Puglia and Matera FitCation

Puglia, Italy

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Body Synergy FitCation
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4 reviews
May 13 - 19, 2025
Group size: 7 - 14
Puglia and Matera FitCation
Puglia, Italy

Body Synergy FitCation
  • Email address verified
4 reviews

May 13 - 19, 2025
Group size: 7 - 14

About this trip

FitCation Reviews

What’s included

  • Six nights accommodation
    view rooms with ensuite baths, 4-star boutique hotels (Pianelle Resort in Matera, Ottolire Resort in Valle d’Itria, and Le Capase in Salento)
  • Daily fitness classes
  • Guided walking tours
    With English-speaking guides
  • Archeological tour
    Led by English-speaking guide(s)
  • Wine tasting
  • Private cooking lesson
  • Beach club day
  • Private boat tour
  • All transfers and tips
  • Daily breakfast & lunch
  • Five dinners

What’s not included

  • Airfare to/from Italy
  • Transport to/from meetup
  • One dinner

Available Packages

Shared Room
$5,970
Deposit: $520
Private, Single, Room
$6,995
Deposit: $520


Itinerary

Day One
Matera

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Body Synergy FitCation
4 reviews
At Body Synergy FitCation, we believe you can have your gelato and eat it, too! Spend your vacation in a spectacular location with guides who balance the good things in life with the great things in life. Return feeling healthy, refreshed, and ready to integrate new habits into your daily routine.

Reviews

Lisa Vonnegut’s Fitcation to Puglia-Matera was a jaw dropping, take your breath away experience, one of the most amazing of my life. Every detail was magnificently planned, from the superb hotels we stayed in, to the cities we visited, to the fascinating tours, to the hikes we took overlooking poppies, wildflowers and coastline. Our small, lovely group of 10 visited the ancient city of Matera, hiked the Gravina de Matera, dined at farmhouses and restaurants where we were treated to amazing spreads of mouthwatering dishes. We tasted wines produced in the region, had workout classes overlooking sparkling waters, and boated and swam in the Adriatic Sea. Sophia, a tour guide and Puglia local whom Lisa partnered with, had special knowledge of the area and led us to places off the beaten path away from the congestion of tourists. Every trail we took, every town we visited, every kilometer we traveled, uncovered the sweeping, gorgeous, dramatic vistas of this gem of a region. This trip was a gift I gave myself for my 70th birthday and I was a bit apprehensive about how I would hold up. From the moment I got there though, with Lisa’s unwavering encouragement, I felt up for the challenge and safe. The members of the group, many of whom who were much younger than myself, were all supportive and simply delightful. Thank you, Lisa Vonnegut, for putting together a perfect trip!
By Lisa G for Puglia and Matera FitCation on Jun 05, 2025
Best trip ever! Lisa and Sophia put together an amazing itinerary, one that I could never have created myself. We hiked, biked, swam and worked out...and we learned a ton and feasted on the best Italian food. I would go on another trip with these two anytime!
By Anna B for Puglia and Matera FitCation on May 28, 2025
Lisa is amazing! I never in my life could have imagined myself trekking through the most beautiful landscapes on earth. I’m a 73-year-old woman, but Lisa never let me doubt that I could do it. Lisa led me on Body Synergy Fitcations from the Adriatic coast, Crete, Sicily, Croatia and now to Puglia and Matera. I loved the daily fitness classes, the walking tours, the archaeological tours, wine tastings, and cooking lessons. The fabulous hotels, the comfortable coaches, the curated tours of wineries, villages and farms – topped off with walks and hikes that made us all hungry for the local cuisine – Lisa’s attention to details and her careful planning of each experience is unmatched. I have had experiences I still marvel at. I’ve jumped off boats into pellucid aquamarine waters, I’ve walked along coastlines next to sapphire seas, I’ve learned how to cook pasta, make burrata, and fashion local pastries. I’ve eaten some ridiculously delicious meals. I’ve heard local people describe the proud history of their ancient places. Lisa’s Body Synergy Fitcations have opened up my life. And I’ve become healthier too!
By Leslie B for Puglia and Matera FitCation on May 26, 2025
This trip was unforgettable. From the hiking to the food to the pasta making to the hotels to the local experiences...everything was spectacular. I know I saw a side of Southern Italy that I would have never seen on my own. What really stood out was how smooth everything went. There was so much care and thought in the itinerary and planning. Our hosts, Lisa and Sophia, were so knowledgeable, encouraging, and fun. And their planning was seamless. Being active everyday while getting to taste and see wonderful things made for an amazing trip. Every aspect of this adventure exceeded my expectations. It was no doubt the best group trip I’ve ever been on. The mix of nature, culinary delights, historic towns, and stunning coastlines made this trip truly magical.
By Stephanie F for Puglia and Matera FitCation on May 25, 2025