- Discover the many wonders of Puglia, a treasure trove of culture and cuisine
- Marvel at the baroque architecture of Lecce, among the most impressive in Italy
- Explore the medieval centre of Otranto
- Visit two typical farms to taste olive oil and watch a pasta-making demonstration
- Stay in a fairytale-like ‘trullo’ in Alberobello
- End the adventure in Matera, a magnificent cave town built by a gaping ravine
![Alberobello](https://res.cloudinary.com/enchanting/q_80,f_auto,c_lfill,x_w_mul_0.5,y_h_mul_0.42,g_xy_center,w_360,h_270/exodus-web/2021/12/hybris-alberobello-trulli-houses-686444473-003935.jpg)
Puglia: Discover the Heel of Italy - Reverse
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Add your own reviewGreat location, disappointing hotels and more local insights needed!
This is an amazing bit of Italy but this tour is a bit disappointing. The hotels are generally dated and inexpensive ( c £100 per room per night if booked direct). The hotel is Lecce is the hotel Eos and is about Trave lodge standard on a main road in the new town . So many great places and exodus chose this one? Arborebello feels like a mini film set and is full on touristy although good to be there early and late. Our trulli house was cute although a bit dated ( c1975). The breakfasts here are served in a wine cellar down some very steep stairs. It would have been lovely to have eaten outside or looked at the view.
The rooms/ caves at the hotel Sassi in matera was very varied and 6 of our group of 16 complained snd moved rooms after one night. Our cave was damp and not very clean – the damp smell and atmosphere over whelming . The terrace and view was stunning though.
The guided tours in both places were dull , functional and uninspiring. The cookery class was a 10 minute demo on how to make Orchietta pasta ( you could have a go )
Most Inspirational Moment
The walk around the coves in Otranto was lovely - prob best to do early and not at midday as we did but would be good to have more time for this
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fun and a lovely bloke. Bit repetitive on instructions and kept running too much info too far ahead .
Advice for Potential Travellers
Ask for room upgrades in advance. Food at group dinners disappointing except in Arberobello. Take hard cases as dragged around in matera fraying fabric ones
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