Puglia & Matera

from € 3,300

Explore Puglia on foot with us and enjoy breathtaking sea views along a rugged coastline dotted with Trulli, visit cave dwellings in Matera and see vast expanses of ancient olive groves seemingly untouched by time.

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    • Hiking
    • Rural
    Walking & Hiking
  • Activity Level Fairly Easy
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  • Group Size Small Group
    10
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Discover Puglia with Caspin Journeys

PICK UP & DROP OFF: Bari Airport

Our small group walking tour in Puglia, Matera and Basilicata is located in the heel of the Italian peninsula surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and blessed with sun, sea and dramatically changing landscapes.

This coastline boasts an ancient strategic importance and a rich historical heritage dating back to the Greeks and  Roman civilisation and others seeking passage to the East across the Mediterranean Sea.

Among the highlights of our tour are the famous Trulli houses of Alberobello (UNESCO heritage site). Trulli are limestone rock buildings curiously cone-shaped to insulate against extreme summer heat, harsh winters and allow for the collection of rainwater.

Our journey in Puglia is one of the best hiking tours in Europe with Trani & Otranto, Frederic II’s imperial Castel del Monte (UNESCO heritage site), the decorative baroque town of Lecce known affectionately as the Florence of the South, the spectacular Castellana Caves and two National Parks. We cross the fertile plain of the Tavoliere and the plateau of the Murge, exciting ecological diversity punctuated by Bronze Age, Greek and Roman archaeological sites, medieval castles and cathedrals. Before ending our beautiful journey we stop to explore the ‘Sassi’ cave dwellings of Matera.

Hospitality in Puglia is a Trulli memorable experience! Our accommodations are in the region’s traditional “masserie”  – agricultural estates where, during the 19th century, extended families lived and worked protected from pirates and brigands. We are welcomed with open arms by the locals and fed an abundance of delicious Pugliese specialties favouring ingredients like beans, figs, melons, grapes, olives and a whole variety of particularly delicious cheeses – leaving us satisfied and sometimes a little over-full! No problem, our walks are just vigorous enough to work up an appetite for each feast!

If you would like to speak with us to know more about our Puglia & Matera Walking Tour and to get help planning your trip, please write us an emailor call 800.908.1980. We would be happy to hear from you and help you planning your next adventure!

 

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Your wallet? You won’t need it! Except for postcards and souvenirs we’ll take care of everything

  • 2 experienced guides 24/7
  • All breakfasts, lunches and dinners as per itinerary
  • Wine, water & coffee with meals
  • All accommodations
  • All gratuities for hotel porters and waiters
  • Minibus transport from start to finish
  • Entrance fees to museums, events and parks as listed on itinerary
  • Local specialist guiding fees
Whats not included in this tour.Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Air transport
  • Transfer to the meeting point
  • Travel insurance and other emergencies
  • Visa fees and entry clearing fees
  • Single room accommodations
  • 1 lunch & 1 dinner
  • Minibar
  1. Bari Airport - Otranto Arrival

    Rendezvous at 14.00 at Bari airport. Transfer by our private minibus to the old town of Otranto, the most eastern town in Italy and a prosperous trading port on the narrowest straight between Mediterranean Europe and Asia Minor.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Porto Badisco - Otranto 13 km

    Stunning walk from the beautiful cove of Porto Badisco with aqua marine reflections along a dramatic coastline of cliffs with watch towers. According to Homer Aeneas landed here.
    Picnic lunch and free time in the afternoon to explore Otranto.

    In 1481 the Turks attacked and slaughtered the population. The bones are kept in the Duomo and a visit to see its amazing Byzantine mosaic floor portraying the tree of life is a must.

    Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
    Walk: 4hrs/13km

  3. Lecce 11 km

    We visit the baroque city of Lecce, sometimes called the Florence of the South. The historic center is a great place for strolling to admire handcrafts  and spotting Roman remains.

    We then head to the coast for a beautiful walk in a protected marine nature reserve known as Torre Guaceto. Along this short piece of coastland with exceptional sandy and rocky backdrops, we walk through maquis and olive groves and fresh water lagoons where migrant birds stop to feed.

    At the end of the walk is a 16th-century Aragonese defensive look-out tower.

    Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
    Walk: 3hrs/11km

  4. Ostuni 6 km

    Free morning to explore the narrow alleyways of the beautiful little town Ostuni known as La Citta Bianca ( White town)  with lots of places to enjoy a bite to eat (lunch not included). A 24k year old skeleton of a prehistoric pregnant woman was recently found here.

    In the afternoon we stop to admire the ancient olive groves where prehistoric stone Dolmen and crypts dating from the Neolithic Age (4000-3000 BC) can be found.

    Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
    Walk: 2hrs/6km

  5. Alberobello - Locorotondo - Cisternino - Matera 13 km

    A day spent in the Murge dei Trulli a landscape of olive groves, orchards, vines and trulli houses. A short drive brings us to Alberobello where the highest concentration of these dry stone huts with conical roofs is to be found – even a Trulli church!!

