Walking in Puglia
- Puglia, the heel of Italy, a perfect place for relaxed walking & ancient culture
- The fairytale trulli houses of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy the view from the terrace of Locorotondo, a Salento wine in hand
- Ostuni, the “white city” rising dramatically from the Valle d’Itria Plateau
- Enjoy the delicious Puglian traditional cuisine such as orecchiete pasta
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Alberobello and overnightYour tour begins in Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 1,500 traditional beehive-shaped trulli houses with some dating from the 14th century.
Alberobello is easily accessible from Bari by train or bus (taking approximately 2 hours 30). Try to arrive with plenty of time for exploration or consider adding an extra night in Alberobello. Wander through the narrow winding streets in the “zona dei trulli” in the western part of town. Made of limestone with stone roofs these fairytale houses are a delight and tonight you will stay in one of these traditional and unique buildings. Each is a different size and layout and has it's own historic character.
We can also arrange a private taxi transfer from Bari Airport to Alberobello. Please ask your Destination and Adventure Specialist for details.
These characterful and very welcoming trulli houses boast privacy and tranquillity with the bonus of being in UNESCO-Listed Alberobello. Some have lovely colourful gardens and a patio where you can relax in the warmth of the sun. These ancient limestone houses with their iconic conical roofs each vary in its size, décor, and layout to keep their original charm. There is WiFi access, and some have air conditioning, whilst others have a cooling fan. There unique shape and thick walls also help to keep it cool inside.
Overnight in an authentic trullo house located in Alberobello's old town, some of which date back to the 14th century. These ancient limestone houses with their iconic conical roofs are compact but cosy and comfortable. Each varies in its size, décor, and layout to keep their original charm. There is WiFi access, and air conditioning.
The Tipico Resort Trulli comprises a selection of lovely trulli houses and 14th-century homes spread throughout Alberobello's old quarter. Enjoy a unique stay in these traditional buildings.
This morning a short transfer by car will bring you to the start of the acqueduct path near the village of Coreggia. Make your way from here out into the surrounding countryside of green fields, olive groves and stone walls until you come upon the Valle d’Itria Greenway, an old aqueduct that has been converted into a walking/cycling path. Constant views over the wide limestone valleys which straddle this province will greet you.
Just after the village of San Marco descend from the aqueduct and take small country roads walking directly into Locorotondo. Named as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy” it has a marvellous terrace overlooking the Murgia, plateau. Sit in a bar overlooking this spectacular view and sample one of the great local wines, such as Salice Salentino. Explore the circular old quarter with its white-washed walls and houses with sharp-pointed roofs known as cummerse.
Ascent/Descent: 116m/74m
Dimora Graziana is a charming, high-end B&B, with 6 bedrooms in an original historic cottage from 1909. It is located in the center of the town, and is a 5 minute walk from the historic center. The hotel offers a living room and a dining rooms, where breakfast can be enjoyed. All the bedrooms come with an en-suite, and the hotel offers a a swiming pool and a furnished garden. During the hotter months, breakfast is served in the garden area.
Domus San Giovanni offer 6 comfortable, quiet bedrooms, elegantly furnished with care. Centrally located in a historical building, once belonging to a Prince of Malta, it is the perfect resting spot after a day of walking.
Concavo e Convesso is a restored building which was built in the 19th century. Each room features air conditioning, free wifi and a balcony. You will have access to the roof top terrace which is one of the highest points in Locorotondo. From here you can appreciate the views over the Valle d’Itria between the "cummerse", the roofs that characterize the old town center. As this B&B is located in the old town center, it is a short walk to restaurants and bars.
This morning the choice is yours, you can relax in the lovely Locorotondo village and enjoy the quiet pace of life here or take a loop walk to explore Martina Franca. Walk directly out of your accommodation into the surrounding valley, along small country lanes lined by stone walls, to the elegant Baroque town of Martina Franca. Admire its wrought iron balconies and rich portals, churches and monuments. In Piazza Plebiscito admire the façade of the Basilicia San Martino with its high relief frontage.
Situated at 450m above sea level on a hill in the Eastern Murgia Plain, this city of white alleyways and nobleman’s palaces is well worth an explore half way through today’s walk.
