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Discover Altamura through a food tour dedicated to the authentic flavours of Puglia. The experience begins at Caseificio Dicecca, where you will watch artisan cheeses being made and taste local specialities paired with a glass of wine.
You will then continue into Altamura’s historic centre for a walk through charming alleys, history and local traditions. Along the way, you will visit the Monastery of Santa Chiara, taste Apulian focaccia at a historic bakery and enjoy the famous “tette delle monache” pastries with Padre Beppe Elixir. The tour continues to the Mercadante Forest, where you will enjoy an outdoor lunch surrounded by nature at Baby Di Cecca.
You can choose the option with private transfer from Matera, including pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, or the local transfer option, designed for guests who are already in Altamura. In this case, the experience includes the transfer from the dairy to Baby Dicecca bar in the Mercadante Forest, with return to Caseificio Dicecca at the end of the tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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Matera (Pass by)
Start your day with a comfortable private transfer from Matera to Altamura, a town rich in tradition and authentic local flavours. Along the way, enjoy the journey into a world of culinary delights and beautiful Apulian landscapes.
Admission ticket free -
1Caseificio Dicecca
Depending on the option selected, you will reach Caseificio Dicecca by private transfer from Matera, or meet directly at the dairy if you are already in Altamura. Here, you will step into the heart of the local cheesemaking tradition: watch different types of cheese being prepared, discover time-honoured artisan techniques and taste typical cheeses paired with a glass of local wine.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Centro Storico di Altamura
The next stop takes place in Altamura’s historic centre, where you will stroll through narrow streets, charming corners and places linked to the town’s history, including a visit to the Monastery of Santa Chiara. Along the way, you will also enjoy authentic tasting moments: freshly baked Apulian focaccia at a historic bakery, followed by the traditional “tette delle monache” pastries paired with Padre Beppe Elixir liqueur.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Foresta Mercadante
After visiting Altamura’s historic centre, you will continue to the Mercadante Forest to reach Baby Dicecca. Here, an outdoor lunch surrounded by nature awaits you, featuring fresh cheeses, local products and authentic Apulian flavours in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
Matera (Pass by)
In the early afternoon, after lunch at Baby Dicecca, if you selected the transfer from Matera option, your driver will take you back to the accommodation provided at the time of booking.
Admission ticket free -
Caseificio Dicecca (Pass by)
If you selected the local transfer option, after lunch at Baby Dicecca you will be taken back to Caseificio Dicecca, in the centre of Altamura, the starting point of the experience.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic drinks will only be served to guests aged 18 and over
- Please inform us of any allergies, food intolerances or specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- We cannot guarantee the complete absence of cross-contamination during the tastings
- Two options are available: private transfer from Matera or local transfer for guests already in Altamura
- Vehicle and driver details will be provided the day before the service
- Any need for a child seat must be communicated in advance. A child seat can be added for €10.00, payable in cash on site
- The itinerary may be subject to changes for operational reasons or weather conditions, while maintaining the overall quality of the experience
- Not recommended for guests who are lactose intolerant, coeliac, or severely intolerant to gluten
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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