{"id":36457,"date":"2026-02-20T13:26:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/niet-gecategoriseerd\/puglia-basilicata-walking-tour-8-days-sassi-trulli-and-baroque-in-italys-most-beautiful-south\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T10:04:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T08:04:24","slug":"puglia-basilicata-walking-tour-8-days-sassi-trulli-and-baroque-in-italys-most-beautiful-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/italy\/puglia\/puglia-basilicata-walking-tour-8-days-sassi-trulli-and-baroque-in-italys-most-beautiful-south\/","title":{"rendered":"Puglia &#038; Basilicata Walking Tour (8 days): Sassi, Trulli, and Baroque in Italy\u2019s Most Beautiful South"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8-Day Hiking Tour of Puglia and Basilicata: The Most Beautiful Part of Southern Italy<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This 8-day hiking trip through Puglia and Basilicata is: waking up in the morning among the cave dwellings of Matera, hiking through the olive groves of the Itria Valley in the afternoon, and a few days later, looking out over the coast near Otranto. Right where the Adriatic Sea meets the Ionian Sea and Italy experiences its \u201cfirst dawn.\u201d Over the course of 8 days, you\u2019ll hike from Matera to Otranto; your luggage will be transported for you, so you can enjoy light hiking with just a daypack.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This self-guided walking tour in southern Italy combines UNESCO World Heritage sites, quiet country roads, charming towns, and a generous helping of local flavors (bread from Matera and DOC wines from Locorotondo).<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficulty: 1\/5 (suitable for anyone in reasonably good shape)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: 8 days \/ 7 nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type: self-guided + luggage transport + route app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonus: pet-friendly (pets welcome)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Booking:<\/strong> You can book this trip using the registration form at the bottom of this article through our local specialist (you\u2019ll be traveling independently, but with excellent support).<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"10263\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Trulli in Alberobello\" class=\"wp-image-10263\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-1-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"30603\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.50-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Puglia - Hiking - Coast with Luggage Transport\" class=\"wp-image-30603\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.50-980x735.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.50-480x360.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puglia &amp; Basilicata Walking Tour: A Quick Overview  <\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a walk through two UNESCO cities: Matera and Alberobello<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Matera, Alberobello, Ostuni, and Lecce (with day hikes and transfers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peaceful routes along unpaved trails and country roads, usually with little traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luggage transport from hotel to hotel: travel light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End your trip with the sea, cliffs, and scenic trails around Otranto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this walking tour is such a great mix<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes this route so clever is that it lets you discover Italy layer by layer. First, the ancient rocky landscapes of Basilicata; then the rolling hills dotted with trulli and dry-stone walls; and finally, the Baroque city atmosphere and the sea of Salento. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11209\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lecce - Basilica of Santa Croce\" class=\"wp-image-11209\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-1.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-1-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"11155\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Otranto-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto - Puglia\" class=\"wp-image-11155\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Otranto-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Otranto-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Otranto-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"30591\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sferrario1968-bread-1898442_1920-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Matera Bread\" class=\"wp-image-30591\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sferrario1968-bread-1898442_1920-1-1-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sferrario1968-bread-1898442_1920-1-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Memorable Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Matera (Sassi): cave dwellings, a rugged landscape, and the famous Pane di Matera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rock Churches Park (Murgia Timone): Panoramic Views and Frescoes in Cave Churches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locorotondo: winding streets, traditional cottages, and local wines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alberobello &amp; trulli: that fairy-tale-like UNESCO site in real life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Martina Franca &amp; Lecce: Baroque at its southernmost (warm, opulent, photogenic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ostuni: The White City Perched High on the Hill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dune Costiere: a nature park with old masserias and centuries-old olive groves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Otranto &amp; Cape Otranto: coastal trails, two seas, and the \u201cBlue Lake\u201d (bauxite quarry)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day-by-Day Itinerary (8-Day Hiking Trip through Puglia &amp; Basilicata)<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 1: Welcome to Matera<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrival and check-in. Time to wander through the Sassi: narrow alleys, stairways, caves, and lookout points. Tip: Be sure to try Matera\u2019s bread (with that wonderful story about the bread stamps).  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"30592\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pcdazero-stairs-4390973_1920-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Matera - Stairs in the City\" class=\"wp-image-30592\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pcdazero-stairs-4390973_1920-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pcdazero-stairs-4390973_1920-480x722.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 681px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9973\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Matera-1-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Matera from a distance\" class=\"wp-image-9973\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Matera-1-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Matera-1-1-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 768px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"30593\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/serenamorandi-town-6959133_1920-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The City of Matera\" class=\"wp-image-30593\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/serenamorandi-town-6959133_1920-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/serenamorandi-town-6959133_1920-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 2: Park of the Rock Churches (\u00b1 12 km | +340 m \/ -350 m)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll start off with a bang: hiking through the gorge and up toward Murgia Timone in the Rock Churches Park. Lots of views, lots of history, lots of \u201cwow\u201d moments. <br\/>In the afternoon, you can explore Matera further (for example, with an informative tour that brings the Sassi to life).