There is limited signage on today's walk in this serene and rural part of Italy, so this is where the Macs app will help you to easily find your way, just follow the blue dot along the route on your smartphone.
Ascent/Descent: 187m/187m
Dimora Graziana is a charming, high-end B&B, with 6 bedrooms in an original historic cottage from 1909. It is located in the center of the town, and is a 5 minute walk from the historic center. The hotel offers a living room and a dining rooms, where breakfast can be enjoyed. All the bedrooms come with an en-suite, and the hotel offers a a swiming pool and a furnished garden. During the hotter months, breakfast is served in the garden area.
Domus San Giovanni offer 6 comfortable, quiet bedrooms, elegantly furnished with care. Centrally located in a historical building, once belonging to a Prince of Malta, it is the perfect resting spot after a day of walking.
Concavo e Convesso is a restored building which was built in the 19th century. Each room features air conditioning, free wifi and a balcony. You will have access to the roof top terrace which is one of the highest points in Locorotondo. From here you can appreciate the views over the Valle d’Itria between the "cummerse", the roofs that characterize the old town center. As this B&B is located in the old town center, it is a short walk to restaurants and bars.
Today a short transfer (20 minutes) brings you to the beginning of today’s walk. Follow tiny country roads at first, with woods on a hill up to your right and views of the sea to your left. You will be encircled by the glorious Puglian scenery with intense green olive groves and the characteristic trulli houses dotted around the landscape.
As you get closer spot Ostuni, “the white city” or “la citta bianca” rising up in the distance. You have now left the Valle d’Itria and are closer to the sea which is only 8kms away.
Ostuni has long been an awe-inspiring sight for those travelling across Puglia. Defensive walls and clusters of white-washed houses wind around the hillside, at the top of which sits the magnificent Gothic cathedral. The views from Ostuni are reason enough to make a trip here. Wonderful vistas abound, the best of which offer 360 degree panoramas of the surrounding countryside and the Adriatic Sea.
Ascent/Descent: 123m/144m
Dating back to the 13th century this historic building has been converted into a comfortable hotel located in the heart of historic Ostuni, next to the Benedictine Monastery of St Peter. Bedrooms are decorated in a clean style and are in keeping with the history of the building but with all modern comforts including WiFi access and air conditioning. The hotel has a bar and restaurant.
Located just outside the fortified walls of Ostuni, this 16th century building is a former maritime post office. Set amongst peaceful gardens, guests can relax and soak up panoramic sea views.
Ostuni town house has been brought back to life and transformed into a welcoming residence located in the nineteenth-century area of Ostuni, a short walk from the main square of the White City. Palazzo Stunis Charme B&B is characterized by the elegant classic Apulian style and the traditional design has been recently restored. Staying here offers a unique experience in a nineteenth-century house. Each room has a different charm.
This morning, after a fortifying breakfast, a short transfer (20 minutes) brings you to the the beginning of your walk along the Trajan Way and the Puglian section of the Via Francigena pilgrimage path. Joining the humble "strada communale" through the Regional Coastal Park reveals little clues that you are joining Emperor Trajan's 7th "Cardo", a Roman road of strategic importance. Road side information boards tell the story. You see olive trees that may have stood as Roman traders and medieval pilgrims passed by. Ancient underground olive presses testify to the region's dependence on oil and uncategorised earthen tracks snake uphill to the slopes beneath Ostuni's white walls.
If you prefer, you can choose to skip the walk today and instead spend the time wandring around the winding streets and Ostuni to do some shopping or local sightseeing here. If you do decide not to take the walk today then please inform your transfer driver on the evening of day 4.
Ascent/Descent: 186m/6m
Dating back to the 13th century this historic building has been converted into a comfortable hotel located in the heart of historic Ostuni, next to the Benedictine Monastery of St Peter. Bedrooms are decorated in a clean style and are in keeping with the history of the building but with all modern comforts including WiFi access and air conditioning. The hotel has a bar and restaurant.
