Cycling from Matera to Lecce, splendours of southern Italy

by Safrantours
Region
Apulia
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

An itinerary from Matera, a spectacular town built on the slopes of a limestone cliff. Its troglodyte architecture, harmoniously depicted here, makes for an outstanding sight. You'll follow winding roads to taste the delicious "Fior di Latte" Mozzarella, before reaching the seafront at Polignano al Mare on the Adriatic coast. Then let yourself be enchanted by the Itria Valley.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Matera

Arrival in Matera

Day 2: From Matera to Putignano or Castellana

60 km 0 m

D1

From Matera to Putignano or Castellana

Day 3: Loop around Putignano via Monopoli

61 km 0 m

D1

Loop around Putignano via Monopoli

Day 4: The splendid Itria Valley: From Putignano to Alberobello - Locorotondo - Martina Franca

35 km 0 m

D1

The splendid Itria Valley: From Putignano to Alberobello - Locorotondo - Martina Franca

Day 5: From Alberobello - Locorotondo to Manduria

70 km 0 m

D1

From Alberobello - Locorotondo to Manduria

Day 6: Loop around Manduria

45 km 0 m

D1

Loop around Manduria

Day 7: From Manduria to Lecce

60 km 0 m

D1

From Manduria to Lecce

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Apulia

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