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- Exodus Adventure Travels
- 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 4 - 16
- Age range 16 to 99
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Pay a visit to UNESCO Matera and Alberobello
- Journey past trulli, vineyards and olive groves
- Indulge in the succulent and fresh local cuisine
- Admire the views from the white hilltop town of Ostuni
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start Alberobello; welcome dinner (dinner)
- Day 2 Walk over the Itria Valley hills; visit Locorotondo; wine-tasting session (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 3 Morning visit to the white city of Ostuni; afternoon walk through olive groves and vineyards; visit Agnano Archaeological Park (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 4 Free day. Optional activities include visiting the baroque city of Lecce or the port city of Bari (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 5 Coastal walk in Polignano a Mare; transfer to Matera (breakfast)
- Day 6 Outskirts of Matera and guided visit around the town (breakfast)
- Day 7 Hike in Matera’s Rock Churches Park (breakfast)
- Day 8 End Matera (breakfast)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- 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
- Insurance
- Additional Services

Operated by
Exodus Adventure Travels
Number of tours
440
Age Range
16 to 80 years old
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
80%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- JTJill· July 19th, 2023Really enjoyed this tour. It was a mix of sightseeing & walking and a good introduction to the Puglia Region. Our Guide was excellent and very professional. During the walks he took account of the varying fitness levels and found a comfortable pace for all.Show moreTrip date: July 2023
- HWHelen· October 21st, 2019But I wasn't told that the flight arrival time had changed. I was meeting the group in Bari but they had to wait an hour at the airport till I got the message. And I had contacted Exodus via chat the day before and this was not mentioned. I also thought that it was misleading to call this a walking trip. The walks were mostly not particularly interesting.Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- BMBruce· May 30th, 2019Fabrizio made this tour very enjoyable! The transportation and meals could be improved and more included. We needed a transfer at the end of the tour and none was providedShow moreTrip date: May 2019
- JAJudy· May 28th, 2019Fabrizio absolutely made the tour! He was so wonderful!! We really enjoyed the Arberobello, Ostuni & Matera. Fabrizio went above and beyond the call of duty for many things but in particular by accompanying us to Lecce. We would absolutely recommend Fabrizio.Show moreTrip date: May 2019
- ARoger Smee· October 10th, 2013An enjoyable trip in an area with an abundance of interesting and unusual places. Walking was initially a little disappointing but all the accomodation and food was of a very high standard.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?The walk from Montescaglioso to Matera. Fantasic views, walking through varied and interesting terrain and very different to the walks at the beginning of the week.The hotels in Ostuni and Matera were fasinating with their querky layouts and interesting history.The food - antipasti, antipasti and more antipasti - absolutly delicious!  What did you think of your group leader?Angelo was an excellent leader who was very mindful of the needs of the group always consulting, advising and making suggestions. His knowledge of the area was excellent. He had great empathy with the local people and worked very hard to make this holiday the best experience possible.Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Don't eat or drink too much!Is there anything else you would like to add?We were initially a little disappointed with the walking which was mostly on flat terrain through olive groves but this was more than made up for later in the week when the scenery was varied and at times dramatic. Other aspects of the trip exceeded our expectations the food, the hotels, the leader. Perhaps the holiday should be renamed "Food and walking in Puglia and Basilicata"Show moreTrip date: October 2013
- AAlistair Astling· May 20th, 2013May is a good time of the year to go to this area as its not too hot. There is plenty of interest particularly in Matera. Walks were right length and Puglia and Basilicata were very different regions. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?The first view of Matera old town from the Sassi Hotel - this town is a hidden jewel.The wildflowers of the area which has not been subject to herbicides.Finding out the making pasta by hand is really quite difficult!What did you think of your group leader?Angelo was knowledgeable and friendly but perhaps needed to anticipate the questions of the group. This he will learn as he deals with further groups. Good at getting consensus in the group and arranging meals together etc. Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Not really - the trip fulfils the description in the brochure. Is there anything else you would like to add?Having Susie as the observer from Exodus was an added bonus! It is comforting to know that this is company policy to send an observer on the first trip and she helped the group leader improve the quality of the experience.Show moreTrip date: May 2013
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Katrina
Asked on January 19th, 2025do you offer a room share for solo travelers? I'm a senior female. Also, how many miles per day of walking and what is the longest? I am not a hiker but can walk 3 hours total across a day comfortably. Your itinerary is just what I'm looking for but wish it wasn't a walking tour.
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written January 2025
If you're comfortable sharing a room, we can match you with another solo traveler of the same gender. Below you will find the detailed information regarding the daily distances: Day 2 13 km / 8.1 miles, Day 3 6 km / 3.7 miles, Day 5 12 km / 7.5 miles, Day 6 13 km / 8.1 miles, Day 7 7 km / 4.3 miles.
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Katrina
Traveler•Written January 2025while I'm fine with sharing a room I'm not fine with the walking distances. I did a tour in Sept with Exodus and would do another one. I am interested in Puglia if there are others that aren't walking longer distances.
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written January 2025
We also offer the Puglia: Discover the Heel of Italy tour. Please see the attached trip notes, which will give you a detailed view of the day-by-day itinerary and what is included.
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Holly
Asked on December 20th, 2023What are the distances for walking? What is the difficulty level?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written December 2023
This trip gives us the chance to explore the highlights of Puglia and Basilicata, from trulli houses of the lush Itria Valley and the white hilltop town of Ostuni to the rock churches and Unesco-recognised Sassi district of the beautiful city of Matera. Aside from the perfect mix of cultural discovery and gentle walking, we will have the chance to sample the legendary local cuisine and delicious wines that make this region a true paradise for food lovers.
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Lee
Asked on December 1st, 2023Is there any private tour that you can arrange for 2-3 adults from 26th Dec, 2023?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written December 2023
We do not offer customized itineraries but instead offer 500+ award winning small group itineraries and we require a minimum of 10 travelers to operate a private group departure.
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Rick
Asked on September 9th, 2022What is the price for solo traveler? Is there a phone number so we can talk.
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written September 2022
The land only price for this departure is USD$2249.00 per person with an optional single supplement of USD$440.00 subject to availability.
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Paula
Asked on February 1st, 2017Will I have a tour guide at all times?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written February 2017
Yes you will have a guide with you through the tour.
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Joshua
Asked on February 1st, 2017How is the weather at the end of March?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written February 2017
In March Puglia has an average of 12 wet days per month and temps of approx. 18C.
The Puglia region of Southern Italy enjoys a wonderful Mediterranean climate with all year round sunshine and just enough rainfall to ensure that the green is never too far off. Although Puglia covers a large area it is long and narrow - not more than 30km across. This means that you're never far from the sea which has a moderating effect on the weather.
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