Infos

1 Arrival 

2 Alberobello and cooking class 

(Morning yoga session) Visit to the pretty Cisternino for a cooking course experience with the locals, including lunch. Afternoon tour of Alberobello, an absolutely unique corner of this world: tour around the little Trulli houses that gift this town with a fairytale atmosphere. (Evening yoga session) 

• 1 x FD tour guide for cooking class and Alberobello excursion
• 1 x cooking class with the locals, including lunch 

3 Matera and the Gravina Gorge 

(Morning yoga session) Full day visit to Matera: the city of caves and European Capital of Culture. Exploration of the cave dwellings occupied for thousands of years in one of the most incredible living monuments to human civilization anywhere on the planet. Hike through the Gravina Gorge to the hill-top that overlooks the city and its famous Sassi-caves. (Evening yoga session) 

• 1 x FD hiking licensed guide for Matera and Gravina Gorge excursion 

4 Castellana Caves 

(Morning yoga session) Original hike in the fascinating Castellana Caves, that attract visitors from all Europe with their amazing stalagmites and stalactites, throwing mysterious shadows all around. (Evening yoga session) 

• 1 x HD tour guide for Castellana Caves excursion
• 1 x entrance fee to the Castellana Caves 

5 Lecce and Otranto 

(Morning yoga session) In the morning, Lecce guided tour: the beautiful city is known for the charming Baroque architectures that adorns the old town, Piazza Sant’Oronzo with the Obelisk and the surrounding elegant buildings. Afternoon guided tour of Otranto, a picturesque coastal town with a pristine beach, beautiful mosaics and the Aragonese Castle. (Evening yoga session) 

• 1 x FD tour guide for Lecce and Otranto excursion 

6 Ostuni and Torre Guaceto 

(Morning yoga session) Hiking along the Adriatic shore of the virgin Nature Reserve of Torre Guaceto. Afternoon tour of Ostuni, the iconic white city that dominates on the Adriatic Sea. Stop at a local mill for a tasting of the excellent local olive oil. (Evening yoga session) 

• 1 x FD hiking licensed guide for Ostuni and Torre Guaceto excursion
• 1 x visit to a local oil mill for a tasting of olive oil and other products 

7 Gallipoli and Porto Selvaggio 

(Morning yoga session) Hike along the Ionian shore of the National Park of Porto Selvaggio. Afternoon tour of Gallipoli, with the labyrinth streets, the old churches and locals still playing cards in every corner of the old town, connected to the mainland by just a bridge. (Evening yoga session) 

• 1 x FD hiking licensed guide for Porto Selvaggio and Gallipoli excursion 

8 Departure 

The hikes range from 2,5 to 4 hours and are easy to moderate with a maximum vertical height difference of 450 m