Italy's Puglia and Basilicata Bike Tour

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
All Levels
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Discover and explore what we ultimately strive for in a cycling vacation–which is to simply “Pedal Happy”. Puglia blends ancient Greek and Italian cultures amid vineyards, olive groves, and whitewashed villages. The cycling journey begins in Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its cave-carved dwellings, then heads east to Alberobello, famous for its conical trulli homes. The tour ends in the elegant baroque city of Lecce, known as the "Florence of the South" for its stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Meet in Bari and transfer to Matera – a singular city hewn from limestone cliffs!

9 km 863 m

D1

Meet in Bari and transfer to Matera – a singular city hewn from limestone cliffs!

Day 2: Explore a fortress on the Appian Way – Rome’s most famous road – and Matera on foot and by bike.

26 km 1187 m

D1

Explore a fortress on the Appian Way – Rome’s most famous road – and Matera on foot and by bike.

Day 3: Pedal to Alberobello – famous for its unusual conical stone “trulli” structures.

46 km 1801 m

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Pedal to Alberobello – famous for its unusual conical stone “trulli” structures.

Day 4: Don’t forget your sunglasses today! We’ll be taking in the stunning whitewashed village of Locorotondo on a loop through olive groves and vineyards.

28 km 1400 m

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Don’t forget your sunglasses today! We’ll be taking in the stunning whitewashed village of Locorotondo on a loop through olive groves and vineyards.

Day 5: Explore the “White Cities” of Ostuni and Cisternino and sample fresh olive oil and local cheeses.

31 km 1246 m

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Explore the “White Cities” of Ostuni and Cisternino and sample fresh olive oil and local cheeses.

Day 6: Cycle to Lecce – the “Florence of southern Italy” – via charming historic towns and a Norman castle.

53 km 1273 m

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Cycle to Lecce – the “Florence of southern Italy” – via charming historic towns and a Norman castle.

Day 7: Immerse yourself in the baroque city of Lecce, where a new wonder appears around nearly every corner!

Immerse yourself in the baroque city of Lecce, where a new wonder appears around nearly every corner!

Day 8: Departure Day. Breakfast included.

Departure Day. Breakfast included.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Apulia

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