Puglia Guided Walk

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duration 8 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 14
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-29755
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Operated in English

Starts Lecce, Italy
Ends Matera, Italy

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View the red earth of Salento and olive groves by the sea
Discover Lecce and its historic centre, and the seaside town of Otranto
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage trulli of Alberobello and the Sassi of Matera
Stay in atmospheric hand picked hotels and guesthouses and a Masseria (fortified farm typical of the Puglia region)

Start in Lecce and end in Matera, the "Puglia Guided Walk" trip is a guided walking trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through Otranto, Alta Murgia National Park, Ostuni and 5 other destinations in Italy. "Puglia Guided Walk" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Discover Italy's historical 'Gateway to the Orient' on this guided walk from Lecce to Matera. Puglia's position as Italy's gateway to the Orient meant that it was easily occupied by many marauding invaders during its history: including the Normans, the Turks, Greeks, Romans and Goths. This rich mixture of civilisations and cultures has left an intriguing legacy to explore, which makes travelling here feel genuine and unlike anywhere else in Italy. This guided walking trip combines time discovering archeological and architectural treasures with hiking through valleys and along coastal paths surrounded by landscapes of red earth, olive groves and vineyards. See the unique dry stone cottages known as trulli in intriguing Alberobello and the cave houses known as Sassi in Matera. Explore the enchanting maze of narrow streets in the 'white city' Ostuni, the seaside village of Otranto facing the Adriatic and visit the elegant Baroque city of Lecce.

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Day 1 : Arrival in Lecce, welcome aperitivo
Day 2 : Visit Otranto and Adriatic coastline walk, explore Lecce (4hrs)
Day 3 : Transfer to the charming hilltop village of Ostuni, explore on foot (2hrs)
Day 4 : Walk to the coast and the Dune National Park, return to Ostuni (3hrs)
Day 5 : Discover the Itria Valley, Locorotondo and Alberobello, transfer to Matera (4hrs)
Day 6 : Discover Matera and the Great Canyon (5hrs)
Day 7 : Discover the Murgia plateau on foot (3hrs)
Day 8 : Trip concludes

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

5 nights in 3 star hotels and charming B&Bs and 2 nights in a typical Masseria on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

Meals

7 breakfasts - usually buffet style with breads, spreads, coffee, tea and juice, sometimes with cold meats and cheeses, eggs and yoghurt, 3 picnic lunches with local products, 4 dinners - generally 3 courses with local products

Guide

Guided visit of Lecce day 2
Engish speaking guide
Sassi District guided visit (day 7) and entrance fees at Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Sassi District in Matera

Others

All private and public transfers as noted and luggage transfers
Wine and typical product tasting in Matera
Luggage transfer from/to accommodation in Matera and to Matera train station on day 8

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to Lecce and from Matera
Meals not listed as included, drinks
Travel insurance
A supplement will apply if you require a single room
Entrance fees when not specified
Tourist taxes
Items of a personal nature

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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On Oct 10 2019

5 - Excellent

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Puglia trip was fabulous, and a huge part was due to our guide, Gianluca Dentico. His professionalism, respect, sense of humor, intelligence and knowledge of the area, (culture, history, flora/fauna, logistics), and caring... Read more

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Puglia Guided Walk tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Puglia Guided Walk 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.

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COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.

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