Puglia Short Break Bike Tour

by Freedom Treks
Region
Apulia
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

This wonderful short break cycling tour of southern Italy’s Puglia region starts and finishes in the beautiful baroque town of Lecce. Follow the Ionian coastline towards Gallipoli's stunning old town, which is located on a limestone island. Ride on to Santa Maria di Leuca, the most southerly point of Italy's heel, where the Ionian meets the Adriatic Sea, before continuing up the southeast coast to Otranto with its impressive castle and cathedral. Your final ride takes you past olive groves and beaches back to Lecce. This loop tour includes a balanced mix of sightseeing in authentic towns and cycling with rides averaging 31 miles (50km) on beautiful coastal roads.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Lecce

Arrive in Lecce

Day 2: Lecce - Gallipoli

50 km 0 m

D1

Lecce - Gallipoli

Day 3: Gallipoli - Santa Maria di Leuca

50 km 0 m

D1

Gallipoli - Santa Maria di Leuca

Day 4: Santa Maria di Leuca - Otranto

50 km 0 m

D1

Santa Maria di Leuca - Otranto

Day 5: Otranto - Lecce

55 km 0 m

D1

Otranto - Lecce

Day 6: Depart from Lecce

Depart from Lecce

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Apulia

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