Gay Singles Week: Foodies Tour of Puglia
€2890 or USD $2990
Deposit €500 or USD $550
22 -28 August 2026
Highlights of our very own Gay Singles Week
- Meet like-minded singles
- Learn to cook like the locals
- Gastronomy meals from the best parts of the region
- Visit local markets and learn all about the ingredients of Puglia
- Wine tasting
- Olive oil degustation
- Visit key sights including, Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto, Galatina and Nardo’
- Make new friends from all over the world
- Accommodation in a 4* Masseria Relais or Hotel (or Private villa)
- Be pampered by your Italy Gay Travels host, Sergio
Salento, Puglia
€2890 or USD $2990 in your own En- Suite Private Room.
At the moment of Booking a Deposit (€500) is required. Final Payment is due no later than 90 days before Departure.
Small Group Vacation for 4 up to 12 guests
Fly in and out of Brindisi airport.
Price per person (based on your own Private Room)
- €2890 or USD $2990 in your own En- Suite Private Room.
Services included
- 7 Days / 6 nights accommodation
- Meals included as listed in the itinerary. Main meals are all 2 courses with free flow water and 1 glass of wine included.
- Exclusive stay at a Private Villa with swimming pool or 4* Hotel
- All Cooking lessons
- All transfers required on the tour
- Guided tour of towns and cities
- Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Experiences
- Information material
- ‘Italy Gay Travels’ provides a Vacation Manager for the duration of the whole trip, who will coordinate all activities and accommodation.
- All costs/entry fees for the activities listed in the itinerary are included.
- All transportation during the vacation is included. Transportation is in private van/minibus/car
- 24 hour phone assistance
Services not included
- 4% Credit Card Commission Fee
- Flights
- Insurance, tips and everything not listed as Included
- A tip /gratuity starting from €100 for the Vacation Leader and his staff is expected
Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights (7 days of activities)
- Learn to cook like a local with a hands-on cooking lessons from a Pugliese chef.
- Learn to make fresh pasta.
- Buy local produce in the local Markets, a good opportunity to practice your language!
- Prepare a meal with your host – a key part of Puglia cuisine.
- Dine in selected restaurants
- Winery and vineyard visit to explore the local wines of the region.
- Explore the top cities in the area such as Lecce, Gallipoli, Nardo’, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca.
- Olive Oil from centuries old trees with a degustation of several types of olive oil.
- Wine tasting of the region’s local wines including wines made from indigenous.
- Local Cheeses such as burrata, caciocavallo, pecorino and cacioricotta.
- Pastries and desserts including the famous pasticciotto.
- Focaccia & taralli.
- Fresh Seafood.
- Local fresh produce including fave (beans), rape (stems and leaves of Broccoli) and courgette flowers.
- Italian Liqueurs such as Amaro and Limoncello.
- An array of meals showcasing the best of Puglian cuisine.
This tour is open to all levels of cooking skills and to anyone in relatively good shape. There will be a fair amount of walking involved.
En suite rooms in a Private Villa or 4* Hotel. 6 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners, 2 Lunches included. Main meals are all 2 courses with free flow water and 1 glass of wine included.
Upon arrival to the villa or the hotel you will be greeted and briefed to the activities of the week ahead. You will be provided with an assistance number you can call us at any time during your stay.
Gay Singles Week in Puglia – A Luxury Foodies Tour with Italy Gay Travels
Join Italy Gay Travels for an unforgettable Gay Singles Week: a luxurious food and wine tour of Puglia, designed especially for gay singles who love great food, stunning landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences.
This one-of-a-kind journey combines the vibrant flavors of Southern Italy with the chance to connect with like-minded gay singles in a warm and welcoming environment. Picture yourself staying in a private luxury villa with a pool and sea views, or in a stylish 4-star hotel just steps from the beach in the heart of Salento. Have you heard of this wonderful area before? If not, please take a moment to read about it in this article.
During our Gay Singles Foodies Tour of Puglia, you’ll:
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Cook authentic Pugliese dishes with local chefs
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Savor seasonal Mediterranean cuisine paired with regional wines
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Explore charming towns like Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto, and Santa Maria di Leuca
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Visit traditional markets, olive groves, wineries, and food producers
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Relax on boat trips and beach days with your new travel friends
This is not just another vacation—it’s a chance to connect, share experiences, and create lifelong memories with other gay singles in Italy.
The Itinerary – Gay Singles Week Puglia
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Day 1
Day 1 – Arrival in Puglia & Welcome Dinner
Your Gay Singles Week adventure begins as we settle into our villa or 4-star hotel. After check-in, enjoy a delicious welcome aperitif dinner with prosecco and local wine—a perfect start to meeting fellow gay singles and diving into the flavors of Puglia.
Meals included: Welcome Dinner
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Day 2
Day 2 – Cooking Class & Gallipoli
After breakfast, take part in your first hands-on cooking class led by a local chef. Learn how to prepare traditional Salento recipes using fresh, seasonal produce. Together, we’ll cook and of course, eat what we’ve created!
In the afternoon, discover Gallipoli, famous for its sandy beaches and historic old town. Relax by the sea or stroll the charming streets before dinner and gelato Italian-style.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3
Day 3 – Boat Excursion & Otranto
This morning we head to Castro, a coastal gem loved for its natural beauty. From here, we board a private boat to explore sea caves and hidden beaches, with time for a refreshing swim.
After lunch, we continue to Otranto, the easternmost city in Italy, where East meets West in architecture and atmosphere. Explore at your own pace before returning for a traditional Pugliese dinner.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4
Day 4 – Market Visit & Pasta Making
Shop like a local at a bustling farmers’ market before returning to the villa for a pasta-making class with a traditional Italian mamma. Learn to shape fresh orecchiette, the iconic pasta of Puglia.
Later, explore Galatina, known for its stunning Baroque architecture, before enjoying dinner in a local trattoria.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5
Day 5 – Wine Tasting, Seaside Lunch & Lecce
Taste Salento’s most celebrated wines—Primitivo and Negroamaro—during a guided winery visit. Then relax with a seaside lunch near Nardò, in the charming villages of Santa Caterina and Santa Maria al Bagno.
In the afternoon, discover Lecce, the “Florence of the South.” After a guided walk, enjoy free time to shop, sip an aperitivo, or simply take in the Baroque beauty. The evening ends with dinner in Lecce’s historic center, followed by drinks at gay-friendly bars.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6
Day 6 – Olive Oil Experience & Farewell Party
This morning we visit an ancient olive grove and traditional frantoio to taste some of the world’s finest extra virgin olive oils. In the afternoon, relax by the pool or prepare for our festive farewell barbecue dinner.
For those who want to keep the party going, we’ll head to Gallipoli, the gay capital of Southern Italy, for drinks at local gay bars.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7
Day 7 – Departure
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to your new friends. Your Gay Singles Week in Puglia may be over, but the memories—and connections—will last a lifetime.
Want more? Extend your trip with our Big Pride Party – Beach Edition on the weekend before, the perfect way to keep the celebration going!
Meals Included: Breakfast
✨ This Gay Singles Week in Italy is more than a holiday—it’s a luxury cultural, culinary, and social adventure designed to connect gay singles in a stunning setting.