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83 Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Reviewed December 2013

WALKING IN PUGLIA AND BASILICATA

A very good holiday, not at all strenuous but fitted the description in the brochure, which a lot of walking holidays don’t. The food was excellent and cheap, set meals wonderful, and a very friendly area.

Most Inspirational Moment

Matera - I could have stayed all day on the balcony watching the birds hovering, then occasionally swoooping and diving.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both Angelo and Enzo went out of their way to be extremely helpful as I was on a temporary exclusion diet for medical reasons, and the picnic they put together on the day we walked along the viaduct had to be seen to be believed - we even had the Ramblers group who passed by hanging over the wall and exclaiming "they've even got wine!"

Advice for Potential Travellers

A gentler walking holiday than most, but nevertheless interesting in a less well known area of Italy. In early May it was already 25 degrees most days and we had the added benefit of lots of wild flowers - at the height of summer it must be more onerous as there were several fairly exposed walks.

Suggestions

The holiday needs a little more thought or rejigging - we spent too long in Alberobello and I would have liked to have spent the spare day in Matera or seeing more of Bascilicata, particularly as the local transport doesn't always allow you to visit everywhere you're interested in. But what about a holiday walking the length of the viaduct: the day we spent on it was fascinating as you're walking through countryside away from all traffic but meeting other walkers along the way.

Reviewed October 2013

WALKING IN PUGLIA AND BASILICATA

An enjoyable trip in an area with an abundance of interesting and unusual places. Walking was initially a little disappointing but all the accomodation and food was of a very high standard.

Most Inspirational Moment

The walk from Montescaglioso to Matera. Fantasic views, walking through varied and interesting terrain and very different to the walks at the beginning of the week.The hotels in Ostuni and Matera were fasinating with their querky layouts and interesting history.The food - antipasti, antipasti and more antipasti - absolutly delicious!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Angelo was an excellent leader who was very mindful of the needs of the group always consulting, advising and making suggestions. His knowledge of the area was excellent. He had great empathy with the local people and worked very hard to make this holiday the best experience possible.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't eat or drink too much!

Suggestions

We were initially a little disappointed with the walking which was mostly on flat terrain through olive groves but this was more than made up for later in the week when the scenery was varied and at times dramatic. Other aspects of the trip exceeded our expectations the food, the hotels, the leader. Perhaps the holiday should be renamed "Food and walking in Puglia and Basilicata"

Reviewed May 2013

WALKING IN PUGLIA AND BASILICATA

May is a good time of the year to go to this area as its not too hot. There is plenty of interest particularly in Matera. Walks were right length and Puglia and Basilicata were very different regions.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first view of Matera old town from the Sassi Hotel - this town is a hidden jewel.The wildflowers of the area which has not been subject to herbicides.Finding out the making pasta by hand is really quite difficult!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Angelo was knowledgeable and friendly but perhaps needed to anticipate the questions of the group. This he will learn as he deals with further groups. Good at getting consensus in the group and arranging meals together etc.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Not really - the trip fulfils the description in the brochure.

Suggestions

Having Susie as the observer from Exodus was an added bonus! It is comforting to know that this is company policy to send an observer on the first trip and she helped the group leader improve the quality of the experience.

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