<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 3: To Locorotondo, through the Itria Valley (\u00b1 13.5 km | +180 m \/ -140 m)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a transfer to the Itria Valley and then walk toward Locorotondo, passing along the \u201cgreen route\u201d near the aqueduct, among other sights. Then take the train back to Alberobello (where you\u2019ll stay for 2 nights). <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"30602\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.50-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Puglia - hiking - coast - ocean view\" class=\"wp-image-30602\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.50-1-980x735.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.50-1-480x360.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"30604\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.52-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Hiking in Puglia - roadside memorial - little blue house\" class=\"wp-image-30604\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.52-980x735.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.52-480x360.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"30595\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/paolo-bendandi-duRzh135Sy0-unsplash-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Locorotondo - staircase with cacti\" class=\"wp-image-30595\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/paolo-bendandi-duRzh135Sy0-unsplash-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/paolo-bendandi-duRzh135Sy0-unsplash-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 682px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 4: From Alberobello to Martina Franca (\u00b1 19 km | +240 m \/ -220 m)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today you&#8217;ll walk through a landscape of trulli, meadows, low walls, and the lush Bosco Selva. Final destination: Martina Franca, an elegant Baroque town. Return to Alberobello by bus or train.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 5: From Alberobello to Ostuni (\u00b1 12 km | +250 m \/ -130 m)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transfer to a masseria near the Dune Costiere Nature Park. Hike through fields, orchards, and woods toward Ostuni. Along the way, there\u2019s a short tasting (included), perfect for getting a feel for the local rhythm.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 6: Ostuni &amp; Dune Costiere (\u00b1 14 km | +10 m \/ -220 m)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gentle descent toward the sea, through the protected area with ancient olive groves and historic farmhouses. Then transfer to Lecce for 2 nights. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4169\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/door-230461_1920-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Door and Cacti - Ostuni - Puglia\" class=\"wp-image-4169\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/door-230461_1920-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/door-230461_1920-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"11175\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bauxietmeer-Otranto-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto Bauxite Lake - Puglia\" class=\"wp-image-11175\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bauxietmeer-Otranto-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bauxietmeer-Otranto-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bauxietmeer-Otranto-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"30146\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2119-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto - sailboat\" class=\"wp-image-30146\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2119-980x652.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2119-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 7: Otranto &amp; the Cape: where two seas meet (\u00b1 9 km | +95 m \/ -110 m)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take local transportation to Otranto. Walk along the coast toward the Cape of Otranto: rugged, open, and bright. Make a detour to the colorful \u201cBlue Lake\u201d (bauxite quarry). Finish up with a visit to the cathedral (mosaic) and the castle.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 8: Ends in Lecce<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breakfast and the end of the trip. Haven\u2019t had enough yet? You can easily extend this route toward the very tip of the heel.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"11185\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/en-route-naar-Lecce-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"On the way to Lecce - Puglia\" class=\"wp-image-11185\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/en-route-naar-Lecce-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/en-route-naar-Lecce-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/en-route-naar-Lecce-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11211\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce.jpg\" alt=\"Lecce - Puglia - ornaments\" class=\"wp-image-11211\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11210\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-2.jpg\" alt=\"Lecce, Puglia: Atmosphere Gallery, Castle of Charles V\" class=\"wp-image-11210\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-2.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-2-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#eeeee8\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Information and Quote for the Puglia &amp; Basilicata Walking Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Departure Dates &amp; Prices (per person, based on double occupancy)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Off-season (February 15, 2026\u2013March 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026\u2013December 16, 2026): \u20ac795 standard | \u20ac1,040 superior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid-season (April 1, 2026\u2013April 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026\u2013November 6, 2026): \u20ac905 | \u20ac1,190<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Season (May 1, 2026\u2013June 30, 2026, August 30, 2026\u2013October 4, 2026, and December 17, 2026\u2013January 3, 2027): \u20ac935 | \u20ac1,249<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peak Season (July 1, 2026\u2013August 29, 2026): \u20ac1,035 | \u20ac1,470<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Single-room surcharge<a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/groene-reistips\/alleen-reizen\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11163\">\/solo traveler<\/a>: upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transfers (optional, min. 2 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bari Airport &#8211; Matera: \u20ac75 per person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brindisi Airport &#8211; Matera: \u20ac160 per person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lecce &#8211; Brindisi Airport: \u20ac48 per person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lecce &#8211; Bari Airport: \u20ac115 per person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s included (and what isn&#8217;t)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Included<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 nights, including breakfast (double room) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 short tasting (Day 5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduled private transportation (where indicated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>directions + maps + travel app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>luggage transport from hotel to hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone support 8:00 a.m.