By e-bike to discover Puglia, the “heel” of Italy! You will cycle on country roads surrounded by centuries-old olive groves and along the coast kissed by a crystalline blue sea. You will visit among others Matera and Alberobello, nominated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Individual arrival in Bari airport and transfer service to Matera.
Famous for its Sassi and stunning landscapes, Matera, located on the border of Basilicata and Puglia, is not only breathtaking, but fascinating: Its history goes back more than 30,000 years. There are several rupestrian churches open to the public, a reproduction of a typical cave house that you can visit, and refurbished caves made into hotels and restaurants. The sassi districts are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay in Matera
MATERA - ALBEROBELLO 76 km / +650m. Bike and road map delivery, route description. Today you will cycle through the southern part of the Murgia to reach one of the most peculiar city in Italy, Alberobello, universally-known as the capital
of the Trulli, distinctive, small, dry-stone buildings with a conical roof. There are about 1500 trulli scattered in Monti and Aia Piccola districts, both listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1996. Overnight stay in Alberobello
Spend the day visiting Alberobello, universally-known as the capital of the Trulli, distictive, small, dry-stone buildings with a conical roof (Alberobello’s striking expanse of trulli was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996), and wandering through narrow streets, kitsch souvenir shops and tasting local delicacies. Or maybe visit the Museo del Territorio to discover the history of this unique, charming city. Alternatively, a circular cycle route takes you deep into the Itria Valley.
ALBEROBELLO - OSTUNI 52 km / +600m. Today you will ride over the hills dominating the Itria Valley. Nature lovers will not be disappointed: With its still expanses of olive trees as far as the eye can see, the Itria Valley is red soil, green groves and vineyards, and white trullo houses under a serene blue sky – essentially, a marvelous chromatic effect that repeats itself several times over. Before reaching your final destination, we suggest you to stop first in Locorotondo for a typical Italian aperitif tasting the white wine produced in this region, second in Martina Franca, for a short visit to its marvellously intact historic centre, its beautiful square, and stunning Palazzi, and last but not least in Cisternino for a lunch break, maybe in one of its typical butcher shops, where you can choose the meat you want to eat and they cook it for you. Finally you'll cycle to Ostuni, the White City, whose whitewashed arches and houses shine like a pearly white tiara, extending across three hills with the magnificent gem of a cathedral as its sparkling centrepiece. Overnight stay in Ostuni.
OSTUNI - PEZZE DI GRECO - OSTUNI a circular bike ride along country roads surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and historic farmhouses.
TRAIN TRANSFER: OSTUNI - LECCE. Today you will go by train from Ostuni to Lecce (Journey time is appr. 55 minutes, cost of the ticket is Euro 6.40 - not included); Please note that bicycles travel FREE only on regional trains.
You can spend the day visiting this wonderful city, walking around its streets and alleys. Bequeathed with a generous stash of baroque buildings by its 17th-century architects, the city has a completeness and homogeneity that other southern Italian metropolises lack. Don't forget to visit Piazza Duomo and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with its amphitheatre, and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Overnight stay in Lecce.
LECCE - GALLIPOLI 60 km / +245m Bike delivery and orientation. Today you will cycle along the beautiful countryside of Salento. Your first destination will be GALATINA. Take time to visit the Mother-Church and the Basilica of Santa Caterina
d'Alessandria with its 15th-century frescoes. After lunch break, maybe with a typical Rustico Leccese, you will ride towards GALLIPOLI. Don't miss the chance to spend your evening strolling around the beautiful streets of the old town. Overnight
stay in Gallipoli.
GALLIPOLI - SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA 71 km / +490m. Leaving behind Gallipoli you'll cycle along the Ionian coast headed to Torre San Giovanni. Here the crystal clear sea will tempt you…but it’s time to get back on your bike! A short detour will take you inland to see the small towns of Ugento and Specchia, one of the most beautiful 'BORGHI' in Italy. Then you will continue your ride for another 35 km reaching Santa Maria di Leuca, where the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea meet; this is the southernmost point in Salento, striking the visitor’s eye for its colors and unreal silence.
Overnight stay in Santa Maria di Leuca.
SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA - OTRANTO 60 km / +680m. Today you'll start riding northward along the beautiful coastline of the Adriatic Sea. Crossing the marinas of Tricase Porto and Castro Marina, you'll finally get to one of the most amazing city of Salento: Otranto. If you want you can have a delicious seafood dinner and take a walk throughout the historic centre and maybe buy some souvenirs from the local little shops. Overnight stay in Otranto.
OTRANTO - LECCE 60 km / +300m (See profile). In the morning, if you want, there's time to visit the city. Otranto is best appreciated in its amazing cathedral, where the bones of 813 martyrs are displayed in a glass case behind the altar. Less macabre is the cathedral’s other jaw-dropper, its medieval mosaic floor, which rivals the famous early Christian mosaics of Ravenna in its richness and historical significance. Cycling along the Alimini Lakes, you’ll finally reach the seaside village of Torre dell'Orso: don't miss the opportunity to swim in the suggestive Grotta della Poesia. Before arriving in Lecce you will meet Acaya, a perfect stop for an authentic Italian espresso or for a drink at sunset in front of the castle. Overnight stay in Lecce.
This is the end of your tour. In the morning you will find your transfer that will take you back to Bari airport.
Private tour for 2 people
start tour September 29, 2023, 11 days and 10 nights
Price per person € 1.750
Tour booking by July 15, 2023
To book the tour:
If there are more than 30 days from the departure date of the tour, pay the deposit of 30% of the total (the balance must be paid no later than within 30 (thirty) days before the start of the tour)
If there are less than 30 days from the departure date of the tour, pay the total amount.
Cancellation penalties:
a) Withdrawal up to 30 days. before the start of the trip: 30% of the total travel price plus any non-refundable costs incurred (such as museum tickets and other service costs);
b) Withdrawal from 29 to 20 days. before the start of the trip: 50% of the total travel price;
c) Withdrawal from 19 to 8 days. before the start of the trip: 90% of the total travel price;
d) Withdrawal from the 7th day before the start of the trip or for interruption of the trip undertaken: 100% of the total trip price.
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