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Staying in three good hotels in varied landscapes from the Trulli town of Alberello to a remote farmhouse in the midst of olive groves and finishing in the breathtaking Matera
Waking up in the rock town of Matera, sun shining off the cave dwellings and kestrels swooping past our window
Letizia was a good leader who managed the diverse group very well. She was very well organised and forfitted her day off to ensure the group trip to Lecce was a sucess.
The countryside and towns are breathtaking but not always beautiful in a traditional way. Also be prepared for the heat.
Wonderful holiday, great company, great walking, food and wine!
Seeing a view of Matera for the first time
Angelo was brilliant. Clearly passionate about the area he was leading us around and very knowledgeable. He arranged some fantastic picnics and thought of everything. He took us to some lovely restaurants and tried to make sure we had opportunities to try local foods and drinks. He was also a really approachable and helpful leader and had a great sense of humour. I would certainly go on another trip if Angelo was leading.
This is a wonderful holiday, embrace the scenary, food and the wine! Make sure you have a hat - walking on some of the days, it was very hot and there was no shade.
This was a great trip and wonderful introduction to a largely unspoilt area of Italy. The walks were easy and through some great agricultural and ancient landscapes. The food was lovely and very plentiful and unlike the cuisine of other areas I have visited. The hotels were very characterful especially the Hotel in Matera with stunning views of the old city.
The unscheduled bonuses. The celebration of the feast of St Cosmas and Damian in Alberobello on the first night. The town was lit up with thousands of lights, there was music from the bandstand and fireworks later. The show of traditional Puglian music and dancing at the Masseria was also wonderful. The food and the wine too!
Angelo was great. Friendly, passionate about his country and always making that extra effort to ensure we had the best time!
Don't go if you are watching your weight!
This holiday is a fantastic introduction to the Puglia and Basilicata area of Italy. I enjoyed all of the towns that we visited and would have happily spent more time in Alberobello and Ostuni.
I loved the mix of leisurely walking and sightseeing and the food and drink was exceptional. The trip was well organised and with plenty time to pack and good transport arrangements moving between 4 hotels was surprisingly easy.
Angelo was enthusiastic and passionate about the area. He was well organised but also flexible and went the extra mile to ensure that we could make the most of our holiday.
Prepare to diet after your trip and don't forget to pack insect repellent as well as sunscreen!
This holiday is a lovely mixture of easy walking, sightseeing, and superb eating and drinking. The balance was just right for me. I went in May, before it got too hot, and the countryside and wild flowers were beautiful.
The first sight of Matera old town. I'd wanted to go there for years, and it lived up to my expectations. Having the time to explore the town was very welcome. Also the stay at the masseria. At first it seemed a bit strange to move such a short distance for one night, but it was such a lovely place to stay that it was well worth it.
Adrien was excellent. He always seemed very relaxed but was completely on top of everything. He anticipated our needs and was also very good company.
Don't choose this holiday if you're looking for challenging walks. Do choose it if you want fairly easy walks combined with discovering the local culture.
An enjoyable and leisurely walking holiday in a most interesting area. The difference in the landscape between Puglia and Basilicata was most striking, the latter being more interesting for walking, but both areas have their own unique places of interest. This is definitely a holiday for a great gastronomic experience!
The first sight of Ostuni, the White City, shining on its hilltop; the walk from Montescaglioso to Matera.Matera old town - amazing!
Angelo was an excellent and good-humoured group leader. He related well to all members of the group, was kindly and considerate and very knowledgable. He had a good understanding of the needs of the group and did his best to make the whole experience as pleasurable as possible.
Enjoy the food!!!
A very good holiday, not at all strenuous but fitted the description in the brochure, which a lot of walking holidays don’t. The food was excellent and cheap, set meals wonderful, and a very friendly area.
Matera - I could have stayed all day on the balcony watching the birds hovering, then occasionally swoooping and diving.
Both Angelo and Enzo went out of their way to be extremely helpful as I was on a temporary exclusion diet for medical reasons, and the picnic they put together on the day we walked along the viaduct had to be seen to be believed - we even had the Ramblers group who passed by hanging over the wall and exclaiming "they've even got wine!"
A gentler walking holiday than most, but nevertheless interesting in a less well known area of Italy. In early May it was already 25 degrees most days and we had the added benefit of lots of wild flowers - at the height of summer it must be more onerous as there were several fairly exposed walks.
An 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.
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!
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.
Don't eat or drink too much!
May 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.
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!
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.
Not really - the trip fulfils the description in the brochure.