In the morning your driver will first take you to the olive grove. This family owned estate produces superior extra virgin olive oil from trees that are many centuries old. This land has been worked for thousands of years - you are shown the remnants of the ancient Roman agricultural production here, along with items from habitation from the middle ages through until modern times. After seeing the ancient trees, you enjoy a degustation of a range of olive oils. This allows you to compare the different tastes from the olive varieties grown here. You will be then be driven to Ostuni, known as “la città bianca” (the white town). Ostuni is a cluster of whitewashed buildings perched on a hilltop overlooking the coast. Walking through the  narrow streets of Ostuni you have the wonderful combination of a long and fascinating history, along with many excellent cafes where you can relax. Ostuni looks out to the coast over an expanse of olive trees. We advise keeping your camera at the ready! Then you will have a special experience, taking a cooking lesson from a local chef. The focus will be on cooking typical Puglia dishes, first taking you through the types of ingredients used and their provenance. The cuisine of Puglia is based on the produce at a very local level, so is different to the food from other Italian regions. Seasonal vegetables, as well as focaccia and other breads, dominate this cuisine. All these are based on the abundant fresh ingredients as well as the ever-present extra virgin olive oil - a simple and effective cuisine. Recipes have been handed down through the generations and are truly expressive of the Mediterranean diet.