Itinerary
The heel of Italy’s boot, formed of the Puglia and Basilicata regions, offers trails through olive groves and towns seemingly plucked from a storybook – ideal for a culture-packed walking adventure. This walking holiday in Puglia and Matera begins among the fairytale trulli houses of Alberobello and continues to the highlights of the region: the Itria Valley hills; the white city of Ostuni; and the cave town of Matera − 10,000 years old with a spectacular ravine-edge location.
day 1Adventure begins in Alberobello
This walking trip starts in Alberobello, a town almost entirely formed of trulli, fairytale-like dwellings with conical grey-stone roofs. The origin of these UNESCO-protected limestone houses is obscure; however, local farmers claim they were originally built to evade taxes. When the tax inspectors were nearby, the dry-stone walls could easily be dismantled by removing the keystone above the door, and quickly rebuilt after the inspection.
Around 6pm, say ciao to your tour leader and fellow travellers over an aperitif, 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.
Want more time in Alberobello? Speak to your sales representative to add extra nights.
day 2Walk over the Itria Valley hills • Visit Locorotondo • Wine-tasting session
day 3Explore the white city of Ostuni • Hike through olive groves and vineyards • Visit Agnano Archaeological Park
day 4Free day to discover the baroque city of Lecce or the port city of Bari
day 5Coastal walk in Polignano a Mare • To Matera
day 6Outskirts of Matera and guided visit around the town
day 7Hike in Matera’s Rock Churches Park
day 8Adventure ends in Matera
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