Ostuni town house has been brought back to life and transformed into a welcoming residence located in the nineteenth-century area of Ostuni, a short walk from the main square of the White City. Palazzo Stunis Charme B&B is characterized by the elegant classic Apulian style and the traditional design has been recently restored. Staying here offers a unique experience in a nineteenth-century house. Each room has a different charm.
Located just outside the fortified walls of Ostuni, this 16th century building is a former maritime post office. Set amongst peaceful gardens, guests can relax and soak up panoramic sea views.
Take the train to Lecce (taking around 1 hour). This town is Puglia’s Baroque masterpiece, built in soft cream limestone. Here you will be in awe of the dazzling architecture that you will see on every corner. Lecce has a history going back 2,500 years and still keeps up with the old traditions of making olive oil, ceramics and wine. Do not miss the Piazza del Duomo, originally built in 1144 and surrounded by charming buildings, or the Basilica di Santa Croce which has one of the finest and most intricate Baroque facades in Italy.
Wander into the ancient quarter through one of the magnificent city gates this evening and eat delicious local food in one of the many restaurants, from where you may view the evenings “passagiata”.
Please note there is no baggage transfer included today, so when taking the train from Ostuni to Lecce you will be carrying your own luggage, so please pack accordingly. In other words pack light!
A boutique B&B, Palazzo Bignami features a terrace and guestrooms. This bed and breakfast offers a shared lounge, rooftop terrace and easy access to all the sights.
Just outside the historical centre of Lecce, Eos offers design rooms with flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.
The Roman Amphitheatre and other historical sites are 15 minutes' walk away.
All air-conditioned rooms at Eos Hotel feature parquet floors and a minibar. Each room has private bathroom complete with luxury amenities. A varied breakfast is served daily until 10:00, including a sweet and savoury buffet, and freshly baked traditional Salento pastries. In the evenings, you can relax with an aperitif or cocktail in the Espera wine bar.
Hotel Delle Palme provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.
Take a pleasant local bus ride, taking around 1 hour 45, to the historic seaside town of Otranto. Like Lecce, it is within the area of Puglia known as Salento and also on the tip of the peninsula which is the heel of Italy’s boot and its easternmost town. On a clear day, you can see both Albania and the island of Corfu in Greece! In Roman times it was an important commercial port and today you can explore its charming old town with its imposing castle.
If you wish you can take a loop walk which initially takes you through the old town and its maze of narrow streets and along the coast, before heading inland. It finishes by walking alongside a streamside path on the Strada Bonifica Indro. Also pass en route the Lake of Bauxite della Cava with its bright ochre coloured rocks.
Please note that if you are travelling prior to the 18 June then the bus to Otranto isn't yet operating and it is best to take the train to Otranto, which takes approximately 1 hour 30, but involves 2 train changes along the way.
Today you have the freedom to choose to do as much or little as you please. You could skip the visit to Otranto altogether and sit in one of Lecce's many historic piazza's with a glass of local wine and perhaps some freshly baked Apulian focaccia and burrata cheese, and watch the world go by. Alternatively, you could go to Otranto but skip the walk and just wander the historic streets at your own pace. The choice is yours!
Ascent/Descent: 94m/75m
A boutique B&B, Palazzo Bignami features a terrace and guestrooms. This bed and breakfast offers a shared lounge, rooftop terrace and easy access to all the sights.
Just outside the historical centre of Lecce, Eos offers design rooms with flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.
The Roman Amphitheatre and other historical sites are 15 minutes' walk away.
All air-conditioned rooms at Eos Hotel feature parquet floors and a minibar. Each room has private bathroom complete with luxury amenities. A varied breakfast is served daily until 10:00, including a sweet and savoury buffet, and freshly baked traditional Salento pastries. In the evenings, you can relax with an aperitif or cocktail in the Espera wine bar.
Located near Piazza Sant'Oronzo, Piazza Mazzini and the Cathedral, Palazzo Salìa offers free WiFi, a shared lounge and a garden.
From Lecce you can take a train to Bari Centre and then another to the airport, taking around 2 hours. Or if you wish to fly out of Brindisi there is a direct bus from Lecce, taking 40 minutes.
This trip has a carbon score of 10kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 10kg is equivalent to 18 lattes. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.
