

7 Days
Starting From
$4,645.00
10 Days
Starting From
$5,795.00
per person, double occupancy
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Add an ExtensionWhile many walking tours of Puglia miss out on the beauty of Basilicata, on this Country Walkers adventure we’ll guide you through the ancient cave churches at the Parco Regionale della Murgia Materana. Explore the charming streets of historic Matera, returning to your luxurious hotel in the historic Sassi district. Discover Gravina’s famous 18th-century aqueduct bridge with stunning views of the gorge below and enjoy an exquisite olive-oil tasting in one of Alberobello’s iconic trulli. Explore the gleaming city of Ostuni with whitewashed walls sharply contrasted against the blue of the Adriatic Sea, and relax at your comfortable masseria in Otranto—discovering a 16th-century olive oil mill and ancient Bronze Age dolmens in the surrounding countryside. Walk along the shimmering coast to the confluence of Ionian and Adriatic waters at Santa Maria Di Leuca—and enjoy an evening of mouth-watering cuisine, local music, and iconic Apulian revelry.
Country Walkers is proud to support Le Costantine Foundation with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Le Costantine Foundation is a women-focused group dedicated to preserving the traditions, agriculture, and artisan crafts of Puglia, along with providing economic independence to women in the small community outside Otranto, Puglia.
2025 Pre-Tour Extension - Monopoli
2 Nights From
$
695
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $445
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A Country Walkers representative will greet you at the airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel in Monopoli. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring at your own pace with the help of our provided city information.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, spend your final morning and lunch at your leisure. At 2:00 p.m., a representative will meet you in the hotel lobby for your transfer to Bari.
Upon arrival, you’ll check in to your seaside hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish—perhaps explore the city, relax at the hotel, or choose a local restaurant for dinner. We’ll provide detailed city information to help you make the most of your afternoon and evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Dimora Don Ferrante
2025 Post-Tour Extension - Lecce
1 Nights From
$
145
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $45
After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring at your own pace with the help of our provided city information.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Ciao! After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation will be provided to Brindisi International Airport (approximately a 40-minute drive) or Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (approximately a two-hour drive), depending on your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Suite Hotel Santa Chiara
This was my 3rd trip to Puglia and first with CW. Our guides were terrific. The walks were varied and challenging. I enjoyed the day in the Dolomites the best — the walk had beautiful vistas and our lunch was Amazing! Marcelo and Angelica listened to the group when we said we would like some variety in the antipasti courses. The last night’s surprise was indeed a surprising end to a wonderful week. We did have some hotel issues specifically with Matera — it was Hot with no window to open and the A/C was not available in the hotel yet.
Italy: Matera, Otranto & the Puglia Coast
The overall best part of our trip were our guides: Debora Tripetti and Emiliano Limauro. Individually and together they were competent, professional, receptive, approachable, friendly and just good fun to be with. They each brought their expertise and knowledge of the Puglia region to the tour. Our needs and safety were always at the forefront for them. I would gladly enjoy another tour, either walking or biking with either of these wonderful people in the future.
Italy: Matera, Otranto & the Puglia Coast
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Emiliano Limauro
During a childhood spent in Puglia, Emiliano developed an unconditional love of nature and outdoor sports. Moving on to become a trekking and MTB instructor and rafting guide, Emiliano loves sport climbing and paragliding. In the summers, he enjoys spending time on the water—working as a skipper and water-scooter rescuer in the clear Adriatic waters off the coast of Puglia. Above all, Emiliano enjoys introducing new people to the beauty and culture of his beloved homeland.
Cosimo Burgi
Cosimo Burgi is a hiker, traveler, and active adventure guide with deep roots in Puglia. A member of Italian alpine group Club Alpino Italiano, Cosimo is fascinated by geology and spends his free time trekking and exploring. Cosimo owns an eco-friendly B&B in Matera, and loves to introduce his guests to the natural beauty of his native Basilicata.
Marcello Bertino
Though born in the Piedmont wine hills of northern Italy, Marcello Bertino is equally passionate about the region of Puglia. No wonder: the hiking and biking guide met his wife and raised a family in this compelling region. Through the years he has learned much about the strong tastes and deep contradictions of “Apulia,” breathing in the ancient silence of the olive groves, absorbing its local folklore, and studying its charming Mediterranean culture. Today, he is excited to introduce guests to the tasty mix of history, culture, and cuisine experiences the region offers.
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