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Self Guided Walking in Puglia: From Lecce to Matera

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8 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
12 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Visit the UNESCO sites of Matera and Alberobello

Discover Baroque Lecce - the Florence of the South - and the white city of Ostuni

Savour mouth-watering local food and wine

Charming hotels in great locations

Walks are optional with plenty of time to discover each destination

Itinerary

Embark on a self-guided journey across Southern Italy with the Walking in Puglia: From Lecce to Matera tour. Designed for experienced travelers who appreciate culture and cuisine, this easy-paced, eight-day trekking trip invites you to explore Lecce’s baroque architecture, the iconic trulli of Alberobello, and the historic cave dwellings of Matera. Stroll along picturesque coastlines, through rolling farmlands, and enjoy time sampling traditional food in charming towns. The unique selling point: the flexibility to discover Puglia’s beauty at your own relaxed rhythm, savoring both landscapes and flavors.

day 1Arrive in Lecce

Arrive in Lecce. Enjoy some free time to discover the main monuments of the Salento region's capital, with its baroque architecture, stunning basilica and Roman amphitheatre.

day 2Otranto Walk

day 3Lido Morelli to Ostuni walk

day 4Locorotondo and the Itria Valley

day 5Alberobello exploration or Martina Franca Walk

day 6The Rock Churches of Matera Walk

day 7Matera exploration or Gravina Walk

day 8End Matera

What's Included

Accommodation
7 nights in 3-star equivalent, 3-star and 4-star accommodation, Walk transfers (excludes rail/bus transfers) with luggage transfers between hotels
Meals
All breakfasts
Others
Briefing at the start of your holiday, plus Headwater navigation app

What's Excluded

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