Puglia Home Base Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Luxury Hotels
Puglia Home Base Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Luxury Hotels
2026: Sep-Oct 2027: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct
A Singular Hotel Experience in Ancient Lecce
Find the magic of Italy’s boot one step at a time. Puglia’s rocky coast and turquoise waters reveal a landscape shaped by sea and stone. With Lecce as your base, explore this quieter corner of the Mediterranean.
Highlights
- Explore the Salento Peninsula from elegant Lecce, a baroque gem known for its ornate architecture and vibrant culture
- Settle into our luxurious Home Base hotel and immerse yourself in the rhythms of Southern Italy
- Hike coastal paths linking turquoise coves, rocky cliffs and historic seaside villages along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas
- Cruise beneath dramatic coastal cliffs and sea caves on a private boat excursion along Puglia’s rugged shoreline
- Experience regional culinary traditions through olive oil tastings, fresh seafood and a mozzarella-making demonstration
Start/End Lecce
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Explore the spectacular coast between Torre dell’Orso and Torre Sant’Andrea, known for its turquoise waters, sea-carved cliffs and striking rock formations • Browse the impressive art collection and make yourself at home at our elegant Home Base property • Take in the intricate beauty of Barocco Leccese, among Europe’s most ornate baroque architecture • Visit traditional Salento villages on a hike that begins along a scenic coastal bluff • Sample Pugliese specialties and local wines, the first of many memorable culinary experiences.
Nights 1-4
Positioned in the heart of the historic center of town, this ancient masseria is adorned with sculptures and elegant interior design, set in a centuries-old olive grove. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
Days 3-5
Visit Otranto, a charming port town with a beautifully preserved historic center and colorful houses • Keep an eye out for the Church of St. Peter • Hike along the Adriatic coast to Punta Palascia, Italy’s easternmost point • Learn the art of mozzarella making from a local master • Spend an evening at leisure in Lecce, strolling quiet streets, sampling regional cuisine and taking in the city’s captivating facades • Set out by private boat to experience this remarkable coastline from a new perspective • Join a local guide for a walking tour that brings Lecce’s rich history to life.
Nights 1-4
Positioned in the heart of the historic center of town, this ancient masseria is adorned with sculptures and elegant interior design, set in a centuries-old olive grove. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
The slower pace and relaxed approach to life in Puglia is one of the highlights of this spectacular region and is reflected in the hotel and restaurants on this trip. That said, service can lack a sense of urgency when compared with the service found in other parts of Europe.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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