    A visit to Locorotondo is the start of our walk through Trullo country to reach the beautiful whitewashed old town of Cisternino. Transfer to Matera.

    Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
    Walk: 4hrs/13km

  6. Matera 10 km

    A fascinating walk among Matera’s Sassi, the best surviving and most complete examples of rock-cut settlements in the Mediterranean basin. Developed in close harmony with the natural environments the caves here have been used since prehistoric times. At first bare cave dwellings, they were used as early Christian churches or to house flocks of sheep and later they were developed into house-like structures. This setting has inspired film directors for decades and was used for the film ‘The Passion’.

    Enjoy a free evening to have dinner (dinner not included) in the old city of Matera.

    Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
    Walk: 3hrs/10km

  7. Castel del Monte - Trani 11 km

    A half days’ walk in the National Park of the ‘Alta Murgia’ Mediterranean Prairie with a picnic lunch and then a visit to the mystical and interesting Castel del Monte (UNESCO). This 13th century castle built by Frederick II which stands out against the natural backdrop of the surrounding Apulian hills and one of the most sophisticated secular buildings of the middle ages.

    We end the day in the coastal town of Trani with its stunningly located 12th century Norman cathedral. Time to enjoy this unique seaside setting and explore this historic port town before dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
    Walk: 3hrs/11km

  8. Bari Airport Departure

    Scheduled drop off at Bari airport at 9.00am (or earlier as long as this accommodates everyone in the group). Trani station is only a short walk.
    If you wish, we can help you to extend your stay or make other independent departure arrangements such as early taxis to the airport.

    Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy Puglia and its heritage

Accommodation Standard

Accommodations are an important point of your overall holiday experience. One of our first thought is to find and choose the best hotel and b&b solutions, ensuring that each night of your itinerary finds you comfortably settled in a space that is welcoming and full of authentic local charm.

When considering a hotel, we look at more than just the rooms and wherever possible, we arrange for stays close to the places you most dream of seeing like historically iconic, coveted high-design or supremely located at the edge of a wilderness.

Take a closer look at some of the properties we have chosen for your next Caspin Journeys holiday!

PugliaSome of the dream hotels you will find on this tour
Hotel Palazzo Papaleo
Masseria Cimino
Dimore dell’Idris
  1. HOW CAN I ENQUIRY FOR THIS TOUR?

    Easy! Just fill the following form with your enquires.
    If you prefer us to call you back, please provide also your telephone and the best day and time for you to receive a call from us.


  2. I WOULD LIKE TO PAY USING BANK TRANSFER. IS IT OK?

    Absolutely no problem!
    Here are our bank details:

    EURO payments:

    • Account: Caspin Journeys Limited, 65 Randall Rd, Kenilworth, CV8 1JX, United Kingdom
    • Account no. 5701887
    • IBAN: NL37INGB0005701887
    • BIC/SWIFT: INGBNL2A
    • ING Bank NV, Postbus 98000, 6800 MA Arnhem, The Netherlands

    GBP payments:

    • Account: Caspin Journeys Ltd, 65 Randall Rd, Kenilworth, CV8 1JX, United Kingdom
    • Account no. 91437267, Sort code 40-26-04
    • IBAN: GB54HBUK40260491437267
    • BIC / SWIFT: HBUKGB4104W
    • HSBC Bank Plc, 46 the Square Kenilworth, CV8 1EA

    Don’t hesitate to call us 1-800 -9081980 for any questions. We would be happy to assist you with your booking!

  3. WHICH AIRPORT SHOULD I FLY TO?

    Pick up and drop off for this tour are from Bari International Airport or Brindisi Airport. You can easily find connecting flights to Bari & Brindisi from Rome, Milan and any other airport you may be flying in to.

    If you plan on arriving a few days early and will not be flying in on pick up day, contact us and we can work together to arrange a more convenient pick up location for you.

  4. CAN I PAY A DEPOSIT FIRST AND PAY THE REST LATER?

    Yes, it’s possible.

    Once you have chosen your tour, click on the Book Now button. It will redirect you to our online booking form. We will personally send you a payment request by email just for the deposit, usually 25% of the total tour price.

    Feel free to decide the best payment method for your needs! We accept credit and debit cards, PayPal and bank transfer.

    When it will be time to pay the rest, we will send you another email with the other payment request. We will assist you through all the steps and we will available to answer to all your questions.  our booking system allows you to choice if pay the full amount or only a deposit .

Package Confirmed Dates Trip Status Trip Status Price (PP) Shared Occupancy Price (PP) Single Occupancy 
26th April 2020 - 2nd May 2020
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€ 3,300
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9th October 2020 - 16th October 2020
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€ 3,300
€ 3,950
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