Masseria della Zingara, Puglia, Italy - A luxury yoga holiday A little bit of heaven on the unspoilt Italian coast
17th - 22nd May 2012 with Dory Walker
Costs:
£650 per person for twin sharing
£825 for single accommodation
£400 for camping (bring your own tent)
The chance to practise your yoga in a beautiful setting with two classes a day. A truly high quality yoga holiday by the sea in beautiful Italy.
Masseria della Zingara - the house of the gypsy. Built in 1710, now lovingly restored to suit all ages and tastes. All the interior has been beautifully restored with the highest attention to all details. A beautiful way to enjoy your yoga holiday.
Set in over 20 acres of olive trees, figs, cherries and almonds the views are stunning at all times of the year. The house has a beautiful swimming pool and wonderful sun terrace for soaking up the Italian sun and enjoying the views. You may choose to borrow the bicycles and explore the local region or just relax and unwind. Close to Polignano a Mare (also known as the ice cream capital of Italy) this holiday offers not only yoga but the very best in Italian food.
Situated on a ridge of hills extending the length of Puglia, Masseria della Zingara, is close to a series of scattered white-walled medieval towns and villages each boasting their own culinary specialities. Heading down through the olive plains to the sea where you can enjoy diving, windsurfing and secluded beaches just right for bathing. This is a wonderful place to restore and rejuvenate your soul.
Includes: Accommodation, all food (3 meals a day) except for one night out when you eat in the beautiful town of Alberobello. Morning and evening yoga classes.
The daily programme
A wonderful opportunity for you to relax your mind, rejuvenate your body and reawaken your spirit in beautiful Puglia Italy. You will enjoy two yoga classes daily which focus on movement, breath and relaxation.
Yoga asanas will take place in the stunning yoga space or outside in the wonderful natural environment of the Masseria. After the morning session breakfast will be served on the terrace and you will meet again in the late afternoon for a more relaxing and meditative class.
In between there is plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings. Relax by the pool, explore the local area on our bicycles or on foot. Take a trip to the beach or local towns. Boat trips and ayurvedic massage can also be arranged for you. We guarantee you will go home refreshed and re energised.
Things to do
Puglia is an enchanting part of Italy with many interesting, medieval and beautiful towns to visit, fabulous walks to go on and up to 50 miles of beautiful coastline to explore.
Puglia boasts some of the most spectacular Italian cusine, so with fabulous wines and some of the the most unspolit environments in Italy you are sure to find something to enjoy during this break.
Accommodation
The accommodation at Masseria della Zingaria is comfortable and of an extremely high quality - most of the rooms have ensuite facilities.
Camping is also possible and facilities include a communal shower, toilet and wash basin.
Prices include airport transfers, accommodation, breakfast and a light lunch each day, unlimited drinks (tea, coffee, water, wine and soft drinks) throughout the day, dinner on four evenings and transport on one evening to and from Alberobello (where you buy your own dinner), use of pool, bicyles and other leisure facilities at the Masseria and two yoga classes per day.