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Infos
- Contrasts of Puglia: Itria Valley Culture & Salento Nature
- Amazing hikes among ancient cities and colourful coastlines
- Visit to the city of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 1 Arrival
- 2 Matera, the Gravina and the Rock Churches
- 3 The Itria Valley: Alberobello and Locorotondo
- 4 Lecce - the Lady of Baroque - hotel change
- 5 The colours of Otranto and the Salento coast
- 6 Porto Selvaggio and Gallipoli, the pearl of Salento
- 7 Departure
Tour Details
Programme & inclusions
1 Arrival
2 Matera, the Gravina and the Rock Churches
Guided tour of Matera, an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe's most iconic landscapes, with its famous Sassi: ancient caves, houses and churches carved into the rock. Exciting excursion to the spectacular Gravina Gorge, with a climb to the panoramic viewpoint offering breath-taking views of the entire city. The evocative rock churches, carved into the rock, serve as treasure troves of art and spirituality across centuries of history.
Walking time: 3 hours
Vertical height difference: 250m
Degree of difficulty: easy
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
3 The Itria Valley: Alberobello and Locorotondo
Panoramic route along the Apulian Aqueduct, an engineering masterpiece from the early 20th century, through the landscapes of the Itria Valley, vineyards, centuries-old oak and olive trees, trulli and ancient mills.A stroll through the picturesque village of Locorotondo, with its romantic centre of sunlit white stones, is followed by a visit to Alberobello, famous for its trulli - traditional conical-roofed stone houses -along plastered alleys and fairytale streets. The experience concludes with a tasting of the prized “Locorotondo DOC” white wine at a local winery, a celebrated specialty of the region.
Walking time: 4 hours
Vertical height difference: 70 m
Degree of difficulty: easy
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
- 1 x wine tasting Locorotondo wine farm
4 Lecce - the Lady of Baroque - hotel change
By bus to the famous Salento region, the south-easternmost part of Italy, a land of rich culture with some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Walk and visit to the historic centre of Lecce, the “Lady of Baroque”, with its spectacular timeless architecture, rich in history and fascinating features to discover, as well as traditional delicacies to savour. After the transfer to the hotel, free time to explore the historic centre of Otranto, an enchanting seaside town that captivates visitors with its castle, picturesque streets and breath-taking views of the sea.
Walking time: 2 hours
Vertical height difference: none
Degree of difficulty: easy
- 1x 2-hours guided tour of Lecce
5 The colours of Otranto and the Salento coast
Urban trekking in the heart of Otranto, a city symbolic of the Mediterranean, rich in history and culture, with its terraced gardens, compared to the “Gardens of Eden”, the castle overlooking the sea and the cathedral with its famous colourful mosaic. An excursion to Lake Bauxite reveals a magical landscape of striking contrasts, where the red earth meets emerald green waters. The walk continues along the Otranto promontory to Capo d'Otranto, Italy’s easternmost point, offering breath-taking views of the Adriatic’s turquoise waters.
Walking time: 4 hours
Vertical height difference: 200 m
Degree of difficulty: easy to moderate
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
6 Porto Selvaggio and Gallipoli, the pearl of Salento
Visit to Palude del Capitano, a magical place where freshwater springs create small crystal-clear lakes surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation. Excursion to the Porto Selvaggio Natural Park, the first protected area in Puglia: a pine forest nestled between the clear waters of the Ionian coast and the ancient towers of Alto and Uluzzo. Guided tour of the pearl of Salento, Gallipoli, a rich Baroque centre with picture-postcard views
Walking time: 4.5 hours
Vertical height difference: 100 m
Degree of difficulty: easy to moderate
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
7 Departure
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