Puglia Cultural Walking Tour

• Gather at your hotel situated among olive groves, then enjoy a scenic stroll through the nearby ancient Roman ruins and prehistoric cave dwellings.

• From cliff-side lodgings in Matera, explore nearby Alberobello — a local landmark and the largest collection of conically roofed trulli — a must-see.

• Walk through cinematic countryside to spend time with owners of a 17th century working farm.

• Visit a family of shepherds near Altamura where our hosts invite us into their kitchen to prepare and eat a typical local lunch of homemade orecchiette pasta, stuffed peppers and pecorino cheese.

• Amble in countryside known for its shimmering silver-leaf olive trees.

• Explore Lecce, the "Florence of the South," from our home, a 16th-century palace.

• Marvel at one of the world's largest mosaic floors, not far away in Otranto's cathedral.

• Journey on foot to visit architect friends and see their stunning renovation of an ancient farmhouse.

• Experience Puglia on foot and at eye level. Each day, join your guide on the most cinematic footpaths in the region, including along scenic canyons to iconic perched villages like Matera, through shimmery green olive groves and on working estates.
• Exceptional full-time local guides who become your well-connected friend. Our amazing guides are with you throughout each day of the tour, sharing their lifelong connections as well as engaging anecdotes about the history and culture of Puglia.
• Small groups that provide you unrivaled access. An average of 10 guests per departure means we can offer you special ‘only with Classic Journeys’ access to villages like Alberobello with its fairytale stone-roofed houses, a cooking instruction with a family on their farm that other companies cannot arrange because of larger group sizes, and walks with a olive oil maker on his estate.
• Award-winning hotels are waiting for you at the end of every day. Luxuriate in the finest and most distinctive accommodations in Puglia, including a private estate that has been in the same family for generations, and award-winning properties that show up on World’s Best and Gold lists.
• Eat like (and with) the locals. Food is a foolproof way into the hearts, homes and history of Puglia. From lunches with families on their farms and estates to coveted Michelin-starred restaurants, our meals offer you opportunities to explore native food traditions and fine dining.
• Handcrafted itineraries with all activities included. With our long-term friendships, we know Puglia more personally than anyone else. So you get thoughtfully curated itineraries that combine explorations of the villages, organic farms, archeological sites, and the people who know them best.
• Regenerative Travel that supports the history, culture, people and places you’re visiting with us in Puglia. We put our local currency into the pockets of the people who live where we travel. It’s your guarantee that you’ll have authentic, up-close experiences on your trip. Best of all, our person-to-person approach helps sustain their ways of life.