8 Day itinerary in Italy, Europe
The heel of Italy: from Puglia to Matera Trulli and Baroq...
Puglia, the gateway to the Orient, a land forged by history and mixture of civilizations and cultures. From the red earth of the "Salento", a strip of Italic land punctuated by notes of the "taranta", from the legacies of Messapi and Byzantines, the people who lived in ancient times. The elegant cit... Read More
By Marianne, Chiara and Alessandra
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, French, Italian
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Bari
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Visit markets
Meet local people
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Salento, red earth and olives trees by the sea.
The Trulli of Alberobello and the Sassi of Matera, the UNESCO World Heritage.
Super local food and wine
Ostuni, the “white city” rising dramatically from the Valle d’Itria plateau
Salento, red earth and olives trees by the sea.
The Trulli of Alberobello and the Sassi of Matera, the UNESCO World Heritage.
Super local food and wine
Ostuni, the “white city” rising dramatically from the Valle d’Itria plateau
Itinerary
Mid-Range Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival in Lecce for sightseeing in Salento’s baroque style regional capital
Make your own way to Lecce. From the train station you can walk to your accommodation (800m) or take a taxi (allow EUR15). A charming B&B, located in the historical centre of the city, will be your home for 2 days. This afternoon you are free to discover the main monuments of the capital of the Salento region, which are Baroque style. Overnight in Lecce
Day 2
Visit Otranto and hike along the Adriatic coastline, overnight in Lecce
The focus today is Otranto, a little seaside village facing the Adriatic sea. Visit its Norman Cathedral to see the unique ‘Tree of Life’ mosaic floor. Hike along the coastline, discovering flowers and Mediterranean vegetation and the Saracen watchtowers. Train back to Lecce to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Transfer to the charming hilltop village of Ostuni, overnight in Ostuni
Private transfer to the station, then take a train to Ostuni. This striking hilltop village, within touching distance of the seashore, is known as the “white city” due to its fortress of whitewashed building clustered together on the hillside. Private transfer from the station into town, with free time to discover this fairytale-like town with its enchanting maze of Greek-style narrow streets and fine Mediterranean architecture. Dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight in hotel in Ostuni
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4
Explore the countryside of Ostuni, transfer to Alberobello, renowned for its ‘trulli’
Hike to discover the unique countryside of Ostuni. Enjoy a nice walk through millenary olive groves on red clay-like soil with wonderful views of the Adriatic. At 4pm, private transfer to UNESCO World Heritage listed Alberobello, with its intriguing dry-stone dwellings known as trulli, in the beautifully exotic Itria valley. Your accommodation is in the historical centre. Wine and typical product tasting, overnight in Alberobello.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Discover Itria Valley and Locorotondo
Today you discover the Itria Valley, walking along an old aqueduct to Locorotondo. Pass between olive trees, vineyards and trulli through this enchanting landscape. Return by train to Alberobello
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Transfer to Matera, guided visit of the ‘Sassi’ area and tasting
After breakfast, transfer to World Heritage listed Matera. Its fascinating ‘Sassi’, ancient cave dwellings that have been inhabited since Paleolithic times, have been excavated in the rocks facing a deep canyon. Upon arrival, after you check into your accommodation, enjoy a guided visit of the ‘Sassi’ area. Overnight in Matera
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Hike to discover the Murgia plateau and its 8th century rock churches
A wonderful hike to discover the Murgia plateau facing Matera, admiring rock churches painted with Byzantine frescoes. The landscape here is of pastures and stone farmhouses, and there is the chance to watch the flight of different types of falcons. Dinner in a typical trattoria to experience the flavour of this region. Overnight stay in Matera
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Departure
The trip concludes after breakfast with your transfer to the bus or train station
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Breakfast (7)
- Dinner (1)
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Visit markets
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Indigenous culture
Outdoors & Nature
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