From the Adriatic Coast to the Ionian Coast - hiking tour
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Self-guided hiking tour - 8 Days / 7 Nights
The hiking tour "from the Adriatic Coast to the Jonian Coast" will take you from one coast of Puglia to the other. The route will literally divide the region in two. We start from Polignano a Mare: the pearl of the Adriatic and continue towards Castellana Grotte, which houses one of the most beautiful karst treasures in Italy: the Castellana caves. The walking tour continues in the heart of the Itria Valley, you will arrive in the UNESCO site city or the city of trulli: Alberobello. The next stop is Locorotondo, a city of circular beauty. We then continue to the elegant town of Martina Franca, with its typical wrought iron balconies and its elegant square. The last two stages will take you to the Ionian Sea. Already in Crispiano, in the Amastuola area, you can enjoy the view of the Gulf of Taranto which you will reach the following day. Taranto (or Taras, according to the Greek name) is also known as the city of the two seas: the Mar Piccolo and the Mar Grande. Don't miss a visit to the MarTà Museum, one of the largest collections in all of Puglia.
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Itinerary
Day 1. ARRIVAL IN POLIGNANO A MARE
Arrival in Polignano a Mare, the pearl of the Adriatic. A stop at its balconies overlooking the sea and a photo with the statue of Domenico Modugno ( the famous songwriter of the song "Volare oh oh") are a must! Don't miss the opportunity to visit the sea caves of Polignano with our boat tour! Overnight stay in Polignano a Mare
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Day 2. POLIGNANO A MARE - CASTELLANA GROTTE
Distance: 19,9 km; elevation: 315 m; terrain: gravel/paved; time: 5 h
The first stage of this journey will take you in the heart of the land of centuries-old olive trees which holds a treasure, the enchanted spectacle of the Castellana Grotte. The town has been called "Castellana Grotte" since 1950 in homage to the wonderful underground world discovered in 1938 by Franco Anelli. The town is included in the "Viedulivi" route which covers the entire territory of the Murgia dei Trulli and Caves through an environmental, food and wine and tourist itinerary created for the defense and enhancement of the extra virgin olive oil and the olive trees with gnarled trunks for centuries they have witnessed the hard work of the peasant people who made oil a reason for their existence. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the caves, the site is open all year round!
The first stage of this journey will take you in the heart of the land of centuries-old olive trees which holds a treasure, the enchanted spectacle of the Castellana Grotte. The town has been called "Castellana Grotte" since 1950 in homage to the wonderful underground world discovered in 1938 by Franco Anelli. The town is included in the "Viedulivi" route which covers the entire territory of the Murgia dei Trulli and Caves through an environmental, food and wine and tourist itinerary created for the defense and enhancement of the extra virgin olive oil and the olive trees with gnarled trunks for centuries they have witnessed the hard work of the peasant people who made oil a reason for their existence. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the caves, the site is open all year round!
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Day 3. CASTELLANA GROTTE - ALBEROBELLO
Distance: 18,5 km; elevation: 425 m; terrain: gravel/paved; time: 4,5 h
Leaving the City of Caves behind, the path continues towards Alberobello, characterized by the presence of trulli, dry-stone buildings known throughout the world. The final destination will be the symbolic city of this architectural structure, Alberobello, which has become a UNESCO heritage site. You will be enchanted by the small village and photography lovers will have a thousand ideas for their album of memories. Let yourself get lost in its narrow streets and take advantage of the night
to enjoy a magical atmosphere. Overnight stay in Alberobello
Leaving the City of Caves behind, the path continues towards Alberobello, characterized by the presence of trulli, dry-stone buildings known throughout the world. The final destination will be the symbolic city of this architectural structure, Alberobello, which has become a UNESCO heritage site. You will be enchanted by the small village and photography lovers will have a thousand ideas for their album of memories. Let yourself get lost in its narrow streets and take advantage of the night
to enjoy a magical atmosphere. Overnight stay in Alberobello
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Day 4. ALBEROBELLO - LOCOROTONDO
Distance: 20 km; elevation: 410 m; terrain: gravel/paved; Time: 5.5h
The tour starts from the City of trulli, Alberobello, crossing the hamlet of Coreggia. Taking the so-called Canale di Pirro, the landscape changes profoundly: a long AQP path (along the Apulian aqueduct), which winds along the edge of an imposing and spectacular sinkhole, crosses a naturalistic oasis inside which ancient patches of oak woods survive. In the second half of the track, you will walk through districts and paths dotted with trulli, authentic architectural masterpieces that here create a unique, archaic and enchanted landscape. Finally we reach the "Locus rotondus", Locorotondo, a place of circular beauty whose historic center houses the characteristic "cummerse" houses with sloping roofs covered with chiancarelle (limestone slabs similar to those used for trulli). Overnight stay in Locorotondo
The tour starts from the City of trulli, Alberobello, crossing the hamlet of Coreggia. Taking the so-called Canale di Pirro, the landscape changes profoundly: a long AQP path (along the Apulian aqueduct), which winds along the edge of an imposing and spectacular sinkhole, crosses a naturalistic oasis inside which ancient patches of oak woods survive. In the second half of the track, you will walk through districts and paths dotted with trulli, authentic architectural masterpieces that here create a unique, archaic and enchanted landscape. Finally we reach the "Locus rotondus", Locorotondo, a place of circular beauty whose historic center houses the characteristic "cummerse" houses with sloping roofs covered with chiancarelle (limestone slabs similar to those used for trulli). Overnight stay in Locorotondo
