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A Taste of Italy - Walking in Puglia

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Altamura

    Start point
    Viale Enzo Ferrari, 70128 Bari BA, Italy (Bari Airport, Arrivals Hall, 12:30)
    Meals
    Dinner (Regional Puglian dishes at Tre Archi restaurant - traditional antipasti with home-grown vegetables and locally sourced produce)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel San Nicola), Hotel (Hotel San Nicola (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with tour leader
    • Dinner at Tre Archi restaurant - Puglian regional dishes
    Landmarks
    Altamura Old Quarter
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  2. Day 2

    Altamura

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel San Nicola), Hotel (Hotel San Nicola (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Altamura DOP bakery with bread-making demonstration
    • Tasting of freshly made DOP bread

    Optional Activities

    • Train trip to Gravina to explore underground city of rock-cut caverns and churches
    • Self-guided exploration of Altamura's narrow alleyways and courtyards
    Landmarks
    Altamura DOP Bakery
    Gravina
  3. Day 3

    Alta Murgia National Park

    Meals
    Lunch (Dishes prepared during the cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel San Nicola), Hotel (Hotel San Nicola (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Nina and Peppino's vegetable garden with harvesting
    • Hands-on cooking class at Tre Archi restaurant - orecchiette pasta and oven-baked vegetables
    • Lunch of dishes prepared during cooking class
    • Walk in Alta Murgia National Park from Pulo di Altamura
    • Visit to Lamalunga archaeological museum
    Landmarks
    Pulo di Altamura
    Alta Murgia National Park
    Lamalunga archaeological museum
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  4. Day 4

    Matera

    Meals
    Lunch (Local produce at Masseria Sei Carri organic farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sassi), Hotel (Hotel Sassi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Castel del Monte through forest and fields
    • Lunch at Masseria Sei Carri organic farm
    • Guided visit to Castel del Monte
    Landmarks
    Castel del Monte
    Matera Sassi
    Gravina River
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  5. Day 5

    Matera

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sassi), Hotel (Hotel Sassi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon walk through gorge and ancient rock churches (or alternative walk around Belvedere di Timeo)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Sassi neighbourhood with licensed guide
    • Self-guided exploration of Sassi and local bars
    Landmarks
    Matera Sassi
    Belvedere di Timeo
  6. Day 6

    Monopoli

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Monopoli Albergo Diffuso), Hotel (Hotel Monopoli Albergo Diffuso (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to organic cheese maker with mozzarella, trecce and nodini production and tasting
    • Walking tour of Cisternino
    • Visit to olive oil mill with traditional and modern production viewing
    • Walk through ancient olive tree fields
    • Olive oil tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase lunch from Cisternino butcher shops - bombette and grills
    Landmarks
    Cisternino
    Monopoli
  7. Day 7

    Alberobello

    Meals
    Dinner (Final meal either in Alberobello or back in Monopoli)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Monopoli Albergo Diffuso), Hotel (Hotel Monopoli Albergo Diffuso (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Monopoli
    • Exploration of Alberobello and its trulli buildings

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Cantina Albea wine museum with tasting of local Puglian wines (still and sparkling)
    Landmarks
    Alberobello
    Itria Valley
    Cantina Albea
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  8. Day 8

    Monopoli

    End point
    Viale Enzo Ferrari, 70128 Bari BA, Italy (Bari Airport, Departures Hall, 10:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
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    June 11th, 2024
    5.0
    Excellent tour with good variety. Our guide Massimo was attentive and knowledgeable, with excellent people skills....
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    June 11th, 2023
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    July 5th, 2023
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    Highlights were the pasta making and walking around the grounds meeting all the animals. Also tasting mozzarella that...
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    September 26th, 2023
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    Matera was a big highlight along with the morning on the farm and lunch at Tre Archi, the visit to the mozzarella...
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    November 8th, 2023
    4.0
    Wonderful locations to visit and experience the pride of locals and their produce.
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    September 27th, 2023
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    The TourRadar trip to Puglia was wonderful. It was well planned, with a logical learning process along with wonderful...
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    October 12th, 2022
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    This tour gives you deep insights into the history and culture of the area. You will also have a gastronomic...
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    Glad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore Team
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    June 14th, 2022
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    December 23rd, 2019
    4.5
    Good tour and a good time to go (not too hot)
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    Tara

    Asked on January 25th, 2026

    How many kms per day are we walking?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2026

      This tour is paced as leisurely, the most KMs walked in one day is 8km. Overall the total walked on this tour is 22kms.

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    Michele

    Asked on June 27th, 2025

    How much walking per day in Kilometers & do you transport the luggage between towns?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2025

      Yes the luggage is transported. You only need to carry what you need for the day. Walking grade Leisurely. Trek details: We walk on 4 days with walks between 1 and 3 hours. The Puglian countryside is gently undulating. Trails are generally good - the gorge walk at Matera is rocky underfoot and trekking poles can be helpful.

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    Uma

    Asked on January 8th, 2025

    Is there a charge for airport transport?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      The airport transfer is included at no extra charge if arriving on the trip start date.

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    Kevin

    Asked on December 2nd, 2024

    Will there be any tours in November 2025? I am interested in touring Puglia, with at least some time in Cisternino, as that is where my paternal grandparents are from.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      The latest departure we offer for this tour is October 5 to October 12, 2025 departure.

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    Aurélien

    Asked on November 5th, 2024

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      Please check the visa requirements based on your nationality and travel plans prior to booking.

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    Sem

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2024

      Yes, we recommend you have travel insurance for your trip for added peace of mind.

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    Lorraine

    Asked on September 17th, 2024

    Would like more information about the accommodations

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2024

      The accommodations are graded at a comfortable level and can be either booked on a twin share or a single room basis. A supplement is required if booking the single room. There are 3 hotels used on the tour: the Hotel Fuori Le Mura, Hotel Sassi and the Hotel Monopoli Albergo Diffuso - all comfortable, mid-range accommodation offers a good level of service, often with amenities such as a restaurant, bar, garden or swimming pool. Generally rooms will be comfortable with en suite facilities. Breakfasts are included for all 7 days.

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    Nina

    Asked on May 25th, 2024

    What transportation options are available if arriving by train to Bari?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2024

      If you arrive at Bari Train station, transfers are not included, but we provide transfers from Bari International Airport.

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    Ramon

    Asked on May 25th, 2024

    What type of footwear should I wear for the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2024

      Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes are recommended for the trekking sections of the tour.

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    Nick

    Asked on May 7th, 2024

    Do you provide transfers from Barii Int. Airport? Will you pick me up and return me there?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2024

      We provide transfers for all flights. You need to arrive into Bari International Airport. We don't provide transfers to train stations, only airport. The trip starts in Altamura.

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      Nick

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      Is there an added charge to this transport?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2024

      Transfers are included if you arrive on trip start date and depart on trip end date. If you arrive/depart outside trip dates, private transfers can be arranged at a cost.

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      Nick

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      I am a single and need to share a room to keep the cost affordable to me.

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