
Italy: Matera, Otranto & the Puglia Coast
7 Days
Starting From
$4,645.00
10 Days
Starting From
$5,995.00
per person, double occupancy
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Italy: Matera, Otranto & the Puglia Coast
While many walking tours of Puglia miss out on the beauty of Basilicata, on this Country Walkers adventure we’ll guide you through the ancient cave churches of the Parco Regionale della Murgia Materana. Explore the charming streets of historic Matera, returning to your luxurious hotel in the storied Sassi district. Discover Gravina in Puglia’s famous 18th-century aqueduct bridge with sweeping views of the gorge below, and enjoy an exquisite olive-oil tasting in one of Alberobello’s iconic trulli. Stroll through the gleaming city of Ostuni, where whitewashed walls contrast sharply with the blue of the Adriatic Sea, and relax at your comfortable masseria in Otranto—where a 16th-century olive oil mill and Bronze Age dolmens await in the surrounding countryside. Walk along the shimmering coast to the confluence of the Ionian and Adriatic waters at Santa Maria di Leuca, and enjoy an evening of mouth-watering cuisine, local music, and iconic Apulian revelry.
Highlights
- Tour the magical stone city of Matera with a local leader who brings its rich culture to life.
- Stroll into the whitewashed village of Alberobello, and sample olive oil and traditional snacks at an enoteca fashioned from one of the region’s beehive-shaped trulli.
- Savor sweeping canyon views as unforgettable as the regional flavors in spectacular Gravina di Puglia.
- Unwind poolside, a glass of primitivo in hand, at an authentic Apulian masseria, or farmhouse, near the enchanting coastal town of Otranto.
- Follow a stretch of the historic Via del Sale (Salt Route) and explore Puglia’s southernmost point at Santa Maria di Leuca.
Positive Impact
Country Walkers is proud to support Le Costantine Foundation with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Le Costantine Foundation is a women-focused group dedicated to preserving the traditions, agriculture, and artisan crafts of Puglia, along with providing economic independence to women in the small community outside Otranto, Puglia.
Accommodations
Linger Longer with a Tour Extension


2026 Pre-Tour Extension - Monopoli
- Two nights at the Dimora Don Ferrante
- Airport arrival transportation
- Daily breakfast
- City information
2 Nights From
$
795
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $445
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A Country Walkers representative will greet you at the airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel in Monopoli. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring at your own pace with the help of our provided city information.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, spend your final morning and lunch at your leisure. At 2:00 p.m., a representative will meet you in the hotel lobby for your transfer to Bari.
Upon arrival, you’ll check in to your seaside hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish—perhaps explore the city, relax at the hotel, or choose a local restaurant for dinner. We’ll provide detailed city information to help you make the most of your afternoon and evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Dimora Don Ferrante


2025 Pre-Tour Extension - Monopoli
- Two nights at the Dimora Don Ferrante
- Airport arrival transportation
- Daily breakfast
- City information
2 Nights From
$
695
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $445
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A Country Walkers representative will greet you at the airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel in Monopoli. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring at your own pace with the help of our provided city information.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, spend your final morning and lunch at your leisure. At 2:00 p.m., a representative will meet you in the hotel lobby for your transfer to Bari.
Upon arrival, you’ll check in to your seaside hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish—perhaps explore the city, relax at the hotel, or choose a local restaurant for dinner. We’ll provide detailed city information to help you make the most of your afternoon and evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Dimora Don Ferrante


2026 Post-Tour Extension - Lecce
- One night at a luxury hotel in the historic center of Lecce
- Airport departure transportation
- Daily breakfast
- City information
1 Nights From
$
195
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring at your own pace with the help of our provided city information.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Ciao! After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation will be provided to Brindisi International Airport (approximately a 40-minute drive) or Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (approximately a two-hour drive), depending on your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Pollicastro Boutique Hotel