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Day 5. LOCOROTONDO - MARTINA FRANCA
Distance: 16,3 km; elevation: 435 m; terrain: gravel/paved; time: 4.5 h
Today's stage will take you to the town of Martina Franca, with its characteristic wrought iron balconies. Martina Franca retains a timeless beauty, shown above all by its illustrious Baroque-style buildings which constitute its spearhead. The monumental symbol is its beautiful Basilica of San Martino. The historic center of Martina Franca reserves many other wonders work of human inspiration, in addition to other noteworthy churches, this city also offers many civic buildings that have been protagonists of the history of the place. It is highly recommended to get lost in its intricate paved streets and then find yourself to enjoy an infinity of notes, perfumes, lights that will leave you in love with this splendid town. Overnight stay in Marina Franca
Today's stage will take you to the town of Martina Franca, with its characteristic wrought iron balconies. Martina Franca retains a timeless beauty, shown above all by its illustrious Baroque-style buildings which constitute its spearhead. The monumental symbol is its beautiful Basilica of San Martino. The historic center of Martina Franca reserves many other wonders work of human inspiration, in addition to other noteworthy churches, this city also offers many civic buildings that have been protagonists of the history of the place. It is highly recommended to get lost in its intricate paved streets and then find yourself to enjoy an infinity of notes, perfumes, lights that will leave you in love with this splendid town. Overnight stay in Marina Franca
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Day 6. MARTINA FRANCA - CRISPIANO
Distance: 10 km; elevation: 374 m; terrain: gravel/paved; time: 3h
The hike starts from Martina Franca and in 3 hours you will reach Crispiano, known as ‘the town of 100 masserie’ , which marks the border between the Valle d’Itria and the Terra delle Gravine. You across the Bosco delle Pianelle, a large wood that is one of the most important and largest green lungs in Puglia. The wood is situated in a doline, called Gravina del Vuolo, and it is mostly made up of holm oaks, with some specimens of remarkable size. The second stop is the Natural Reserve of Eastern Murge. You go towards Masseria Amastuola, an old masseria (fortified farm) dating back to the 15th century, surrounded by a charming vineyard-garden designed by the famous landscape architect Fernando Caruncho. Overnight stay in Crispiano
The hike starts from Martina Franca and in 3 hours you will reach Crispiano, known as ‘the town of 100 masserie’ , which marks the border between the Valle d’Itria and the Terra delle Gravine. You across the Bosco delle Pianelle, a large wood that is one of the most important and largest green lungs in Puglia. The wood is situated in a doline, called Gravina del Vuolo, and it is mostly made up of holm oaks, with some specimens of remarkable size. The second stop is the Natural Reserve of Eastern Murge. You go towards Masseria Amastuola, an old masseria (fortified farm) dating back to the 15th century, surrounded by a charming vineyard-garden designed by the famous landscape architect Fernando Caruncho. Overnight stay in Crispiano
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day 7. CRISPIANO - TARANTO
Distance: 27 km; elevation: 10 m; terrain: gravel/paved; time: 6h
Today's route will lead you to the ancient colony of Magna Graecia, known as the "city of two seas" due to its geographical position between the Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo: Taras (the old name of Taranto) It is the only "Spartan" colony with reference to its foundation in the 8th century BC by Falanto, a valiant warrior and leader of the Partenis who, departing from Sparta, landed in the Gulf of Saturo where they settled by subtracting the lands from the Japigi (ancient inhabitants of Apulia). The city represents the natural overlook on the gulf of the same name and develops along three natural peninsulas and an artificial island, the latter the historic nucleus of the town, formed during the construction of the moat of the Aragonese Castle. Do not miss a visit at the MarTA, the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto!
Overnight stay in Taranto
Today's route will lead you to the ancient colony of Magna Graecia, known as the "city of two seas" due to its geographical position between the Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo: Taras (the old name of Taranto) It is the only "Spartan" colony with reference to its foundation in the 8th century BC by Falanto, a valiant warrior and leader of the Partenis who, departing from Sparta, landed in the Gulf of Saturo where they settled by subtracting the lands from the Japigi (ancient inhabitants of Apulia). The city represents the natural overlook on the gulf of the same name and develops along three natural peninsulas and an artificial island, the latter the historic nucleus of the town, formed during the construction of the moat of the Aragonese Castle. Do not miss a visit at the MarTA, the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto!
Overnight stay in Taranto
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day 8. departure day
Breakfast, end of services. Goodbye Puglia!
Price details
CATEGORY |
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Mid-season |
High season |
CATEGORY: COMFORT PLUS |
€ 965 |
€ 1.070 |
€ 1.140 |
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LOW SEASON
From Jan 7th to Mar 31st From Apr 7th to May 31st From Sep 21st to Dec 21st MID SEASON
From Jun 1st to Jul 13th From Aug 25th to Sep 20th HIGH SEASON
From Mar 28th to Apr 6th From Jul 14th to Aug 24th From Dec 22nd to Jan 6th |
what is included:
Reduce Waste! Refill Your Own Water Bottle! For more responsible tourism, we encourage you to bring your own refillable water bottle. If needed, we are happy to provide one for you. Please inform us in advance if you require it. not included:
supplements:
SINGLE ROOM: +30 % on the base quote AUGUST SUPPLEMENT: From: 05th Aug To: 20th Aug Category Economy: € +255 per pax Category Deluxe: € +505 per pax |
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