Visit Alberobello: the complete guide
Alberobello, in the heart of the Itria Valley in Puglia, is one of Italy’s most iconic villages,...
31.10.2025
Guided 
Walking
Puglia Uncovered – A Guided Walking Tour in Southern Italy
Puglia & BasilicataDifficulty path:Easy
Guided · WalkingDuration: 8 daysCode: wg018
from 2350 €min.6 max.14 participants
Highlights
From the Baroque elegance of Lecce to the dramatic Otranto coastline, from the rock-hewn landscapes of Matera to the iconic Trulli of Alberobello and the white hill town of Ostuni, we will walk through some of the most beautiful and lesser-known areas of Italy.
We will stay in quaint accommodations, including a cave hotel in Matera and a traditional trullo, and enjoy local tastings, farm visits, and authentic regional cuisine. Private transfers, expert guides, and a friendly group atmosphere will ensure a relaxed and enriching walking experience in Puglia.
This guided walking tour in Southern Italy combines scenic coastal hikes, UNESCO World Heritage sites, traditional food experiences, and carefully paced walks suitable for active people who want to travel in a group without worries.
We will stay in quaint accommodations, including a cave hotel in Matera and a traditional trullo, and enjoy local tastings, farm visits, and authentic regional cuisine. Private transfers, expert guides, and a friendly group atmosphere will ensure a relaxed and enriching walking experience in Puglia.
This guided walking tour in Southern Italy combines scenic coastal hikes, UNESCO World Heritage sites, traditional food experiences, and carefully paced walks suitable for active people who want to travel in a group without worries.
Join the GROUP TRIP:
from Fri 09/10 to Fri 16/10/26 - Available
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Trekking along the Adriatic coast of Otranto
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Matera and the Sassi and other UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Authentic gastronomic experiences
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Walks through the Itria Valley among dry stone walls, white villages, and trulli
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Overnight stay in traditional trulli and selected accommodations
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Centuries-old olive groves and rural landscapes in the Coastal Dunes Park
Program
Day1
Arrival in Lecce
Individual arrival in Lecce, the elegant heart of Salento.
We are welcomed by an extraordinary Baroque architecture, carved from the local white limestone that gives Lecce its unmistakable glow.
Let's enjoy our first dinner together and overnight stay in Lecce, soaking in the atmosphere of Southern Italy.
Day2
Otranto Coastline Walk
9km, +100m -100m
After breakfast, we take a private transfer to Otranto, the easternmost city of Italy and a historic crossroads between East and West.
We begin our coastal hike along one of the most scenic stretches of the Adriatic Sea, walking through unspoiled landscapes and dramatic cliffs. Along the way, we discover the famous abandoned bauxite quarry, also known as the Blue Lake, a stunning contrast of red earth and turquoise water—perfect for unforgettable photos.
A light lunch at a bar on the coast is included before exploring Otranto’s charming historic center.
In the late afternoon, we return to Lecce by private transfer for dinner and overnight.
Day3
Rock Churches Natural Park, Matera
11km, +320 m / -320 m
After breakfast, a private transfer takes us to the surroundings of Matera.
We hike through the spectacular ravine towards Murgia Timone, within the Rock Churches Natural Park of Matera. This panoramic trail offers breathtaking views and ancient churches carved directly into the rock.
As we approach Matera, we enjoy extraordinary views over the Sassi, the iconic cave dwellings that make this city a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We spend the night in a charming hotel nestled in the Sassi district: a truly unforgettable experience.
Day4
Matera: Culture, Bread & History
In the morning, we visit a traditional bread workshop to learn about Matera’s famous bread, a powerful symbol of local culture and resilience. We enjoy a tasting of freshly baked products.
In the afternoon, we take part in a private guided walking tour to discover Matera’s fascinating history, from poverty and abandonment to its rebirth as one of Italy’s most extraordinary cultural destinations.
Second overnight stay in Matera.
Day5
Itria Valley: Locorotondo to Alberobello
13km, +110m -140m
After breakfast, we transfer privately to the Itria Valley, an area renowned for its rural landscapes, craftsmanship, and unique architecture.
We walk along the Greenway of the Puglia Aqueduct, following the route of the longest aqueduct in Europe, surrounded by countryside and dry-stone walls, until we reach Locorotondo. Its historic center is characterized by concentric streets and traditional white houses known as cummerse.
From Locorotondo, we take a short train ride to Alberobello.
Overnight stay in a traditional Trullo house, feeling as if we have stepped onto a movie set.
