Puglia Pickleball Trip - International Open Play | 23-30 May 2026

Puglia - Open Play Trip | 23 - 30 May 2026

Travel Snapshot

15+ hours of Pickleball activities
Tours at UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Best Local Italian food
History, Architecture, 5000 y/o Archeological sites, culture & Italian traditions
Dreamlike bays, olive groves, unique stone villages
Breathtaking Landscapes
Cooking classes & Experiences

AIRPORT

Bari International Airport (BRI)

What is included

7 nights in a handpicked typical Apulian 4-stars boutique accommodation
15+ hours Pickleball
Transportation to and from Airport Bari (BRI)
Buffet special Handmade local breakfast every morning
7 Gourmet “Special Theme Typical Local Dinners’’
Private deluxe motor coach for excursions
Day trips to Polignano & Monopoli
Half day trip to: Alberobello, Matera, Ostuni and more
Many Hystorical UNESCO World Sites, wild landscapes, unique stone towns, and more
1 cooking experience
1 Vineyard experience
Bilingual tour leader
Travel insurance

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare, lunches, tips, extras, personal spending

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Tours, trekking, yoga, massages, etc.

WOW Moments

Lose yourself in the Wilderness of Puglia
Feel the thrill of being in timeless lunar landscapes
Discover the charm of the region named most beautiful in the World
Walk inside the UNESCO World Sites stone-towns
Tasting Puglia original Burrata & Mozzarella
Have a trekking in the vineyards with wine experience
Live a day inside a town that looks like a living nativity scene: Matera
To take at least one photo a day with a wonderful background and your paddle in the foreground
Will you discover which is the VIP’s favorite travel destination?
To get your face floured while making fresh Orecchiette pasta
Sip a glass of Apulian red wine immersed in a timeless landscape
Make new Pickleball & life friends
Learn to Prepare Panzerotti: the typical Apulian Fried Pizza
Win a Pickleball match against Italians
Be amazed by the beauty of Mediterranean Bays
Taste the Typical Apulian BBQ called “Bombette” (little Bombs)
Be Italian for 8 days

Pickleball

This is an Open Play Trip: you will have the freedom to play with both your friends and local Italian players. Our local coaches will always be on hand to supervise.

Immerse yourself in a pickleball paradise inside the Apulian countryside landscape! Welcome to Puglia!

Just few minutes drive from your authentical Resort, you'll find a state-of-the-art pickleball complex featuring brand new courts that have been already selected to host official International tournaments.

The courts are surrounded by Olive Trees and Trulli. Here, you will live your Italian pickleball experience:

Open Play: Unleash your skills and enjoy casual matches with fellow pickleball enthusiasts.
Matches with Italian Players: Connect with the local pickleball community and experience the joy of friendly competition.

Tour Leader

You will also have a Worry-Free Journey with the experienced and professional Tour Leader of Pickleball Italy Trips. This expert will be your travel companion, ensuring a seamless experience at every step. Our Tour Leaders, with their deep knowledge of the area and exceptional coordination skills, will create an engaging and unforgettable journey for you, filled with relaxation and discovery.

Trip Details

Join us for a unique pickleball vacation in one of the world's award-winning most beautiful regions.

We have chosen the perfect locations to visit the most authentic places in Puglia: our home base will be two typical Apulian boutique accommodations.

From this places we will start many trips and experiences during our holiday.

We will visit the Famous Polignano a Mare and Monopoli, Matera (one of the most ancient city in the World), the Trulli of Alberobello (UNESCO World Heritage Site from 1996), Locorotondo, Taranto, and much more!!

We will try many of the best Southern Italian wines, Mozzarella & Burrata, and all the street-food specialties of this region full of history. We will also learn how to cook typical Apulian dishes, and much…. Much more!

Pickleball activities are scheduled for a total of about 15 hours during the mornings!

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Bari/Martina Franca Arrive to resort, check-in, relax and Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Morning pickleball, trip to Alberobello (UNESCO World Site), Orecchiette (Pasta) making lessons & dinner
Day 3: Day-trip to Polignano & Monopoli, ‘theme dinner’
Day 4: Morning pickleball, relax, Panzerotti making lessons & dinner
Day 5: Morning pickleball, trip to Matera, ‘theme dinner’
Day 6: Morning pickleball, trip to Ostuni, ‘theme dinner’
Day 7: Morning pickleball, relax, visit to a Masseria for Mozzarella & Burrata Experience, Farewell Dinner
Day 8: Martina Franca/Bari Airport

Important information about the itinerary: Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and will make every effort to provide equally appealing alternatives when adjustments need to be made. We appreciate your understanding.

