Self Guided Walking in Puglia: From Lecce to Matera

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Self Guided Walking in Puglia: From Lecce to Matera

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Trip Fee

$ 2.120

Single Room Difference

$ 396

Date

14 - 21 October 2025

Trip Information

From the Baroque splendour of Lecce, to the unique 'trulli' style houses of Alberobello and the cave houses (Sassi) in neighbouring Matera, this self-guided walking trip allows you to discover the beauty of the region at your own relaxed pace. There is plenty of time to appreciate the magnificent coastline and trulli strewn landscapes, and to spend lingering afternoons savouring the traditional cuisine.

Activity Areas

Self-Guided Walking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking
Walking & Trekking

Region & Country & City

Europe: Italy, Puglia

Included in the Price


- All breakfasts
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Walk transfers (excludes rail/bus transfers)

Not Included In The Price


- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
- Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
- Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation Information


- 7 nights hotel to hotel accommodation
- Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
- GPS route directions and maps
- Headwater Navigation app

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Lecce

Arrive in Lecce. Enjoy some free time to discover the main monuments of the Salento region's capital, with its baroque architecture, stunning basilica and Roman amphitheatre.

Day 2 Otranto Walk

Take a morning train or bus to Otranto (train or bus ticket not included), a little seaside village facing the Adriatic sea and known as the gateway to the Orient. Visit its Aragonese castle and cathedral, home to the impressive 'Tree of Life' mosaic which covers its entire floor and is well worth a visit. Then follow the coastline, past imposing coastal watchtowers, to the Orte cove. Return to Lecce by bus or train (pay locally).

Day 3 Lido Morelli to Ostuni walk

Private transfer (1hr) to the golden sands and crystal clear waters of Lido Morelli. Then set off through the rich and verdant wetlands of the Dune Costiere Natural Park, passing traditional masserie (farmhouses) and ancient olive trees - at 1000 years old, they are the oldest in the Mediterranean. End the day in the striking hilltop town of Ostuni, known as the 'white city' due to its brightly whitewashed buildings clustered together on the hillside. Explore Ostuni's enchanting maze of Greek-style winding streets before dinner.

Day 4 Locorotondo and the Itria Valley

We take you (40 mins) to the sleepy village of Correggia, then make your way through the gently rolling countryside of the Itria Valley, past ancient olive groves, vineyards and trulli, to the wine town of Locorotondo. Take a short (15 minute) train ride back to Alberobello (train ticket not included). Spend the night in a typical 'Trullo' in the historical centre of Alberobello.

Day 5 Alberobello exploration or Martina Franca Walk

Discover Alberobello, UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic town owing to the 1000 white-tipped trulli that can be found here. Alternatively, walk through a patchwork of trulli dotted meadows, wheat fields, vineyards and olive groves to the elegant Baroque town of Martina Franca. There is an optional transfer to the start of this walk to make a shorter walk of 14km.

Day 6 The Rock Churches of Matera Walk

After a private transfer, this scenic walk takes you across the Murgia plateau facing Matera, and the impressive 8th century rock churches that pepper the landscape. This area is perfect for a spot of birdwatching as you walk amongst the pastures and stone farmhouses, keeping your eyes out for birds of prey as you go.

Day 7 Matera exploration or Gravina Walk

Matera's Sassi district is renowned for its cave-houses, which have been inhabited for centuries and have since been converted into comfortable accommodation. Take a guided tour to learn more of this UNESCO recognised city (payable locally), or hop on the train to Gravina, birthplace of Pope Benedict XIII, with its historic palaces and dramatic canyon. From the town's iconic 17th century aqueduct bridge, head uphill to the Botrugno Hill for sweeping views of this picturesque town, before returning to its atmospheric centro storico. Return to Matera by train.

Day 8 End Matera

End in Matera after breakfast.

Travel Dates

14 - 21 October 2025 $ 2.120

15 - 22 October 2025 $ 2.120

16 - 23 October 2025 $ 2.120

17 - 24 October 2025 $ 2.120

19 - 26 October 2025 $ 2.120

21 - 28 October 2025 $ 2.120

22 - 29 October 2025 $ 2.120

23 - 30 October 2025 $ 2.120

24 - 31 October 2025 $ 2.120

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