About this trip
This is a walking and food trip through Puglia, mixing easy countryside rambles with a steady stream of tastings, producer visits and local meals. It's for people who want their walking rewarded with proper eating.
You'll explore the Sassi quarter and gorge in Matera and see the conical trulli houses of the Itria Valley, alongside visits to a baker, a butcher, and producers of cheese, olive oil and wine. There's a hands-on pasta lesson too, making orecchiette the way locals do.
The pace is moderate — walks are described as leisurely rather than strenuous, with the food and wine very much part of the itinerary rather than an add-on.
What you'll do
- Walk through the ancient Sassi quarter and gorge of Matera
- See the conical trulli houses of the Itria Valley
- Visit local producers of cheese, olive oil and wine
- Learn to make orecchiette, Puglia's 'little ear' pasta
- Taste bread and cured meats at a local baker and butcher
- Walks are described as leisurely rather than physically demanding
- Food and wine tastings run throughout, so it suits travellers who want eating built into the day, not just evenings
Worth it if you want hands-on food experiences and knowledgeable local guides. Think twice if you need flexibility—the itinerary is tightly planned.
- Guide Massimo was genuinely attentive, knowledgeable, and shared photography tips during walks.
- Pasta-making, mozzarella-making demonstrations, and farm visits were standout highlights for multiple travellers.
- Itinerary was logical and well-planned with daily adventures—Matera, Monopoli sunrise, and Tre Archi lunch particularly praised.
- Tour runs during mild weather, but timing appears fixed—check if dates suit your schedule.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,585, about 25% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Bari · 5 Sept – 6 Sept
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