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- Explore!
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Altamura's ancient streets
- Taste DOP certified Altamura bread
- Learn to make orecchiette pasta
- Tour the Sassi quarters of Matera
- Visit Alberobello's iconic trulli
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Altamura, tasting dinner
- Day 2 Bakery visit; option to visit Gravina's hidden underground city
- Day 3 Pasta making lesson; walk from the Pulo di Altamura giant sinkhole
- Day 4 Walk from Castel del Monte; lunch on organic farm
- Day 5 Explore Matera's troglodyte quarter; walk in the gorge
- Day 6 Visit cheese maker; walking tour in Cisternino, olive oil mill visit
- Day 7 Explore Monopoli; visit the trulli houses of Alberobello, optional wine tasting
- Day 8 Trip ends this morning in Monopoli
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel San Nicola
HotelDays 1, 2, 3Hotel Sassi
HotelDays 4, 5Hotel Monopoli Albergo Diffuso
HotelDays 6, 7
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Number of tours
531
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- LBLinda· June 11th, 2024Excellent tour with good variety. Our guide Massimo was attentive and knowledgeable, with excellent people skills. He is also a good photographer and shared some tips on that topic. Good fun was had by all in our group!Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you so much for your feedback! It brings immense joy to hear about your experience. We're thrilled that our guide, Massimo, left such a positive impression. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words to Massimo. It was our pleasure to have you on... Show moreTrip date: June 2024 - ARod· June 11th, 2023Matera Gravina WalksShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AIan· July 5th, 2023Highlights were the pasta making and walking around the grounds meeting all the animals. Also tasting mozzarella that was literally made in front of us.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADavid· September 26th, 2023Matera was a big highlight along with the morning on the farm and lunch at Tre Archi, the visit to the mozzarella farm, sunrise in Monopoli, plus all the great food and wine.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJP· November 8th, 2023Wonderful locations to visit and experience the pride of locals and their produce.Show moreTrip date: October 2023
- MEMary· September 28th, 2023The TourRadar trip to Puglia was wonderful. It was well planned, with a logical learning process along with wonderful adventures on each day.Show moreTrip date: August 2023
- CCathyDellaPenta· October 13th, 2022This tour gives you deep insights into the history and culture of the area. You will also have a gastronomic adventure, with your taste buds being stimulated at every turn!Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewGlad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore TeamTrip date: October 2022
- Show moreAPeter· June 15th, 2022Trip date: June 2022
- Show moreASue· June 13th, 2022Trip date: June 2022
- ADudley· December 23rd, 2019Good tour and a good time to go (not too hot)Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewthanks for the feedback, we're glad you enjoyed the trip.Trip date: June 2019Review collected by Explore!
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Uma
Asked on January 8th, 2025Is there a charge for airport transport?
Explore!Operator•Written January 2025The airport transfer is included at no extra charge if arriving on the trip start date.
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Kevin
Asked on December 2nd, 2024Will there be any tours in November 2025? I am interested in touring Puglia, with at least some time in Cisternino, as that is where my paternal grandparents are from.
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
The latest departure we offer for this tour is October 5 to October 12, 2025 departure.
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Aurélien
Asked on November 5th, 2024Do I need a visa to join the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
Please check the visa requirements based on your nationality and travel plans prior to booking.
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Sem
Asked on October 24th, 2024Is travel insurance recommended for this tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written October 2024
Yes, we recommend you have travel insurance for your trip for added peace of mind.
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Lorraine
Asked on September 17th, 2024Would like more information about the accommodations
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2024
The accommodations are graded at a comfortable level and can be either booked on a twin share or a single room basis. A supplement is required if booking the single room. There are 3 hotels used on the tour: the Hotel Fuori Le Mura, Hotel Sassi and the Hotel Monopoli Albergo Diffuso - all comfortable, mid-range accommodation offers a good level of service, often with amenities such as a restaurant, bar, garden or swimming pool. Generally rooms will be comfortable with en suite facilities. Breakfasts are included for all 7 days.
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Nina
Asked on May 25th, 2024What transportation options are available if arriving by train to Bari?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
If you arrive at Bari Train station, transfers are not included, but we provide transfers from Bari International Airport.
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Ramon
Asked on May 25th, 2024What type of footwear should I wear for the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes are recommended for the trekking sections of the tour.
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Nick
Asked on May 7th, 2024Do you provide transfers from Barii Int. Airport? Will you pick me up and return me there?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
We provide transfers for all flights. You need to arrive into Bari International Airport. We don't provide transfers to train stations, only airport. The trip starts in Altamura.
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Nick
Traveler•Written May 2024Is there an added charge to this transport?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
Transfers are included if you arrive on trip start date and depart on trip end date. If you arrive/depart outside trip dates, private transfers can be arranged at a cost.
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Nick
Traveler•Written May 2024I am a single and need to share a room to keep the cost affordable to me.
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Alexandra
Asked on March 19th, 2024Can I check walking distances for each day of the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2024
Walking durations range between 1 to 3 hours on trekking days, with specific distances outlined in the trip notes.
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Michelle
Asked on March 17th, 2024Does the price include air from Tampa fl? I'd like to see the itinerary.
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2024
This is booked on a land only basis so does not include flights. We would recommend that you book your own flights directly with the airlines for flights from the USA.
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