11 independent reviews for Puglia and Basilicata walking holiday in Italy
Reviews for Puglia and Basilicata walking holiday in Italy
Joan Martinuzzi review 17 Oct 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The other people in the group and the leader, Veriano, who listened to us and guided us on our daily adventures. The Due Torre Hotel staff were helpful, happy and interested in us.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Just do it.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely, we stayed at a local hotel, ate in local eating places, travelled on busses and ferry’s4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
One the best I’ve had; a random group of people all enjoying the beautiful Amalfi Coast and the company of each other.Suzanne Keene review 16 Oct 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Chance to visit several lovely towns and cities in Apulia, specially staying in the cave hotel in matera2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Check the actual details of the trip carefully as I was a bit annoyed that a trip advertised as walks up to 6 miles (fine) actually had 2 of 8 miles (I don’t call that relaxed). However, I was able to leave out one long walk and enjoy visiting the town Instead.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Maybe … supported local businesses and employment, specially in Matera4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Good to very good. Nice hotels, tho one not very well located. Lovely places to visit, very well chosen. Shorter walks were lovely.Brenda Lambourne review 15 May 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The walk through the gorge at Matare2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Try and up your fitness levels. Be prepared for very hot days3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes I did4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was absolutely excellent and the guide was superbKeith Rumsey review 1 Apr 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Stayin? in the Sasso in Matera.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We dined in family-owned restaurants and bought local foods for picnics, so I assume yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very enjoyable - interesting places and nice walks.Stephen Turner review 6 Oct 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
First night in Matera if we had to choose but so many2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Pack carefully and keep some space as lots of interesting things.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
As much as it could with good local hotels and no hotel evening meals..4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was made special by a very good guide who new answers to any question you fired at her whether flora and fauna , archaeology or history and she was great fun, we also had a great bunch of fellow travellers. The holiday and cities we visited were great. The walks could have been a bit more challenging and varied.Helen McNaught review 29 Apr 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was truly wonderful seeing the countryside of Puglia with a local guide. The town's and villages in between were delightful and so far relatively low on tourists.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared for very hot days. While an easy walk each day the sun was hot and made it more difficult.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes I think it did. We used local restaurants and transport. We were surprised how much plastic the locals used but we tried not to contribute to thst. We were careful to take our rubbish with us from our daily walks.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was really fantastic. I think it's a wonderful way to discover Puglia.Sue Rice review 27 May 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Difficult to pick out individual aspects. It was all good2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Make sure you have a reasonable fitness level for the walks advertised and do some preparation.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Our guide came from Pulia. He was passionate about the area and conveyed that to us. He wanted to ensure that we understood both the history and current situation, He took us to local restaurants and farms where we ate local foods and knew where it all came from4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was excellent. Varied, lovely countryside, interesting towns and villages, excellent food, friendly group and truly outstanding guide!!!Chandra Kant Sharma review 6 Sep 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
I decided to go on the "Puglia and Matera walking..." holiday. Most memorable was the small township of trullis in Alberobella; and the ancient olive trees in the groves we walked through.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
a) Be aware that the first couple of days involves walking in unshaded areas and this can be unpleasant when the temperature is in the mid-thirties or higher b) The distance from the train sation in Matera to the Hotel Sassi is significant and much of it is on stony surface over which suitcases need to be carried - they can't be rolled.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Local economy was benefitted.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Extremely enjoyable.Rhian Johns review 7 May 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The walks were all fantastic - great pace with loads to see and learn along the way.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Book it today, it's a great trip and a great way to discover loads about Puglia!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We had an excellent local guide who was passionate about her local area and on many occasions took us to local places including restaurants and even a farm to eat, that otherwise you just wouldn't find.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Great fun, really enjoyed it.Patricia Holt review 10 Oct 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Countryside walks around Matera.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
We went in early October - be prepared for all weathers it can be wet and chilly.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. The choice of small, locally run hotels and restaurants and our improvised picnics meant that our money was spent locally.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent.Checkie Wood review 12 Jun 2014
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Each place we walked allowed us to absorb the feeling, the history and the culture of the country. It was great having a leader to look after us as we couldn't speak a word of the local language and knew nothing. We went to one beautiful, wild beach where a pine forest fringed the sand - it went on for miles and no one else was there - and the swimming was glorious! And the gorge was awe-inspiring .....2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be careful ordering your meal on your nights out - you only need ONE dish - not three! Make sure you have walking boots or shoes with a good grip, a light, breathable rain coat and a good back-pack. If you are single, the rooms are too small to share - take the single supplement - well worth your while. If you are vegetarian, be prepared for no vegetables! The markets are full of them but the restaurants dont serve them!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
YES - very good4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I really enjoyed it - nice way to get to absorb the vibe of a country and quite nicely low keyHoliday Reviews
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