14/05/2026
There’s one more chance to travel to Italy with me in 2026 - and I’ll admit I’ve been quiet about it, because the trip itself is quiet. That’s exactly the point.
I won’t pretend that Puglia in summer doesn’t have its appeal, especially if you love a beach. But Puglia (and Matera in neighboring Basilicata) is no longer a secret, and the crowds have followed. November is a different story.
In the off-season, locals reclaim their streets for the evening passeggiata. New-harvest wine and olive oil are poured unhurriedly. The naturally slow rhythm of southern Italy returns, and the weather stays mild enough to sit outside with a glass of wine and nowhere to be.
The idea for this trip came from a video my friend and local collaborator Francesco posted - he was working remotely from Piazza Garibaldi in Monopoli, one of the towns I use as a base. The piazza looked so peaceful it stopped me mid-scroll. I texted him, and he wrote back: “I love the vibe here right now. Monopoli feels exactly as it should.”
That was all I needed.
If a slower, deeper dive into Puglia sounds like your kind of Italy, send me a message. Booking closes in July.
And if this sounds like someone else’s kind of trip too, tag them below. ✈️🇮🇹
https://www.majellatours.com/puglianovembertour
