Walking in Puglia & Matera

In the heart of the Mediterranean lie Puglia and Basilicata, two unique and still largely undiscovered regions of Italy nestled between the emerald waters of the Adriatic and Ionian seas. This trip gives us the chance to explore the very best that these Italian gems have to offer, from trulli houses of the lush Itria valley and the white hilltop town of Ostuni to the rock churches and UNESCO Sassi district of the beautiful city of Matera. Aside from the perfect mix of cultural discovery and gentle walking, we will have the chance to sample the legendary local cuisine and delicious wines that make this region a true food lovers’ paradise.

All hotels on this trip have been specially selected for their location, character and comfort. We stay in renovated traditional buildings, which give a real taste of typical Apulian architecture.



Alberobello: We normally stay at Hotel Ramapendula, which has an outdoor swimming pool and is within reach of the town centre, or Hotel Silva, which has an on-site bar and restaurant and is also a short walk from the centre.

Ostuni: We usually spend two nights at Masseria Morrone, a traditional farmhouse surrounded by olive groves and overlooking the sea, or Hotel La Terra, set in a 13th century building within Ostuni's historic quarter.

Matera: We usually stay at the three-star Hotel Sassi, which offers tastefully renovated cave-style rooms in the heart of the historic Unesco district, or Fra i Sassi Residence, a cave hotel with a wonderful rooftop terrace.