Puglia Home Base Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Puglia Home Base Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: Oct 2026: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
A Singular Hotel Experience in Ancient Lecce
Hike amid coastal terrain—witness waves crashing on rocky coastlines and turquoise water lapping sandy beaches. In the heel of Italy, culinary wonders and seaside trails make for an enticing combination. Italy’s boot is made for walking!
Highlights
- Venture along ancient footpaths and to historic sites where few tourists roam
- Explore imposing rocky seaside cliffs and caves from a closer perspective on our private boat ride
- Walk along Porto Selvaggio Natural Park’s preserved Mediterranean coastline and spot the sparkling sea between green patches of eucalyptus and Aleppo pine
- Unwind at our boutique property and visit the on-site art museum
- Embark on an epicurean adventure with culinary experiences highlighting local olive oil, creamy mozzarella and fresh fish
Start/End Lecce
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Feel the sea breeze and take in views of the lapping turquoise water as you trek beside the beach from charming San Foca to Torre dell’Orso • View the impressive art collection on display and unpack once at our elegant property, carefully selected for this Home Base trip • Be warmly welcomed by our gracious hosts • Pause and admire some of Europe’s most ornate baroque architecture, the Barocco Leccese • Visit typical Salento villages on a hike that begins along a coastal bluff • Pugliese specialties and local wines are the first of our trip’s multitude of culinary treats!
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)
Days 3-5
Get to know the region’s tight rocky coastlines • Visit Otranto, a charming port town with a well-preserved historic center and brightly painted houses • Be sure to look out for St. Peter’s Basilica! • Hike along the Adriatic coastline to the easternmost point of Italy, the lighthouse of Punta Palascia • A mozzarella master shows us how this cheese is made • In Lecce, spend an evening on your own and stroll through the quiet streets, dine on local delicacies and discover the many captivating facades of this historic city • Board a private boat for an exploration of this remarkable coastal landscape • Join our informative local guide for a walking tour of Lecce to learn about its fascinating story.
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)
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. This said, service can lack a sense of urgency when compared with the service found in other parts of Europe.
Hotels
Backroads Home Base
One luxurious Premiere hotel. A world of adventure right outside your door.
Nights 1-4
Premiere Hotel
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)
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