfortable boat that accommodates up to 12 people and start cruising along the Sorrento coastline.
Admire views of the Marciano Waterfall, before heading out to sea and towards the Island of Capri. If you select the early morning option including the Blue Grotto, you will arrive there right as it opens, avoiding the long queues.
Board a small rowboat to marvel at the intense blue color of this unique sea cave, formed over thousands of years by erosion. Next, circumnavigate Capri to admire the dramatic coastal scenery of the island.
See the White Grotto, the Green Grotto, the Faraglioni rocks, a natural arch, and the lighthouse of Punta Carena. Your guide will explain the wonders of Capri and its surroundings as you go.
The boat will make stops at 2 different coves to go snorkeling and admire the rich marine life of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Enjoy a light lunch consisting of a Caprese sandwich or salad and your choice of drinks.
The boat will then drop you off on Capri, where you will have 4 hours to discover this beautiful island at your own pace. You could do some shopping and have a drink in the charming town, or take the chairlift to the top of Mount Solaro and hike back down. Meet back at the boat and start the return journey back to the port. En route, enjoy a tasting of Limoncello, the traditional Neapolitan liqueur. Your trip will end either at the port in Massa Lubrense, or with a drop-off at your hotel, depending on the option selected.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Pompeii Vesuvius Wine Tasting Lunch Tour
MEET at POMPEII TRAIN STATION
To START an AMAZING POMPEII VESUVIUS TOUR
The ANCIENT RUINS of POMPEII & WINE TOUR
Mount VESUVIUS WINERY TOUR
And ANCIENT RUINS of POMPEII
With WINE TASTING LUNCH on The VINEYARD
TOUR DETAILS
Take the train and get off at "Pompei Scavi" (Pompeii Circumvesuviana train station).
From this station, a private transfer will take you to the enchanting "Sorrento Winery" located on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius.
On arrival, Maria Paola and her family (the owners) will greet you with a welcome drink. After a brief introduction, take a tour among the vines, some of which are more than a hundred years old. Enjoy the wonderful view above the Gulf of Naples.
Continue your activity and enjoy a 4-course lunch made of local and homemade products. Each dish will be paired with a different glass of wine.
At the end of your lunch, you will come back to Pompeii Scavi railway station.
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The SORRENTO VINEYARDS
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On The SORRENTO WINERT Tour
With a WONDERFUL WINE TASTING LUNCH
by MARIA PAOLA
Includes :
- Guided wine tour with tasting and 4-course lunch
- Round-trip transportation to and from Pompeii
- Live tour commentary in Englis
- Take a vine tour and meet the winery owners
- Experience the slopes of Mount Vesuvius
- Enjoy a 4-course lunch made of local and homemade products
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AFTER LUNCH
YOU WILL BE BROUGHT BACK to POMPEII
The ANCIENT RUINS of POMPEII
"DON'T LEAVE HOME without IT" !!!
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Monday, April 18, 2022
Puglia Italy Trip
BARI, ITALY
APULIA
Tony and Debbie are leaving Puglia on the 11th, to fly to Spain. I'll be staying on. I just booked some Trullo accomodations in Alberobello for two nights, startin on the 11th of May, and I'll check out on the 13th of the month. I'm staying at Trullo Antica Dell Fileria ... I have 2 days to check out The Land of Trulli. Hope it's good. I'll probably go to Locorotondo or Cisternino on my secend day for a half a day of eating, drinking wine, and exploration. Not sure yet whether I'll be able to rent a scooter, or, if not, I'll take a bus or car service to get back and forth. I prefer to rent a scooter, if they're not insanely expensive, or if available. We'll see.
After my two days in Alberabello and the surrounding area, I don't know where I'll go from there. I may stay in Puglia. I can head to Sicily or the Amalfi Coast, or Abruzzo, before going back to Rome to catch my flight back home to New York. Again, we'll see when the time comes. So for now, I'm researching things to do, and places to go in Apulia, and other options.
CISTERNINO, ITALY
PUGLIA
GRILLED SAUSAGES
From ZIO PIETRO
CISTERNONO
Zio Pietro
Cisternino
Cisternino
HOTELS ALL OVER PUGLIA
BARI - OSTUNI - ALBERABELLO
And MORE
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DOCUMENTARIO
MONOPOLI
Roll out the dough into a 7-8 mm thick sheet, line the bottom and sides of the pasticciotti molds, greased with butter and sprinkled with flour. Fill with custard, cover with more pastry, seal the edges well and brush with beaten egg white and bake at 180 °. Allow the pasta to cook and brown the surface of the pasticciotti. Remove from the oven, allow to cool and remove from the molds.
