Walking in Puglia

What's Included

• Accommodation
  5 nights in charming B&Bs or 3 star hotels, 2 nights in a typical Trullo

• 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners

• 5 nights in charming B&Bs or 3 star hotels and 2 nights in a typical Trullo (subject to availability) on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €10-15)

• Information pack including route notes and maps per room booked (by email), GPS Tracks are available

• Luggage transfer (max 20 kg pp) except on Day 3 from Lecce to Ostuni, when you take your luggage with you on the train

• Private transfers as noted (public transportation is not included)

• Wine and product tasting at Alberobello

• Sassi Matera entry and guided visit, tasting of typical products

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Lecce and from Matera

• Meals not listed as included

• Travel insurance

• Guide - this is a self guided walking holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Transfers not listed as included, Public transportation (train and bus) allow €40

• Hotel taxes (allow EUR10-15)

• Optional arrival transfer Brindisi airport to Lecce, optional return transfers between Lecce and Otranto

• Excess luggage

• Items of a personal nature

• Printed documents - supplement applies

What's Not Included

• Beverages, lunches and 5 dinners

• Public transportation, allow €30

• Note: Prices indicated above are subject to change

• optional arrival transfer Brindisi airport to Lecce, optional return transfers between Lecce and Otranto

• A single supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Entrance fees (except at Matera on the guided tour)

What You Carry

As the trip is fully supported with your luggage transferred between hotels, you only need to carry your daily requirements in your day pack. This will generally include water, snacks, wet weather gear and your camera. Please note you will need to carry your luggage for a short distance at Ostuni train station.

Grading

The walking is introductory to moderate (2) grade with daily walks between 3 and 4 hours. The accent is on keeping a steady pace with time to stop and take photos (subject to weather conditions). You will need a reasonable level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. We recommend that you have some previous experience of trekking.
Waymarking - there are no official walking trails maintained by the government in Puglia nor waymarking. We have carefully constructed walking routes on mainly dirt paths and along rural trails but from time to time the farmers who also use these tracks may asphalt them. The maps are not of the same standard you would find in other walking destinations. However the countryside is wonderfully suited for walking and carefully reviewing the notes and visualising the route before you set out will optimise your walking and navigational experience.