Puglia Cultural Walking Tour
Ancient olive groves, whitewashed villages, trulli homes, and coastal trails — Puglia as only insiders know it.
Overview
Ask our Italian guides where they'd take travelers who think they've "seen it all," and the answer is always the same: Puglia.
Here, ancient olive trees meet a luminous blue sea, sunlight washes over whitewashed villages, and the skyline is dotted with iconic trulli — stone homes found nowhere else in the world. The flavors are just as unforgettable: handmade pasta, sea-fresh fish, and rich, peppery olive oil.
Puglia is where Baroque beauty and timeless rural life exist side by side. And it offers everything we value most — scenic, leisurely walks, elegant stays, and an authentic slice of Italy that still feels undiscovered.
Starting From
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Itinerary
✔ Discover Lecce—the “Florence of the South”—from a 16th-century palace, wandering Baroque streets and sunlit piazzas
✔ Walk coastal trails near Otranto, passing WWII bunkers and watchtowers, then savor a leisurely lunch at a countryside masseria above the sea
✔ Explore Matera’s Sassi and canyon trails on foot, with sweeping views from Parco delle Murgia
✔ Visit Altamura’s wheat country and cook with Maria—orecchiette, stuffed peppers, pecorino, and the famed Pane di Altamura
✔ Enjoy an alfresco lunch at Filippo and Chiara’s masseria, featuring rustic cucina povera, estate olive oils, and homemade pasta
✔ Approach Alberobello through vineyards and trulli-dotted countryside, then explore its storybook stone houses with a local guide
✔ Stroll through ancient olive groves to a family-run mill and learn the craft behind Puglia’s signature oils
✔ Unwind at a coastal masseria in Savelletri, with time for the spa, pool, and sunset walks among the olive trees.
What's Included
● Meals: All breakfasts, 2 lunches (including one hands-on cooking experience), and 3 dinners
● Hotels: Award-winning boutique stays, chosen for their location, design, and authentic character
● Expert Guides: Insider leaders who connect you to people and places you wouldn’t discover on your own
● Local Specialists: Regional experts who enrich select experiences along the way
● Transportation: All land travel included, from private vehicles to trains and ferries as outlined in your itinerary
● Perfect Pairings Dinner: A signature dining experience with a curated menu and wines matched to each course
● Privileged Access: Exclusive, behind-the-scenes experiences designed just for you
● All Entry Fees: Tastings, cultural sites, and activities included—no hidden costs
● Seamless Baggage Handling: Your luggage delivered directly to your room, hassle-free
● Gratuities Included: Tips at hotels, restaurants, and for baggage handling are fully covered
● Guest Services: A dedicated pre-trip concierge to guide you every step of the way.
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