We have arranged a range of events for you to take part in if you wish ahead of the formal festivities. We are scheduling the following organised activities:
- Wednesday, late morning: Wine tasting in a minivan including lunch (c. 3hrs)
- Thursday, late morning: Bike trip to mozzarella and/or olive oil factory
- Thursday, late morning: Wine tasting in a minivan including lunch (c. 3hrs)
- Saturday, mid-morning: Vintage car driving
Other events can be organised through speaking with Rosita at the Borgo Egnazia:
Rosita
+39 3777 061383
rosita.mizzi@borgoegnazia.com
Options include:
Bike trip
to nearby mozzarella making factory and olive oil farms
all just a few km bike ride from the hotels, or of course can take a car
Local winery
for tasting, then lunch at a nearby farm
Vintage car driving
the hotel can provide some antique cars to drive around the coastlines
it may be possible to combine this with other trips
Caves
nearby (<1 hour drive) to stunning caves which allow for an underground hiking
Golf
offered at both hotels, either a 9 hole, par 3 (Coccaro) or 18-hole full day (San Domenico)
(but also note that Chris would like anybody interested to join him on Friday for golf)
Spa
the best spa hotel is at the Coccaro, the sister hotel of the Maizza, an Aveda spa including caves
Visit to Lecce
traditional, authentic, southern Italy winding street town
Unesco sites
Sassi of Matera;
or Trulli of Alberobello
Horse back riding
on the beach, though we are not sure how well supervised it will be (all liabilities reserved!)
Amazing cave restaurant
Please go ahead and book this one on your own any night you’re interested.