Southern Italy Hike Tour
Puglia and Basilicata, Southern Discovery
Southern Italy, the “heel of the Italian boot” is made up of Puglia and Basilicata and features beguiling white-washed villages, ornate Baroque architecture, fabulous cuisine, and superb indigenous wines. Diverse hikes take you along the coast to the ancient Greek port of Monopoli, then inland to hike from village to village through a patchwork of orchards and vineyards dotted by white Trulli houses whose conical roofs punctuate the sky. If fairies were real, they would live in a Trullo! In the region of Basilicata, you will experience the unforgettable city of Matera whose unique cliffside dwellings have starred in such recent films as Ben Hur and James Bond. Your last two days are spent hiking amongst the unexpected alpine-like landscapes of the “Dolomiti Lucane.” Besides the incredible and varied landscapes through which we hike, you will fall in love with the hospitality of the warm-hearted southern Italians who welcome us into their homes, trattorias, and lodgings.
Tour Essence
- Wander through the labyrinth of streets and alleyways of Bari’s medieval center and soak up 1,000 years of seafaring life.
- Homemade lunch at Ettore’s 18th century Masseria followed by a visit with Ettore.
- Every meal is superb and starts with a boggling array of delicious antipasti which just keep coming.
- Bari, Alberobello, and Matera, three amazing UNESCO world heritage sites.
- Wine and cheese tasting with Emanuelle at his “latteria”, cheese shop. Crusty bread, fresh ricotta, and a delicious Aglianico.
- Hiking centuries-old trails to arrive in historic Matera, passing 1,000-year-old rock churches along the way.
- Farm lunch below Migionico with Cinzia and Fulvio where we enjoy farm to fork products
- Pietrapertosa and Castlumuzio, two villages nestled amongst the rocky spires of the Dolomiti Lucane.
What to Expect
Start Location
Bari, ItalyEnd Location
Potenza, Italy
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Service of local, bilingual professional guides throughout the program
- All Accommodations
- 1 night Bari four-star hotel, 2 nights Monopoli 4 star boutique hotel, Matera four star hotel Corte San Pietro, Tivigno 4 star B&B
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners.
- Special Events: Hike with park ranger, Lunch at and Visit of Masseria Wagone, guided visit of Alberobello, wine and cheese tasting with Emanuelle, guided visit of Matera, farm lunch with Cinzia, Cooking class with Maria Giovanna and Peppino.
- Transfers: All private transfers as per the itinerary starting with pick up from Bari Hotel and ending with final transfer to Potenza train station.
- Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel.
- Active days: 6 days of guided hiking
- All Accommodations: 1 night Bari four-star hotel, 2 nights Monopoli 4 star boutique hotel, Matera four star hotel Corte San Pietro, Tivigno 4 star B&B
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners.
- Special Events: Hike with park ranger, Lunch at and Visit of Masseria Wagone, guided visit of Alberobello, wine and cheese tasting with Emanuelle, guided visit of Matera, farm lunch with Cinzia, Cooking class with Maria Giovanna and Peppino.
2024
Start Location
Bari, ItalyFly Into
Rome International AirportEnd Location
Potenza, ItalyFly Out Of
Rome International AirportWelcome to Bari!
Accommodations
Hotel Dilman
Located in the heart of Bari, a few steps away from the Murat district and the old city, Dilman is an exclusive boutique hotel ideal for a unique stay experience in Bari. It has refined, modern, spacious rooms, forefront design solutions, and a vertical garden with more than 300 aromatic plants.
Hike Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
5.6 miles hikeElevation Gain
NegligibleRiding Terrain
Flat TerrainMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Palazzo Indelli, Monopoli
Palazzo Indelli is a historical 16th century building in the heart of Monopoli, a stone’s throw from the sea. Elegant and cozy at the same time, it gives on to a delightful piazza where you can enjoy an aperitivo and soak in the village life.
Acquedotto Pugliese and UNESCO Alberobello.
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
5.7 mile hikeElevation Gain
NegligibleRiding Terrain
Flat TerrainMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Palazzo Indelli, Monopoli
Palazzo Indelli is a historical 16th century building in the heart of Monopoli, a stone’s throw from the sea. Elegant and cozy at the same time, it gives on to a delightful piazza where you can enjoy an aperitivo and soak in the village life.
Rock Cut Churches and Mysterious Matera
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
4.1 mile hike (Additional 2 miles of urban walking, up and down)Elevation Gain
784/784 feetMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Corte San Pietro
Set inside the Matera Sassi UNESCO site, Corte San Pietro is housed in a renovated historical building carved out of stone. It offers rooms with a private entrance and free Wi-Fi throughout. Featuring an elegant yet primitive style, each room is unique and furnished with hand-carved wood and stone items.
Miglionico and Farm to Fork lunch
Meals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAverage Mileage
6 mile hikeElevation Gain
947 feet/negligibleMeals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAccommodations
Corte San Pietro
Set inside the Matera Sassi UNESCO site, Corte San Pietro is housed in a renovated historical building carved out of stone. It offers rooms with a private entrance and free Wi-Fi throughout. Featuring an elegant yet primitive style, each room is unique and furnished with hand-carved wood and stone items.
Pietrapertosa, Castelmezzano and the Dolomiti Lucane
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
6.3 mile hikeElevation Gain
502/1,025 feetMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Agriturismo La Foresteria di San Leo
La Foresteria is a rather quirky but entirely charming family run B&B with an excellent kitchen and a beautiful swimming pool located in the wooded hills of the Dolomiti Lucane. Maria Giovanna and Peppino provide a genuine and heartfelt welcome to their home.
Voidomatis Springs and Astraka Towers.
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), DinnerAverage Mileage
8-9.5 mile hikeElevation Gain
negligible/889 feetMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), DinnerAccommodations
Agriturismo La Foresteria di San Leo
La Foresteria is a rather quirky but entirely charming family run B&B with an excellent kitchen and a beautiful swimming pool located in the wooded hills of the Dolomiti Lucane. Maria Giovanna and Peppino provide a genuine and heartfelt welcome to their home.
