Biking Through the Heel of Italy from Puglia to Salento

by BikeTours.com
Region
Apulia
Duration
12 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Cycle through southern Italy exploring Trulli villages, baroque beauty, and coastal landscapes. Start by exploring Puglia's rugged coastline with its azure waters and dramatic cliffs, then pedal through olive groves, vineyards, and the iconic trulli of the Itria Valley. Next, immerse yourself in Salento's charm, where the sun-kissed shores of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas beckon. Discover Baroque architecture, lively folk music, and the delicious flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. This is a tour that captures the essence of Southern Italy's beauty, culture, and culinary delights, all in one amazing cycling adventure through Puglia and Salento!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Matera

Matera

Day 1: Putignano

Putignano

Day 2: Putignano - Alberobello - Putiganano

34 km 0 m

D1

Putignano - Alberobello - Putiganano

Day 2: Matera - Castellaneta

60 km 0 m

D1

Matera - Castellaneta

Day 3: Putignano - Polignano - Monopoli

49 km 0 m

D1

Putignano - Polignano - Monopoli

Day 3: Castelleneta - Putignano

55 km 0 m

D1

Castelleneta - Putignano

Day 4: Monopoli - Ostuni

40 km 0 m

D1

Monopoli - Ostuni

Day 5: Ostuni - Avetrana

66 km 0 m

D1

Ostuni - Avetrana

Day 6: Avetrana sea loop

53 km 0 m

D1

Avetrana sea loop

Day 7: Avetrana - Gallipoli

63 km 0 m

D1

Avetrana - Gallipoli

Day 8: Gallipoli - Leuca

51 km 0 m

D1

Gallipoli - Leuca

Day 9: Leuca Loop

55 km 0 m

D1

Leuca Loop

Day 10: Leuca - Otranto

53 km 0 m

D1

Leuca - Otranto

Day 11: Otranto - Lecce

56 km 0 m

D1

Otranto - 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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