The Hotel

The property is a typical Apulian boutique accommodation, that maintains its ancient charm and the unmistakable cultural and artistic heritage of the Puglia region: a center for physical & spiritual well-being. Immersed in the countryside, where you can admire the dry stone walls and the famous monumental olive trees of Puglia, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Olive trees, monumental and sacred trees, symbolize the axis of the world that connects heaven and earth, hell and paradise. With their fruit, the chosen ones are anointed. A Mediterranean Millenary tradition that links olive oil and gods to testify the value attributed to a plant considered a true divine fruit for its nutritional, therapeutic, and symbolic peculiarities. The Resort is immersed among these majestic centuries-old olive trees that seem to protect its harmony.

The Meals

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure through Sicily's rich history. This land, influenced by all the major civilizations of the ancient world, boasts a unique culture and a treasure trove of culinary delights.

The meals and Restaurants are carefully selected to offer the best in authenticity and taste. All the meals and culinary experiences will be a journey into Sicilian culture itself.

Cancellation Policy

110+ Days prior to arrival – deposit always refundable
71 – 110 Days prior to arrival – deposit non-refundable
0 – 70 Days prior to arrival – 100% of the Total Price non-refundable

PLEASE NOTE: if the number of participants doesn’t reach the minimum number of participants, the trip will not be held and the full amount paid will be refunded.

Travel Insurance

As a professional Tour Operator operating legally and in compliance with all current regulations, we always include travel insurance for participants in our trips.

In case you want to add additional travel insurances, we can suggest you to compare other policies with other well-known travel insurance providers, such as:

Travelex Travel Insurance and Travel Guard. You can also use InsureMyTrip.com to compare multiple companies’ plans.

Useful Info

AIRPORT

The arrival and departure airport is Bari International Airport, which is 90 minutes from the resort. The day of arrival must match the first day indicated and the day of departure with the last day.

We will provide the ground transportation to and from the airport!

IMPORTANT: We recommend that you arrive at the Airport, on or before the first day indicated.

We’ll meet as a group on the first day indicated at 1pm (13:00) at the Airport (our private bus will leave at 1pm). Please ensure that your flight arrives at least 75 minutes before this time.
On the last day of your trip, the private bus will take you to the airport, arriving at 11am (11:00). Please ensure that your flight departure time is after this time (we suggest at least 3 hours after this time for international flights).

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

ADDITIONAL INFO

You will need:

Your passport

An EU outlet adapter (available on Amazon)
Your Pickleball paddle (if not don’t worry you can write us)

Recommended:

A portable charger for longer tour days

50 - 200 Euros to have on hand. We recommend withdrawing Euros from an ATM once you arrive. Euros will be useful for street souvenirs, cash-only shops, tips, etc.

You will not need:

a Visa
a Covid test or vaccine

Tips are not expected by drivers/servers/staff in Europe. If you would like to tip, though, 5%-10% on your bill or a few Euros is the typical tipping range.

WEATHER

Puglia boasts a delightful weather during the whole year! This region enjoys pleasant Mediterranean breezes that keep temperatures comfortable year-round, even in winter; In addition to this, rain is infrequent in Puglia. Puglia is a pleasant travel destination to be visited during the whole year.

Pricing & Payment

Double Room – € 3,850 (per person when sharing a room) - initial deposit €3000 (€1,500 per person)
Single Room – € 4,550 (solo traveler with private room) - initial deposit €1,500
NO PICKLEBALL OPTION: if you are not playing Pickleball, just tell us, and you will receive a 200 € discount from the total price;

Please note that the initial deposits will be deducted from your grand total (listed above). NOTE: In the first accommodation in Taranto the rooms does not allow for two single beds, but only one Italian King Size Bed for two people. The double room is therefore the perfect solution for two people who want to share one King Size Bed. After placing your initial deposit, your full payment is due 70 days prior to arrival.
The price in USD is for informational purposes only. All the transactions will be processed in the local currency (Euro). More info on our terms of service.