Walking in Puglia & Matera
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4.8
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- Trekking and Hiking
- Countryside and village visits
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Art and architecture
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 8 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7854
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- Operated in English
- Starts Alberobello, Italy
- Ends Matera, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Walk among the trulli houses of Alberobello
- Discover Matera, a UNESCO-listed town dug into caves
- Explore the all-white hilltop town of Ostuni
- Walk over the Itria Valley hills to Locorotondo
Starting in Alberobello and ending in Matera, the trip "Walking In Puglia & Matera" is a guided trekking and hiking trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through Lecce, Alberobello and Locorotondo in Italy. "Walking In Puglia & Matera" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.
The heel of Italy’s boot, formed of the largely undiscovered Puglia and Basilicata regions, offers gentle walking trails through cultivated countryside and towns seemingly plucked from a storybook – ideal for a culture-packed walking adventure. This trip begins among the fairytale trulli houses of Alberobello and continues to the highlights of the regions: the Itria Valley hills; the white city of Ostuni; and the cave town of Matera, a favourite of film directors and protected by UNESCO.
The heel of Italy’s boot, formed of the largely undiscovered Puglia and Basilicata regions, offers gentle walking trails through cultivated countryside and towns seemingly plucked from a storybook – ideal for a culture-packed walking adventure. This trip begins among the fairytale trulli houses of Alberobello and continues to the highlights of the regions: the Itria Valley hills; the white city of Ostuni; and the cave town of Matera, a favourite of film directors and protected by UNESCO.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Alberobello
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Day 2: Walk over the Itria Valley hills; visit Locorotondo, known for its superb wine
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Day 3: Morning visit to the white city of Ostuni; afternoon walk through olive groves and vineyards; visit Agnano Archaeological Park
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Day 4: Free day. Optional activities include visiting the baroque city of Lecce or the picture-perfect coastal village of Polignano a Mare
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Day 5: Morning walk to the coast; transfer to Matera
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Day 6: Short walk in Matera’s Rock Churches Park and guided sightseeing in Sassi district; wine and produce tasting
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Day 7: Walk in Matera and its surroundings, along sections of the Cammino Materano
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Day 8: End Matera
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- All breakfasts, two dinners, one wine and produce tasting
Transport
- Group arrival and departure transfers available
Guide
- Tour leader throughout
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Local city taxes (approximately €10)
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.8 - Excellent
Based on 47 reviews
Walking in Puglia and Matera
Walking in Puglia and Matera
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RAMBLING IN PUGLIA
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4 - Very Good
This is a very non-strenuous grade 2 trip, compared with other grade 2 walking trips I have undertaken. The majority of walks are flat (walked in sandals) as stated in the trip notes and ankle support was only required for 2 of... Read more
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5 - Excellent
This holiday was an excellent trip of gentle to moderate walking through some beautiful countryside, passing through olive groves, by vineyards, along a few gentle slopes and through the area, where one can see the famous conic... Read more
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5 - Excellent
This was an excellent holiday with a good combination berween culture , walking and relaxing
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4 - Very Good
Booking efficient; follow up was not - I had to chase; maybe the late switch from of tour company was to blame. An interesting and varied trip, with the leader Luigina Geusa contributing a lot to that plus a good group of fellow... Read more
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking in Puglia & Matera tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 20 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceWalking in Puglia & Matera tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Walking in Puglia & Matera tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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