MONOPOLI, ITALY
Video
Bari Cecchio
Old Town
BARI
BARI VECCHIO
OLD TOWN
BARI, ITALY
Bari Vecchio
Bari Vecchio
ITALY
HOTELS in PUGLIA
And ALL of ITALY
And The WORLD
RECIPES FROM MY NONNA
GRANDMA BELLINO'S COOKBOOK
BARI
ORECHHIETTE in BARI
Video
Alberobello
BEST of PUGLIA
BEST of PUGLIA
And MATERA
Alex Polizzi
OSTUNI
The WHITE CITY
OSTUNI
The WHITE CITY
Piazza Liberta
The Main Piazza of Ostuni
CATHEDRAL of St MARY
OSTUNI
Gothic
CISTERNINO
CISTERNINO
Video Tour
Video Tour
Sights, Trattoria, Butcher Shops & ?
Fornello Pronto !!!
Mangia Bene
CANTINA di CASALINI
CISTERNINO
CISTERNINO
ITALY
MOZART
GALLIPOLI
GALLIPOLI
TRAVEL GUIDE
BEACH at GALLIPOLI
Fish Market
Gallipoli
ITALY
Gallipoli
STATUE of PADRE PIO
GALLIPOLI
GALLIPOLI
CATHEDRALE of SANTA' AGATA
GALLIPOLI
Spiaggia Purita
Gallipoli
"I Might Go to Matera" ?
Matera, Italy
MASSERIA JORCHE
JORCHE MASSERIA
PUGLIA
PASTICCIOTTI
RECIPE
Ingredients :
Pastry :
- 600g of flour
- 300g of lard
- 300g of sugar
- 6 eggs
- The grated rind of 1 lemon
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 sachet of baking powder
For the custard:
1 quart of milk
- 100g of flour
- 300g of sugar
- The yolks of 6 eggs
- The peel of one lemon
Mix the flour with the lard. Add the sugar, the egg yolks (set aside the egg whites), the grated rind of a lemon, a pinch of salt, a packet of yeast. Mix the ingredients well and leave the dough to rest for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the custard.
Meanwhile, prepare the custard.
Roll out the dough into a 7-8 mm thick sheet, line the bottom and sides of the pasticciotti molds, greased with butter and sprinkled with flour. Fill with custard, cover with more pastry, seal the edges well and brush with beaten egg white and bake at 180 °. Allow the pasta to cook and brown the surface of the pasticciotti. Remove from the oven, allow to cool and remove from the molds.
FAVA CHICORIA
The baked and ground roots were used as a coffee substitute during WWII when espresso was a luxury item sold uniquely on the black market. When a particular espresso is of inferior quality, it's often compared to the wartime surrogate coffee beverage.
This recipe is typical of the splendid region of Puglia, features the pairing of bitter cicoria leaves and a delicate fava bean purée.
This recipe is typical of the splendid region of Puglia, features the pairing of bitter cicoria leaves and a delicate fava bean purée.
RECIPE
Ingredients :
250 g (1/2 lb) dried and peeled fava beans, soaked overnight
500 g (1.1 lb) bitter greens (like black kale, aka cavolo nero, dandelion, or chicory)
optional, 6 slices crusty peasant bread, 1" thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
Drain the fava beans and place in a saucepan. Cover with water, cover the pot, and cook over medium-high flame. Skim the foam that rises to the top once the water boils.
Once there is no more foam, add a generous pinch of salt and cook the beans, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour, or until they have dissolved into the water and have taken the consistency of clotted cream. You may have to add more boiling water to keep beans from scorching.
Using a hand blender beat in 1/4 cup olive oil and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
While the beans cook, soak the greens in and baking soda, rinse several times in clean water, and then place them in a saucepan over high heat and cook them in the water that clings to their leaves, adding a little more water if necessary to prevent scorching. Once they are very tender, remove from the pot, squeeze out excess water, and dress with the remaining olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve the greens and fava puree in soup bowls over a slice of grilled or toasted bread, drizzled with a thread of raw oil.
SWEET & SAVORY ITALIAN RAVIOLI
PUGLIESE
SWEET & SAVORY RAVIOLI
FROM PUGLIA
RAVIOLI PUGLIESE
From Santa AGATA
APULIA
The Ragu is made with Pork Belly Braciole
Sausages and Pomodoro
"I've never seen this before"
But I Love it !!!
Maccheroni over Ravioli
with Sugo di Pomodoro & Pecorino
FAVORITE ITALIAN DISHES
And SECRET RECIPES
ROAD TRIP
BARI to LECCEE
Stops in POLIGNANO all' MARE
SAVELETTRI - ROCA
GROTTA San CRISTIFORO (Lecce Province)
San ANDREA - GALLIPOLI
BEST of PUGLIA
POLIGNANO al MARE
Swimming in Ancient Ruins - Torre Cinotola
PUGLIA
The MOST INFORMATION VIDEO
PUGLIA
LOTS of HELPFUL FACTS & INFO
BARI
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