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A region enjoyed by both Italians and travellers, Puglia has a reputation for authentic, southern Italian food and wines, as well as history, beautiful landscapes and friendly people.

  • Stay in a Trulli
  • White Cities of Ostuni, Cisternino, Locorotondo & Martina Franca
  • Spectacular views of the Itria Valley
  • Food & wine of Italy’s best gastronomical region

Walkers in Puglia can look forward to turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, hundred-year-old olive groves and white medieval towns.

Experience a taste of this region as you walk from Alberobello to Ostuni, visiting white-washed cities and historical places of interest along the way and spending two nights in the Coastal Dunes protected wildlife reserve.

This tour can be combined with ‘Along the Salento Coast.’

Typical Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Fly to Bari & travel to Alberobello

    Fly to Bari and make your way to the town of Alberobello for a wine tasting. Time permitting, there is an opportunity to visit the coastal town of Polignano a Mare.

  2. Day 2: Alberobello to Martina Franca

    Walk through beautiful oak groves and country pastures to the elegant town of Marina Franca.

    Walking distance: 18 km | Ascent: 140 m | Descent: 120 m

  3. Day 3: To Cisternino via Locorotondo

    Take the train to the hilltop village of Locorotondo, with time to explore the town and an optional wine and cheese tasting before walking to the white-washed village of Cisternino.

    Walking distance: 15 km | Ascent: 90 m | Descent: 170 m

  4. Day 4: Montalbano Agricultural Village

    Continue to the Coastal Dunes Natural Park, a protected reserve for natural habitats and a site of historical importance. Visit the dolmen of Montalbano.

    Walking distance: 16 km | Ascent: 30 m | Descent: 200 m

  5. Day 5: Coastal Dunes Natural Park

    Spend a full day discovering the park, following a trail that will take you past ancient olive trees, fossil dunes, pastures, canyons and wetlands.

    Walking distance: 12 km | Ascent: 30 m | Descent: 30 m

  6. Day 6: Santa Maria d’Agnano

    Visit a small farm to experience local life, pass the Sanctuary of San Biagio and the archeological site of Santa Maria D’Agnano where Paleolithic remains were found. Continue to Ostuni.

    Walking distance: 14 km | Ascent: 180 m | Descent: 40 m

  7. Day 7: Ostuni

    Walk through another protected area of natural habitats, olive groves and rustic farms. Visit an olive farm for a guided tour and olive oil tasting.

    Walking distance: 12 km | Ascent: 130 m | Descent: 130 m

  8. Day 8: Depart Ostuni

    Tour ends. Return to airport or extend your trip with the Salento Coastal Walk.

Price and Other Information

  • Duration and price excluding international flights: 8 days from £829 per person
  • Duration and price including flights from/to UK: 8 days from £1,109 per person
  • Single room supplement: From £199
  • Walking grade: Easy
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
  • Max alt: Low
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  • What’s included
    • Hotel x 7 nights
    • 7 breakfasts
    • Luggage transfers

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Self-Guided Dates and Prices
Year Daily Departures Price From (Exc. Flights) Options
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2024 From 24 Mar to 21 Jun £879 Book or Enquire
2024 From 22 Jun to 19 Jul £929 Book or Enquire
2024 From 2 Sep to 26 Oct £879 Book or Enquire
2024 From 27 Oct to 20 Nov £849 Book or Enquire

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