Puglia and Matera Walking & Hiking Tour
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Italy's enchanting landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. This multi-day tour takes you from the easternmost town of Otranto to the ancient city of Matera, with stops at stunning coastal views, historic city centers, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Along the way, you'll explore the baroque city of Lecce, the white town of Ostuni, and the unique trulli houses of Alberobello. You'll also have the chance to walk through ancient olive groves, marvel at Byzantine mosaics, and visit a 13th-century castle. Each day is filled with exciting activities, delicious meals, and comfortable accommodations, ensuring a truly immersive and enjoyable Italian experience.
Included
1 Bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Water is carried in support vehicle for daily refills
Entrance fees to museums, Events and parks as listed in the itinerary
Tipping and Gratuities
All gratuities for Hotel porters and Waiters service
Walking sticks: One walking stick per person
Local guiding fees for specialist sites
All Breakfasts,
All Lunches
(Except 1 Lunch)
All Dinners
(Except 1 Dinner)
Drinks with Meals
Wine, water & coffee.
No spirits
A nourishing breakfast, every morning;
Gourmet picnics prepared with love using local ingredients and typical recipes; occasional trattoria-style lunches
Selected local wines with every meal and water of course;
Our favourite local and gourmet restaurants owned by real local people (mainly family run business) who serve delicious typical food of the area! We set the menu for you so that you can have a 360° taste of all the food of the regions
This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let us know the food option that you prefer
vegetarian, vegan, meat
Minibus transport from start to finish as listed in the itinerary
Otranto: 2 nights
Locorotondo: 2 nights
Matera: 2 nights
Trani: 1 night
A nice hotel and a good night's sleep are an important part of your overall travel experience!
When considering a hotel, we look at more than just the rooms. We look for hotels which are committed to ensuring their guests are well looked after and pay attention to detail, for example offering locally sourced breakfast produce, or a special selection of toiletries, or tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Wherever possible your hotel will be perfectly positioned for exploring and will have a historical charm or maybe a new and innovative design. We choose the best possible places to stay ensuring that each night you are comfortably settled in a place that is welcoming and full of authentic local charm. We are on a mission to find the ingredients you need to wake feeling rested and looking forward to each day of your Caspin Journeys tour!
Take a closer look at some of the properties we have chosen for you...
Owner Guided.
Fully Guided: 2 experienced Caspin Journeys Tour Leaders/guides 24/7
Service of expert multilingual Caspin Journeys Leaders/ guides with extraordinary local knowledge, available for the duration of your trip.
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Bari to Otranto
- Otranto
- Bari - Arrival day
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- Torre del Serpe
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Begin your Italian adventure at Bari airport, where you'll be transferred to the charming town of Otranto. Enjoy a scenic walk from a vibrant bauxite lake to the iconic Tower of the Serpent, before exploring the delightful historic city center. End the day with a delicious dinner.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Otranto
- Otranto
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- Porta Rudiae
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Embark on a stunning walk along Otranto's dramatic coastline, passing by cliffs, fortified farms, and watchtowers to reach the beautiful cove of Porto Badisco. Enjoy a picnic lunch and spend the afternoon exploring Otranto at your leisure.
Day 3 – Day 3: Otranto to Lecce
- Lecce
- Otranto
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Visit the baroque city of Lecce, often referred to as the Florence of the South. After admiring the city's handcrafts and Roman remains, head to the coast for a beautiful walk in the protected marine nature reserve of Torre Guaceto.
Day 4 – Day 4: Lecce to Ostuni
- Ostuni
- Lecce
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Spend the morning exploring the narrow alleyways of Ostuni, also known as La Citta Bianca (White Town). In the afternoon, marvel at the ancient olive groves and discover prehistoric stone Dolmen and crypts dating from the Neolithic Age.
Day 5 – Day 5: Ostuni to Alberobello and Matera
- Matera
- Alberobello
- Ostuni
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Start your day with a walk through the Murge dei Trulli, a village landscape of olive groves, orchards, vines, and unique trulli houses. After lunch in the beautiful old town of Cisternino, visit Alberobello and then drive through open farmland to Matera.
Day 6 – Day 6: Exploring Matera
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Experience a fascinating walk among Matera's Sassi, the best surviving and most complete examples of rock-cut settlements in the Mediterranean basin. Enjoy a free evening to have dinner in the old city of Matera.
Day 7 – Day 7: Matera to Trani
- Trani
- Murgecchia
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- Castel del Monte
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Depart early for the National Park of the 'Alta Murgia' to visit the mystical and interesting Castel del Monte. Continue to the coastal town of Trani, where you can explore the historic port town and enjoy a promenade in this unique seaside setting.
Day 8 – Day 8: Departure from Trani
- Trani
- Bari - Departure day
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Your Italian adventure concludes with a scheduled drop-off at Bari airport. If you wish to extend your stay or make other independent departure arrangements, we can assist you.
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