Welcome to Italy’s sun-drenched south, where whitewashed villages, millenary olive groves, and ancient cave dwellings meet the Adriatic breeze. Our 7-day Puglia & Matera journey blends gentle walks, hands-on cooking, world-class olive oil, and the timeless beauty of Alberobello’s trulli and Matera’s Sassi.
You’ll stroll through lively Bari, taste fresh seafood in Polignano, cook orecchiette in a countryside masseria, and discover Ostuni’s white alleys. A wine tasting in the Itria Valley and an olive oil masterclass connect you with the land, while Matera crowns the trip with its breathtaking sunset hikes and unforgettable farewell dinner.
A tour where every walk is easy, every meal a celebration, and every moment a discovery of southern Italy’s authentic heart.
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6 nights in 3–4 star hotels & masseria, ensuite bathrooms
All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners, wine included
Luggage transfers and all on-tour transportation
Cooking class, wine tasting, olive oil tasting
Entrance fees to all listed sites
All taxes
Meet at 4:00 PM in Bari. With a local guide, explore the old town, where women hand-make orecchiette in narrow streets. See the Basilica of San Nicola and the lively piazzas. Welcome dinner in Bari Vecchia.
Transfer to Polignano a Mare to admire its cliffs and sea views. Continue to Monopoli with its baroque cathedral and charming port. Afternoon arrival at Borgo Santuri, our countryside masseria, where we’ll join a cooking class rolling orecchiette and baking focaccia.
Morning leisure at the masseria before heading to Amalberga Winery for a tasting and light lunch. Stroll through vineyards, then transfer to Ostuni, the “White City,” for an evening visit and dinner overlooking its sunlit piazzas.
Walk among centuries-old olive trees to Masseria Brancati. Tour the underground olive mill and enjoy an olive oil tasting and rustic farmhouse lunch. Back at Borgo Santuri, unwind before an evening aperitivo-dinner with live pizzica folk music.
Morning visit of Alberobello, UNESCO World Heritage with its conical trulli. After lunch at a local azienda, continue to Matera. Check into Palazzo Viceconte, then enjoy a dinner in the Sassi.
Guided tour of Matera’s Sassi, exploring cave dwellings, rupestrian churches, and artisan workshops. Optional bread-making experience. Evening walk across Murgia Park for a magical sunset overlooking the stone city. Farewell aperitivo-dinner on Palazzo Viceconte’s terrace.
After breakfast, we assist with transfers from Matera to onward connections. Arrivederci!
Modern comfort in the heart of the city.
Restored 15th-century masseria with gardens, pool, and charm.
Historic palace in the Sassi, panoramic terrace and boutique atmosphere.
Bari
Focaccia barese, spaghetti all’assassina, tiella di riso, patate e cozze
Itria Valley
Bombette pugliesi (grilled meat rolls), friselle with tomatoes, taralli & puccia bread
Matera
Pane di Matera, fave e cicorie, baked orecchiette alla materana, and the festive lamb stew pignata
Primitivo di Manduria DOC
Bold and full-bodied red, perfect with bombette.
Negroamaro
Rich, dark red with notes of berries and spice.
Fiano Minutolo
Aromatic white with tropical fruit and citrus notes.
Aglianico del Vulture
(Basilicata) – One of Southern Italy’s greatest reds, structured and elegant.
Price per person changes depending on the occupancy number of your private group.
More guests? Please ask us a quote. We can also tailor the tour to your needs.
| Number of guests | price in double room (euros) | single supplement (euros) |
| 1 | contact us | |
| 2 or 3 | contact us | 320 |
| 4 or 5 | contact us | 320 |
| 6 or 7 | contact us | 320 |
| 8 or 9 | contact us | 320 |
| 10 or 11 | contact us | 320 |
| 12 or more | contact us | 320 |
Bari – Hotel Boston (May/June) or Hotel Victor (October)
4.00 PM
Matera train/bus station
9:30 AM
walking shoes with traction, hat, sunscreen, swimwear
2 lunches on your own (€5/day)
Small groups, maximum 18 guests
My husband and I spent 7 days in September walking the Tuscan Hills with Gianni and Rudy. As I read my journal from our trip almost 3 months ago it brings a smile to my face as I relive those treasured moments of hiking beautiful vineyard hillsides, making pasta at a local restaurant, listening to arias from well known Italian operas, drinking glorious wines with local wine makers, eating fabulous foods, learning about making cheese, doing yoga in a beautiful vineyard and listening to Gianni play his flute.Gianni’s organizational skills and ability to relate to all his guests was a large part in making this trip so memorable and enjoyable.
The Best Way to See Italy Forget Rick Steves and sign on with Gianni for a wonderful exploration of some of the best Italy has to offer–countryside, history, food, and people. Gianni’s deep knowledge of all these adds so much richness to the experience of walking through picturesque medieval towns and gorgeous rolling hillsides of vineyards, fields and orchards. The accommodations were comfortable and centralized, often with wonderful views.Although this was a tour through the areas surrounding Siena, Montalcino and Pienza, Gianni offers tours in other areas and I would expect the same high level of engagement and effort to provide unique experiences. Truly exceeded my expectations!
Walk about Tuscany Loved this tour and would highly encourage others to go. Our guides Gianni and Sara were great, everything ran smoothly from day one. Excellent choices of hotels, restaurants and walking trails. The perfect size group, lots of laughs and good memories. Looking forward to the next one. Grazie, Monica
Under the Tuscan Sun…and a big black cloud but only once I have just returned from 8 fabulous days with Walk About Tuscany hosted by Gianni and Rudy and helped by their hard working transportation crew who ensured we were picked up on time, we traveled safely and no luggage was lost. We had many moments of fun and laughter and even a couple of flute recitals just for a change of pace!! In the end, I have Gianni to thank for this experience. His thoughtful organization and attention to detail were key in delivering a superb product, a memorable adventure and a trip of a lifetime. Walk About Tuscany is highly recommended! Grazie, Gianni
The unforgetable Tuscany I am so amazed with Gianni who operated our tour with his in-depth knowledge of every single steps and buildings around Tuscany. Not to mention his creativeness in every moments of our walks. You will have great lunches and dinners with lots of special-2-thumbs-up wines. We also visit Olive Oil producer and given sampler at which is the best (and fresh) olive oil that I had ever tasted ! The scenery view is very awesome, just like the post card. Highly recommended and wouldn’t mind to do this tour again.
Group Tour of Tuscany Hill Towns with Walk About Tuscany Tours I had a marvelous time on this trip. Our guide, Gianni, provided gorgeous walks and unique experiences with local organic producers of wine, produce, cheese, and olive oil. Definitely experiences I couldn’t have had without his guidance and that helped me to appreciate what makes this region unique. Gianni is knowledgeable and expended every effort to ensure that our trip was memorable and unique. We walked, ate very well, drank wonderful wines and learned a great deal about this region of Tuscany and why it is among the most delightful of all Italy.