\u20138:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not included<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>round trip to\/from Italy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>local public transportation (train\/bus, where specified)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lunches\/dinners, drinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>admission fees, tips, tourist tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>insurance and anything not explicitly mentioned<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is this Puglia &amp; Basilicata walking tour suitable for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This walking vacation is perfect for you if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>is looking for a leisurely walking pace (2.5\u20134 hours per day of hiking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>loves both culture and nature, without having to tackle steep climbs every day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enjoys traveling independently, but with a reliable navigation app, luggage transport, and a helpline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enjoys staying in small-scale accommodations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terrain: mainly unpaved and quiet country roads; short stretches on busier roads only when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accommodations: Standard vs. Superior<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard: simple B&amp;Bs and select 3-star hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Superior: Charming B&amp;Bs and 4-star hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always: private bathroom<br\/>Accommodation breakdown: 2x Matera, 2x Alberobello, 1x Ostuni, 2x Lecce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<script>\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 3.1.\"),o(),0))},initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.callIfLoaded(o)||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.scriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",()=>{gform.domLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}))},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"action\",o,r,e,t)},addFilter:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"filter\",o,r,e,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook(\"action\",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook(\"filter\",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,r){gform.removeHook(\"action\",o,r)},removeFilter:function(o,r,e){gform.removeHook(\"filter\",o,r,e)},addHook:function(o,r,e,t,n){null==gform.hooks[o][r]&&(gform.hooks[o][r]=[]);var d=gform.hooks[o][r];null==n&&(n=r+\"_\"+d.length),gform.hooks[o][r].push({tag:n,callable:e,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(r,o,e){var t;if(e=Array.prototype.slice.call(e,1),null!=gform.hooks[r][o]&&((o=gform.hooks[r][o]).sort(function(o,r){return o.priority-r.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){\"function\"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window[t]),\"action\"==r?t.apply(null,e):e[0]=t.apply(null,e)})),\"filter\"==r)return e[0]},removeHook:function(o,r,t,n){var e;null!=gform.hooks[o][r]&&(e=(e=gform.hooks[o][r]).filter(function(o,r,e){return!!(null!=n&&n!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][r]=e)}});\n<\/script>\n\n                <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework' data-form-theme='gravity-theme' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_58' >\n                        <div class='gform_heading'>\n                            <h2 class=\"gform_title\">Request a quote for an 8-Day Hiking Trip to Puglia &#038; 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From Metaponto and Ferrandina, you can only reach Matera by bus (check the schedules on the SITA and FAL websites).     <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For information about changes or additions to stops, cancellations, delays, detours, and other useful information for Trenitalia train travelers, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viaggiatreno.it\/infomobilita\/index.jsp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.viaggiatreno.it\/infomobilita\/index.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">viaggiatreno<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note: There are no trains on Sundays and holidays; only a few buses run.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By plane<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The closest airports to Matera are those in Bari, Brindisi, and Naples.  <br\/>Bari Palese Airport is about 60 km away and is served by various shuttle services. Alternatively, after arriving at Bari Central Station via the Ferrovie del Nord Barese, you can take the FAL train to the center of Matera (about 80 minutes).   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note: On Sundays and holidays, there are no trains, but only a few buses.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brindisi Casale Airport is about 150 km away. From there, you can reach Matera by taking the bus that passes through Bari Palese Airport. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeroportidipuglia.it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.aeroportidipuglia.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aeroporti di Puglia<\/a> website for more detailed information. <br\/>Naples Capodichino Airport is about 250 km away and is connected to Matera by several bus companies.    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By bus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matera is also accessible by bus. The main bus companies offering this service are: Marinobus, Baltour &amp; Flixbus, Marozzi, Busmiccolis, and Petruzzi Autolinee.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By car<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest highway exits are Bari Nord and Gioia del Colle if you&#8217;re taking the A14 or the Adriatica Highway; take the Sicignano-Potenza exit if you&#8217;re coming from the A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Back to Matera  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Lecce, you can reach Matera by Trenitalia, first to Bari, and then by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane from Bari to Matera. The total cost of the trip ranges from \u20ac16 to \u20ac30, depending on the type of train; the travel time is approximately 3.5 hours.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note: On Sundays and holidays, buses run instead of trains. If you prefer to travel in comfort, you can book a private transfer on your arrival and departure days.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainable travel: Get More Out of Your Hiking Trip to Puglia &amp; Basilicata (With Less Impact)<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is best to travel to the starting point by train and bus (via Bari) and use local public transportation whenever possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the low or mid season: quieter trails, more pleasant temperatures, and a more even distribution of tourists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy local along the way: bread, fruit, wine, olive oil; that way, you\u2019ll be directly supporting the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please respect nature reserves such as Dune Costiere: stay on the trails and always take your trash with you (including organic waste).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puglia &amp; Basilicata Walking Tour on the Map<\/h2>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1k1bfgW60gPToYBvutHVPcOIQKj3ZWT4&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8-Day Hiking Tour of Puglia and Basilicata: The Most Beautiful Part of Southern Italy This 8-day hiking trip through Puglia and Basilicata is: waking up in the morning among the cave dwellings of Matera, hiking through the olive groves of the Itria Valley in the afternoon, and a few days later, looking out over the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":36458,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[262,270,222,191,192],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36457","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-puglia","category-basilicata","category-italy","category-hiking-tours","category-book-direct"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36457"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36457\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}