Day6
Alberobello Forest Walk & Ostuni
6km, +100m -100m
In the morning, we enjoy a circular walk through Bosco Selva, the green heart of the area and a rare remnant of the ancient oak forest that once covered much of Puglia.
We end the walk at a local dairy for a guided visit and mozzarella tasting.
In the afternoon, a private transfer takes us to Ostuni, the famous White City, with free time to explore its hilltop historic center.
Day7
Dune Costiere Natural Park to Ostuni
12km, +230m -110m
After breakfast, we transfer into the Dune Costiere Natural Park, where today’s walk begins.
We hike through fertile fields, ancient olive groves, and rural landscapes shaped by centuries of agriculture. Each season here offers an incredible variety of crops and colors. After a light tasting lunch at a small family-run farm, we continue uphill through woodland, slowly climbing toward Ostuni and its dazzling white old town overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
Farewell dinner and overnight stay in Ostuni.
Day8
Departure from Ostuni
After breakfast, free time before departure, bringing home memories of an authentic walking holiday in Puglia.
Tour programme variations
Due to organizational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday.
What's included
Our offer includes
- 7 nights with breakfast in shared room
- Local English Speaking locale guide during excursions and included dinners
- 2 Dinners (first and last night)
- Light lunch, Day 2
- Packed lunch, Days 3 and 5
- Bread workshop with tasting, Day 4
- Guided tour of Matera, Day 4
- Mozzarella tasting and visit to the dairy, Day 6
- Tasting of local products, Day 7
- Scheduled public and private transport
- Luggage transportation
Not included
- Transfer IN and Transfer OUT
- Other meals and drinks
- Entrance fees and tips
- Hotel tourist taxes
- Insurance and what's not listed as “Included”
Departures and prices
Available09/10/2026 => 16/10/2026
Superior2350 € /p
Supplements per person
Single room
Superior320 € /p
Transfer Brindisi Apt - Lecce (min 2 pax)
Standard48 € /p
Transfer Bari Apt - Lecce (min 2 pax)
Standard115 € /p
Transfer Ostuni - Brindisi Apt (min 2 pax)
Standard58 € /p
Transfer Ostuni - Bari Apt (min 2 pax)
Standard100 € /p
Other Information
Grade
Easy - The Puglia coastal tour is suitable for anyone with a minimum of training. The length of a walking day ranges from a minimum of 6 to a maximum of 13km, with almost undemanding unevenness and travel times between 2 and 4 hours.
The tour winds mainly through dirt paths and country lanes; rarely, and only when strictly necessary, on busy roads.
We recommend to wear comfortable walking shoes and to bring with you a hat, drinking water, sun cream, swimsuit and a waterproof jacket in case of rain.
Accomodations & Meals
Overnight stays in charming 4* hotels and Trulli.
All rooms are ensuite.
- 2 nights in Lecce
- 2 nights in Matera
- 1 night in Alberobello
- 2 nights in Ostuni
7 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 packed lunches, 2 light lunches, and 2 tastings included.
Group Trip
GROUP TRIP: for cheerful and proactive people! You'll share a travel experience with new people, all eager for an active vacation filled with wonderful memories. By participating in our group tours, you'll always be accompanied and guided by one of our dynamic local tour leaders. The group is guaranteed with a minimum of 6 participants.
Support
You will be accompanied during the excursions and dinners by one of our expert tour leader, coordinator of the group and passionate about travel, nature and the territory visited. He/she will become your travel companion, always attentive to the needs of the group, facilitating and promoting an authentic, relaxing and fun holiday.
Travel documents
A few days before departure you will receive by email the documentation containing the latest information relating to your holiday.
Arrival and Departure
Getting there
Lecce is easily reachable by car, train, bus and by air.
BY TRAIN. Trenitalia connects the main Italian cities with the capital of Salento. On www.viaggiatreno.it you can find update informations about train routes.
BY AIR. The closest airports are Bari and Brindisi, both connected with the most important Italian and foreign cities.
The Salento airport of Brindisi is about 40 km from Lecce, and the airport of Bari-Palese is about 160 km from Lecce. From Bari and Brindisi there are several public transport solutions to reach Lecce. More info on the website Aeroporti di Puglia.
BY BUS. Lecce is also accessible by bus. Here some of the major operating companies: Marinobus, Baltour & Flixbus, Busmiccolis, Sais autolinee, Buscenter.
BY CAR. The main highways are the A14 Bologna-Taranto and the A16 Napoli-Canos
Back to Lecce
Ostuni is connected to Lecce by Trenitalia rail service.
→ If you prefer to travel in total comfort, you can book a private transfer on the days of arrival and departure.