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Walking
in Puglia
& Basilicata
Think you’ve seen all of Italy? Think again. This trip takes you on a walking
holiday through Puglia and Basilicata, two lesser-known regions of this
postcard-perfect country. You’ll hike along the rugged Adriatic Coast, explore inland valleys and olive groves, and visit a charming hill town built
around a Benedictine abbey. Better yet, you’ll experience a secret side of
Italy that’s still relatively unaffected by tourism.
Rural landscape of Basilicata, near Acerenza
Block Sofa by Danish Designs
Discover two of Italy’s most beautiful and uncongested regions. The heel
of the boot, Puglia (often called Apulia) offers the best of Southern Italy
from delicious cuisine and wine to its rich and unique culture. The neighbouring province of Basilicata offers the dramatic cave-city of Matera as
well as the surprising alpine scenery of the Dolomiti Lucane.
Highlights include Bari’s historic medieval port, the cliffs of Polignano
a Mare, UNESCO World Heritage site of Alberobello, famous for its trulli
houses, and unbelievable Matera, carved from a limestone gorge over the
centuries. The unexpected alpine scenery of the Basilicata’s Lucane region,
and the fabulous, genuine welcome from Maria and Peppino!
In the heart of the Mediterranean lies Puglia and Basilicata, two unique
regions sandwiched between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas. The itinerary explores the very best walks in these captivating and still relatively
unknown regions in Southern Italy. From the stunning white city of Ostuni, perched high on a hill overlooking the Adriatic, you walk towards the
idyllic coastline. As you move inland, you explore the lush Itria Valley, dotted by thousands of ancient olive trees and the fairytale Trulli houses, still
standing after 5000 years. The remainder of the journey takes you to Montescaglioso, a charming hilltop village built around a Benedictine Abbey
in the undiscovered region of Basilicata. Following the bed of a canyon
and walking past rock churches and caves, you reach the fascinating city
of Matera, famous for its Sassi houses carved out of the rock and inhabited
since the Prehistoric times.
Offered By: Adventure Centre
Length: 8 days with the support
Price: $1, 835 CAD (1,730 USD)
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