Coastal Hiking Puglia over 8 days

The land of the trulli awaits you with magnificent beaches and a landscape lined with olive groves and citrus trees. Follow the enchanting coastal path where vast views of the glittering blue sea are your constant companions. Following winding shepherds' paths, you will reach dreamy fishing villages just waiting to be discovered, make sure you taste the catch of the day there. The landscape changes just as spectacularly as your hiking route, rugged cliffs give way to the open meadows of the Apulian savannah, ancient stone walls and lush forests characterise the landscape. The rustling of ancient olive trees, the chirping of crickets and the smell of wild fennel and liquorice accompany you all the way to your destination in Lecce – and again and again the round domed roofs of the "Pagliari" greet you as if from times long past.

Highlights: 

• Diverse culture in Otranto: Right at the start of your tour you have the opportunity to get to know the ‘pearl of the orient’. The picturesque coastal town offers wonderful beaches and cultural musts such as the cathedral Santa Annunziata with its impressive mosaic floor covering around 1,600m2.
• Refreshing breaks from hiking: On your coastal hiking tour there is lots of time to enjoy a magnificent moment of relaxation in the unspoiled beaches and refreshing crystal-clear water.
• Picture perfect landscapes up close: By foot, you will march through the picturesque landscape, which is characterised by olive groves, pine forests, vineyards and quiet villages. While hiking, you have the opportunity to take a break at any time to enjoy this wonderful panorama.
• Hiking on historical "tratturi": In Puglia there are numerous "tratturi", which in past times connected the villages with the sea. These natural paths of gravel or grass were important trade routes for the transport of agricultural products such as wine, grain or olive oil. Furthermore, shepherds used these paths to lead their herds of cattle to water sources

Tour Character: Level 2 Self-Guided

The daily tours between 2 and max. 5 hours are easy to manage with a good basic level of fitness. For the most part, you will hike on rocky coastal paths and narrow hiking trails, where sure-footedness and a bit of a head for heights are required. A few sections lead partly on asphalted side roads through the small villages and towns

Included in the Tour:

• Accommodation in beautiful, typical for the country 3***and mostly 4****-hotels, and comfortable B&Bs (partly with pool) and 1x traditional masseria (ital. country house)
• Breakfast
• 2 dinner (Porto Badisco and Marina Serra)
• Luggage transfer
• Carefully elaborated route description
• Detailed tour documents 1x per room (German, English)
• GPS-data available
• Service hotline

Not included:

• Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
• Train ride from Gagliano to Lecce, approx. EUR 7 per person.
• Transfers
• Drinks 
• Lunches
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Parking/ Arrival/ Departure:

• Rail journey to Lecce and by bus (www.provincia.le.it) in approx. 1.5 hours to Otranto.
• Brindisi or Bari airport. From there by bus or train to the respective railway station and by train to Lecce (from Brindisi approx. 1 hour and from Bari approx. 2 hours), continuing by bus to Otranto.
• Return from Lecce by train to Brindisi or Bari (from Brindisi approx. 1 hour and from Bari approx. 2 hours) and continue by bus or train to the respective airport.

Notes: 

• Daily departure from March to October
• Extra nights upon request and can be booked in each stage town
• Transfers (Reservations are required for all transfers, payable in advance).:
  • Airport transfer from Brindisi to Otranto, costs EUR 165 per ride (max. 8 people).
  • Airport transfer from Bari to Otranto, costs EUR 369 per ride (max. 3 people), costs EUR 350 per ride (max. 8 people).
  • Return transfer from Lecce to the airport Brindisi, costs EUR 129 per ride (max. 3 people), costs EUR 130 per ride (max. 8 people).
  • Return transfer from Lecce to the airport Bari, costs EUR 265 per ride (max. 3 people), costs EUR 275 per ride (max. 8 people).
  • Optional transfer (instead train ride) from Gagliano to Lecce on day 7, costs EUR 100 per ride (max. 3 people, EUR 235 per ride (max. 8 people).

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