Other Information
Is it for me?The daily walks on this tour are rated as a mix of easy and easy to moderate routes. Puglia is predominantly flat, so there are few ascents/descents involved, and the walking distances are manageable with the longest walk being 16kms (10mi). A number of the included walks are loop walks, including the longest walk on the trip, so you can choose whether to take these or spend the day relaxing or partaking in local sightseeing instead. Puglia is an area with more olive trees than there are people in the whole of Italy. Agriculture is still a large part of local life here. So as well as walking through the serene countryside you can enjoy local cheese, freshly made bread, pasta, extra virgin olive oil, plenty of vegetarian dishes, and of course wine. You should book this tour if you like walking in peaceful landscapes of olive groves and vineyards, but also if you like staying in interesting towns with an appealing past. There is plenty to explore from the north to the south and from the interior of Italy’s heel to its coastline.
Slower Adventures | Where walking and cycling meet easy-going exploring, our Slower Adventures are the perfect combination. Most days are filled with picturesque journeys with some free time to dive into the destination and experience the people, local food and culture as you go.
Multi Centre Walking | With a mix of loop and point-to-point walks stay 2 or 3 nights in one place which offers the chance to slow down and really explore a destination.
Solo Travellers, Families with Teens
The minimum age for this tour is: 5 Years
This trip is graded easy to moderate. You will mostly be walking on small country roads, lanes and tracks, plus some trails. Please be aware that when on country roads and lanes that you will likely be walking on tarmac, so it is important to be prepared for this. Puglia is predominantly flat, so there are few ascents/descents involved, and the walking distances are manageable with the longest walk being 16kms (10mi). A number of the included walks are loop walks, including the longest walk on the trip, so you can choose whether to take these or spend the day relaxing or partaking in local sightseeing instead. This trip is suitable for those with a good level of fitness and it is advisable that you have had previous walking experience. It’s best ahead of time to do some practice walks including distances like those you will experience on the trip whilst carrying your day bag.
We specifically choose the hotels, guest houses, and agriturismo (country hotels) to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay. All offer a warm welcome to walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local food and drink. Details of the lovely local accommodation we normally use are detailed below.
Accommodation Details
We will always try and accommodate you at the locations detailed, but because of limited availability (especially June-September) we may have to accommodate you at an alternative location of the same or better standard (a supplement may be possible). Alternative details will be noted on your accommodation sheet.
Additional Nights
You may wish to add some extra nights along the route, either to rest or for those with plenty of energy to explore some of the other walking opportunities nearby. Please let us know if this is of interest and we can help organise this for you.
Single Rooms & Solo Walkers
This holiday is available for solo walkers but we would recommend that you are experienced in walking and navigating alone and there is a solo walker supplement payable. If you require single rooms within your party we would be happy to accommodate you although there is a single room supplement payable.
Meals
Breakfast is included each morning. In Italy, this is generally a light continental breakfast with baked goods. Lunch and dinner are not included but are available from your hotel or nearby restaurants. The food in Sicily is strongly influenced by local produce. Traditional specialities include Orecchiette pasta, pane di Altamura bread, and taralli crisp bread snacks with fennel seeds.
The routes are waymarked in some areas, but most areas are rural and don't have any waymarks and the road signage is limited. However, we provide the Macs Adventure Smartphone App making it simple to follow the route using a smartphone. Rest assured that by downloading the route maps in our app, that this will continue to work even in areas without any mobile or internet reception. We strongly recommend following the GPX track in the app as this is the easiest way to avoid getting lost, however, for extra reassurance there are also turn-by-turn route notes within the app for the walks.
- Accommodation in en suite rooms in charming hotels, guesthouses and agriturismos on a twin share basis
- Daily breakfasts
- Door to door baggage transfers as per your itinerary
- Transfers as per your itinerary
- Access to maps, GPX tracks and daily route information with the Macs Adventure smartphone navigation app
- All your trip documents including a detailed information pack provided digitally through your online Macs “My Account”
- Telephone support from our offices and local partners in the event of a problem
- Travel insurance (required) and personal equipment
- Travel to starting point/from finish point
- Lunches, dinners, drinks, and snacks
- Public transport (e.g train fares)
- Tourist taxes (charged locally at hotels)
- Taxi transfers or public transport should you need to skip a stage
- Additional nights before, during or after the walk
You can start this walking tour anytime between March to July and September to October. This trip is not available in August due to the high season and the difficulties of confirming accommodation during this time, as well as the summer temperatures being very high, which make it unpleasant to walk at this time of year.
