Infos
- Hike along the shores of Apulia
- Visit Lecce, Otranto & Alberobello
- Learn how to make pasta
- Arrival
- Alberobello and cooking class
- Matera and the Gravina Gorge
- Castellana Caves
- Lecce and Otranto
- Ostuni and Torre Guaceto
- Gallipoli and Porto Selvaggio
- Departure
Tour Details
Programme & inclusions
1 Arrival
2 Alberobello and cooking class
Visit to charming Cisternino for a cooking course experience with the locals, including lunch. Afternoon tour of Alberobello, a truly unique corner of the world, with a stroll around the little Trulli houses that give the town its fairytale atmosphere.
- 1 x FD tour escort for the cooking class and Alberobello excursion
- 1 x cooking class with the locals, including lunch
3 Matera and the Gravina Gorge
Full-day visit to Matera, the city of caves and European Capital of Culture. Exploration of the ancient cave dwellings that have been inhabited for thousands of years and represent one of the most remarkable living monuments to human civilization. Hike through the Gravina Gorge to the hilltop that overlooks the city and its famous Sassi caves
- 1 x FD licensed hiking guide for the Matera and Gravina Gorge excursion
4 Castellana Caves
Original hike in the fascinating Castellana Caves, which attract visitors from around the world with their amazing stalagmites and stalactites, casting mysterious shadows throughout.
- 1 x HD tour escort for the Castellana Caves excursion
- 1 x admission to the Castellana Caves
5 Lecce and Otranto
In the morning, guided tour of Lecce: the beautiful town is known for the charming Baroque architecture that adorns the old town. Stroll through Piazza Sant’Oronzo with the Obelisk and the surrounding elegant buildings. Afternoon guided tour of Otranto, a picturesque coastal town with a pristine beach, beautiful mosaics and the Aragonese Castle.
- 1 x FD tour escort for the Lecce and Otranto excursion
6 Ostuni and Torre Guaceto
Hike along the Adriatic shore of the pristine Nature Reserve of Torre Guaceto, surrounded by untouched landscapes. Afternoon tour of Ostuni, the iconic white city overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Stop at a local mill for a tasting of the excellent local olive oil
- 1 x FD licensed hiking guide for the Ostuni and Torre Guaceto excursion
- 1 x visit to a local oil mill for a tasting of olive oil and other products
7 Gallipoli and Porto Selvaggio
Hike along the Ionian shore within the National Park of Porto Selvaggio, immersed in stunning natural beauty. Afternoon tour of Gallipoli, with its labyrinthine streets, historic churches, and locals still playing cards in every corner of the old town, which is connected to the mainland by a single bridge.
- 1 x FD licensed hiking guide for the Porto Selvaggio and Gallipoli excursion
8 Departure
The hikes range from 2,5 to 4 hours and are easy to moderate with a maximum vertical height difference of 450 m/1480 ft.
(*) Morning and/or evening yoga sessions can be held daily, with dedicated space provided for practice.
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