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italy Tours Walking in Puglia & Matera
Walking in Puglia & Matera
Discover the regions of Puglia and Basilicata, two unique and still largely undiscovered regions of Italy, nestled between the emerald waters of the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Walk quiet trails through these classic Italian landscapes.
- Style: Guided Small Group Walking Tour
- Duration: 8 days/7 nights
- Starts in: Bari
Highlights:
- Matera
- Puglia
- Alberobello
- Ostuni
- Lecce
Itinerary:
Day 1 Alberobello
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 Masseria
Transfer to Ostuni and enjoy free time to admire its whitewashed houses. Afterwards, explore the surrounding countryside on foot. This evening, enjoy a delicious dinner in a beautiful Masseria.
Day 4 Masseria
Enjoy a free day to explore as you wish in the region, with several neighbouring towns accessible by train.
Day 5 Masseria to Matera
After a short walk to the beach with time to relax, transfer to Matera, famous for the town’s famous cave-dwelling district.
Day 6 Matera
Take short hike through Matera’s Rock Churches Park, a vast protected area home to over 150 rupestrian churches dating back to the 8th Century. Later, walk back to Matera for a guided tour.
Day 7 Matera
Transfer by train and bus to the outskirts of Matera where you will start your walk. The trail goes through rugged limestone, gravel paths, fields and almond and olive groves.
Day 8 Matera
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Departs:
Selected departures Sep-Nov 2020Prices
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Inclusions
- Return airport transfers in Italy
- 7 nights simple accommodation
- 7 breakfasts & 2 dinners
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