2025 Post-Tour Extension - Lecce
- One night at a luxury hotel in the historic center of Lecce
- Airport departure transportation
- Daily breakfast
- City information
1 Nights From
$
195
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring at your own pace with the help of our provided city information.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Ciao! After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation will be provided to Brindisi International Airport (approximately a 40-minute drive) or Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (approximately a two-hour drive), depending on your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Suite Hotel Santa Chiara

Our guides were fantastic and so were our fellow walkers. Some of the walks were more strenuous than expected. On some I had to watch every step I took rather than looking around at the scenery. The places we hiked to were wonderful plus the extra experiences of visiting an olive cave, a foundation that was started after WWI to help widowed mothers learn the skill of weaving in order to support their children, the largest mosaic in all of Europe plus signal towers built centuries ago to communicate warnings about enemies approaching were fascinating. We learned a lot of history and our guides had excellent knowledge of all the wildflowers we saw and other plants we found. It was a great experience and we are proud to have managed it with a lot of support from our fellow hikers and our incredible guides.
Italy: Matera, Otranto & the Puglia Coast
The food, the scenery, the wine, the hotels were all five star! But of course the guides were the best part of an amazing trip! Cosimo and Mauro MADE the trip more fun! They were supportive, inclusive, caring, funny and just top notch! They were able to pivot quickly to come up with several alternative plans when we encountered several days of rain, chill and wind. Despite the weather, I felt like I definitely had the FULL experience in every way!
Italy: Matera, Otranto & the Puglia Coast
Expert Local Leaders
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.

Emiliano Limauro
During a childhood spent in Puglia, Emiliano developed an unconditional love of nature and outdoor sports. Moving on to become a trekking and MTB instructor and rafting guide, Emiliano loves sport climbing and paragliding. In the summers, he enjoys spending time on the water—working as a skipper and water-scooter rescuer in the clear Adriatic waters off the coast of Puglia. Above all, Emiliano enjoys introducing new people to the beauty and culture of his beloved homeland.

Cosimo Burgi
Cosimo Burgi is a hiker, traveler, and active adventure guide with deep roots in Puglia. A member of Italian alpine group Club Alpino Italiano, Cosimo is fascinated by geology and spends his free time trekking and exploring. Cosimo owns an eco-friendly B&B in Matera, and loves to introduce his guests to the natural beauty of his native Basilicata.

Marcello Bertino
Though born in the Piedmont wine hills of northern Italy, Marcello Bertino is equally passionate about the region of Puglia. No wonder: the hiking and biking guide met his wife and raised a family in this compelling region. Through the years he has learned much about the strong tastes and deep contradictions of “Apulia,” breathing in the ancient silence of the olive groves, absorbing its local folklore, and studying its charming Mediterranean culture. Today, he is excited to introduce guests to the tasty mix of history, culture, and cuisine experiences the region offers.

Marco Orlando
Marco Orlando has always loved the great outdoors. Growing up in the Italian countryside, he learned to love the natural world at an early age. After spending the early part of his career working as an electronic engineer, Marco later shifted to a career path that allows him to focus on his passions-including hiking, biking, rock climbing, and snowboarding. He loves to lead groups on biking and hiking tours in Puglia and the central Apennines-and also works as a free diving instructor. In his spare time, Marco enjoys reading, traveling, exploring new places, and experiencing new cultures.

Beatrice Bariletta
Beatrice Bariletta grew up in the Ossola Valley near Lakes Maggiore and Orta and loves walking and hiking in any mountain range, but especially in the Alps, where she lives. She loves to cook and has a special interest in flora, and fauna (especially birdwatching!), as well as Italian art. Beatrice enjoys helping plan walking tours as she feels exploring on foot helps open our eyes to our surroundings. She never tires of guests being surprised and inspired by the beauty of the landscape she calls home, which is always changing according to the season. From the north of Italy to the south, she enjoys leaning more about her country and enthusiastically sharing it with those who walk with her.
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