Discover Puglia: Italy's Ancient Heel

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Amazing trip to te heel of Italy. Matera was my particular highlight, due in part to the passionate guide who enthralled us it her personal relationship with Matera. Trulli houses beautiful although Alberobello was not great. The train to Martina Franca was good. Lecce too was magnificent, I've never seen so many churches. A great trip.

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

18 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Matera, Italy

Lecce, Italy

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Highlights

Experience Puglia’s highlights with a group of like-minded cultural adventurers

Begin in the extraordinary cave town of Matera – a spectacular opening to the adventure

Wander among the trulli houses of Alberobello

Enjoy seafront restaurants and coastal views in Otranto

Sample classic Apulian produce with an olive oil tasting and pasta-making demo at a farmhouse

Finish in Lecce, known as the Florence of the South for its magnificent baroque buildings

Itinerary

Puglia is the best of Italy crammed into the heel of the boot: twisted olive trees, World Heritage towns, full-bodied primitivo wine, and sun-kissed beaches. Experience it for yourself, spending two nights in the spectacular cave town of Matera, before wandering among the fairytale trulli homes of Alberobello. There’s also time to sample olive oil in a traditional Apulian farm, explore the white city of Ostuni, visit the medieval coastal town of Otranto, and end in baroque Lecce, known as the Florence of the South.

day 1Adventure begins in Matera

Our tour starts in Matera, one of the most unusual and memorable tourist destinations in Italy, home to extensive cave-dwelling districts, known as the Sassi District. Our hotel is in the heart of the district, a World Heritage site, and offers a terrace with panoramic views across town. After checking in, we enjoy a first glimpse of the enchanting alleys and unique architecture of Matera.
Around 6pm, say ciao to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead. Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome over a group dinner.
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Meals

Dinner

day 2Sightseeing in Matera, including a tour of the Sassi District; overnight in Matera

day 3Drive to Alberobello via the fishing town of Polignano a Mare; wine tasting

day 4Free day. Visit the Castellana Caves or Monopoli by the Adriatic Sea

day 5Cooking demo and olive oil tasting at Masseria Casamassima • To Ostuni

day 6Transfer to Otranto; visit the historic centre; afternoon optional coastal walk or relax at the beach (seasonal); transfer to Lecce

day 7Morning free time; guided tour of baroque Lecce

day 8Adventure ends in Lecce

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 7 Comfort nights (6 hotel, 1 farmstay)

Meals

All breakfasts, one lunch/cookery class, one wine tasting, one dinner

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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