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Walking in Puglia & Matera
Italy
8 days / 7 nights
Guided Small Group Walking Tour
Guide Price €2,579 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Guided Small Group Walking Tour
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
The heel of Italy’s boot, formed of the Puglia and Basilicata regions, offers trails through olive groves and towns seemingly plucked from a storybook ‐ ideal for a culture-packed walking adventure. This walking holiday in Puglia and Matera begins among the fairytale trulli houses of Alberobello and continues to the highlights of the region: the Itria Valley hills; the white city of Ostuni; and the cave town of Matera − 10,000 years old with a spectacular ravine-edge location.
- Hike the finest trails in Puglia and Matera
- Wander among the fairytale trulli houses of Alberobello
- Discover the extraordinary cave town of Matera, among the oldest towns in the world
- Explore the viewpoints and ancient churches in the all-white hilltop town of Ostuni
- Walk over the Itria Valley hills to Locorotondo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy
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Itinerary
Arrive in Alberobello, and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the historic centre.
Day 2 Locorotondo
Enjoy walking around what is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. This evening, take a train back to Alberobello.
Day 3 Locorotondo to Ostuni
Transfer to Ostuni and enjoy free time to admire its whitewashed houses. Afterwards, explore the surrounding countryside on foot.
Day 4 Ostuni
Enjoy a free day to explore as you wish in the region, with several neighbouring towns accessible by train.
Day 5 Ostuni to Matera
This morning, we drive to the stylish seaside town of Polignano a Mare, which is raised above the Adriatic on a limestone cliff. We first walk along the coast for beautiful sea views before exploring the historic centre, where alleys wind among white houses and lead to terraces with more views over the Adriatic. In the afternoon, we transfer to the cave town of Matera.
Day 6 Matera
Transfer by bus to the outskirts of Matera, reaching the ridge of the deep limestone canyon on which the town was built to begin our hike. Our route takes in the dramatic landscapes of the area, discovering different caves, rock churches and rock villages.
Returning to the town, we join a knowledgeable local guide in the afternoon to explore the narrow alleys of the cave-dwelling district and learn about the history of this fascinating place.
Day 7 Matera
Enjoy a short hike to the Murgia plateau, a vast protected area home to more than 150 Rupestrian churches dating to the eighth century, adorned with Byzantine frescoes and once inhabited by hermits. We follow a pathway on the edge of the ravine with a spectacular view of the Sassi district. Then we descend Matera’s canyon until we reach a suspension bridge, which allows us to cross to the other side of the valley (weather dependent) and reach Matera centre on foot.
Day 8 Matera
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Departs: Selected departures Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov
Price & Inclusions
- 7 nights simple accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners & 1 wine and produce tasting session
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