Self Guided Walking in Puglia: From Lecce to Matera
Self Guided Walking in Puglia: From Lecce to Matera
Self Guided Walking in Puglia: From Lecce to Matera
8 Days Starting in Lecce and ending in Matera
Visiting: Lecce, Otranto, Ostuni, Locorotondo, Alberobello, Matera
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W07PM
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
12-99
Tour Overview
From the Baroque splendour of Lecce, to the unique 'trulli' style houses of Alberobello and the cave houses (Sassi) in neighbouring Matera, this self-guided walking trip allows you to discover the beauty of the region at your own relaxed pace. There is plenty of time to appreciate the magnificent coastline and trulli strewn landscapes, and to spend lingering afternoons savouring the traditional cuisine.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Lecce
Location: 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 2 : Otranto Walk
Location: Otranto
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a morning train or bus to Otranto (train or bus ticket not included), a little seaside village facing the Adriatic sea and known as the gateway to the Orient. Visit its Aragonese castle and cathedral, home to the impressive 'Tree of Life' mosaic which covers its entire floor and is well worth a visit. Then follow the coastline, past imposing coastal watchtowers, to the Orte cove. Return to Lecce by bus or train (pay locally).
Day 3 : Lido Morelli To Ostuni Walk
Location: Ostuni
Meals Included: Breakfast
Private transfer (1hr) to the golden sands and crystal clear waters of Lido Morelli. Then set off through the rich and verdant wetlands of the Dune Costiere Natural Park, passing traditional masserie (farmhouses) and ancient olive trees - at 1000 years old, they are the oldest in the Mediterranean. End the day in the striking hilltop town of Ostuni, known as the 'white city' due to its brightly whitewashed buildings clustered together on the hillside. Explore Ostuni's enchanting maze of Greek-style winding streets before dinner.
Day 4 : Locorotondo And The Itria Valley
Location: Locorotondo
Meals Included: Breakfast
We take you (40 mins) to the sleepy village of Correggia, then make your way through the gently rolling countryside of the Itria Valley, past ancient olive groves, vineyards and trulli, to the wine town of Locorotondo. Take a short (15 minute) train ride back to Alberobello (train ticket not included). Spend the night in a typical 'Trullo' in the historical centre of Alberobello.
Day 5 : Alberobello Exploration Or Martina Franca Walk
Location: Alberobello
Meals Included: Breakfast
Discover Alberobello, UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic town owing to the 1000 white-tipped trulli that can be found here. Alternatively, walk through a patchwork of trulli dotted meadows, wheat fields, vineyards and olive groves to the elegant Baroque town of Martina Franca. There is an optional transfer to the start of this walk to make a shorter walk of 14km.
Day 6 : The Rock Churches Of Matera Walk
Location: Matera
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a private transfer, this scenic walk takes you across the Murgia plateau facing Matera, and the impressive 8th century rock churches that pepper the landscape. This area is perfect for a spot of birdwatching as you walk amongst the pastures and stone farmhouses, keeping your eyes out for birds of prey as you go.
Day 7 : Matera Exploration Or Gravina Walk
Location: Matera
Meals Included: Breakfast
Matera's Sassi district is renowned for its cave-houses, which have been inhabited for centuries and have since been converted into comfortable accommodation. Take a guided tour to learn more of this UNESCO recognised city (payable locally), or hop on the train to Gravina, birthplace of Pope Benedict XIII, with its historic palaces and dramatic canyon. From the town's iconic 17th century aqueduct bridge, head uphill to the Botrugno Hill for sweeping views of this picturesque town, before returning to its atmospheric centro storico. Return to Matera by train.
Day 8 : End Matera
Location: Matera
Meals Included: Breakfast
End in Matera after breakfast.
What's Included
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All breakfasts
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Luggage transfers between hotels
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Walk transfers (excludes rail/bus transfers)
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
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Visas or vaccinations
Food
All breakfasts are included. In Puglia you will find genuine regional cooking that has strong links to the land and the sea. To give you an example of the types of food on offer in Puglia: simple, tasty dishes such as the pasta delicacy “orecchiette” served with a sauce of turnip-tops or fresh tomato and sheep’s ricotta-cheese, “cavatelli” with pulses, aubergine and parmesan bake, courgettes “alla poverella” - marinated in oil, garlic, mint and vinegar, etc., to accompany grilled fish, seafood, horse-meat chops, lamb, “burrata” (soft mozzarella and cream cheese), mozzarella and “caciocavallo” sheep’s cheese... plus excellent wines. This region is a food lovers paradise!
Accommodation
All the hotels on this trip have been specially selected for their location and character. In Alberobello we use a family-run hotel in beautifully restored 'trulli' houses while in Matera, your hotel is just a few steps from the famous Sassi district, with wonderful views from its panoramic terrace.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes luggage transfers between hotels and walk transfers, excluding rail and bus transfers. Participants will need to arrange their own train or bus tickets for certain segments, such as traveling to Otranto and returning to Lecce.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour features charming hotels selected for their location and character. In Alberobello, you will stay in a family-run hotel in beautifully restored 'trulli' houses, while in Matera, your hotel is just a few steps from the famous Sassi district, offering wonderful views from its panoramic terrace.
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Are there any meals included in the tour?
All breakfasts are included in the tour. Puglia offers genuine regional cooking with dishes such as 'orecchiette' pasta, 'cavatelli' with pulses, and various cheeses like 'burrata' and 'caciocavallo'.
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Is transportation between locations included in the tour?
Luggage transfers between hotels and walk transfers are included, but rail and bus transfers are not included and must be paid locally.
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What are some of the activities available during the tour?
Activities include exploring the baroque architecture of Lecce, visiting the Aragonese castle and cathedral in Otranto, walking through the Dune Costiere Natural Park, and discovering the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello. You can also explore the rock churches of Matera and take a guided tour of the Sassi district.
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Is the tour suitable for solo travelers?
The tour is suitable for solo travelers, but there is a solo traveler supplement if only one person is traveling on a departure date.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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