It is best to avoid starting this trip on Sundays/Mondays as trains/buses between Lecce and Otranto are not available on Sunday's, however if this is something you would like to do then you will need to extend your stay by a night to avoid this problem. If you are beginning your trip on a Monday, then we would recommend extending your stay by a night in Lecce which would then mean that you are travelling to Otranto on a Monday and back to Lecce for your onward journey to Bari on a Tuesday. If you are beginning your trip on a Sunday, then we would recommend extending your stay by a night in Otranto which would then mean that you are travelling back to Lecce for your return journey to Bari on a Monday.
Peak Season Availability
We recommend making your booking as soon as possible if you are considering a departure during the peak season of May, June, and September, as the region can be busy, limiting accommodation availability.
Time of Year
In March the spring is starting to arrive and the amount of rainfall is lessening. It's a good time to go walking before the temperatures in Italy start to rise. The springs months offer warm sunshine, fewer crowds, and pleasant walking conditions. May is when most wildflowers are coming into bloom. The autumn months are also a favourable time of year, boasting cooler weather and a striking landscape made up of autumnal colours. It's worth noting that the later in the year you choose to travel the higher the likelihood of rain (October-March is when the rainfall is more likely). Also before Easter and in late October some local shops, and restaurants may have reduced opening times or have closed for the winter. July is a good month to go but can be very hot for walking and therefore isn’t best suited for everyone. You will have to start early to miss the heat of the day and carry a lot of water (additional weight) with you. Although the towns and villages are buzzing at this time of year which is great to see.
You can fly into Bari Airport which is the closest one to Alberobello. There are daily flights from the UK to Bari and from other major European hubs.
To get to Alberobello you can take a train direct to Bari Centrale Stazione. It is a 10 minute walk to the platform, the journey takes 20 minutes, and they run approximately every 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on the time of day and day of the week (trains run less frequently on Sundays). More information on the train times may be found here www.ferrovienordbarese.it/times. To reach Alberobello from Bari Centrale Stazione you can board a local direct train. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 45 and the trains leave about every hour.
We can also arrange a private taxi transfer from Bari Airport to Alberobello. Please ask your Destination and Adventure Specialist for details.
The closest airport to Lecce is Brindisi Airport. You can take a direct bus from Lecce City Terminal to the airport, running approximately every 1-2 hours, depending on the time of day and day of the week. The journey takes 40 mins. We suggest taking a taxi to the City Terminal Bus Station from your accommodation. You can find the bus timetables here at Puglia Air Bus.
You can also fly out of Bari Airport if you wish. Trains run from Lecce to Bari Centrale every hour or so and take about 1 hour 20. You will find schedules on the Trenitalia website. As on arrival you can then take a train to the airport from here.
Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person. On this itinerary (days 2, 4 & 6) you will have private transfers to the beginning of your walks, and you need to take your luggage with you as the driver will take it on to your next destination. Also please note when taking the train from Ostuni to Lecce you will be carrying your own luggage, so please pack accordingly. In other words pack light!
The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.
This trip is graded easy to moderate. Puglia is relatively flat and the elevation gains and losses will be minimal.
We suggest you book as soon as your plans are finalised as the region is extremely popular, especially in May, June and September.
You will need good walking shoes/boots, comfortable walking clothes, and dependent on when you are travelling; waterproof jacket and trousers, a daypack and hats/gloves etc. Our info packs have a list of all equipment to bring on your walk.
If you prefer to walk in cooler months then April, May, June and September/October will be perfect for you. The summer months can be very hot (although this tour is not even available in August). We advise that if you want to travel In July that you set out on your walks early, so avoiding the midday heat and also take a plenty of water, a hat and sunscreen.
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